WorksheetsHOC Final Study Guide 64/75/ Questions
Total questions: 60
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Name
Class
Date
1.
Awarded by a college or university after completion of one or more years of study beyond a bachelor’s degree.
a)
Doctorate, Doctoral or Doctor’s Degree
b)
Master’s Degree
c)
Bachelor’s Degree
d)
Associates Degree
e)
Health Science Technology Education
2.
Work to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and injuries in animals.
a)
Veterinarians (DVMs or VMD)
b)
Veterinary Technicians or Vet Tech for short (VT)
c)
Veterinary Assistants
d)
Veterinary Administrators
3.
Healthcare workers must know requirements in their state regarding CEUs which stands for:
a)
Certification Education Units
b)
Continuing Education Units
c)
Clerical Education Units
d)
None of these
4.
Examines, diagnoses, and treats diseases/disorders of the feet or of the leg below the knee
a)
Pulmonologist
b)
Podiatrist (DPM)
c)
Pediatrist (Pedia)
d)
Pediatrician (Peds)
5.
Perform physical examinations and diagnose, prevent and treat illnesses, injuries, and other disorders and may specialize in a specific area.(cardiac, respiratory, etc.)
a)
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
b)
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
c)
Physician's Assistant
d)
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
6.
Physicians who specialize in diagnosing and treating mental illness.
a)
Mentalists
b)
Social Workers
c)
Psychologists
d)
Psychiartrist
7.
Are medical doctors specializing in disease, disorders, and injuries of the eyes. They diagnose and treat disease, perform surgery and correct vision problems.
a)
Oncologist
b)
Otolaryngologist
c)
Ophthamologists
d)
Obstetrician
8.
Teach in HSTE programs, schools of nursing, college and universities, wellness centers and healthcare facilities.
a)
Nurse Anesthetists(CRNA)
b)
Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS)
c)
Nurse Educators
d)
Nurse Midwives(CNM)
9.
Works under the supervision of physicians, prepares patients for examinations, take vital signs and medical histories, assists with procedures and treatments, perform basic laboratory tests.
a)
Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN)
b)
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)
c)
Certified Medical Assistants or Medical Assistants (CMA or MA)
d)
Home Health Aide (HHA)
10.
Perform all the basic EMT duties plus in depth patient assessment, provision of advanced cardiac life support, ECG interpretation, endotracheal intubation, drug administration, and operation of complex equipment.
a)
(EMT-B) Emergency medical technician (Basic)
b)
(EMT-I) Emergency medical technician (Intermediate)
c)
(EMT-P) Paramedic
d)
(EMT-D) Emergency medical technician (Defibulator)
11.
Focuses on crime; deals with wrongs against a person, property, or society. Ex: illegal possession of drugs, murder
a)
Contract law
b)
Civil law
c)
Criminal Law
d)
None of these
12.
.. Wrongful acts that do not involve contracts.
a)
tort
b)
libel
c)
contract
d)
slander
13.
.. Care given to a person without consent
a)
libel
b)
battery
c)
slander
d)
tort
14.
.. Failure to give normally expected care
a)
malpractice
b)
slander
c)
negligence
d)
Tort
15.
Application of physical restraints without authorization
a)
invasion of privacy
b)
malpractice
c)
false imprisonment
d)
negligence
16.
Spoken defamation
a)
slander
b)
libel
c)
malpractice
d)
negligence
17.
.. Which of the following does NOT have a legal disability?
a)
minors
b)
mentally incompetent persons
c)
individuals under the influence of drugs that alter the mental state
d)
mentally competent person in a wheelchair
e)
semiconscious or unconscious people
18.
.What should you do if you make an error while recording information on health care records?
a)
Use white out to cover it
b)
Erase pen as good as you can and the write over it and then initial it
c)
Completely erase it if possible
d)
Use a single line to cross out error, initial, date it. and write the word error and the correct information..
19.
Factors of care patients can expect to receive.
a)
Ethics
b)
Patient's rights
c)
Tort
d)
Contract
20.
A Designation of Health Care Surrogate, also called a ________________________for Health Care, is a document that permits an individual (known as a principal) to appoint another person (known as an agent) to make any decisions regarding health care if the principal should become unable to make decisions.
a)
Durable Power of Attorney (POA)
b)
Living Wills
c)
Informed consent
d)
None of these
21.
The immediate care you give a person with an illness or injury before rescuers with more advanced training arrive and take over.
a)
cardio pulmonary resusitation
b)
first aid
c)
pre-rescue
d)
vital signs
22.
You see a middle aged man laying on the ground in the park. You check the scene for safety, tap his shoulders and ask if he is okay. He doesn't respond, move, or blink. You check and he is breathing. What do you do next?
a)
Check for any bleeding or other injuries.
b)
Check for any medical jewelry.
c)
Stay with the person until EMS arrives
d)
All of these.
23.
The first step in in CPR/FA is to:
a)
Ask the person if they are okay and tap their shoulders (feet/infant).
b)
Check the scene to make sure it is clear.
c)
Check the scene for safety.
d)
Call 911 and get an AED.
24.
Which of the following are NOT an example of when to call 911 (EMS)?
a)
Suddenly can't move a body part.
b)
Has a 1 inch round burn on the skin of arm.
c)
Received an electric shock.
d)
Person doesn't respond to voice or touch.
e)
Has a seizure.
25.
You should wash your hands for at least:
a)
10 seconds
b)
20 seconds
c)
5 seconds
d)
40 seconds
26.
Which of the following are signs of a breathing problem?
a)
breathing very fast of very slow
b)
is having trouble with every breath
c)
has noisy breathing, may sound like a whistle
d)
may only speak a few words between breaths
e)
all of these
27.
When giving abdominal thrusts to an adult who is choking, you should
a)
place you palm on the person's abdomen
b)
put the thumb side of your fist slightly above her navel (belly button) and well below the breastbone.
c)
put the thumb side of your fist on the person's lower back
28.
To relieve a conscious choking infant you:
a)
give abdominal thrusts by placing your fist above the belly button and below the ribs
b)
give 5 back slaps followed by 5 chest thrusts
c)
give 3 back slaps followed by 3 chest thrusts
d)
give 5 abdominal thrusts
29.
Signs of _____________ include jaw, neck, back, stomach, shoulder or arm pain, chest pain or discomfort, pressure, squeezing or fullness, shortness of breath, cold sweat, or light headedness.
a)
a heart attack
b)
a stroke
c)
a severe allergic reaction
d)
a seizure
e)
fainting/syncope
30.
__________ is a short period when a person stops responding for less than a minute and then seems fine.
a)
a stroke
b)
a heart attack
c)
a severe allergic reaction
d)
a seizure
e)
fainting/syncope
31.
__________________ is a rhythm problem. It occurs when the heart malfunctions and stops beating unexpectedly.
a)
Cardiac arrest
b)
Heart attack
32.
A ________________ is a clot problem, It occurs when a clot blocks blood flow.
a)
Heart attack
b)
Cardiac arrest
33.
Often, a person who faints gets dizzy and then becomes unresponsive. Fainting may occur when someone:
a)
All of these
b)
Stands without moving for a long time, especially when its hot.
c)
Has a heart condition,
d)
Suddenly stands after bending or squatting down.
e)
Receives bad news
34.
Which of the following is usually NOT a sign of low blood sugar?
a)
Has lots of energy
b)
Irritable or confused
c)
Hungry or weak
d)
Sleepy
e)
Sweaty
35.
The warning signs of ______ include sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body.
a)
a stroke
b)
a heart attack
c)
a severe allergic reaction
d)
a seizure
e)
fainting/syncope
36.
Which of the following is NOT an action to take when someone is having a seizure?
a)
Move furniture or other objects out of the way
b)
Place something soft under their head
c)
Hold the person down and place something in their mouth
37.
Consider a wound life-threatening if the flow of blood is continuous and steady and if the volume of loss appears large, about equal to half a 12 oz can(example soda can).
a)
True
b)
False
38.
A person in _________ may feel weak, faint or dizzy, feel nauseated, have pale or grayish skin be restless agitated or confused and be cold and clammy to the touch.
a)
cardiac arrest
b)
respiatory distress
c)
shock
d)
none of these
39.
If someone gets a chemical in the eye(s) do all of the following except:
a)
Rinse the eyes with lots of water for at least 15 minutes,
b)
If only one eye is affected, make sure the eye with the chemicals is higher eye as you rinse.
c)
Contact a poison control center, medica provider or 911.
40.
How do you protect an amputated body part?
a)
Wrap it in gauze, place it in an airtight bag and send it to the hospital.
b)
Place it on ice in a sealed back and send it to the hospital.
c)
Wrap it in clean fabric, place it in a waterproof plastic bag inside another container (or bag) with ice or ice and water.
41.
For heat exhaustion, spray the person with cool water.
a)
True
b)
False
42.
White, waxy, or grayish-yellow skin, cold and numb skin, and hard skin that doesn't move when you push it are signs of:
a)
Heatstroke
b)
Frostbite
c)
Stroke
d)
Diaphorisis
43.
When performing CPR you should give _____________ compressions per minute.
a)
90-110
b)
100-120
c)
60-100
d)
100-140
44.
What is the best way to know if you have given an effective breath?
a)
delivering breaths quickly and forcefully
b)
taking as deep of a breath as you can before giving breaths
c)
visible chest rise
45.
When a choking victum becomes unconscious you should:
a)
Perform CPR starting with chest compressions and check the mouth for an object, before giving breaths.
b)
Perform CPR starting with breaths.
c)
Perform CPR the same as you would for non choking person
46.
Provide high quaility cpr to an adult by all of the following except:
a)
Making sure the person is on a firm, flat surface.
b)
Use and AED as soon as it is available
c)
Give 30 compressions and 1 breath
d)
As you give each breath, watch for the chest to rise.
e)
Give compressions at a rate of 100-120 per minute and count out load.
47.
Try not to interrupt questions for more than ___ seconds
a)
20
b)
15
c)
10
d)
5
48.
Do NOT take the blood pressure on an arm or side with all EXCEPT which of the following?
a)
Paralysis or weakness from stroke or lymphedema
b)
Recent surgery on that arm or breast surgery (like a mastectomy-breast removal or lymph node removal)
c)
An IV line, saline lock, a dialysis fistula or shunt
d)
Freckles or moles
e)
A cast, splint, or bulky bandage an Injury, pain, swelling, bruising, burns, or infection
49.
Which of the following is/are true regarding pulse pressure?
a)
the average range is 30-50 mmHg
b)
is the difference between systolic and diastolic pressures
c)
helps indicate how well your heart and arteries are working
d)
all of these
e)
none of these
50.
Symptoms of ? are weakness, dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting.
a)
hypoglycemia
b)
hyperglycemia
c)
hypertension
d)
hypotension
51.
Blood pressure that is too low; any measurement lower than 90/60 mmHg is called:
a)
hypertension
b)
hypotension
c)
hypoglycemia
d)
hyperglycemia
52.
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a hypertensive emergency?
a)
change in vision or difficulty speaking
b)
Shortness of breath
c)
back pain, numbness, weakness,
d)
chest pain
e)
Dizziness without other symptoms
53.
Systolic Blood pressure less than ? mmHg cannot sustain life.
a)
70
b)
120
c)
80
d)
50
54.
When taking a blood pressure, slowly deflate at ?–? mmHg per second.
a)
1-2
b)
3-4
c)
2-3
d)
4-5
55.
The BP cuff should usually be inflated to ?–? mmHg unless patient is known hypertensive, then adjust as needed.
a)
200-210
b)
160-180
c)
180-200
d)
80-120
56.
When taking a blood pressure, place the stethoscope over the ? artery.
a)
radial
b)
brachial
c)
carotid
d)
femoral
57.
Which of the following is NOT a step to take to obtain an accurate blood pressure?
a)
Support the arm on their leg while seated.
b)
Have the patient empty their bladdar.
c)
Have sit in a chair with back supported and feet flat on the floor.
d)
Avoid caffeine, exercise, smoking, or energy drinks for at least 30 minutes prior.
58.
Which of the following does NOT increase blood pressure?
a)
-Dehydration
b)
-Excitement
c)
-Anxiety
d)
-Nervous tension
e)
-Exercise
59.
All except which of the following decreases blood pressure?
a)
Obesity
b)
-Rest/Sleep
c)
-Depressant Drugs
d)
-Shock
e)
-Dehydration
60.
Match the following
a)
Higher than 180 and/or higher than 120
1.
Higher than 180 and/or higher than 120
b)
140 or higher or 90 or higher
2.
Stage 2 hypertension
c)
130-139 or 80-89
3.
Stage 1 hypertension
d)
120-129 and less than 80
4.
Elevated
e)
Less than 120 and less than 80
5.
Less than 120 and less than 80
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