Question 1

Which of the following are signs of hyperglycemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dry tongue 
B)  Large amounts of glucose in urine 
C)  Drowsy behavior 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Dry tongue 
B)  Large amounts of glucose in urine 
C)  Drowsy behavior 
D)  All of the above D

Question 2

What is included in the initial treatment for heat exhaustion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Place the person in a shady, well-ventilated room 
B)  Loosen or remove the person's outer clothing 
C)  Monitor vital signs and contact emergency service personnel as necessary 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Place the person in a shady, well-ventilated room 
B)  Loosen or remove the person's outer clothing 
C)  Monitor vital signs and contact emergency service personnel as necessary 
D)  All of the above D

Question 3

Which of the following are symptoms of heat exhaustion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dry skin 
B)  Slow, deep breathing 
C)  Nausea and headache 
D)  Convulsions 
A)  Dry skin 
B)  Slow, deep breathing 
C)  Nausea and headache 
D)  Convulsions C

Question 4

Which body part is often wrapped in a circular pattern with a "figure of eights"?

Accepted Answer

A)  The forefoot and ankle 
B)  The thigh 
C)  The shoulder 
D)  The head 
A)  The forefoot and ankle 
B)  The thigh 
C)  The shoulder 
D)  The head

Question 5

How should a seizing individual's head be positioned after convulsions subside?

Accepted Answer

A)  To one side 
B)  Upright 
C)  Facing up 
D)  None of the above 
A)  To one side 
B)  Upright 
C)  Facing up 
D)  None of the above

Question 6

In which position should a person in shock be placed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supine with the head slightly lower than the lower extremities 
B)  Sitting with the upper body supported 
C)  Prone 
D)  Side lying with the legs flexed toward the chest 
A)  Supine with the head slightly lower than the lower extremities 
B)  Sitting with the upper body supported 
C)  Prone 
D)  Side lying with the legs flexed toward the chest

Question 7

What should you do before attempting to assist an adult who appears to be choking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Place the person supine 
B)  Ask the person if he or she is choking 
C)  Phone for emergency services 
D)  Place the person in a sitting position 
A)  Place the person supine 
B)  Ask the person if he or she is choking 
C)  Phone for emergency services 
D)  Place the person in a sitting position

Question 8

Which of the following are symptoms of heat stroke?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dry skin, no diaphoresis 
B)  Labored breathing 
C)  Strong, rapid pulse 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Dry skin, no diaphoresis 
B)  Labored breathing 
C)  Strong, rapid pulse 
D)  All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following are considered severe reactions to an allergy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Itchy skin and sneezing 
B)  Itchy and watery eyes 
C)  Hives and skin redness 
D)  Abdominal pain and difficulty swallowing 
A)  Itchy skin and sneezing 
B)  Itchy and watery eyes 
C)  Hives and skin redness 
D)  Abdominal pain and difficulty swallowing

Question 10

To what depth should chest compressions be performed on an adult?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 centimeter 
B)  2 centimeters 
C)  2 inches 
D)  3 inches 
A)  1 centimeter 
B)  2 centimeters 
C)  2 inches 
D)  3 inches

Question 11

Which of the following conditions is life threatening and requires prompt emergency care?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heat stroke 
B)  Hyperglycemia 
C)  Hypoglycemia 
D)  Heat exhaustion 
A)  Heat stroke 
B)  Hyperglycemia 
C)  Hypoglycemia 
D)  Heat exhaustion

Question 12

Which condition occurs in individuals with a relatively recent complete injury to the upper portion of the spinal cord?

Accepted Answer

A)  Orthostatic hypotension 
B)  Hypoglycemia 
C)  Acidosis 
D)  Autonomic hyperreflexia 
A)  Orthostatic hypotension 
B)  Hypoglycemia 
C)  Acidosis 
D)  Autonomic hyperreflexia

Question 13

Which of the following are signs of hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fruity breath odor 
B)  Vomiting 
C)  Excited, agitated behavior 
D)  Deep, labored breathing 
A)  Fruity breath odor 
B)  Vomiting 
C)  Excited, agitated behavior 
D)  Deep, labored breathing

Question 14

What functions can be evaluated using the Tinetti Assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Upper body strength 
B)  Balance and gait 
C)  Upper and lower body endurance 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Upper body strength 
B)  Balance and gait 
C)  Upper and lower body endurance 
D)  None of the above

Question 15

Which condition occurs most frequently when a person attempts to stand rapidly from a stooped,kneeling,recumbent,or sitting position?

Accepted Answer

A)  Orthostatic hypotension 
B)  Hypoglycemia 
C)  Acidosis 
D)  Autonomic hyperreflexia 
A)  Orthostatic hypotension 
B)  Hypoglycemia 
C)  Acidosis 
D)  Autonomic hyperreflexia

Question 16

What is the proper procedure if you suspect a victim has become unresponsive due to asphyxiation (drowning)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Call 911 and then begin CPR. 
B)  Call 911 and wait for emergency service personnel to arrive. 
C)  Initiate CPR for 2 minutes before calling 911. 
D)  Initiate CPT for 10 minutes before calling 911. 
A)  Call 911 and then begin CPR. 
B)  Call 911 and wait for emergency service personnel to arrive. 
C)  Initiate CPR for 2 minutes before calling 911. 
D)  Initiate CPT for 10 minutes before calling 911.

Question 17

At what rate should chest compressions be performed during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?

Accepted Answer

A)  60 times per minute 
B)  80 times per minute 
C)  100 times per minute 
D)  120 times per minute 
A)  60 times per minute 
B)  80 times per minute 
C)  100 times per minute 
D)  120 times per minute

Question 18

If an AED is available,how many cycles of CPR should be performed before its application?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  5 
C)  15 
D)  25 
A)  2 
B)  5 
C)  15 
D)  25

Question 19

Over which body part should your hands be clasped when performing the Heimlich maneuver?

Accepted Answer

A)  The sternum 
B)  The upper back 
C)  Below the umbilicus 
D)  Below the diaphragm 
A)  The sternum 
B)  The upper back 
C)  Below the umbilicus 
D)  Below the diaphragm

Question 20

How should a seizing person be handled?

Accepted Answer

A)  All extremities should be restrained during the seizure 
B)  Motions of the lower extremities should be restricted 
C)  Head motion should be restrained 
D)  Convulsions should not be restrained or restricted 
A)  All extremities should be restrained during the seizure 
B)  Motions of the lower extremities should be restricted 
C)  Head motion should be restrained 
D)  Convulsions should not be restrained or restricted

Which of the following are signs of hyperglycemia?

What is included in the initial treatment for heat exhaustion?

Which of the following are symptoms of heat exhaustion?

Which body part is often wrapped in a circular pattern with a "figure of eights"?

How should a seizing individual's head be positioned after convulsions subside?

In which position should a person in shock be placed?

What should you do before attempting to assist an adult who appears to be choking?

Which of the following are symptoms of heat stroke?

Which of the following are considered severe reactions to an allergy?

To what depth should chest compressions be performed on an adult?

Which of the following conditions is life threatening and requires prompt emergency care?

Which condition occurs in individuals with a relatively recent complete injury to the upper portion of the spinal cord?

Which of the following are signs of hypoglycemia?

What functions can be evaluated using the Tinetti Assessment?

Which condition occurs most frequently when a person attempts to stand rapidly from a stooped,kneeling,recumbent,or sitting position?

What is the proper procedure if you suspect a victim has become unresponsive due to asphyxiation (drowning)?

At what rate should chest compressions be performed during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?

If an AED is available,how many cycles of CPR should be performed before its application?

Over which body part should your hands be clasped when performing the Heimlich maneuver?

How should a seizing person be handled?

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Exam 12: Incidents and Emergencies

Which of the following are signs of hyperglycemia?

What is included in the initial treatment for heat exhaustion?

Which of the following are symptoms of heat exhaustion?

Which body part is often wrapped in a circular pattern with a "figure of eights"?

How should a seizing individual's head be positioned after convulsions subside?

In which position should a person in shock be placed?

What should you do before attempting to assist an adult who appears to be choking?

Which of the following are symptoms of heat stroke?

Which of the following are considered severe reactions to an allergy?

To what depth should chest compressions be performed on an adult?

Which of the following conditions is life threatening and requires prompt emergency care?

Which condition occurs in individuals with a relatively recent complete injury to the upper portion of the spinal cord?

Which of the following are signs of hypoglycemia?

What functions can be evaluated using the Tinetti Assessment?

Which condition occurs most frequently when a person attempts to stand rapidly from a stooped,kneeling,recumbent,or sitting position?

What is the proper procedure if you suspect a victim has become unresponsive due to asphyxiation (drowning)?

At what rate should chest compressions be performed during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?

If an AED is available,how many cycles of CPR should be performed before its application?

Over which body part should your hands be clasped when performing the Heimlich maneuver?

How should a seizing person be handled?

Preparation Patient Care Activities

Approaches to Infection Control

Assessment of Vital Signs

Body Mechanics

Positioning and Draping

Basic Exercise: Passive and Active Range of Motion

Features and Activities of Wheelchairs

Transfer Activities

Assistive Devices, Patterns, and Activities

Special Equipment and Patient Care Environments

Basic Wound Care and Specialized Interventions

Americans With Disabilities Act and Environmental Assessments

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