Question 1
Which of the following are emergency situations that require first priority assessments?
A. Airway and breathing problems, back injuries, head injuries
B. Poisoning, airway and breathing problems, head injuries
C. Fractures, head injuries, poisoning
D. Back injuries, head injuries, poisoning
E. Head injuries, fractures, poisoning
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Poisoning, airway and breathing problems, head injuries.
Question 2
What is the first and most critical step in responding to an emergency in an ambulatory
care emergency situation?
A. Give first aid
B. Notify the provider
C. Evaluate causes
D. Recognize when emergency measures should be taken
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Recognize when emergency measures should be taken
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,Question 3
Which of the following statements pertaining to Good Samaritan laws is false?
A. They provide legal protection to emergency care providers
B. Providers must act in a reasonable and prudent manner
C. No matter what level of training, providers must do everything for the patient
D. The conditions of the law vary in each state
CORRECT ANSWER
C. No matter what level of training, providers must do everything for the patient
Question 4
What is the main purpose of the crash cart in the ambulatory care setting?
A. Office medications are kept together
B. All emergency supplies are together and available
C. It is tailored to practice needs
D. None of the above
CORRECT ANSWER
B. All emergency supplies are together and available
Question 5
Which statement is false regarding shock?
A. There is inadequate circulation to body parts
B. Area around the lips, eyes, and fingernails may turn cyanotic
C. Blood pressure increases
D. Pulse becomes rapid and weak
CORRECT ANSWER
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, C. Blood pressure increases
Question 6
Which of the following body areas would be more suited to a spiral bandage for wounds
or injuries?
A. Arms or legs
B. Wrist or knee
C. Neck and shoulder
D. Hands, fingers, or toes
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Arms or legs
Question 7
Which of the following statements is false regarding burns?
A. First-degree burns usually heal within a month, and some scarring may occur
B. A second-degree burn involves the epidermis and dermis
C. Blisters form with second-degree burns
D. Third-degree burns affect or destroy all layers of the skin
CORRECT ANSWER
A. First-degree burns usually heal within a month, and some scarring may occur
Question 8
Which of the following is the most appropriate response when caring for burns?
A. Apply ice water
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, B. Clean burned area carefully if burn is severe
C. Cover with a sterile dressing
D. Remove any clothing that may be sticking to the burn immediately
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Cover with a sterile dressing
Question 9
Which of the following types of burns should be seen by the provider?
A. All burns involving the very young or the elderly
B. A burn involving an area larger that a child's hand
C. Any burns on face, hands, feet, or genitals
D. All of the above
CORRECT ANSWER
D. All of the above
Question 10
Which of the following is not an important assessment when caring for injuries to the
musculoskeletal system?
A. Note the extent of swelling and bruising
B. Note deformity and pain
C. Note use of extremity
D. Note blood pressure
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Note blood pressure
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Which of the following are emergency situations that require first priority assessments?
A. Airway and breathing problems, back injuries, head injuries
B. Poisoning, airway and breathing problems, head injuries
C. Fractures, head injuries, poisoning
D. Back injuries, head injuries, poisoning
E. Head injuries, fractures, poisoning
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Poisoning, airway and breathing problems, head injuries.
Question 2
What is the first and most critical step in responding to an emergency in an ambulatory
care emergency situation?
A. Give first aid
B. Notify the provider
C. Evaluate causes
D. Recognize when emergency measures should be taken
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Recognize when emergency measures should be taken
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,Question 3
Which of the following statements pertaining to Good Samaritan laws is false?
A. They provide legal protection to emergency care providers
B. Providers must act in a reasonable and prudent manner
C. No matter what level of training, providers must do everything for the patient
D. The conditions of the law vary in each state
CORRECT ANSWER
C. No matter what level of training, providers must do everything for the patient
Question 4
What is the main purpose of the crash cart in the ambulatory care setting?
A. Office medications are kept together
B. All emergency supplies are together and available
C. It is tailored to practice needs
D. None of the above
CORRECT ANSWER
B. All emergency supplies are together and available
Question 5
Which statement is false regarding shock?
A. There is inadequate circulation to body parts
B. Area around the lips, eyes, and fingernails may turn cyanotic
C. Blood pressure increases
D. Pulse becomes rapid and weak
CORRECT ANSWER
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, C. Blood pressure increases
Question 6
Which of the following body areas would be more suited to a spiral bandage for wounds
or injuries?
A. Arms or legs
B. Wrist or knee
C. Neck and shoulder
D. Hands, fingers, or toes
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Arms or legs
Question 7
Which of the following statements is false regarding burns?
A. First-degree burns usually heal within a month, and some scarring may occur
B. A second-degree burn involves the epidermis and dermis
C. Blisters form with second-degree burns
D. Third-degree burns affect or destroy all layers of the skin
CORRECT ANSWER
A. First-degree burns usually heal within a month, and some scarring may occur
Question 8
Which of the following is the most appropriate response when caring for burns?
A. Apply ice water
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, B. Clean burned area carefully if burn is severe
C. Cover with a sterile dressing
D. Remove any clothing that may be sticking to the burn immediately
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Cover with a sterile dressing
Question 9
Which of the following types of burns should be seen by the provider?
A. All burns involving the very young or the elderly
B. A burn involving an area larger that a child's hand
C. Any burns on face, hands, feet, or genitals
D. All of the above
CORRECT ANSWER
D. All of the above
Question 10
Which of the following is not an important assessment when caring for injuries to the
musculoskeletal system?
A. Note the extent of swelling and bruising
B. Note deformity and pain
C. Note use of extremity
D. Note blood pressure
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Note blood pressure
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