Review 4 (done)

The mechanical device used to correct an ineffectual cardiac rhythm is a

• (A) defibrillator

• (B) cardiac monitor

• (C) crash cart

• (D) resuscitation bag

You have encountered a person who is apparently unconscious. Although you open his airway, there is no rise and fall of the chest, and you can hear no breath sounds. You should

• (A) begin mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing, giving two full breaths

• (B) proceed with the Heimlich maneuver

• (C) begin external chest compressions at a rate of 80 to 100 compressions/min

• (D) begin external chest compressions at a rate of at least 100 compressions/min

In classifying IV contrast agents, the total number of dissolved particles in solution per kilogram of water defines

• (A) osmolality

• (B) toxicity

• (C) viscosity

• (D) miscibility

Which of the following is a violation of correct sterile technique?

• (A) Gowns are considered sterile in the front down to the waist, including the arms.

• (B) Sterile gloves must be kept above the waist level.

• (C) Persons in sterile dress should pass each other face to face.

• (D) A sterile field should not be left unattended.

Misunderstandings between cultures can happen as a result of

1. looking directly into someone’s eyes

2. the use of certain gestures

3. standing too close while speaking to another

• (A) 1 only

• (B) 1 and 2 only

• (C) 2 and 3 only

• (D) 1, 2, and 3

. The legal doctrine respondeat superior means which of the following?

• (A) A matter settled by precedent.

• (B) A thing or matter settled by justice.

• (C) The thing speaks for itself.

• (D) Let the master answer.

Some proteins in latex can produce mild to severe allergic reactions. Medical equipment that could contain latex includes

1. tourniquets

2. enema tips

3. catheters

• (A) 1 only

• (B) 1 and 2 only

• (C) 2 and 3 only

• (D) 1, 2, and 3

Conditions in which there is a lack of normal bone calcification include

1. rickets

2. osteomalacia

3. osteoarthritis

• (A) 1 only

• (B) 1 and 2 only

• (C) 2 and 3 only

• (D) 1, 2, and 3

A quantity of medication introduced intravenously over a period of time is termed

• (A) an IV push

• (B) an infusion

• (C) a bolus

• (D) a hypodermic

Anaphylactic shock manifests early symptoms that include

1. dysphagia

2. itching of palms and soles

3. constriction of the throat

• (A) 1 only

• (B) 2 only

• (C) 2 and 3 only

• (D) 1, 2, and 3