Chapter 9 And 10 Emr

Front 1

Shortly after arriving at the scene of a sick person, you are told that the patient has been exposed to a nerve agent, What should you do?

Back 1

Move to safe place and notify the hazardous materials response team.

Front 2

A poison is MOST accurately defined as a:

Back 2

Substance that cause death in relatively small quantities.

Front 3

The most common cause of seizures in infants and young children is:

Back 3

A sudden high fever.

Front 4

A major sign or symptom of CHF is:

Back 4

Breathing difficulty.

Front 5

Which of the following is not a route by which a poison can enter the body?

Back 5

Dilution

Front 6

Symptoms of exposure to an organophosphate insecticide or nerve agent include:

Back 6

Slow heart rate, salivation and excessive tearing.

Front 7

A 60 year old man complains of severe chest pressure that feels like a vise around his chest. His skin is cool and moist, and he is short of breath and very anxious. The patient tells you that he has taken three nitroglycerin tablets, but the pain has not been relieved. You should:

Back 7

Assume that he is having a heart attack and arrange for prompt transport to an appropriate medical facility.

Front 8

It is usually best to collect a medical history on a patient who is experiencing a medical problem:

Back 8

Before you perform a secondary assessment.

Front 9

The Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale is a tool that assesses?

Back 9

Facial droop, arm drift and abnormal speech.

Front 10

A hiker was bitten on the left leg by an unknown type of snake. Your assessment reveals that the affected area is swollen and tender to the touch. the patient is sweating profusely and is nauseated. responding paramedics have not arrived at the scene. In addition to keeping the patient calm and arranging for prompt transport to the hospital. You should:

Back 10

Gently wash the bite area, splint the affected extremity, and place below the level of the heart.

Front 11

Anaphylactic shock is characterized by:

Back 11

Hives, rapid pulse, low blood pressure and unconsciousness.

Front 12

The function of the poison control center is:

Back 12

Determine the treatment should begin before transport.

Front 13

Common signs and symptoms of an acute abdomen include all the following, EXCEPT:

Back 13

Labored breathing.

Front 14

When assessing a patient's mental status, it is MOST important to consider:

Back 14

The patient's initial level of consciousness and any changes that may have occurred.

Front 15

General signs and symptoms of poising include all the following, EXCEPT:

Back 15

Dry, hot skin.

Front 16

You are the first medically trained person to arrive at a residence for a 50 year old woman who has a severe headache and nausea. As you are assessing the patient, her husband tells you that he and son have the same symptoms. You should:

Back 16

Remove everyone form the residence at once.

Front 17

When treating a patient who has hemodialysis shunt his or her arm, it is important to:

Back 17

Avoid taking a blood pressure in the arm that has a shunt.

Front 18

A 16 year old girl intentionally ingested liquid liquid cleaner in an attempt t kill herself. She is conscious, alert and refuses to speak. You should:

Back 18

Arrange for prompt transport to the hospital.

Front 19

Inhaling relatively small quantities of carbon dioxide can result in severe poising because:

Back 19

Carbon monoxide combines with red cells 200 times more readily than oxygen does.

Front 20

You arrive at a water treatment plant for a 30 year old man who is having difficulty breathing. As you get out of your vehicle and approach the building, you notice several workers who are having trouble breathing and coughing violently. One of the workers tells you that the patient, who is now unconscious, is still in the building. You should:

Back 20

Request fire personnel with specialized gear to remove the patient.

Front 21

Most strokes are caused by a:

Back 21

Blood clot that lodges in an artery in the brain.

Front 22

Diabetic coma is a condition that occurs when:

Back 22

The body has too much glucose and not enough insulin.

Front 23

Which of the following statements regarding nerve agents is correct?

Back 23

Nerve agents are much stronger organophosphates than those found in pesticides.

Front 24

A person experiencing ________ may appear to be drunk.

Back 24

Insulin shock.

Front 25

Which of the following is NOT a common sign or symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Back 25

Severe neck rigidity.