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Assignment:
1. Which is NOT a sign of an allergic reaction after a bee sting?
A. swelling
B. dizziness
C. pain in the joints of the arms and legs
D. trouble breathing
2. Caden tells his mother that he does not think he can go to school because he feels sick. He thinks he may have a fever. Caden's mother is skeptical but gets the oral thermometer to see if Caden has a fever. What temperature would MOST indicate that Caden is fighting an infection of some kind?
A. 95° F
B. 96.7°F
C. 97.8°F
D. 100.0°F
3. Why is respiratory rate not always an indicator of all respiratory problems?
A. Medical personnel tend to make errors when obtaining a respiratory rate.
B. Children's respiratory rate is usually lower than adults, causing skewed results.
C. A decreased oxygen level does not always result in increased respiration.
D. Respiration rate must be taken during exercise which is not always possible.
4. Piper is taking the vitals of a five-year-old patient. The little girl asks questions about what Piper is doing, so Piper shows the girl how to feel the pulse in Piper's wrist. The little girl smiles, saying that she can feel thumping. She asks Piper what it is. What would be the MOST simple way for Piper to explain to her patient what causes a pulse?
A. Tell the girl that she is feeling the arterial palpitation of the heart.
B. Tell the girl that every time the heart beats, it pushes blood into her wrist.
C. Tell the girl that the veins in her wrist are vibrating.
D. Tell the girl that she is feeling the circulatory system working.
5. In what way is CPR on an infant performed differently than on an adult?
A. Rescue breaths are not given to infants while performing CPR.
B. Instead of 30 chest compressions infants get 10.
C. Chest compressions are administered with two fingers.
D. Only rescue breaths are administered, not chest compressions.
6. Josh tends to have episodes of irritability if he has not eaten in a while. His doctor explains that this is most likely caused by low blood sugar levels, and it is vital to take in sugar that must be processed in the body to keep it at just the right level. What is the hormone that helps Josh's body process sugar from the food he eats?
A. testosterone
B. bile
C. insulin
D. thyroid
7. Harper usually uses an oral thermometer when taking her patient's vitals because it gives a very accurate reading. She is currently taking vitals on a two-year-old boy as part of his checkup. Harper decides to use a temporal scanner instead, resting the tool on the boy's forehead. The temperature reads 97.6° F, a full degree less than normal, but Harper knows that this is to be expected from a temporal scanner. What is the MOST likely reason that Harper chose to use this method if it gives a less accurate reading than an oral thermometer?
A. The patient is not in distress, so it's not necessary to get an accurate reading.
B. The patient may not be able to sit still long enough for an oral reading.
C. The patient's mother has demanded a temporal scanner be used.
D. Harper's oral thermometer has been malfunctioning, so she's using this one.
8. If you see an AED in a public place, such as a mall, office building, or restaurant, why is it MOST likely bright yellow, red, or blue?
A. so it blends in with the decoration of the building
B. so it's easily spotted in an emergency
C. so the machine can be traced back to its manufacturer
D. so maintenance crews will leave it alone
9. In contrast with CPR, what is the purpose of an AED?
A. keep oxygenated blood flowing to the heart and lungs
B. reestablish a regular, normal heartbeat
C. administer a dose of emergency medication
D. create an opening in the patient's airway
10. A victim with a bleeding wound should be kept standing to maintain blood flow.
A. True
B. False
11. Crab fisherman who make their living on ships in the Bering Sea off the coast of Alaska are trained to don thick life suits in the case that their ship begins to sink. The waters in the Bering Sea can drop to 26.6° F or -3° C. Just a few seconds of being submerged in this icy water can cause a fisherman's body temperature to drop to dangerous levels. If this happens, what would be the medical term for the condition?
A. hypothermia
B. nomothermia
C. hyperthermia
D. homeothermia
12. As Noah takes the vital signs of his four-year-old patient, he begins to suspect that the young girl is fighting some kind of infection. What part of the vital sign readings would MOST likely cause Noah's opinion?
A. pulse
B. blood pressure
C. temperature
D. respiratory rate
13. AEDs are installed in many public buildings because they contain instructions that untrained people can use.
A. True
B. False
14. Juan is in a busy bus station when he sees a man collapse. After shouting to a bystander to call 911, Juan asks the man if he is alright. He finds that the man is unconscious. Before beginning CPR, what additional step is it important for Juan to take?
A. Check the man's pockets for a medical directive.
B. Attempt to elevate the man's head above his heart.
C. See if the man is breathing or not.
D. Identify himself as a healthcare professional.
15. Sofia's grandmother had an old-fashioned cough syrup recipe that the whole family swears by. While she is in college, Sophia comes down with a cold, so her mother sends her a copy of the recipe. The recipe calls for 2 Tbsp of honey and 1/3 cup of lemon juice, along with some other ingredients. Looking at the measurements she used, from what country did Sophia's grandmother MOST likely hail?
A. United States
B. Japan
C. Italy
D. Belgium