Emergency Care Module Test 2023 with complete solution
What is the priority in treating shock?
Controlling the cause
When adjusting crutches for fit, how many inches should there be between the
axillary bars and the patient's underarms?
2 inches
Redness, oozing pus and a fever can indicate what?
A wound has become infected.
What should be done if a patient is conscious?
Question the patient for injuries and an account of the situation.
Which of the following is true of diabetes?
Diabetes is caused when the body produces too little insulin.
Which type of heart attack symptoms are chest pain, difficulty breathing, and
irregular or rapid heartbeat?
Common
How should a spiral wrap be applied?
Start at the bottom of the limb and move up the limb
Which heat-induced condition includes pale, clammy skin and excessive
perspiration?
Heat exhaustion
Which of the following is NOT true of fractures?
All fractures cause an open wound when the bone breaks
What actions can be taken to try to control or stop bleeding?
Apply pressure and elevate the injured body part
Shock occurs when organs and tissues do not receive enough oxygen and what
other substance?
Blood
A stroke is the reduction or lack of blood supplied to which organ?
Brain
Which of the following are key locations on the body to check for frostbite?
Ears, hands, feet, and nose
A triangular bandage is often used on which part of the body?
Head
What is the treatment for a patient who is having a seizure?
Move harmful objects from the patient's path.
What is the term used for prioritizing emergency care?
Triage
What type of blood pressure reading is common if a patient is experiencing
shock?
Low
What is the number for the Poison Control Center?
1-800-222-1222
Which type of burn should you flush with cool water?
First-degree or mild second-degree
What is the priority in treating shock?
Controlling the cause
When adjusting crutches for fit, how many inches should there be between the
axillary bars and the patient's underarms?
2 inches
Redness, oozing pus and a fever can indicate what?
A wound has become infected.
What should be done if a patient is conscious?
Question the patient for injuries and an account of the situation.
Which of the following is true of diabetes?
Diabetes is caused when the body produces too little insulin.
Which type of heart attack symptoms are chest pain, difficulty breathing, and
irregular or rapid heartbeat?
Common
How should a spiral wrap be applied?
Start at the bottom of the limb and move up the limb
Which heat-induced condition includes pale, clammy skin and excessive
perspiration?
Heat exhaustion
Which of the following is NOT true of fractures?
All fractures cause an open wound when the bone breaks
What actions can be taken to try to control or stop bleeding?
Apply pressure and elevate the injured body part
Shock occurs when organs and tissues do not receive enough oxygen and what
other substance?
Blood
A stroke is the reduction or lack of blood supplied to which organ?
Brain
Which of the following are key locations on the body to check for frostbite?
Ears, hands, feet, and nose
A triangular bandage is often used on which part of the body?
Head
What is the treatment for a patient who is having a seizure?
Move harmful objects from the patient's path.
What is the term used for prioritizing emergency care?
Triage
What type of blood pressure reading is common if a patient is experiencing
shock?
Low
What is the number for the Poison Control Center?
1-800-222-1222
Which type of burn should you flush with cool water?
First-degree or mild second-degree
