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What is the first step in initiating patient care in an emergency situation?
A) Perform a detailed physical examination
B) Gather the patient's medical history
C) Establish scene safety and assess the situation
D) Administer medications immediately
✔✔ C) Establish scene safety and assess the situation
What is the primary function of the Air Force's medical service mission?
A) Train medical personnel for deployment
B) Provide continuous, high-quality care to personnel and their families
C) Research advanced medical technologies
D) Improve hospital infrastructure
✔✔ B) Provide continuous, high-quality care to personnel and their families
When caring for an unconscious patient, which airway management technique is recommended
first?
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,A) Suctioning the airway
B) Performing a jaw-thrust maneuver
C) Inserting an endotracheal tube
D) Using a nasopharyngeal airway
✔✔ B) Performing a jaw-thrust maneuver
What is a key component of infection control in healthcare settings?
A) Maintaining room temperature at 72°F
B) Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE)
C) Avoiding direct patient contact
D) Using disposable equipment for all patients
✔✔ B) Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE)
Which method is most effective for verifying a patient’s identity before treatment?
A) Ask the patient to spell their name
B) Match their medical record number and date of birth
C) Check the room assignment
D) Verify their last meal
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,✔✔ B) Match their medical record number and date of birth
What is the best way to protect patient privacy when discussing medical information?
A) Speak quietly near the patient’s bedside
B) Share information only with authorized personnel
C) Use medical jargon so others cannot understand
D) Provide updates via phone whenever requested
✔✔ B) Share information only with authorized personnel
Which of the following is a sign of shock in a patient?
A) High blood pressure
B) Warm, dry skin
C) Rapid, weak pulse
D) Decreased respiratory rate
✔✔ C) Rapid, weak pulse
What is the proper procedure when encountering a medical record discrepancy?
A) Ignore minor errors and proceed with care
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, B) Inform the patient of the error immediately
C) Notify the appropriate healthcare provider or supervisor
D) Correct the record yourself and document the change
✔✔ C) Notify the appropriate healthcare provider or supervisor
Which action is most appropriate when a patient experiences sudden difficulty breathing?
A) Provide the patient with water
B) Position the patient upright and administer oxygen if prescribed
C) Inform the patient to relax and monitor closely
D) Perform a chest x-ray
✔✔ B) Position the patient upright and administer oxygen if prescribed
When educating a patient on medication administration, what is essential to include?
A) Only the benefits of the medication
B) Potential side effects, dosage, and timing
C) Information on alternative treatments
D) The manufacturer’s details
✔✔ B) Potential side effects, dosage, and timing
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