Title: Module 9 Quiz
Course: DEH 2821 Medically-Compromised Patient > Section: Module 9 - Emergency Preparedness

Q: When brain cells are deprived of oxygenated blood and they cease to provide respiratory and circulatory function, the body goes into:
- cardiac arrest
- syncope
- seizures
- shock
A: shock

Q: During life support procedures, the artery checked in adults to determine pulse rate is:
- radial
- brachial
- carotid
- femoral
A: carotid

Q: An airway must be established in _______ minutes to prevent brain damage from oxygen deficiency.
- 1 to 2
- 2 to 4
- 4 to 6
- 6 to 8
A: 4 to 6

Q: All of the following are considered vital signs used to assess the overall health status of the patient except:
- respiration
- blood pressure
- pulse
- age
- temperature
A: age

Q: Which step should you take first when assisting a patient who is having a life-threatening emergency?
- Check pulse
- Begin chest compressions
- Use an AED
- Open airway
- Tap and shout “Are you OK?”
A: Tap and shout “Are you OK?”

Q: High concentration of oxygen is contraindicated for chronic obstructive lung diseases, especially emphysema. Oxygen should be given to the patient who is hyperventilating to assist the patient in recovering to a normal respiration rate.
- The first statement is true and the second statement is false
- The first statement is false and the second statement is true
- Both statements are true
- Both statements are false
A: The first statement is true and the second statement is false

Q: How many inches should the chest of an infant be compressed during CPR?
- 3
- 2
- 1.5
- 1
A: 1.5

Q: The compression rate when providing CPR to an infant less than 1 year old is _______ compressions/minute.
- 50
- 60
- 80
- 90
- 100
A: 100

Q: To improve circulation for a patient with high blood pressure, the patient should be positioned:
- supine
- Trendelenburg
- semi-reclined
- upright
A: upright

Q: The best oxygen delivery system to be used in a dental office when the patient has stopped breathing due to an effective delivery rate between 90% and 100% oxygen is:
- cannula
- face mask
- mouth to mouth
- bag mask
A: bag mask

Q: How long should each breath last when performing rescue breathing?
- 1
- 4
- 5
- 10
- 15
A: 1

Q: The first line of rescue for a hypoglycemic emergency when the patient is conscious is to:
- administer oxygen
- provide rescue breathing
- inject glucagon
- administer sugar
A: administer sugar

Q: A patient who is gasping for air and cannot talk is most likely experiencing:
- respiratory failure
- an asthma attack
- cardiac arrest
- severe airway obstruction
A: severe airway obstruction

Q: During CPR, the chest of an adult should be compressed approximately _____ inches.
- 1/8 to 1/4
- 1/4 to 1/2
- 1/2 to 1
- 1 to 1.5
- at least 2.0
A: at least 2.0

Q: Slow, loud, labored breathing typical of a patient undergoing a diabetic coma is:
- apnea
- dyspnea
- Kussmaul
- ketotic
- hypoxia
A: Kussmaul