AAMA Emergency Procedures and First Aid 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Give 4 oz of orange juice or glucose tablets

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Administer insulin subcutaneously

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Have the patient drink water

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Place the patient in Trendelenburg position

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Second-degree (partial thickness)

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First-degree (superficial)

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Third-degree (full thickness)

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Fourth-degree (deep tissue)

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Clear the area and protect the patient from injury

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Restrain the patient to prevent injury

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Insert a padded tongue blade into the mouth

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Give the patient water after the seizure begins

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Clutching the throat with both hands

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Pointing to the mouth

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Coughing loudly and repeatedly

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Gasping with an open mouth

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Open (compound) fracture

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Closed fracture

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Hairline fracture

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Greenstick fracture

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

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Rotate, Ice, Compress, Exercise

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Rest, Immobilize, Cool, Elevate

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Relax, Irrigate, Compress, Elevate

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Supine with legs elevated 8–12 inches

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Sitting upright at 90 degrees

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Left lateral recovery position

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Prone with head turned to the side