Question

1. if your patient is alone and unresponsive, in order to obtain some form of medical history, you should: a. ask people in the neighborhood b. go through the patients wallet c. survey the scene for medication containers or medical devices d. search through the patients bedroom drawers for hidden illegal drugs 4. “has this ever happened before?” helps to determine the: a. chief complaint b. history of present illness c. medications d. provocation of pain 5. you should assess pulse, motor, and sensation in all of the extremities and check for pupillary reactions if you suspect a(n) __________ problem. a. cardiovascular b. endocrine c. neurologic d. psychological 6. when palpating the chest and abdomen, you are attempting to identify areas of: a. bruising b. tenderness c. crepitus d. nausea 7. patients with altered mental status should be considered __________ when determining transport options. a. nonemergency b. low priority c. moderate priority d. high priority 8. a patient suffering from a heart attack should be transported to: a. a local clinic, 5 minutes away b. a community hospital with no catheterization lab, 10 minutes away c. a university hospital with a catheterization lab, 15 minutes away d. a trauma center, 20 minutes away 9. which statement regarding hiv is false? a. it is not easily transmitted in your work environment. b. it is not considered a hazard when deposited on mucous membranes. c. you should always wear gloves when treating a patient with hiv. d. many patients with hiv do not show symptoms. 10. if you have been exposed to an hiv - positive patients blood, you should: a. not worry about it because transmission rates are low b. immediately notify your infectious disease officer c. wait until your next doctor visit to seek evaluation d. wash the area thoroughly and get an updated tetanus shot 11. the incubation period for the ebola virus is approximately: a. 1 to 3 days after exposure b. 2 to 6 days after exposure c. 6 to 12 days after exposure d. 2 to 4 weeks after exposure

Explanation:

1. Surveying the scene for medication containers or medical devices can provide medical - history clues. Searching wallets may violate privacy and searching for illegal drugs is not for obtaining medical history. Asking neighbors may not yield accurate or immediate info.
2. "Has this ever happened before?" helps determine the history of present illness as it relates to the current condition's recurrence.
3. Assessing pulse, motor, and sensation in extremities and checking pupil reactions are key for neurologic problems as they reflect nerve and brain function.
4. Palpating the chest and abdomen is to identify areas of tenderness which can indicate internal issues.
5. Patients with altered mental status are high - priority as it can be a sign of serious underlying problems.
6. A heart - attack patient needs a hospital with a catheterization lab for proper treatment, so a university hospital with such a lab is the best choice.
7. HIV is a hazard when deposited on mucous membranes, contrary to option B.
8. If exposed to an HIV - positive patient's blood, immediate notification of the infectious disease officer is crucial for proper follow - up and treatment.
9. The incubation period for the Ebola virus is approximately 2 to 21 days, with 6 to 12 days being a common range.

Answer:

1. B. go through the patient's wallet
2. B. history of present illness
3. C. neurologic
4. B. tenderness
5. D. high priority
6. C. a university hospital with a catheterization lab, 15 minutes away
7. B. It is not considered a hazard when deposited on mucous membranes.
8. B. immediately notify your infectious disease officer
9. C. 6 to 12 days after exposure