WorksheetsMedical Emergency Quiz
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 12mins
Cardiac compromise is a term used to describe a patient who is experiencing:
A heart related emergency
An emergency related to the brain
Trouble breathing
An emergency related to the bones
Which chamber of the heart is responsible for pumping blood through the Aorta and to the body?
Right atrium
Right ventricle
Left atrium
Left ventricle
A group of respiratory conditions that includes chronic asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema is called:
RSV
Viral Pneumonia
COPD
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Upon assessment, you discover that your patient has no carotid pulse and is apneic. Which of the following describes your patient's condition?
The patient is in congestive heart failure
The patient is experiencing bradycardia
The patient is in cardiac arrest
The patient is experiencing angina pectoris
The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs in the ____.
Bronchioles
Alveoli
Epiglottis
Carina
Your patient was experiencing chest pain while running on a treadmill. After resting for 10 minutes the pain subsided. He tells you that he has a history of coronary artery disease. Which of the following is the most likely cause of his pain?
Myocardial Infarction
Angina Pectoris
Traumatic Brain Injury
Panic Attack
Your patient's breathing is labored and shallow at 8 breaths per minute. Which device would most likely benefit your patient?
Nasal cannula
Metered-Dose Inhaler
Bag-Valve Mask
Nonrebreather
Which of the following describes the difference between angina and an MI?
Chest pain from angina does not subside and results in damage to the heart tissue
Chest pain from angina subsides with rest and results in no damage to the heart tissue
Angina is a result of an electrical issue, while an MI occurs from decreased blood flow
Angina is a result of lack of blood flow, while an MI occurs from an electrical issue
Which of the following is an indication of hypoxia?
Cyanosis
An altered mental status
Respiratory distress
All of the Above
A metered dose inhaler prescribed for asthma or bronchitis contains which type of medication?
A vasoconstrictor
A bronchodilator
An antihypertensive
A narcotic
What is the most likely diagnosis for a patient with a history of smoking, barrelled chest and a nonproductive dry cough?
Acute Bronchitis
Emphysema/COPD
Pneumonia
Flu
Which part of the lung is affected by emphysema?
The larynx
The trachea
The main stem bronchi
The alveoli
Why might a patient's mental status compromised by emphysema?
Mental decline due to age
Patient has not taken his medication
Hypoxia
None of the Above
What is a key factor in a patient's history that contributes to emphysema?
High blood pressure
History of cigarette smoking
Diabetes
Recent surgery
You speak with the medical director and he instructs you to administer Nitroglycerin and Aspirin. Why are these medications administered during a cardiac event?
Nitro is a vasodilator and decreases the workload of the heart; Aspirin is a blood thinner and an analgesic.
Nitro is a pain reliever and aspirin is a vasoconstrictor.
Aspirin is a vasodilator and decreases the workload of the heart; Nitro is a blood thinner and an analgesic.
Aspirin slows the heart rate and decreases the workload; Nitro is a vasoconstrictor.
What contraindications would prevent you from administering the Nitroglycerin and Aspirin?
Aspirin - systolic BP below 100, Pt. has taken 3 doses, Pt. has taken erectile dysfunction medication, trauma/active bleeding. Nitro - trauma/active bleeding, history of stomach ulcers or hemophilia.
Nitroglycerin - systolic BP above 120, Pt. has taken 2 doses, trauma/active bleeding. Aspirin - trauma/active bleeding, history of diabetes.
Aspirin - systolic BP below 100, Pt. has taken Tylenol, trauma/active bleeding. Aspirin - trauma/active bleeding, history of heart attacks.
Nitroglycerin - systolic BP below 100, Pt. has taken 3 doses, Pt. has taken erectile dysfunction medication, trauma/active bleeding. Aspirin - trauma/active bleeding, history of stomach ulcers or hemophilia.
What side effects is the patient likely to experience once administered the medications?
Aspirin - hypotension, headache dizziness, lightheadedness; Nitro - pain alleviated, increased clotting time, heartburn, nausea.
Nitro - hypertension, lightheadedness; Aspirin - pain alleviated, decreased clotting time, heartburn, nausea.
Nitro - hypotension, headache dizziness, lightheadedness; Aspirin - pain alleviated, increased clotting time, heartburn, nausea.
Aspirin - none; Nitro - heartburn, nausea
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Right Atrium
Right ventricle
Left atrium
Left ventricle
