Introduction to HAMS Exam Review - Part 4

Mrs. Tong had an early breakfast before vital signs were taken.  How long should you wait before taking her oral temperature?

• 5 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 30 minutes

When a blood pressure is taken, there is a phase in the reading where the heart beat is no longer heard because the heart relaxes.  This is called _____?

• Dyspnea

• Diastole

• Systole

• Sclerosis

A _____ is used to measure the oxygen's saturation in the blood.

• Pulse oximeter

• Sphgmomanometer

• Stethoscope

• Probe

A second-degree burn is best characterized by which of the following?

• Redness

• White leathery skin

• Blisters

• Chalky-looking skin

Hands-only CPR means that you _____?

• Perform chest compressions with your hands

• Give rescue breaths without using your hands

• Perform breathing and chest compressions

• Do nothing at all but call for help

Mrs. Garcia is clutching at her throat with her hands  What is she trying to communicate?

• She is having a seizure.

• She is having a stroke.

• She is choking.

• She is having a heart attack.

An AED is used to help during which emergency medical procedure?

• Control of breathing

• CPR

• Heimlich maneuver

• Seizure

Jody has a severe allergic reaction that affects her whole body when she eats nuts.  This is called _____?

• Anaphylaxis

• Aphagia

• Asphyxia

• Angina

Pharmacy technicians are able to fill prescriptions without asking a pharmacist to check their work.

• True

• False

An otoscope is a medical device used to inspect the throat.

• True

• False