HCB TEST 5 EXPECTED QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
diaphoresis
ANSWER
cool, pale, and moist/sweaty skin; sweating
Question 2.
what are unexpected outcomes of IV therapy?
ANSWER
1. fluid volume deficiency
2. fluid volume excess
3. electrolyte imbalances
4. infiltration
5. phlebitis
6. bleeding at venipuncture site
7. bloodstream infection
Question 3.
the heart is enclosed and held in place by the ...
ANSWER
pericardium
Question 4.
what kind of tourniquets can be used to restrict venous blood flow?
ANSWER
1. latex and latex free
2. Penrose drain tubing
3. blood pressure cuff
4. velcro strap
,Question 5.
how far above the bleeding wound do you put the tourniquet?
ANSWER
two inches
Question 6.
Veins carry what kind of blood?
ANSWER
deoxygenated blood
Question 7.
what does the sublingual nitroglycerin do?
ANSWER
relaxes blood vessels
Question 8.
what are the four chambers of the heart?
ANSWER
right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle
Question 9.
what series are the two circuits arranged in?
ANSWER
the output of one becomes the input of the other
Question 10.
what angle do you hold the vacutainer needle?
ANSWER
a 15 - 30 degree angle with the bevel up
,Question 11.
acute coronary syndrome
ANSWER
a blanket term that refers to any time the heart may not be getting enough oxygen (cardiac
compromise)
Question 12.
what kind of shock is most commonly seen by corpsman?
ANSWER
hypovolemic shock
Question 13.
hypovolemic shock classic symptoms
ANSWER
1. neck veins are flat
2. mucous membranes are dry
3. extremities are cold
Question 14.
inpatient/outpatient plan for shock
ANSWER
1. labs-hemoglobin, hematocrit, CBC
2. imagining-MRI, CT, x ray
3. IV access and aggressive fluid resuscitation
Question 15.
coronary artery disease
ANSWER
conditions that narrow or block the arteries of the heart causing blood flow to be reduced,
reducing the amount of oxygen delivered to the heart
, Question 16.
what are the objective findings of internal bleeding?
ANSWER
1. bruising, swelling, or tenderness over vital organs
2. painful, swollen, or deformed extremities
3. bleeding from mouth, rectum or vagina
4. tender, rigid or distended abdomen
5. vomiting blood
6. dark. tarry stools or bright red blood
8. signs and symptoms of shock
Question 17.
which blood cells protects?
ANSWER
white blood cells
Question 18.
hypo-perfusion
ANSWER
inability of the body to adequately circulate blood to the body's cells to supply them with
oxygen and nutrients (SHOCK)
Question 19.
prehospital plan/treatment for shock
ANSWER
1. perform ABC's, control external bleeding, prevent loss of body heat by covering with a
blanket,
2. perform secondary assessment: obtain vitals, IV access, transport patient, reassess
frequently
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
diaphoresis
ANSWER
cool, pale, and moist/sweaty skin; sweating
Question 2.
what are unexpected outcomes of IV therapy?
ANSWER
1. fluid volume deficiency
2. fluid volume excess
3. electrolyte imbalances
4. infiltration
5. phlebitis
6. bleeding at venipuncture site
7. bloodstream infection
Question 3.
the heart is enclosed and held in place by the ...
ANSWER
pericardium
Question 4.
what kind of tourniquets can be used to restrict venous blood flow?
ANSWER
1. latex and latex free
2. Penrose drain tubing
3. blood pressure cuff
4. velcro strap
,Question 5.
how far above the bleeding wound do you put the tourniquet?
ANSWER
two inches
Question 6.
Veins carry what kind of blood?
ANSWER
deoxygenated blood
Question 7.
what does the sublingual nitroglycerin do?
ANSWER
relaxes blood vessels
Question 8.
what are the four chambers of the heart?
ANSWER
right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle
Question 9.
what series are the two circuits arranged in?
ANSWER
the output of one becomes the input of the other
Question 10.
what angle do you hold the vacutainer needle?
ANSWER
a 15 - 30 degree angle with the bevel up
,Question 11.
acute coronary syndrome
ANSWER
a blanket term that refers to any time the heart may not be getting enough oxygen (cardiac
compromise)
Question 12.
what kind of shock is most commonly seen by corpsman?
ANSWER
hypovolemic shock
Question 13.
hypovolemic shock classic symptoms
ANSWER
1. neck veins are flat
2. mucous membranes are dry
3. extremities are cold
Question 14.
inpatient/outpatient plan for shock
ANSWER
1. labs-hemoglobin, hematocrit, CBC
2. imagining-MRI, CT, x ray
3. IV access and aggressive fluid resuscitation
Question 15.
coronary artery disease
ANSWER
conditions that narrow or block the arteries of the heart causing blood flow to be reduced,
reducing the amount of oxygen delivered to the heart
, Question 16.
what are the objective findings of internal bleeding?
ANSWER
1. bruising, swelling, or tenderness over vital organs
2. painful, swollen, or deformed extremities
3. bleeding from mouth, rectum or vagina
4. tender, rigid or distended abdomen
5. vomiting blood
6. dark. tarry stools or bright red blood
8. signs and symptoms of shock
Question 17.
which blood cells protects?
ANSWER
white blood cells
Question 18.
hypo-perfusion
ANSWER
inability of the body to adequately circulate blood to the body's cells to supply them with
oxygen and nutrients (SHOCK)
Question 19.
prehospital plan/treatment for shock
ANSWER
1. perform ABC's, control external bleeding, prevent loss of body heat by covering with a
blanket,
2. perform secondary assessment: obtain vitals, IV access, transport patient, reassess
frequently
