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Med 229 Chapt. 57
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which animals are likely to be carriers of rabies? | dogs, cats, and raccoons |
| Which of the following is included in the care of a human or animal bite ? | Wash the area and apply an antibiotic ointment and a dry, sterile dressing. |
| A patient who has been stung by a honeybee comes to the office to have the stinger removed. What is the appropriate way to remove the bee stinger? | Scrape the skin with a credit card or flat, hard, sharp object. |
| For which accidental injury would you apply ice to the site, 10 minutes on and 10 minutes off, to reduce the pain and swelling? | insect sting |
| Your brother has been working in the backyard, trimming bushes and pulling weeds. He was not wearing gloves, and suddenly he comes into the house looking scared and holding his lower arm. He has been bitten by a snake that he thinks was a rattlesnake. You | Immobilize his arm and position it below heart level. |
| A tetanus toxoid is administered for an infectious bite if the patient has not received one in the last _______ | 5 to 10 years |
| Which of the following is the appropriate care for a spider bite? | Apply a cold compress and elevate the area. |
| The main symptom of a choking emergency is ________ | the inability to speak |
| The universal sign of choking is a(n) ________. | hand up to the throat and a fearful look |
| You are having lunch with friends at a local restaurant. Suddenly, you notice someone at the table next to yours putting his hands up to his throat. He has a fearful look on his face. Which of the following is the appropriate first action to take? | Ask the person if he or she is choking. |
| Which of the following is part of the care of a severed ear? | Wrap the ear in plastic and place it in ice. |
| Which of the following is the appropriate removal of tiny specks of foreign bodies in the eye? | Moisten a sterile gauze pad to remove them. |
| What action should be taken if a patient falls from an examining table and cannot get up? | Call for help and do not move the patient until the practitioner examines him. |
| A patient should be placed in which position before you begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation? | on the back |
| Which of the following is the term for a fracture that goes entirely across the bone? | complete |
| Incomplete fractures ________. | go through only part of the bone |
| In a comminuted fracture, ________. | the bone is broken into several fragments |
| Which type of bone fracture occurs most often in children because their bones are still soft and pliable? | greenstick |
| A greenstick fracture occurs when ________. | the bone is bent, but only one side is fractured |
| Which of the following is included in cast care? | Report any pain, swelling, discoloration, lack of pulsation, warmth, or inability to move. |
| Which of the following is a jarring injury to the brain? | concussion |
| Which of the following is the first priority in caring for a patient with a severe head injury? | Maintain the patient’s airway. |
| A swelling caused by an accumulation of blood under the skin is a ________. | hematoma |
| The symptoms that are specific to a severe head injury include which of the following? | leakage of clear or bloody fluid from the ears or nose, seizures, and respiratory arrest |
| A strain is ________. | a muscle injury that results from overexertion |
| Which of the following would you include in the care of a patient who has sustained a concussion? | Instruct the patient to avoid pain medicines other than acetaminophen. |
| Which of the following is the first priority when caring for multiple injuries? | Assess the CABs. |
| Which of the following is an appropriate action to stop bleeding? | Apply direct pressure over the injury. |
| Symptoms of an ingested poison include ________. | abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, burns in or around the mouth, and drowsiness |
| Which of the following steps would you include if a patient has ingested poison but is alert and not having convulsions? | Call the regional poison control center and follow their instructions. |
| What is the correct position to place a patient in after ingestion of a poison? | on the left side |
| What are symptoms of absorbed poisons? | rash, swelling, burning eyes, headache, fever, abnormal pulse or respirations |
| Which of the following is included in the care of a patient who has come in contact with an absorbed poison? | Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with soap and water. |
| Which of the following are symptoms of inhaled poisons? | headache, tinnitus, angina, shortness of breath, muscle weakness, nausea, dizziness |
| Which of the following instructions should be included in the care of a patient who inhaled a poison? | Get the patient into fresh air, loosen tight-fitting clothing, and wrap the patient in a blanket to prevent shock. |
| Which of the following is characteristic of carbon monoxide poisoning? | It is a major cause of inhalation poisoning in the home. |
| While camping with friends, you are asked to help find a nearby camper's lost son. The 9-year-old boy is found after being lost in the woods for several hours in temperatures below 10°F. His hands have a white, waxy appearance. When you touch them, they f | Place his hands in warm water. |
| For which condition would you move the patient to a cool place and remove outer clothing? | heatstroke |
| A 19-year-old college student is seen in the office due to severe sunburn. The healthcare provider has asked you to provide patient education on preventing sunburn in the future. Which of the following statements should you include in your teaching? | "Avoid sunbathing between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m." |
| Closed wounds are often called ________. | contusions |
| The signs of infection in a wound are ________. | heat, redness, pain, and swelling |
| A wound pictured here, which is clean and has a smooth cut, is a(n) ________blank. | incision |
| Which type of wound, pictured here, occurs when someone slides across gravel during a softball game? | abrasion |
| You are at a friend's house when her mother begins having acute pains in her abdomen. You know that sudden acute abdominal pain may indicate an emergency, so you immediately call EMS. While waiting for their arrival, what can you do to make your friend's | Encourage her to lie on her back with her knees flexed. |
| Symptoms of hyperglycemia include ________. | dry mouth, intense thirst, muscle weakness, and blurred vision |
| Acute abdominal pain in the right upper quadrant that radiates to the back between the shoulder blades is characteristic of ________ | a gallbladder attack |
| The cardinal symptom of a myocardial infarction is ________. | chest pain |
| If not contraindicated, which of the following would you include in the care of a patient in shock? | Elevate the feet 8 to 12 inches. |
| Which of the following is an acute infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus? | toxic shock syndrome |
| Which of the following results from insufficient blood volume in the circulatory system? | hypovolemic shock |
| Which of the following, pictured here, is a closed wound with bruising? | Contusion |
| The fracture pictured here is a(n) ________ A | closed fracture |
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