Abuse/Neglect
Home Health
Bariatrics & Trachs & O2
Notable Medical Conditions
Behavioral Health
100

In most situations, the abuser is what

A family member 

100

True or false. For rehabilitation, home health care is far less expensive than a nursing home. 

True 

100

To be considered bariatric, a pt would need to be more than ___ to ___ % overweight 

20-30

100

____ ___ is a potentially devasting, nonprogressive neurologic disorder that results from injury to the brain tissue during brain development. The most common form is called Spastic Paralysis. 

Cerebral Palsy

100

Multiple personality disorder is an example of what Disorder? 

Dissociative 

200

Children under this age are most likely to be abused 

5 Years 

200

Which of the following is a contraindication for the reinsertion of an indwelling catheter? 

Evidence of a scrotal hematoma

Burning sensation during urination 

recent diagnosis of a bladder infection 

Past medical history of coronary artery disease 

Evidence of a scrotal hematoma

200

Trach tubes may be _____ which means that holes or openings are present in the outer cannula or in both the inner and outer cannulas. 

fenestrated 

200

______ _____ is a severe, incurable degenerative disorder involving the CNS. Immune cells within the  body attack the myelin sheath of nerve fibers and destroy them.

Multiple Sclerosis 

200

Hypochondriasis is an example of what kind of disorder?

Somatoform 

300

As a paramedic, you are a ____ _____ of suspected abuse and neglect. 

Mandatory Reporter 

300

In which setting is private, for-profit home healthcare service most prevalent?

Urban Areas

Military Bases

Rural Communties

Within Nursing Homes 

Urban Areas 

300

What is the major advantage of having liquid oxygen for home use?

Its allows the pt to store a lot more o2 in the home

300

_____ _____ Is a genetic disorder that is characterized by increased production of mucus in the lungs and digestive tract. Is associated with the "sweat test." 

Cystic Fibrosis 

300

A phobia is an example of what disorder?

Anxiety 

400

What type of abuse is the most common for both the geriatric and pediatric populations? 

Neglect 

400

A pt had surgery three days ago and now has a fever. The pts abdomen is firm, hard, and very tender. What finding would lead you to suspect the gastric drainage tube is malfunctioning? 

Hematemesis

Dull abdominal pain

Absence of fluids in the drain tube

The presence of frank blood in the pts stool

Absence of fluids in the drain tube 

400

One of the MOST important concepts to remember when dealing with an adult patient who has a stoma is

They will have a lot of mucus and always require suctioning before ventilating 

400

_____ _____ is a broad term that actually describes a category of incurable genetic diseases that cause a slow progressive degeneration of the muscle fibers. 

Muscular Dystrophy 

400

Munchausens syndrome is an example of what kind of disorder?

Factitious 

500

A 6 year old child who has not had any prescribed vaccines is to be considered what?

Obvious neglect 

500

Which is a type of vascular access device found in the home health care setting? Used primarily for pediatrics. 

Broviac 

500

Which technique will work BEST for ventilating a non-breathing stoma patient.

Use an adult bag-valve connected to a pediatric mask

500

____ ___ is a rare autoimmune disorder that suddenly or gradually affects neuromuscular transmission, causing muscles to weaken and tire easily. Commonly found in women under 40 and men older than 60.

Myasthenia Gravis 

500

You are treating a behavioral emergent patient who is taking lithium. What disorder would you suspect this patient suffers from? 

Bipolar 

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