AMCA Emergency Protocols 4

Question 1

A patient experiences a tonic-clonic seizure in the exam room. Which action is the PRIORITY during the seizure?

Accepted Answer

Time the seizure and protect the patient from environmental hazards

Answer

During a seizure, the priority is timing the event and clearing the area of hazards; restraining or inserting objects into the mouth is contraindicated.

Question 2

What does the acronym PASS stand for in the context of fire extinguisher use?

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Answer

PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side to extinguish a fire.

Question 3

Which type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for a Class C (electrical) fire in a medical office?

Accepted Answer

Class C (CO₂ or dry chemical)

Answer

Class C extinguishers use non-conductive agents like CO₂ or dry chemical and are safe for electrical fires.

Question 4

A patient who ingested an unknown substance calls the clinic. Which number should the medical assistant advise them to call?

Accepted Answer

1-800-222-1222 (Poison Control Center)

Answer

1-800-222-1222 is the national Poison Control Center hotline, available 24/7 for poisoning emergencies.

Question 5

When performing abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) on a conscious adult who is choking, where should you position your hands?

Accepted Answer

Just below the xiphoid process, above the navel

Answer

Thrusts are applied just above the navel and well below the xiphoid process to create upward diaphragmatic pressure without injuring internal organs.

(AMCA) American Medical Certification Association Practice Test

(AMCA) American Medical Certification Association Practice Test

AMCA Emergency Protocols 4