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Medical Emergency

Total questions: 43

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A situation in which the condition of a patient or a sudden change in medical status requires immediate action

a)

Emergency

b)

Stroke

c)

Heart Attack

d)

Diabetic Coma

2.

Compression to ventilation ratio for an adult with 1 rescuer

a)

30:2

b)

15:2

3.

Compression to ventilation ratio for an adult with 2 rescuer

a)

30:2

b)

15:2

4.

Compression to ventilation ratio for a child with 1 rescuer

a)

15:2

b)

30:2

5.

Compression to ventilation ratio for an infant with 1 rescuer

a)

30:2

b)

15:2

6.

Compression to ventilation ratio for a child with 2 rescuers

a)

15:2

b)

30:2

7.

Compression to ventilation ratio for an infant with 2 rescuers

a)

15:2

b)

30:2

8.

Compression depth for an adult is

a)

at least 2 inches

b)

about 2 inches

c)

1/2 inch

d)

1 1/2 inches

9.

Compression depth for a child is

a)

1/2 inch

b)

at least 2 inches

c)

1 1/2 inches

d)

about 2 inches

10.

Compression depth for an infant is

a)

at least 2 inches

b)

1/2 inch

c)

about 2 inches

d)

1 1/2 inches

11.

Respiration for adults is 1 breath every

a)

4 - 6 seconds

b)

2 - 3 seconds

c)

6 seconds

d)

3 seconds

12.

Respiration for child is 1 breath every

a)

4 - 6 seconds

b)

6 seconds

c)

2 - 3 seconds

d)

3 seconds

13.

Respiration for infant is 1 breath every

a)

3 seconds

b)

6 seconds

c)

4 - 6 seconds

d)

2 - 3 seconds

14.

Caused from a blunt trauma. Brain tissue may swell and this pressure can cause brain damage. To alleviate this pressure, burr holes may be necessary.

a)

Open Head Trauma

b)

Closed Head Trauma

15.

The skull is damaged. Allowing the brain to be exposed, this can cause damage or infection. When dealing with head trauma patients, you must be aware of their level of consciousness.

a)

Open Head Trauma

b)

Closed Head Trauma

16.

This is a clinical scale used to reliably measure a person's level of consciousness after a brain injury.

a)

Emergency Severity Index

b)

Level of Consciousness

c)

Glasgow Coma Scale

17.

A failure of the circulating system to support vital body functions.

a)

Emergency

b)

Shock

c)

Heart Attack

d)

CVA

18.

Type of shock due to loss of blood or tissue fluid

a)

Cardiogenic

b)

Hypovolemic

c)

Neurogenic

d)

Septic

e)

Vasogenic

19.

Type of shock due to a variety of cardiac disorders, including myocardial infarction

a)

Septic

b)

Vasogenic

c)

Hypovolemic

d)

Cardiogenic

e)

Neurogenic

20.

Type of shock due to spinal anesthesia or damage to the upper spinal cord

a)

Hypovolemic

b)

Cardiogenic

c)

Septic

d)

Vasogenic

e)

Neurogenic

21.

Type of shock due to sepsis, deep anesthesia or anaphylaxis

a)

Vasogenic

b)

Neurogenic

c)

Hypovolemic

d)

Septic

e)

Cardiogenic

22.

Type of shock due to a life-threatening condition that happens when your blood pressure drops to a dangerously low level after an infection. Any type of bacteria can cause the infection.

a)

Hypovolemic

b)

Septic

c)

Cardiogenic

d)

Vasogenic

e)

Neurogenic

23.

Which one is NOT a sign or symptom of shock?

a)

anxiety

b)

restlessness

c)

tachycardia

d)

pallor

e)

high blood pressure

24.

A severe anaphylactic shock reaction may include: Localized itching or urticaria (hives), nausea & vomiting

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Usually found in children or young adults. Genetic condition where little or no insulin is produced. They must be injected with insulin.

a)

Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus:

b)

Non-insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus:

26.

Onset is usually at age 30 or above. Contributing factors: obesity, heredity or environmental factors. Controlled by diet and/or weight loss

a)

Non-insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus:

b)

Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus:

27.

Excessive insulin is present when food intake is insufficient.

a)

Hyperglycemia

b)

Hypoglycemia

28.

Excessive sugar in the blood.

a)

Hypoglycemia

b)

Ketoacidosis

c)

Hyperglycemia

29.

This is a serious condition that can lead to a hyperosmolar or diabetic coma or even death.

a)

Ketoacidosis

b)

Hypoglycemia

c)

Hyperglycemia

30.

The corrective action that should be taken for someone experiencing hypoglycemia.

a)

Obtain and deliver some insulin

b)

A quick form of carbohydrate to a conscious patient

31.

The corrective action that should be taken for someone experiencing hyperglycemia.

a)

Obtain and deliver some insulin

b)

A quick form of carbohydrate to a conscious patient

32.

Occlusion or rupture of the cerebral arteries directly into the brain tissue.

a)

Hypothermia

b)

Heart Attack

c)

Shock

d)

Cerebrovascular Accident

33.

Another name for cerebrovascular accident.

a)

blockage

b)

ischemia

c)

brain bleed

d)

stroke

34.

A Transient Ischemic Attack is a

a)

mild heart attack

b)

major stroke

c)

mild stroke

d)

major heart attack

35.

Epistaxis is what

a)

stroke

b)

diarrhea

c)

nosebleed

d)

vomiting

36.

Brief loss of awareness – stare into space

a)

petit mal seizure

b)

grand mal seizure

37.

Whole body convulses and patient loses consciousness for a few

a)

petit mal seizure

b)

grand mal seizure

38.

Affect only the outer layer of skin, the epidermis

a)

Third-degree (full thickness) burns

b)

Fourth-degree burns

c)

Second-degree (partial thickness) burns

d)

First-degree (superficial) burns

39.

Involve the epidermis and part of the lower layer of skin, the dermis.

a)

Third-degree (full thickness) burns

b)

First-degree (superficial) burns

c)

Fourth-degree burns

d)

Second-degree (partial thickness) burns

40.

Destroy the epidermis and dermis.

a)

First-degree (superficial) burns

b)

Fourth-degree burns

c)

Second-degree (partial thickness) burns

d)

Third-degree (full thickness) burns

41.

Go through both layers of the skin and underlying tissue as well as deeper tissue, possibly involving muscle and bone.

a)

First-degree (superficial) burns

b)

Third-degree (full thickness) burns

c)

Fourth-degree burns

d)

Second-degree (partial thickness) burns

42.

Patient’s sutures separate and allow abdominal contents to spill out

a)

Wound Dehiscence

b)

Wound Spillage

c)

Wound Rupture

d)

Wound Seperation

43.

Select all that apply: What are signs of inflammation

a)

loss of function

b)

edema

c)

pain

d)

heat

e)

red skin