SkillsUSA study quiz

A person in the state of shock will show the following signs

• cool, pale skin

• shallow breathing

• dilated pupils

• all of the above

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

The following condition frequently accompanies an epileptic seizure

• clenching of teeth

• hemorrhaging

• numbness of extremities

• decreased temperature

When taking the blood pressure on the adult male, the normal range of the systolic will fall between

• 80-105mm

• 105-110mm

• 110-120mm

• 120-140mm

Treatment recommended at the onset of respiratory arrest is

• cardiopulmonary resuscitation

• administering free flowing oxygen

• mouth to mouth resuscitation

• checking the patient's pulse

A preventative measure which the assistant can do for the patient who is in an epileptic seizure is

• protect the patient from self injury

• grab the patient's tongue with 2x2 gauze

• attempt to restrain the patient

• seat the patient upright with their feet on the floor

Prescription writing requires the use of various abbreviations. The abbreviation q.i.d. means

• for one week

• four times a day

• take on an empty stomach

• as needed

When a patient has an acrylic or gold crown lodged in their throat, the first thing you should do is

• call emergency medical services

• place the patient's head between their legs

• use abdominal thrusts

• slap the patient on the back

for post operative dental pain, the most commonly dispensed drug is

• penicillin

• aspirin

• tetracycline

• phenobarbital

A bleeding victim will show no harmful effect with the loss of __ of blood

• two pints

• three pints

• one pint

• four pints

The condition which refers to the depressed state of the various body functions is called

• psychosis

• depression

• mental retardation

• shock