Question 1

Match each term with its definition.
-Performed to remove an object that has been dislodged from a patient's airway but has not been expelled from the mouth

Accepted Answer

A finger sweep is a procedure used to remove an object from a patient's airway when it has been dislodged but not expelled from the mouth.

Question 2

Match each term with its definition.
-Medical term for a heart attack

Accepted Answer

Myocardial infarction is the medical term for a heart attack, which occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked for a long enough time that part of the heart muscle is damaged or dies.

Question 3

Match each term with its definition.
-Used in addition to CPR if the heart is in arrest

Accepted Answer

An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is used in addition to CPR if the heart is in arrest, providing an electric shock to help the heart re-establish an effective rhythm.

Question 4

Match each term with its definition.
-Used when administering oxygen to a patient

Accepted Answer

The nasal cannula is a device specifically used to deliver supplemental oxygen or airflow to a patient in need of respiratory help.

Question 5

Match each term with its definition.
-This should include guidelines to follow when dealing with emergencies

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each term with its definition.
-This should...

Question 6

Match each term with its definition.
-Severe,involuntary contraction of muscles that first causes a patient to become rigid and then to have uncontrollable movements

Accepted Answer

The description matches the definition of a seizure, which is characterized by severe, involuntary muscle contractions that initially cause rigidity followed by uncontrollable movements.

Question 7

Match each term with its definition.
-Mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing

Accepted Answer

Mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing is a form of artificial respiration where a rescuer breathes into the victim's mouth to provide them with oxygen.

Question 8

Match each term with its definition.
-Excessive,uncontrolled bleeding

Accepted Answer

Hemorrhage is the medical term for excessive, uncontrolled bleeding.

Question 9

Match each term with its definition.
-Medical term for fainting

Accepted Answer

Syncope is the medical term for fainting, which refers to a sudden, temporary loss of consciousness typically due to a lack of blood flow to the brain.

Question 10

Match each term with its definition.
-Result of a ruptured blood vessel in the brain or an occlusion of a blood vessel

Accepted Answer

A cerebrovascular accident (CVA), also known as a stroke, occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients. This can happen due to a blockage (ischemic stroke) or the bursting or leaking of a blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke).

Question 11

Match each term with its definition.
-Causes a buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries

Accepted Answer

Atherosclerosis is the condition that causes a buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries, leading to reduced blood flow and potentially leading to heart attacks or other cardiovascular diseases.

Question 12

Match each term with its definition.
-Required to establish the cause of death that is recorded on the death certificate if the patient has not been examined by a provider within a fairly recent time frame

Accepted Answer

An autopsy is a medical examination of a body after death. It is performed to determine the cause of death, especially in cases where the deceased has not been under recent medical care, making it necessary to establish the cause of death for the death certificate.

Question 13

Match each term with its definition.
-Pads placed on a patient's chest when using an AED

Accepted Answer

Electrodes are the pads placed on a patient's chest when using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to analyze the heart's rhythm and, if necessary, deliver an electrical shock to help the heart re-establish an effective rhythm.

Question 14

Match each term with its definition.
-Occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce it,resulting in a dangerously low body temperature

Accepted Answer

Hypothermia is the medical condition that occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it, leading to a dangerously low body temperature.

Question 15

Match each term with its definition.
-Total,abrupt,and unexpected loss of heart function

Accepted Answer

Sudden cardiac arrest describes a situation where the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating, leading to a total loss of heart function.

Question 16

Match each term with its definition.
-Designed by the American Medical Association as a way for individuals with certain medical conditions to alert health care workers of their conditions when they are unable to

Accepted Answer

The universal emergency medical identification symbol is specifically designed to alert healthcare workers to an individual's medical conditions when they cannot communicate this themselves, which aligns with the definition provided.

Question 17

Match each term with its definition.
-Used to arouse a patient who has fainted

Accepted Answer

Spirits of ammonia capsules are commonly used to arouse a patient who has fainted. They work by releasing ammonia gas, which irritates the mucous membranes in the nose and lungs, triggering an inhalation reflex.

Question 18

Match each term with its definition.
-Trained personnel usually provided by the police and/or fire departments

Accepted Answer

First responders are trained personnel, typically from police or fire departments, who arrive first at the scene of an emergency to provide assistance.

Question 19

Match each term with its definition.
-Contains the supplies and equipment necessary to handle medical emergencies that may arise in the medical office

Accepted Answer

A crash cart contains the supplies and equipment necessary to handle medical emergencies that may arise in the medical office.

Question 20

Match each term with its definition.
-Any situation in which an individual suddenly becomes ill or has an injury or circumstances calling for decided action

Accepted Answer

A medical emergency is a situation where an individual suddenly becomes ill or injured, requiring immediate and decisive action.

Quiz 55: Emergencies in the Medical Office and the Community

Match each term with its definition. -Performed to remove an object that has been dislodged from a patient's airway but has not been expelled from the mouth

Match each term with its definition. -Medical term for a heart attack

Match each term with its definition. -Used in addition to CPR if the heart is in arrest

Match each term with its definition. -Used when administering oxygen to a patient

Match each term with its definition. -This should include guidelines to follow when dealing with emergencies

Match each term with its definition. -Severe,involuntary contraction of muscles that first causes a patient to become rigid and then to have uncontrollable movements

Match each term with its definition. -Mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing

Match each term with its definition. -Excessive,uncontrolled bleeding

Match each term with its definition. -Medical term for fainting

Match each term with its definition. -Result of a ruptured blood vessel in the brain or an occlusion of a blood vessel

Match each term with its definition. -Causes a buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries

Match each term with its definition. -Required to establish the cause of death that is recorded on the death certificate if the patient has not been examined by a provider within a fairly recent time frame

Match each term with its definition. -Pads placed on a patient's chest when using an AED

Match each term with its definition. -Occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce it,resulting in a dangerously low body temperature

Match each term with its definition. -Total,abrupt,and unexpected loss of heart function

Match each term with its definition. -Designed by the American Medical Association as a way for individuals with certain medical conditions to alert health care workers of their conditions when they are unable to

Match each term with its definition. -Used to arouse a patient who has fainted

Match each term with its definition. -Trained personnel usually provided by the police and/or fire departments

Match each term with its definition. -Contains the supplies and equipment necessary to handle medical emergencies that may arise in the medical office

Match each term with its definition. -Any situation in which an individual suddenly becomes ill or has an injury or circumstances calling for decided action