FREE EDAIC Intensive Care Medicine Questions and Answers

Question 1

Emotional trauma is best described as a psychological response to a deeply distressing or life-threatening experience.

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Answer

The term "trauma" can be used in several different ways when referring to medical cases. Physical trauma occurs as the result of an outside force against your body (car accident, fall, gunshot wound, etc.). Emotional or psychiatric trauma can result from physical trauma or as the consequence of witnessing or experiencing a severely distressing event.

Question 2

Which term describes the physical or emotional aftermath following a traumatic or distressing event?

Accepted Answer

Shock

Answer

The term "shock" can be used to describe the emotional and physical reaction to a stressful or traumatic event. People who witness a very stressful or life-threatening situation can become "dazed," "at a loss for words," or temporarily incapacitated. Medically speaking, however, "shock" means the physiological result of the body tissues not receiving enough oxygen for them to function on the cellular level. Shock is an emergency medical condition that can rapidly lead to death. Infections, trauma, massive bleeding, and heart attacks are some of the common medical problems leading to "shock."

Question 3

_____________ is the medical term for assistance given to a person in need of urgent medical intervention.

Accepted Answer

First aid

Answer

First aid is the term used to describe the initial assistance given to a sick or injured person before professional medical help arrives. It consists of evaluation of the patient's injury or severity of illness, immediate treatment of life-threatening problems (when possible), and activation of the local emergency services system (whether calling 911 or going to a doctor) if necessary.

Question 4

What is the best way to clean a wound?

Accepted Answer

Soap and water

Answer

The best way to clean a wound is with simple soap and water. Rinse wounds thoroughly with clean water (tap water is fine) and remove any dirt or debris. A medical professional should evaluate wounds that are deep, large, or very dirty.

Question 5

What is the name for the emergency treatment for obstruction of the airway in adults?

Accepted Answer

The Heimlich maneuver

Answer

Abdominal thrusts, also called the Heimlich maneuver, are one of the main first aid treatments for airway obstructions in adults. An abdominal thrust is better at removing objects that cause choking than giving sharp blows to the back.

EDAIC - European Diploma in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Practice Test

EDAIC - European Diploma in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Practice Test

FREE EDAIC Intensive Care Medicine Questions and Answers