Chapter 40

Which medication is used to help maintain a normal heart rhythm?

• calcium chloride

• sodium bicarbonate

• magnesium

What type of shock is systemic and caused by an infection?

• septic

• hypovolemic

• psychogenic

Which action is first in an emergency situation when there is an unattended victim on the ground or in an accident?

• check for ID

• start CPR

• check for safe site

• call 911

A(n) _____________ is a device that delivers an electrical shock to the heart muscle in attempt to restore a normal heartbeat.

• defibrillator

• endotracheal tube

• Ambu-bag

• stethoscope

Which term means dizziness?

• tinnitus

• syncope

• asystole

• necrosis

What type of shock is due to a central nervous system injury such as a spinal cord injury?

• septic

• anaphylactic

• neurogenic

When a patient has a minor cerebrovascular accident (CVA) it is also referred to as a(n)

• CPR

• DVT

• stroke

When administering first aid to a person in shock, if the person does not have any injuries to the head, neck or back, or legs, raise the ______ 12 inches.

• head

• shoulders

• arms

• legs

Which diabetic emergency includes symptoms such as thirst, nausea, very dry mouth, and shortness of breath?

• insulin shock

• hyperglycemia

• hypoglycemia

A patient presents in the emergency room with a burn on both sides of his or her left arm. How much percent of the body do the burns cover, according to the Rule of 9’s?

• 27 %

• 18 %

• 9%

• 36 %