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23 Cards in this Set
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Which communicable disease has symptoms including painful breathing and coughing lasting several weeks A) MRSA B)hepatitis C)HIV/AIDs D) TB |
Which of the following signs would indicate that CPR should not be preformed A) line of lividity B) unconsciousness C) large loss of blood D) pale coloring of the skin
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Which communicable disease leads to severe muscle wasting in the later stages A) MRSA B) hepatitis C) HIV/ AIDS D) TB |
When performing chest compressions on an adult, the individual should be A) lying at an angle of 15 degrees B) lying at an angle of 30 degrees C) lying on their back on a hard surface D) lying on their back on a soft surface |
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Which communicable disease weakens the immune system making it more likely that an individual will contrast other diseases A) MRSA B) hepatitis C) HIV/ AIDS D) TB |
The correct location to administer chest compressions for adults is A) approximately four inches above rib cage B) slightly to the left of the center of the chest C) slightly to the right of the center of the chest D) the center of the patients chest between the nipples |
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Which communicable disease typically occurs in healthcare settings and is resistant to antibiotics A) MRSA B) hepatitis C) HIV/ aids D) TB |
One hand is placed on top of the other when performing chest compressions for A) adults B) infants C) children D) all patients |
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Which of the following vaccines may be required or recommended for first responders A) hepatitis C B) hepatitis D C) Tetanus/ diphtheria D) TB which communicable |
When performing chest compressions for adults, compressions should be administered by quickly and firmly depressing chest rate of at least _______ compressions per minute A) 25 B) 50 C) 100 D) 150 |
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Which communicable disease does not have a vaccine but testing for exposure is done by injecting an inactive bacterium under the skin A) MRSA B) hepatitis C) HIV/ aids D) TB |
When performing chest compressions on children, the patients chest should be compressed about A) 1/2 inch B) 1 inch C) 2 inches D) 3 inches |
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Which of the following statements about pathogens is MOST correct A) airborne pathogens are most commonly encountered B) blood-borne pathogens are most commonly encountered C) airborne pathogens are most commonly encountered in summer D) airborne and blood borne pathogens are encountered at the same rate |
When performing chest compressions for children compressions should be administered by quickly and firmly depressing the chest at rate of at least _______ compressions per minute A) 25 B) 50 C) 100 D) 150 |
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What should be done when washing hands is not an option at an incident A) liquid soap and paper towels should be used B) alcohol-based hand cleaning solution should be used C) hand washing should be preformed as soon as possible D) pre moistened wipes should be used as soon as possible |
Chest compressions for infants are performed with A) both hands B) the heel of one hand C) all four fingers of one hand D) the index and middle fingers of one hand |
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Gloves that have been soiled with blood or other body fluids should be disposed of in a sealed container the is typically: A) red in color B) blue in color C) green in color D) white in color |
When performing chest compressions for infants the patients chest should be compressed about A) 1/2 inch B) 1 inch C) 1 1/2 inches D) 3 inches |
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Which type of personal protective equipment is designed to keep fluid from the eyes and usually had some type of impact resistance? A) masks B) safety glasses C) helmet shields D) prescription glasses |
When performing chest compressions for infants compressions should be administered by quickly and firmly depressing the chest at a rate of at least ______ compressions per minute A) 25 B) 50 C) 100 D) 150 |
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Containers for sharps must be: A) blue in color B) black and white in color C) closable, puncture proof, and leak proof D) made of durable metal that is rust proof |
A first responder should discontinue CPR when A) 3 minutes has transpired B) 5 minutes has transpired C) a relative asks you to stop D) patient regains consciousness |
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If a patient is responsive the first assessment is of A) airway B) breathing C) circulation D) broken bones |
Which type of external bleeding is often difficult to control due to substantial force of the blood A) arterial B) venous C) capillary D) muscular |
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When would a patient be assessed by first determining circulation A) if the patient is an infant B) if the patient is a drowning victim C) if the patient is alert and responsive D) if the patient is unresponsive and not breathing |
Which type of external bleeding is generally caused by scrapes or superficial lacerations A) arterial B) venous C) capillary D) muscular |
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If no pulse is found in an unresponsive patient A) wait for advanced medical care to arrive B) wait a few seconds and try to find pulse again C) immediately begin cycle of chest compressions D) attempt to arouse patient again by shaking or asking questions which c |
Which type of external bleeding will have a darker color and steady flow A) arterial B) venous C) capillary D) muscular |
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Which critical patient assessment can be determined by watching the patients chest rise and fall A) airway B) breathing C) circulation D) movement |
Which type of external bleeding may stop on its own without outside intervention A) arterial B) venous C) capillary D) muscular |
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Which of the following statements about finding the pulse is MOST accurate A) it is easier to find a pulse with a carotid artery B) it is easier to find a pulse with a radial artery C) finding a pulse is the same whether with a carotid or radial artery D) if a pulse is not found at a radial artery it means the patient is pulseless |
What should be done in more severe instances of bleeding, especially arterial bleeding A) the extremity should be elevated B) blood clotting medicines should be given C) a dressing should be put on the wound immediately D) direct pressure should be applied with a gloved hand immediately |
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Which of the following statements about AEDs is MOST accurate A) they are not used by medical personnel B) they are to be only used by medical personnel C they have a low success rate is are not often used D) they instruct a layperson on how to use the AED |
When using elevation to help control external bleeding, the extremity should be A) intermittently raised and lowered B) kept level with patients heart C) raised above the level of the patients heart D) lowered with pressure applied to the surface |
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A sign of internal bleeding would be A) cool pale and clammy skin B) hot dry and dis colored skin C) intermittent chills and fever D) excessive thirst and agitation |
Patients with internal bleeding should be treated for A) shock B) hypothermia C) hyperthermia D) heat problems |
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Which of the following is a true medical emergency and as a result patients should be transported by ambulance to a hospital for treatment A) venous bleeding B) capillary bleeding C) moderate fever and chills D) uncontrolled internal bleeding |
Which type of shock occurs with internal bleeding A) intrinsic shock B) cardiogenic shock C) neurogenic shock D) hypovolemic shock |
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A majority of the cases of shock are A) intrinsic shock B) cardiogenic shock C) neurogenic shock D) hypovolemic shock |
Which type of shock occurs when the heart is unable to pump enough blood A) intrinsic shock B) cardiogenic shock C) neurogenic shock D) anaphylactic shock
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Which type of shock is typically the result of over expansion of blood vessels A) intrinsic shock B) cardiogenic shock C) neurogenic shock D) anaphylactic shock |
Which type of shock can be caused by food allergies A) septic shock B) cardiogenic shock C) neurogenic shock D) anaphylactic shock |
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Spinal injuries and head trauma are often causes of A) intrinsic shock B) cardiogenic shock C) neurogenic shock D) hypovolemic shock |
An infection in the body can cause A) septic shock B) cardiogenic shock C) neurogenic shock D) anaphylactic shock |
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Which of the following reasons makes it difficult to identify compensated shock A) it occurs after decompensated shock B) patients may exhibit no visible changes at all C) The time between injuries and shock could be hours D) patients will have symptoms that mimic other illnesses |
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