Mod 170 Unit 1 Theory

why should certain acupressure points be avoided in pregnant women ?

inserting a tube into the trachea is called

a(n) who may provide basic life-saving care while awaiting response from a higher-levelEMS

paralysis of the lower portion of the body is called

injuries that requires cold application & elevating body part above the heart as first aid

the term stat refers to which of the following?

the temp of the body solution for a hot soak should be between

A reg exer program, @ least time(s) a week for 20-30 min periods, is recommended for norm Adult

all of the following are symptoms of pulmonary edema EXCEPT

which of the following is NOT commonly stocked in an emergency medical box?

MA will likely encounter the greatest number of emergency situations

are made of plaster, plastic or FGL & are used to hold a bone in place after redn of a fx

tachypnea is characterized by more than __ breaths per minute

which type of massage stimulates blood circulation in the soft tissue?

all of the following are appropriate to offer a Pt experiencing a diabetic emergency except

all to the following can be included when providing first aid to a Pt with hypothermia EXCEPT

if giving 1st aid to a pt who's bleeding & the b seeps out the 1st bandage, the cor is to do

prolonged use of a brace may weaken

what's the best action to do if a Pt has a Spine inj that wasn't caused by sudden accel or decl

ice should be applied for as part of the treatment for fractures

uses cold for therapeutic purposes

all of the following are appropriate firs aid by the MA for a person experiencing shock EXCEPT

All the following duties may be within the scope of practice for a MD EXCEPT

all of the following are methods of providing first aid to a person with a fracture EXCEPT

presents with coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath & chest tightness

when an EMG is conducted, the patient may experience _ when stimulated by the electric current

is a decrease or wasting away of muscle tissue and occurs rapidly in an inactive patient

participating in mock exposure events is important for which of the following reasons ?

is the process of bringing a Pt back as close as possible to his or her normal physical conditi

hypothermia is a state of body temp lower than

is an inflammation of a joint that is usually accompanied by pain & swelling

is the condition of paralysis of all four extremities of the body

the term patent refers to which of the following?

a(n) specializes in designing & fitting supportive devices, such as braces & splints

is movement that brings a limb into or toward a straight condition

type of orthotic used to support weak body parts, correct deformities, & prevent joint movement

patients with __ burns should have the area irrigated with large amounts of water

which of the following actions would be appropriate during a diabetic emergency if it's unknown

is kneading by hands to a part of the pt's body to promote m relaxation, improve B circulation

ultrasound therapy is used for all the following EXCEPT

which of the following type of exercise strengthens the cardiopulmonary system?

when someone who is chocking, stand behind the pt , put your arms around their abd, btw xiphoid

surgical removal of a limb or part of a limb is known as

ROM is measured with a special type of protractor called

all the following should be included when creating an emergency EXCEPT

respiratory shock requires

a patient who is _ may experience chest tightness, deep sighing breaths, rapid pulse

a patient with full thickness burns would require care in a (n)

which of the following is NOT true of a crash cart?

rehabilitation programs are useful for patients with all the following conditions EXCEPT