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all of the following are symptoms of pulmonary edema EXCEPT
wheezig and sounds
slow heartbeat
distended neck veins
cyanosis
2
why should certain acupressure points be avoided in pregnant women ?
they may cause a decrease in blood circulation to the fetus
they may cause a decrease in amniotic fluid
they may cause a miscarriage
they may induce contractions
3
the term stat refers to which of the following?
stop
necessary
immediate
indefinite
4
is an inflammation of a joint that is usually accompanied by pain & swelling
arthritis
bursitis
strain
sprain
5
all the following should be included when creating an emergency EXCEPT
permission from physician to create a medical emergency plan
location would be bbest to store emergency kit
Developing an emergency kit & explain the use of each supply
policy that covers the actions needed for each emergency
6
when someone who is chocking, stand behind the pt , put your arms around their abd, btw xiphoid
navel
zygote process
tip
pelvic bone
7
all of the following are appropriate to offer a Pt experiencing a diabetic emergency except
water
milk
sugary soda
fruit juice
8
ice should be applied for as part of the treatment for fractures
20 minutes
24 hours
25 minutes
12 hrs
9
All the following duties may be within the scope of practice for a MD EXCEPT
applying cold compresses on a pt
educating a patient on how to use a cane
recommendin a course of treatment to a PT
educating a pt on how to use heat applications
10
is a decrease or wasting away of muscle tissue and occurs rapidly in an inactive patient
contracture
cerebral palsy
atrophy
osteoporosis
11
is the condition of paralysis of all four extremities of the body
Poliomyelitis
Paraplegia
Parkinson's disease
Quadriplegia
12
respiratory shock requires
IV dopamine and fluids
epinephrine and a warm shower
sugar ingestion
intubation & immediate transport to the emergency department
13
paralysis of the lower portion of the body is called
parkinson's disease
poliomyelitis
paraplegia
quadriplegia
14
patients with __ burns should have the area irrigated with large amounts of water
superficial
chemical
upper airway
full thickness
15
hypothermia is a state of body temp lower than
35
55
75
95
16
ultrasound therapy is used for all the following EXCEPT
relaxing muscle spasms
decreasing circulation
relieving pain
breaking up calcium deposits
17
which type of massage stimulates blood circulation in the soft tissue?
reiki
trigger point
deep tissue
Swedish or traditional
18
surgical removal of a limb or part of a limb is known as
circumduction
abduction
adduction
amputation
19
all to the following can be included when providing first aid to a Pt with hypothermia EXCEPT
offering sips of warm liquid if the patient is conscious
wrapping the patient in warm blankets
removin any cold, wet clothing
applying heat packs directly to the patient's skin
20
prolonged use of a brace may weaken
skin
bone
muscle
ligaments
21
which of the following is NOT commonly stocked in an emergency medical box?
lidocaine
ativan
activated charcoal
normal saline
22
the term patent refers to which of the following?
rapid
unobstructed
flat
tightenes
23
is movement that brings a limb into or toward a straight condition
eversion
extension
inversion
flexion
24
A reg exer program, @ least time(s) a week for 20-30 min periods, is recommended for norm Adult
two
three
four
one
25
injuries that requires cold application & elevating body part above the heart as first aid
abrasions
soft-tissue injuries
amputation
bleeding injuries
26
which of the following actions would be appropriate during a diabetic emergency if it's unknown
continue to monitor the patient's vital signs until EMS
call EMS and wait for a blood glucose monitor
administer glucose immediately
keep the patient cool and loosen tight clothing
27
tachypnea is characterized by more than __ breaths per minute
18
24
30
12
28
a patient who is _ may experience chest tightness, deep sighing breaths, rapid pulse
hyperthermic
hallucinating
hyperventilating
cyanotic
29
when an EMG is conducted, the patient may experience _ when stimulated by the electric current
a headache
dizziness
pain
nausea
30
participating in mock exposure events is important for which of the following reasons ?
mock events show the MA how to allocate & dispatch emergency
mock events provide real-life scenarios & situations that
mock events train the MA in how to set up a command and
pretending to assist in 1st aid during a mock event will
31
a patient with full thickness burns would require care in a (n)
urgent care center
freestantding clinic
critical care center
medical office
32
the temp of the body solution for a hot soak should be between
95 & 100 F
105 & 110 F
90 & 95 F
110 & 115 F
33
presents with coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath & chest tightness
smoke inhalation
asthma
hyperventilation
shock
34
all of the following are methods of providing first aid to a person with a fracture EXCEPT
identifying the patient & introducing yourself
obtaing vital signs
wrap a bone that broke through the skin w/ gauze & pressure
assesing circulation proximal to the wound
35
a(n) who may provide basic life-saving care while awaiting response from a higher-levelEMS
first responder
advanced Emergency Medical Technician
paramedic
emergency medical technician
36
is the process of bringing a Pt back as close as possible to his or her normal physical conditi
surgery
medication
palliation
rehabilitation
37
MA will likely encounter the greatest number of emergency situations
on the telephone
int he hospital
near the doctor's office
int he office setting
38
which of the following is NOT true of a crash cart?
a crash car must be restocked after every use
a crash cart resembles a large roll-around toolbox
all supplies must be checked regularly on a crash cart
only items that are w/i a MA's scope of prac to use will be
39
ROM is measured with a special type of protractor called
goniometer
contracture
spectrometer
orthotist
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type of orthotic used to support weak body parts, correct deformities, & prevent joint movement
bracket
shunt
splint
brace
41
inserting a tube into the trachea is called
intubation
breaking up calcium deposits
evacuation
triage
42
are made of plaster, plastic or FGL & are used to hold a bone in place after redn of a fx
brackets
casts
braces
splints
43
is kneading by hands to a part of the pt's body to promote m relaxation, improve B circulation
acupunture
reiki
massage
biofeedback
44
uses cold for therapeutic purposes
Aromatherapy
Cryotherapy
Acupuncture
Diathermy
45
which of the following type of exercise strengthens the cardiopulmonary system?
aerobic
isotonic
stretching
isometric
46
if giving 1st aid to a pt who's bleeding & the b seeps out the 1st bandage, the cor is to do
reinf the bandage by applying more drsg over the original
apply a pressure bandage over the original bandage
apply more direct pressure
replace the original bandage with a thicker bandage
47
rehabilitation programs are useful for patients with all the following conditions EXCEPT
recent stroke
recent hip replacement
recent biopsy of a skin lesion
inactivity for 2 weeks due to a broken bone
48
all of the following are appropriate firs aid by the MA for a person experiencing shock EXCEPT
administering IV dopamine
encouraging the patient to lie down
ensuring the patient has an open airway
monitoring the paitent's vital signs
49
a(n) specializes in designing & fitting supportive devices, such as braces & splints
physical therapist
physiatrist
orthotist
prosthetist
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what's the best action to do if a Pt has a Spine inj that wasn't caused by sudden accel or decl
try to locate the exact area of injury
assist the person into a supine position
call 911
check the circulation in the hands and feet