SimChart 8 Post-Case Quiz
True or false? You don't need to worry about keeping the eyelids open when
rinsing the eyes. - -False - Eyelids should remain open with the thumb and
index finger to ensure adequate rinsing of the
entire eye and eyelid surface. It is a normal reflex to close the eyes tightly,
which would prevent
removal of all contaminated material.
-True or false? In an emergency situation, a medical assistant should
prioritize both the urgency of the situation and the status of the patients
before taking any action. - -True - During an emergency, it is important for
healthcare professionals to remain calm so they can think
clearly and prioritize their actions.
-A patient sitting in the waiting room looks panicked and is clutching his
throat. He is unable to talk. It is likely that he is:
A. having a heart attack.
B. excited to see the physician.
C. choking.
D. upset about something. - -C. choking.
-A feeling of worry or uneasiness, often triggered by an event with an
uncertain outcome is defined as:
A. euphoria.
B. depression.
C. sadness.
D. anxiety. - -D. anxiety.
-Which of the following symptoms might indicate a heart attack?
A. Dusky skin color, bluish lips and nail beds, and shortness of breath
B. Dusky skin color
C. Shortness of breath
D. Bluish lips and nail beds - -A. Dusky skin color, bluish lips and nail beds,
and shortness of breath
-True or false? Both direct and indirect pressure can be used to control
bleeding. - -True - If bleeding occurs during an emergency, the medical
assistant could apply direct or indirect pressure to control the bleeding,
depending on the injury. Direct pressure is applied directly to the wound
while indirect pressure is applied to the artery that supplies blood to the
injured area.
-True or false? An incident report should only be completed if an employee
is injured on the job. - -False - An incident report is used to make a facility
True or false? You don't need to worry about keeping the eyelids open when
rinsing the eyes. - -False - Eyelids should remain open with the thumb and
index finger to ensure adequate rinsing of the
entire eye and eyelid surface. It is a normal reflex to close the eyes tightly,
which would prevent
removal of all contaminated material.
-True or false? In an emergency situation, a medical assistant should
prioritize both the urgency of the situation and the status of the patients
before taking any action. - -True - During an emergency, it is important for
healthcare professionals to remain calm so they can think
clearly and prioritize their actions.
-A patient sitting in the waiting room looks panicked and is clutching his
throat. He is unable to talk. It is likely that he is:
A. having a heart attack.
B. excited to see the physician.
C. choking.
D. upset about something. - -C. choking.
-A feeling of worry or uneasiness, often triggered by an event with an
uncertain outcome is defined as:
A. euphoria.
B. depression.
C. sadness.
D. anxiety. - -D. anxiety.
-Which of the following symptoms might indicate a heart attack?
A. Dusky skin color, bluish lips and nail beds, and shortness of breath
B. Dusky skin color
C. Shortness of breath
D. Bluish lips and nail beds - -A. Dusky skin color, bluish lips and nail beds,
and shortness of breath
-True or false? Both direct and indirect pressure can be used to control
bleeding. - -True - If bleeding occurs during an emergency, the medical
assistant could apply direct or indirect pressure to control the bleeding,
depending on the injury. Direct pressure is applied directly to the wound
while indirect pressure is applied to the artery that supplies blood to the
injured area.
-True or false? An incident report should only be completed if an employee
is injured on the job. - -False - An incident report is used to make a facility
