LATEST QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS
TRUE OR FALSE
For internal bleeding, the patient is maintained in the supine position and monitored closely
until hemodynamic or circulatory parameters improve, or until he or she is transported to the
operating room or intensive care unit. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
TRUE OR FALSE
Trauma is the second leading cause of death in children and in adults younger than 44 years. -
CORRECT ANSWER-False
Trauma is the leading cause of death in children and in adults younger than 44 years.
Which of the following are components of injury prevention? Select all that apply.
1. Education
2. Legislation
3. Vaccines
4. Automatic protection - CORRECT ANSWER-1, 2, 4
TRUE OR FALSE
, Vit K (Mephyton) is the antidote for warfarin overdose? - CORRECT ANSWER-True
TRUE OR FALSE
Povidone-iodine is used for the initial and daily cleansing of wounds and damaged tissues -
CORRECT ANSWER-False
Rational: The antibacterial agent povidone-iodine (Betadine) should not be allowed to get deep
into the wound without thorough rinsing. Povidone-iodine is used only for the initial cleansing
because it injures exposed and healthy tissue, resulting in further tissue damage
Herbal topical agents - CORRECT ANSWER-Aloe and oat preparation are the only two topical
agents used in treatment that is effective and safe.
Which of the following groups of people are at risk for non-exertional heat stroke? SATA
1. Those who are acclimated to heat
2. Those who have chronic and debilitating diseases
3. Those who are taking certain medications
4. Those able to care for themselves - CORRECT ANSWER-2, 4
TRUE OR FALSE
The main goal is to reduce the high body temperature slowly, because mortality in heat stroke
or morbid progression to heat stroke with less serious forms of heat-induced illnesses is directly
related to the duration of hyperthermia. - CORRECT ANSWER-False
Rational: The main goal is to reduce the high body temperature as quickly as possible, because
mortality in heat stroke or morbid progression to heat stroke with less serious forms of heat-
induced illnesses is directly related to the duration of hyperthermia.
Which of the following are methods can be used to decrease body temperature? SATA
1. Cooling blankets
2. Only take rectal body temps