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100What is epistaxis
Otherwise known as a nose bleed
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100What is Brachial
Before initiating CPR in an infant, what pulse should you assess
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100What is Lanoxin(Digoxin)
This medication is given for CHF
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100What is flood the area with water
What is the first step to emergency care for a patient with a chemical burn?
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100What is Pupils Equal, Round and Reactive to Light
PERRL means_______
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200What is tears of a ligament that supports a joing
Sprains are_____________
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200What is check the airway
On discovering an unresponsive person in the waiting area, what is the first thing you should do?
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200What is Lidocaine
This medication is used as a topical anesthesia
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200What is Rule of Nines
The percentage of body surface area burned can be estimated using the ________
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200What is hypertension, injury, disease, strenous activity, high altituded, exposure to cold, overuse of medications such as aspirin, or recreational drug use
Epistaxis can be a result of
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300What is febrile
A _______________ seizure is transiet and occurs with a rapid rise in fever over 101.8F
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300What is Carotid
Before CPR is initiated in an adult, you check the ____________ pulse
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300What is True
True or False: Valium is used to control seizures
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300What is 15;2
A partial thickness skin graft is done for patients with over _____%; A full thickness skin graft is done for patients with less than ___%
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300What is excessive heat loss, vomiting, diarrhea or lack of fluid intake.
Severe dehydration may be caused by
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400What is Insuin shock
This is caused by severe hypoglycemia, because the diabetic patient has taken too much insulin, has not eaten enough food, or has exercised an unusual amoung
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400What is a heart attack
An AED is used to treat
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400What is Syrup of ipecac
This drug is used to induce vomiting
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400What is True. An infant is 16%; an adult is 9%
True or False
According to the Rule of Nines, the head of an infant is a larger body surface area than an adult.
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400Who is the physician
As a medical assistant, you are responsible for your own actions. Who is legally responsible for the care you administer
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500What is Diabetic Coma
Results from severe hyperglycemia, which develops because the body is not producing enough insulin; the patient ate too much food or is very stress; or the patient has an infection
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500What is True
True or False:
According to the AHA(American Heart Association) you only give the two initial breaths during CPR?
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500What is True
True or False:
Oxygen is a drug
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500What is Silvadene Cream
What is the name of the cream that is used to help with the healing process for burn patients?
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500What is to encourage healthcare professionals to provide medical assistance at the scene of the accident without fear of being sued for negligence
What is the purpose of the Good Samaritian Act?
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