Clinical Assisting Ch. 27

Question 1

What is another name for a partial-thickness burn?

Accepted Answer

Second-degree burn

Question 2

What is a risk factor for heat-related conditions?

Accepted Answer

Drinking alcohol, Poor blood circulation, Taking a diuretic for hypertension, The elderly

Question 3

This medication is a hormone that simulates the liver to release glucose into the blood.

Accepted Answer

Glucagon

Question 4

What is the role of a medical assistant with emergency calls and walk-in patients?

Accepted Answer

Must use the facility’s screening protocols.

Question 5

What is true regarding an automated external defibrillator?

Accepted Answer

All are correct.

Question 6

IN LEGAL TERMS: The level of care at which any average, prudent provider in a given community would practice.

Accepted Answer

Standard of care

Question 7

What is not true regarding hypothermia?

Accepted Answer

S/s include pins and needle sensation; hard, pale, and cold skin.

Question 8

A person has heat exhaustion. What are the first aid procedures?

Accepted Answer

Take a cool shower., Do not drink alcoholic beverages., Drink cool sports beverages., Move to a shady area or an air-conditioned room.

Question 9

What is true regarding a nasopharyngeal airway?

Accepted Answer

All are correct

Question 10

This medication is an antihistamine and used with allergic reactions.

Accepted Answer

Diphenhydramine

Question 11

What is true regarding an intraosseous needle?

Accepted Answer

Used to give IV medications and fluids in an emergency, Can be inserted in the humerus, tibia, and iliac crest

Question 12

When using the Broselow Tape, what is not true?

Accepted Answer

The length is measured in inches.

Question 13

What is true regarding the crash cart?

Accepted Answer

It needs to be checked monthly and it contains emergency supplies.

Question 14

What can cause burns to the body?

Accepted Answer

Sunlight, Chemicals and radiation, Heat and freezing cold temperatures

Question 15

This medication increases the stimulation of the heart muscle. It is also a vasoconstrictor and a bronchial relaxant.

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine

Question 16

This is the most serious heat-related illness. The body is unable to sweat and thus cannot cool down.

Accepted Answer

Heat stroke

Question 17

What signs and symptoms occur with heat exhaustion?

Accepted Answer

Muscle cramps, Fast, weak pulse; fast, shallow respirations, Cool, moist skin, Heavy sweating

Question 18

What is needed when a provider inserts an endotracheal tube in an adult?

Accepted Answer

All are correct

Question 19

What is a possible screening question to ask with cold related condition?

Accepted Answer

What symptoms does the person have?, What is the age of the person?, How long was the person exposed to the cold temperatures?, What is the person’s medical history?

Question 20

A device that delivers an electrical shock to the heart muscle in an attempt to restore a normal heartbeat is a _______.

Accepted Answer

Defibrillator

Clinical Assisting Ch. 27

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Clinical Assisting Ch. 27

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