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MOD 170 UNIT 1 Theory Exam
MOD 170 UNIT 1 Theory Exam
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1
To help someone who is choking, stand behind them and put your arms around their abdomen, between the xiphoid process &
the tip
the navel
the pelvic bone
the zygote process
2
Inserting a tube into the trachea is called ________.
intubation
triage
evacuation
resuscitation
3
________ is an inflammation of a joint that is usually accompanied by pain and swelling.
Sprain
Strain
Arthritis
Bursitis
4
Which type of massage stimulates blood circulation in the soft tissue?
Deep tissue
Trigger point
Reiki
Swedish or traditional
5
Surgical removal of a limb or part of a limb is known as ________.
circumduction
amputation
abduction
amputation
6
When an EMG is conducted, the patient may experience _______when stimulated by the electric current.
dizziness
a headache
nausea
pain
7
A(n) ________ specializes in designing and fitting supportive devices, such as braces and splints.
orthotist
physical therapist
prosthetist
physiatrist
8
_______ is a decrease or wasting away of muscle tissue and occurs rapidly in an inactive patient.
Atrophy
Contracture
Osteoporosis
Cerebral palsy
9
patient who is ________ may experience chest tightness, deep sighing breaths, rapid pulse, or cardiac palpitations.
hallucinating
cyanotic
hyperventilating
hyperthermic
10
All of the following are methods of providing first aid to a person with a fracture EXCEPT
identifying the patient and introducing yourself
wrapping a bone that has broken through the skin with gauze
obtaining vital signs
assessing circulation proximal to the wound
11
Ultrasound therapy is used for all the following EXCEPT ________.
relaxing muscle spasms
relieving pain
decreasing circulation
breaking up calcium deposits
12
All of the following are symptoms of pulmonary edema EXCEPT ________.
wheezing sounds
cyanosis
distended neck veins
slow heartbeat
13
Rehabilitation programs are useful for patients with all the following conditions EXCEPT ________.
inactivity for 2 weeks due to a broken bone
recent biopsy of a skin lesion
recent hip replacement
recent stroke
14
A(n) ________ who may provide basic life-saving care while awaiting response from a higher-level EMS practitioner
first responder
Emergency Medical Technician
Paramedic
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
15
Hypothermia is a state of body temperature lower than ________°F.
35
95
55
75
16
All of the following are appropriate to offer a patient experiencing a diabetic emergency EXCEPT ________.
sugary soda
fruit juice
water
milk
17
Ice should be applied for ________ as part of the treatment for fractures.
25 minutes
12 hours
20 minutes
24 hours
18
Which of the following is NOT true of a crash cart?
A crash cart resembles a large roll-around toolbox.
A crash cart must be restocked after every use.
Only items that are within a medical assistant's scope of practice to use
All supplies must be checked regularly on a crash cart.
19
All of the following are appropriate first aid by the medical assistant for a person experiencing shock EXCEPT ________.
monitoring the patient's vital signs
administering IV dopamine
encouraging the patient to lie down
ensuring the patient has an open airway
20
Medical assistants will likely encounter the greatest number of emergency situations ________.
near the doctor's office
in the office setting
on the telephone
in the hospital
21
_ is kneading or applying pressure by hands to a part of the patient's body to promote muscle relaxation
Biofeedback
Acupuncture
Massage
Reiki
22
the best action to take when a person has a spinal column injury that was not caused by sudden acceleration?
Try to locate the exact area of injury.
Check the circulation in the hands and feet.
Call 911.
Assist the person into a supine position.
23
All of the following can be included when providing first aid to a person with hypothermia EXCEPT ________
wrapping the patient in warm blankets.
applying heat packs directly to the patient's skin.
removing any cold, wet clothing
offering sips of warm liquid if the patient is conscious.
24
types of injuries only require cold application and elevating the body part above the heart as first aid?
Bleeding injuries
Amputation
Soft-tissue injuries
Abrasions
25
A patient with full thickness burns would require care in a(n) ________.
urgent care center
critical care center
freestanding clinic
medical office
26
Respiratory shock requires ________.
epinephrine and a warm shower
intubation and immediate transport to the emergency department
IV dopamine and fluids
sugar ingestion
27
Prolonged use of a brace may weaken ________.
ligaments
bone
skin
muscle
28
________ is movement that brings a limb into or toward a straight condition.
Eversion
Extension
Inversion
Flexion
29
would be appropriate during a diabetic emergency if it is unknown whether the patient has hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia?
Call EMS and wait for a blood glucose monitor.
Keep the patient cool and loosen tight clothing
Administer glucose immediately
Continue to monitor the patient's vital signs until EMS arrive.
30
___ is the process of bringing a patient back as close as possible to his or her normal physical condition after injury
Surgery
Palliation
Medication
Rehabilitation
31
Patients with ________ burns should have the area irrigated with large amounts of water.
superficial
chemical
full thickness
upper airway
32
The term stat refers to which of the following?
Immediate
Stop
Indefinite
Necessary
33
The temperature of the solution for a hot soak should be between ________.
95° and 100°F
105° and 110°F
110° and 115°F
90° and 95°F
34
The term patent refers to which of the following?
Rapid
Tightness
Unobstructed
Flat
35
Range of motion is measured with a special type of protractor called a ________.
contracture
orthotist
spectrometer
goniometer
36
Why should certain acupressure points be avoided in pregnant women?
They may induce contractions.
They may cause a decrease in blood circulation to the fetus.
They may cause a decrease in amniotic fluid
They may cause a miscarriage.
37
Which of the following is NOT commonly stocked in an emergency medical box?
Normal saline
Lidocaine
Ativan
Activated charcoal
38
________ is a type of orthotic used to support weakened body parts, correct deformities, and prevent joint movement.
brace
shunt
splint
bracket
39
________ uses cold for therapeutic purposes.
Acupuncture
Cryotherapy
Diathermy
Aromatherapy
40
________ presents with coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.
Hyperventilation
Shock
Asthma
Smoke inhalation
41
When providing first aid to a person who is bleeding and the blood seeps through the first bandage, the wrong action is
apply more direct pressure
apply a pressure bandage over the original bandage
replace the original bandage with a thicker bandage
reinforce the bandage by applying more dressings over the original dressing
42
Paralysis of the lower portion of the body is called ________.
poliomyelitis
Parkinson's disease
paraplegia
quadriplegia
43
Participating in mock exposure events is important for which of the following reasons?
Mock events train the medical assistant in how to set up a command center
Mock events provide real-life scenarios and situations that may occur
Mock events show the medical assistant how to allocate and dispatch
Pretending to assist in first aid during a mock event will decrease anxiety
44
Tachypnea is characterized by more than ________ breaths per minute.
24
30
18
12
45
Which of the following types of exercises strengthens the cardiopulmonary system?
Isometric
Stretching
Aerobic
Isotonic
46
All the following duties may be within the scope of practice for a medical assistant EXCEPT ________.
educating a patient on how to use a cane
applying cold compresses on a patient
recommending a course of treatment to a patient
educating a patient on how to use heat applications
47
________ are made of plaster, plastic, or fiberglass and are used to hold a bone in place after reduction of a fracture.
Brackets
Casts
Braces
Splints
48
A regular exercise program, at least ___ time(s) a week for 20- to 30-minute periods, is recommended for normal adults
one
four
two
three
49
All of the following should be included when creating an emergency plan EXCEPT ________.
documenting a policy that covers the actions needed for any emergency
developing an emergency kit and explain what each supply might be used
requesting permission from the physician to create a medical emergency plan
determining which location would be best to store the policy and kit
50
________ is the condition of paralysis of all four extremities of the body.
Paraplegia
Parkinson's disease
Poliomyelitis
Quadriplegia