EMR AAOS Cha 10-12 Study Guide

Which of the following is NOT a route by which apoison can enter the body?

The usual adult dose of activated charcoal is:

Common factors that contribute to negative behavioral changes include all EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements regarding snake bites is correct?

snake bite to leg, S/S swollen tender to the touch sweating profusely nauseated, keep pt calm &

A poison that enters the body through the mouthor nose & absorbed by the respiratory systemis

Trying to communicate w/ severely depressed pt multiple fire/law there, pt wont answer 

A patient who has inhaled a poison would MOST likely present with:

Absorption occurs when a poison enters the bodythrough:

The first and MOST important step in crisis management is to:

respond to 9yo with broke arm nervous and frighten, father says child wrecked bike You should

Redirection is a technique used to:

Which is caused by a sudden & disruptive event such as physical illness or death of loved one?

A patient who has used amphetamines or cocaine would MOST likely present with:

Inhaling small quantities of carbon monoxide can result in severe poisoning because:

In addition to ensuring own safety 1st step treating pt who absorbed poisonous substance is  

Imagining yourself in a person's situation, sharing his or her feelings and ideas, is called:

During a crisis situation, it is often easierfor pt or family member to vent feelings on

The MOST important assessment skill when caring for a patient with a behavioral emergency is:

A patient's reaction to an injected drug is MOSTLY dependent on:

Which would NOT reassure an emotionally disturbed patient that you are interested in helping

pt found unconscious on couch, not breathing, pulse slow and weak.  You should 

If you suspect that a person has been abused, your initial responsibility is to:

The MOST effective way to slow the spread of an injected poison throughout the body is to:

Which of the following statements regarding nerve agents is correct?

workers @ water treatment plant having SOB coughing violently the pt in building. You should:

When treating a person who has ingested a poison, you should first:

It is MOST important you never assume that an apparently intoxicated person is drunk because:

All of the following are nerve agents, EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements regarding a situational crisis is correct?

When dealing with a patient who is exhibiting abnormal behavior, your initial action should:

You arrive at a residence with 2 patients who have a severe headache andnausea. You should

Most ingested poisons can be treated by:

The function of the poison control center is to:

Which is NOT an appropriateresponse when acknowledging a pt's or family member's anger?

you are told the patient has been exposed to a nerve agent. Whatshould you do?

Much of the emergency care you provide to apatient who has been poisoned is based on the:

When should activated charcoal NOT be administered to a patient?

A 16yo intentionally ingested liquid drain cleaner. Pt conscious & refuses to speak You should:

The patient's arms are covered with lime and hecomplains of intense pain. You should:

initial treatment for a patient who has beenexposed to a nerve agent should focus on

Which of the following routes occurs when aperson is stung by an insect or bitten by a snake?

when treating a patient with delirum tremens, you should

When attempting to comfort the ptshusband he becomes verbally abusive . You should:

The MOST difficult emotional reaction for the EMR to deal with objectively is

Inflammation or redness of the skin, a skin rash, & intense burning & itching are signs of :

A patient who has attempted suicide by intentional poisoning:

Carbon monoxide negatively affects the body by:

Which toxins irritates thelungs and upper respiratory tract, resulting in violent coughing?

The first phase of a situational crisis iscalled

Noting patient's appearance activity speech orientation to person place & time are assessing:

Which of the following statements regarding syrup of ipecac is correct?

Pt used lg amount of speed & cocaine.  Police on scene. Pt irritable restless and cusses at you

Common principles used when assessing pt with behavioral crisis include all EXCEPT:

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

Anaphylactic shock is characterized by:

When responding to a situation involving domestic violence, you should:

Which of the following is NOT a common sign or symptom of an injected poison?

A poison is MOST accurately defined as a

Common early signs of an ingested poison includeall of the following, EXCEPT:

Which of the following MOST accurately defines a behavioral emergency?

Activated charcoal works by:

When a patient or family member has accepted a tragic situation, he or she often feels:

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

During the _____ phase of the abuse cycle, the victim may try to minimize or deny the abuse.

pt experiencing an acute emotional crisis sittingon couch crying. Law present. You should

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

Behavior that is characterized by defective or lost contact with reality is called:

The term “restatement” is defined as:

When administering Mark I nerve agentauto-injector, you should inject the medication

Pt stung by hornets AMS labored breathing rash rapid weak pulse After correcting ABC you should