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Emergency Procedures and First Aid Flashcards

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  1. A diabetic patient presents with shakiness, diaphoresis, confusion, and a blood glucose of 48 mg/dL. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?

    Answer: Give 4 oz of orange juice or glucose tablets

    Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is treated with fast-acting carbohydrates such as 4 oz of fruit juice or 15 grams of glucose to rapidly raise blood glucose levels.

  2. Which degree of burn involves blister formation, is extremely painful, and affects both the epidermis and dermis?

    Answer: Second-degree (partial thickness)

    Second-degree burns penetrate into the dermis, causing blistering, severe pain, and a wet or weeping appearance due to fluid accumulation.

  3. When a patient is experiencing a generalized tonic-clonic seizure, the medical assistant should FIRST:

    Answer: Clear the area and protect the patient from injury

    Protecting the patient from injury by clearing the surrounding area and cushioning their head is the priority; never restrain a seizing patient or insert anything into the mouth.

  4. The universal sign for choking that indicates a patient cannot speak, breathe, or cough effectively is:

    Answer: Clutching the throat with both hands

    Clutching the throat with one or both hands is the internationally recognized distress signal indicating complete airway obstruction requiring immediate intervention.

  5. A fracture in which the broken bone punctures through the skin is classified as a(n):

    Answer: Open (compound) fracture

    An open or compound fracture involves bone ends protruding through the skin, creating a wound and significantly increasing the risk of infection and hemorrhage.

  6. RICE therapy is the standard first aid protocol for sprains and strains. What does RICE stand for?

    Answer: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

    RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) reduces pain and swelling by limiting activity, applying cold therapy, applying pressure, and raising the affected limb above heart level.

  7. A patient experiencing a shock state with no spinal injury suspected should be positioned in which way?

    Answer: Supine with legs elevated 8–12 inches

    Elevating the legs in the supine position improves venous return to the heart and increases cardiac output, helping to maintain perfusion to vital organs during shock.