Quiz 57: Emergency Preparedness

A (n) ________, or convulsion, is a series of violent and involuntary contractions of the muscles; it is usually related to brain malfunctions that can result from diseased or injured brain tissues.

The most common cause of cardiac arrest, during which the heart's rhythm becomes chaotic and the heart does not pump blood, is called ________ (VF).

Mr. Jamison complains of back pain. He said he has been moving and carrying heavy boxes. You suspect he has a back ________ due to overexertion.

Whenever you administer first aid and emergency treatment, you should always follow ________ and assume that all blood and body fluids are infected with blood borne pathogens.

In your work as a medical assistant, you will probably encounter ________ emergencies that may result from drug or alcohol abuse, spousal abuse, child abuse, or elder abuse.

When the blood supply to the brain is impaired, a person may suffer a stroke or ________ (CVA).

Using an interior room with no windows to take refuge during a tornado is part of the office emergency plan and is referred to as ________.

One of your duties in the medical office may be to check and ________ crash cart items periodically.

The unusually rapid, strong, or irregular pulsations of the heart that the patient describes as pounding are ________.

A person incurring a (n) ________ wound, as pictured here, will need a tetanus toxoid immunization if he has not had one in the past 7 to 10 years.

When the blood flow to the heart is reduced as a result of blockage in the coronary arteries or their branches, causing chest pain, shortness of breath, and a feeling of doom, the patient is most likely having a heart attack, also known as a(n) ________, and should call 911 immediately.

A (n) ________ system is a network of qualified emergency services personnel who use community resources and equipment to provide emergency care to victims of injury or sudden illness.

A (n) ________ plan for the facility should include maps with escape routes clearly marked.

The first thing you should do in a patient emergency is to _______ the situation and surroundings to determine whether it is safe for you to assist.

Jamal fell on the playground and was brought to the doctor's office complaining of pain in his wrist. X-rays do not show a fracture, so you apply a(n) ________ to the wrist to provide support without rigid immobilization.

The immediate care that is given to someone who is injured or suddenly becomes ill, before complete medical care can be obtained, is known as ________.

A common medical disorder that is characterized by spasmodic narrowing of the bronchi, causing wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath, is ________.

As part of your patient education about first aid, you should inform patients about the ________ laws, which help protect people who respond, in good faith, to medical emergencies but have no medical training.

A massive, widespread infection that affects the ability of the blood vessels to circulate blood results in ________ shock.

Any situation in which a person suddenly becomes ill or sustains an injury that requires immediate help by a healthcare professional is considered a(n) ________ emergency.