EMR Unit 2 Quiz Posted bynorcalemsjmDecember 28, 2022Posted inUncategorized EMR Unit 2 Quiz 1 / 20 Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) can assess a heart’s rhythm, determine if defibrillation is necessary, and deliver a(n) ________ when needed. chest compression rescue breath electrical shock 2 / 20 When working with oxygen cylinders, be sure to avoid letting oxygen and oil come into contact with each other. This could cause: a loss of pressure. an explosion. lowered oxygen percentage. 3 / 20 Your patient is unresponsive. To assess his breathing, you listen and feel for signs of breathing to assess whether he has adequate: tidal volume. dyspnea. cyanosis. 4 / 20 Normal air is approximately ________ oxygen and ________ nitrogen. 21%/78% 50%/50% 95%/5% 5 / 20 The narrative portion of the patient care report is where you tell the story of the patient, the chief complaint, and the care provided up to the point of transfer. Because this section is in narrative format, it is important to: include subjective observations omitted elsewhere. describe the patient's symptoms in his/her own words. be clear, concise, and objective. 6 / 20 All patient information is private and confidential and may not be shared with anyone except the chain of direct patient care. What is the one exception to this rule? Adult children requesting information on geriatric parents Request from a witness who is concerned about the patient Request from law enforcement in certain circumstances 7 / 20 You are interviewing a 98-year-old female with chest pain. All of the following are strategies for communicating with a geriatric patient EXCEPT: speaking slowly and clearly asking a family member for information if the patient seems confused. calling the patient's physician for information. 8 / 20 The term ________ refers to communication using the movements and attitudes of the body. sign language body language verbal communication 9 / 20 After getting the angina patient downstairs and to the cot, the best position for the patient to be transported to the emergency department is the ________ position. prone recovery semi-Fowler's 10 / 20 To minimize the chance of injury, it is important to avoid ________ when you lift your patient. twisting your body bending your knees lifting with your knees 11 / 20 The written documentation of a patient encounter is called a(n): responder report Insurance report patient care report 12 / 20 Your patient has been thrown from a vehicle during an accident. You need to ensure a patent airway but are concerned that the patient may have a spine injury. Which method do you use? Head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver Jaw-thrust maneuver Positive pressure ventilation 13 / 20 Firefighters have pulled a woman out of a burning building. She is not burned but she has been exposed to a lot of smoke, which means she is at risk for: angina cardiac arrest. respiratory compromise. 14 / 20 A patient who will not tolerate oxygen by mask or cannula might benefit from: no supplemental oxygen. blow-by oxygen. positive pressure ventilation. 15 / 20 Placing tape on oxygen cylinders can: help you distinguish between different types of cylinders. maintain O ring quality. cause a fire if oxygen reacts with the adhesive. 16 / 20 Which of the following is NOT a common indication for oxygen administration? Abdominal pain Altered mental status Abnormal vital signs 17 / 20 Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) can assess a heart’s rhythm, determine if defibrillation is necessary, and deliver a(n) ________ when needed. chest compression rescue breath electrical shock 18 / 20 Before you begin CPR, the patient must be: face down on a hard surface face up on a hard surface face up on a soft surface 19 / 20 The most common cause of cardiac arrest in adults is: "weekend warrior" exercise. choking. myocardial infarction. 20 / 20 When a patient’s heart stops pumping blood, the patient is: in cardiac arrest alert and responsive placed on a long spine board. NameCertification/License NumberEmail Your score is 0% Restart quiz Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading...