medical emergencies activity sessions and quizzes

You realize you have broken your instrument tip. What is the next step in the management?

During the first 1/2 hours following the onset of symptoms of an AMI, the greatest risk for death is the development of

What causes the gangrene that is often associated with diabetic patients?

The most common medication prescribed for a patient with hypothyroidism is 

The most common cause of myocardial ischemia is

Which of the following intraocular foreign bodies will be more likely to cause an infection?

When using the irrigation method of intraocular foreign body removal, the solution should be

The first step in the treatment of suspected pacemaker malfunction is to

Of the following anticoagulant medications, which would be more likely to be discontinued prior to dental surgery?

Which one of the following is the most common medication prescribed for patients with adrenal insufficiency?

The primary task of the dental professional in the treatment of a seizure is to

The recommended medication to administer to a patient suffering from uncontrolled and continuous hyperventilation is

Your pt who has been taking lowdose aspirin daily for 5 years is scheduled for minor surgery. Current research indicates

The factor that causes the greatest risk of malfunction with a pacemaker or implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD) is

All of the following are likely to trigger an adrenal crisis in patients who suffer from adrenal insufficiency EXCEPT:

What is the drug of choice for a severe allergic reaction in an adult?

What is the appropriate position for a patient having an asthma attack?

The backup of fluid into the lungs seen left ventricular heart failure often leads to

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of right ventricular heart failure?

Following routine dental extraction patients should be given the following instructions on how to manage bleeding except

The first step in removal of a superficial intraocular foreign body is 

In the emergency team structure, person 2 (P2)

An irregular pulse rate is often indicative of which of the following conditions?

An absolute lack of circulating insulin is characteristic of which condition?

Oxygen should only be delivered to a patient suspected of a CVA only if 

All of the following are oral complications associated with diabetes EXCEPT:

All of the following are strategies for managing the patient experiencing a thyroid storm in the dental office EXCEPT:

Which of the following is a sign of thyroid storm?

Nitroglycerin aids in the treatment of angina by

All of the following are causes of primary adrenal insufficiency EXCEPT

The nonvascular transparent coat that covers the colored iris is the

The first step in the treatment of a partially obstructed airway is to

The chief physiological concern with asthma patients during an attack is

The cotton-tipped applicator method of intraocular foreign body removal is best used for which type of foreign body?

All of the following are symptoms of a foreign body in the eye EXCEPT:

A specific sign of a subarachnoid CVA is

Abnormal spasm of the facial muscles elicited by light taps on the facial nerve is referred to as 

Abdominal thrusts for a conscious patient suffering from a completely obstructed airway should be performed 

Which of the following is a sign of adrenal crisis?

The most serious form of syncope is 

A hematoma is

Which type of shock would you suspect for a patient experiencing a severe infection?

Which type of oxygen delivery device is used for patient in respiratory arrest?

Painless swelling of the lips, eyes, and hands during an allergic response is referred to as 

The most common inherited bleeding disorder is

Pt has SL elevated resp rate, speaks in complete sentences/wheezing/SOB/tight chest/skin color normal. Pt may be having

Your pt has BP of 146/100, respiration 22, pulse 106, gained 5# in 2 days, ankles/feet swollen. Pt may be experiencing:

Left ventricular heart failure results in

Tachyarrhythmias can cause all of the following symptoms EXCEPT

Extraction pt has history of lupus and takes corticosteroids daily, does not experience dental anxiety. Mods for tx:

Severe hemorrhage or dehydration can lead to which type of shock?

Respiratory arrest is most likely to occur during which phase of a generalized tonic-clonic seizure?

The most accepted method for treating hyperthyroidism is 

All of the following are essential items for the dental office emergency kit EXCEPT

The emergent condition arising from severe hypothyroidism is 

The most common medical emergency that occurs in the dental office is

For which medical emergency would you administer albuterol?

Which one of the following symptoms is NOT observed in late-state heart failure? 

Forced expiratory effort against a closed airway is termed

The drug of choice for a mild allergic response as it produces minimal drowsiness is

Cyclic patterns of increased rate and depth of breathing alternating with periods of apnea is referred to as

Which emergency item would a hypoglycemic patient benefit from?

The continuation or the repetitive recurrence of any type of seizure without recovery between seizure episodes is termed

The most common site for epistaxis is 

Identify the diabetic emergency associated with tachypnea, Kussmaul's breathing, nausea, blurred vision, fruity breath

The most common use for an implantable cardioverter defibrillator(ICD) is for the treatment of

A result of 115 mg/dL on a fasting plasma glucose test would indicate