Chapter 20

Q1 - CPR performed on an infant:

  1. requires chest compressions of 1 to 2 inches.

  2. is done at a lower compression rate with a ventilation rate of 10-15/minute.

  3. uses a ventilation depth comparable to an adult.

  4. is the same as on an adult but adjusted based on patient size.

Q2 - A ___ is any situation where the condition of a patient or a sudden change in the patient's medical status necessitates immediate attention and action. 

  1. different day in the office

  2. toe pain for 2 years

  3. medical emergency

  4. chronic back pain

Q3 - What is an unexpected or sudden occasion; an urgent or pressing need?

  1. Emergency

  2. Lethargy

  3. AEDs

  4. Hemorrhage

Q4 - In the case of a suspected opioid-induced cardiac event:

  1. CPR can be suspended momentarily to determine the level of opioid toxicity.

  2. CPR is considered to be ineffective as this is a chemical dependency event.

  3. compression rates are increased to 150-200 compressions/min.

  4. Narcan needs to be administered if available.

Q5 - What is a disorganized cardiac rhythm?

  1. Ventricular Fibrillation

  2. Cerebrovascular Accident

  3. Erythema

  4. Urticaria

X Q6 - What is a temporary suspension of consciousness as a result of generalized cerebral ischemia; faint or swoon?

  1. Hemorrhage

  2. Cerebrovascular Accident

  3. Shock

  4. Syncope

Q7 - Which of the following is most appropriate for a patient to counteract hypoglycemia?

  1. Sugar-sweetened orange juice

  2. Diet soda

  3. bottled water to prevent dehydration

  4. Protein bar

X Q8 - Cerebral function is generally impaired if the brain is deprived of oxygen for more than: 

  1. 10-15 minutes

  2. 4-6 minutes

  3. 1 minute

  4. 8-12 minutes

Q9 - What is a sudden stoppage of cardiac output and effective circulation?

  1. Cardiac Arrest

  2. AEDs

  3. Shock

  4. Erythema

Q10 - What are abnormally increased concentrations of glucose in the blood?

  1. Pallor

  2. Hyperglycemia

  3. Hypoglycemia

  4. Epistaxis


Q1 - When performing CPR on a patient, who is lying supine in a patient bed with a soft mattress, you would first look for what item from the emergency crash cart?

  1. Narcan

  2. Backboard

  3. triangular wedge sponge to place under the knees

  4. Firm sponge pillow

Q2 - The Heimlich maneuver

  1. is used to relieve abdominal cramping and a suspected small bowel obstruction.

  2. requires a “blind-finger” sweep of the mouth and throat to clear any obstruction.

  3. is never used on a pregnant patient.

  4. is best achieved with increased intra-abdominal pressure through chest compressions.

Q3 - What is the illusion of movement; sensation as if the external world were revolving around the patient or as if the patient were revolving in space?

  1. Epistaxis

  2. Pallor

  3. Lethargy

  4. Vertigo

Q4 - ___ Shock is caused by a loss of blood or tissue fluid. 

  1. cardiogenic

  2. vasogenic

  3. neurogenic

  4. hypovolemic

Q5 - Symptoms of a head injury include

  1. respiratory distress, a change in level of consciousness, and lethargy.

  2. a higher pulse rate and an increased respiratory rate and volume.

  3. a loss of bowel contents.

  4. the patient having a heightened level of awareness.

Q6 - true or false: Traumatic injuries are the leading cause of death among all persons under the age of 44.

Q7 - true or false: Although treated like an anaphylactic reaction, contrast dye reactions are actually considered to be anaphylactoid. 

Q8 - The medical term for a temporary suspension of consciousness is

  1. epistaxis.

  2. vertigo.

  3. aura.

  4. syncope.


Q1 - The type of shock that is a result of severe blood loss is

  1. septic.

  2. hypovolemic.

  3. vasogenic.

  4. anaphylactic.

Q2 - What is the escape of blood from the vessels; bleeding?

  1. Shock

  2. Hyperglycemia

  3. Hemorrhage

  4. Epistaxis

Q3 - What is abnormally diminished concentration of glucose in the blood?

  1. Syncope

  2. Hyperglycemia

  3. Hypoglycemia

  4. Epistaxis

Q4 - What is a sudden stoppage of cardiac output and effective circulation?

  1. Cardiac Arrest

  2. AEDs

  3. Shock

  4. Erythema

Q5 - One of the first steps to do when coming upon a suspected cardiac event or heart attack is to

  1. locate a face mask to prevent the spread of a respiratory disease.

  2. call out for an AED or locate one quickly.

  3. place the person supine on a firm surface and begin ventilations using an Ambu bag.

  4. establish an open patient airway and begin breathing for the patient.

Q6 - What is the separation of the layers of a surgical wound; may be partial or superficial only, or complete with disruption of all layers?

  1. Ventricular Fibrillation

  2. Wound Dehiscence

  3. Erythema

  4. Hemorrhage

Q7 - In patients who are hyperglycemic

  1. the patient requires a simple sugar infusion.

  2. they typically have a heightened state of alertness.

  3. None of these

  4. insulin is required.

Q8 - True of False: You should know where your department code/crash cart is located.