Unit Test Answers
Xavier experienced a trauma and is undergoing treatment. His treatment involves counseling every month that includes some cognitive-behavioral therapy. What is most likely the type of trauma that Xavier suffered?
Which three steps must be followed if an employee is exposed to a blood-borne pathogen?
Which is the most likely example of a consequence that could occur in a hospital that has a lack of asepsis?
Christina knows that her friend has epilepsy. One day while they were at home together eating a snack at the kitchen counter, Christina sees her friend start to convulse. Christina notes the time and makes sure there aren’t any dangerous objects near her friend. What should Christina do next?
A surgeon washes her hands with antiseptic soap, disinfects her hands and surgical instruments, and puts on gloves. What aseptic technique is being practiced by the surgeon?
Hugo is complaining of a headache, and he is asking questions that show that he is confused. He appears to be having difficulty speaking and complains that his left arm is heavy and hard to move. What is most likely causing Hugo’s symptoms?
Lizeth is a young woman who has an office job that does not involve a lot of movement throughout the day. She struggles with finding enough time to exercise and does not eat a balanced diet. Why is Lizeth at higher-than-normal risk for a fall?
A student in a health class is making flash cards to study during the first aid unit. The student writes “Signs of Shock” on the front of a card. Which phrase should the student include on the back of that card?
Julianna and Audrey come across a person who collapsed, who has no heartbeat, and who is not breathing. Since they are certified, Julianna runs to get the nearest AED, and Audrey starts CPR. When Julianna returns, she starts to follow the verbal instructions on the AED. What mistake did the girls make?
A student comes across a man who appears to have fallen off a ladder. He is not conscious and does not appear to be breathing. The student checks to see if the area is safe and decides that it is. What should the student do next?
Rosa goes into the hospital with her son. Her son does not recall what happened so Rosa describes the following scene to the doctor.“He was sitting on the couch watching a movie when his muscles got really tense. He started to drool and grunt and then started convulsing. He then urinated on himself. After a few seconds, he stopped convulsing and complained of being very tired.” What most likely caused Rosa’s son to have that experience?
Why is sterilization required for medical equipment that will be in contact with a patient’s blood or other potentially infectious material?
A student is alone when he receives a minor chemical burn. How should he treat this trauma?
Immanuel is worried that he might have a blood-borne disease after engaging in IV drug use but has little money and no health insurance. What is Immanuel’s best course of action?
Stanimar is staying in the hospital after surgery. He starts to suffer from a fever, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. How did Stanimar most likely contract his nosocomial infection?
An experiment showed that, on average, cell phones have 18 times the number of infectious agents as a toilet handle. In the chain of infection, the cell phone would represent a
A burn is a type of trauma because
What does FAST stand for in relation to strokes?
Julio tripped on the stairs and fell. When his friend asked if he was OK, Julio said that he felt nauseous and then he lost consciousness. What do these symptoms most likely indicate about Julio?
Gina knows that her dad has epilepsy and has occasional seizures. When her dad has a seizure, she responds with appropriate first aid. The seizure lasts for 2.5 minutes and does not reoccur. When the seizure is over, her dad is tired and confused but appears to be fine. Gina is debating calling 911. What should she do?
Which practice must be used to prepare a scalpel for a surgery in which the scalpel will cut through skin and other body tissue?
June’s 3-year-old son gets into the cabinet under the sink. When June finds him, he has vomited and is unresponsive. There are several open bottles of chemicals. June knows that putting a finger down a child’s throat will make the child vomit, so she does this to help her son vomit out all the poison. June then calls 911. What mistake did June make?
Aseptic techniques that are used to prevent the spread of pathogens that live and reproduce in blood and other bodily fluids are called
A tourist to the United States from Honduras is involved in a car accident and is taken to the hospital. Her family says that her insurance does not cover her in the United States. Nevertheless, she will still be treated because of the
What is the main reason that personal protective equipment (PPE) is used by first responders?
A hospital is evaluating its use of prevention methods for reducing worker exposure to blood-borne illnesses. The hospital uses many methods of disinfection and sterilization and labels every biohazard material appropriately. All employees are trained in first aid prevention and in how to clean up bodily fluids appropriately. What is missing from the hospital’s plan?
A nurse becomes infected when she breathes in the bacteria that cause the disease tuberculosis. As she becomes sick, she starts to cough and releases some of that bacteria. Examine the diagram below that shows the chain of infection regarding this nurse.What do the labels A, B, C, and D represent in the case of this nurse?
Ishmael takes a series of drugs that lower his blood pressure to a dangerous level, so he calls 911. While the ambulance is on the way, Jeanene comes home and finds Ishmael breathing shallowly with dazed eyes and pale, cool skin. What should Jeanene do?
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