Quiz about Medical Emergencies

Question 1

A situation in which the condition of a patient or a sudden change in medical status requires immediate action

Accepted Answer

Emergency

Answer

Stroke

Answer

Heart Attack

Answer

Diabetic Coma

Question 2

Compression to ventilation ratio for an adult with 1 rescuer

Accepted Answer

30:2

Answer

15:2

Question 3

Compression to ventilation ratio for an adult with 2 rescuer

Accepted Answer

30:2

Answer

15:2

Question 4

Compression to ventilation ratio for an child with 1 rescuer

Accepted Answer

30:2

Answer

15:2

Question 5

Compression to ventilation ratio for an infant with 1 rescuer

Accepted Answer

30:2

Answer

15:2

Question 6

Compression to ventilation ratio for an child with 2 rescuers

Accepted Answer

15:2

Answer

30:2

Question 7

Compression to ventilation ratio for an infant with 2 rescuers

Accepted Answer

15:2

Answer

30:2

Question 8

Compression depth for an adult is

Accepted Answer

at least 2 inches

Answer

about 2 inches

Answer

1 1/2 inches

Answer

1/2 inch

Question 9

Compression depth for an child is

Accepted Answer

about 2 inches

Answer

at least 2 inches

Answer

1 1/2 inches

Answer

1/2 inch

Question 10

Compression depth for an infant is

Accepted Answer

1 1/2 inches

Answer

at least 2 inches

Answer

about 2 inches

Answer

1/2 inch

Question 11

Respiration for adults is 1 breath every

Accepted Answer

6 seconds

Answer

4 - 6 seconds

Answer

2 - 3 seconds

Answer

3 seconds

Question 12

Respiration for child is 1 breath every

Accepted Answer

2 - 3 seconds

Answer

4 - 6 seconds

Answer

6 seconds

Answer

3 seconds

Question 13

Respiration for infant is 1 breath every

Accepted Answer

2 - 3 seconds

Answer

4 - 6 seconds

Answer

6 seconds

Answer

3 seconds

Question 14

Caused from a blunt trauma. Brain tissue may swell and this pressure can cause brain damage. To alleviate this pressure, burr holes may be necessary.

Accepted Answer

Closed Head Trauma

Answer

Open Head Trauma

Question 15

he skull is damaged. Allowing the brain to be exposed, this can cause damage or infection. When dealing with head trauma patients, you must be aware of their level of consciousness.

Accepted Answer

Open Head Trauma

Answer

Closed Head Trauma

Question 16

This is a clinical scale used to reliably measure a person's level of consciousness after a brain injury.

Accepted Answer

Glasgow Coma Scale

Answer

Emergency Severity Index

Answer

Level of Consciousness

Question 17

A failure of the circulating system to support vital body functions.

Accepted Answer

Shock

Answer

Emergency

Answer

Heart Attack

Answer

CVA

Question 18

Type of shock due to loss of blood or tissue fluid

Accepted Answer

Hypovolemic

Answer

Cardiogenic

Answer

Neurogenic

Answer

Vasogenic

Answer

Septic

Question 19

Type of shock due to a variety of cardiac disorders, including myocardial infarction

Accepted Answer

Cardiogenic

Answer

Hypovolemic

Answer

Neurogenic

Answer

Vasogenic

Answer

Septic

Question 20

Type of shock due to spinal anesthesia or damage to the upper spinal cord

Accepted Answer

Neurogenic

Answer

Hypovolemic

Answer

Cardiogenic

Answer

Vasogenic

Answer

Septic

Question 21

Type of shock due to sepsis, deep anesthesia or anaphylaxis

Accepted Answer

Vasogenic

Answer

Hypovolemic

Answer

Cardiogenic

Answer

Neurogenic

Answer

Septic

Question 22

Type of shock due to a life-threatening condition that happens when your blood pressure drops to a

dangerously low level after an infection. Any type of bacteria can cause the infection.

Accepted Answer

Septic

Answer

Hypovolemic

Answer

Cardiogenic

Answer

Neurogenic

Answer

Vasogenic

Question 23

Which one is NOT a sign or symptom of shock

Accepted Answer

high blood pressure

Answer

restlessness

Answer

tachycardia

Answer

anxiety

Answer

pallor

Question 24

A severe anaphylactic shock reaction may include: Localized itching or urticaria (hives), nausea & vomiting

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 25

Usually found in children or young adults. Genetic condition where little or no insulin is produced. They must be injected with insulin.

Accepted Answer

Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus:

Answer

Non-insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus:

Question 26

Onset is usually at age 30 or above. Contributing factors: obesity, heredity or environmental factors. Controlled by diet and/or weight loss

Accepted Answer

Non-insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus:

Answer

Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus:

Question 27

Excessive insulin is present when food intake is insufficient.

Accepted Answer

Hypoglycemia

Answer

Hyperglycemia

Answer

Ketoacidosis

Question 28

Excessive sugar in the blood.

Accepted Answer

Hyperglycemia

Answer

Hypoglycemia

Answer

Ketoacidosis

Question 29

This is a serious condition that can lead to a hyperosmolar or diabetic coma or even death.

Accepted Answer

Ketoacidosis

Answer

Hypoglycemia

Answer

Hyperglycemia

Question 30

The corrective action that should be taken for someone experiencing hypoglycemia

Accepted Answer

A quick form of carbohydrate to a conscious patient

Answer

Obtain and deliver some insulin

Question 31

The corrective action that should be taken for someone experiencing hyperglycemia

Accepted Answer

Obtain and deliver some insulin

Answer

A quick form of carbohydrate to a conscious patient

Question 32

Occlusion or rupture of the cerebral arteries directly into the brain tissue.

Accepted Answer

Cerebrovascular Accident

Answer

Heart Attack

Answer

Shock

Answer

Hypothermia

Question 33

Another name for cerebrovascular accident

Accepted Answer

stroke

Answer

ischemia

Answer

blockage

Answer

brain bleed

Question 34

A Transient Ischemic Attack is a

Accepted Answer

mild stroke

Answer

major stroke

Answer

mild heart attack

Answer

major heart attack

Question 35

Epistaxis is what

Accepted Answer

nosebleed

Answer

vomitting

Answer

diarrhea

Answer

stroke

Question 36

Whole body convulses and patient loses consciousness for a few

Accepted Answer

grand mal seizure

Answer

petit mal seizure

Question 37

affect only the outer layer of skin, the epidermis

Accepted Answer

First-degree (superficial) burns

Answer

Second-degree (partial thickness) burns

Answer

Third-degree (full thickness) burns

Answer

Fourth-degree burns

Question 38

involve the epidermis and part of the lower layer of skin, the dermis.

Accepted Answer

Second-degree (partial thickness) burns

Answer

First-degree (superficial) burns

Answer

Third-degree (full thickness) burns

Answer

Fourth-degree burns

Question 39

destroy the epidermis and dermis.

Accepted Answer

Third-degree (full thickness) burns

Answer

First-degree (superficial) burns

Answer

Second-degree (partial thickness) burns

Answer

Fourth-degree burns

Question 40

go through both layers of the skin and underlying tissue as well as deeper tissue, possibly involving muscle and bone.

Accepted Answer

Fourth-degree burns

Answer

First-degree (superficial) burns

Answer

Second-degree (partial thickness) burns

Answer

Third-degree (full thickness) burns

Question 41

Select all that apply: What are signs of inflammation

Accepted Answer

edema

Accepted Answer

heat

Accepted Answer

pain

Accepted Answer

loss of function

Accepted Answer

red skin

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