Medical Emergencies Test Questions and
Answers Rated A
The most frequent medical emergency in the _____ best illustrates the "normal" vitals for an
dental office is ____. adult.
a. myocardial infarction a. Pulse 108, BP 160/90, respirations 22,
b. syncope temperature 101
c. respiratory arrest b. Pulse 50, BP 88/40, respirations 28,
d. allergic reactions - ANSWER -Syncope temperature 98.6
c. Pulse 80, BP 118/70, respirations 16,
temperature 98.6
The best office emergency kit is one ____. d. Pulse 98, BP 208/110, respirations 18,
a. purchased from a dental supply house temperature 97.2 - ANSWER -Pulse 80, BP
b. set-up by a local physician 118/70, respirations 16, temperature 98.6
c. prepared by the dentist based on his/her
needs
d. containing medications and equipment to Most emergencies occur_____.
handle any emergency - ANSWER - a. in the reception room
Prepared by the dentist based on his/her needs b. after treatment is completed
c. while under nitrous oxide sedation
d. during or immediately following local
The _____ artery is used when taking a patient's anesthesia administration - ANSWER -
blood pressure. during or immediately following local anesthesia
a. brachial administration
b. carotid
c. radial
d. femoral - ANSWER -brachial A conscious patient is unable to breathe or talk.
When you ask if they are chocking. You should
administer______.
In an emergency, the best place to check the a. oxygen
pulse is the _____. b. four back blows
a. carotid artery c. fifteen chest compressions
b. brachial artery d. abdominal thrusts - ANSWER -abdominal
c. radial artery thrusts
d. femoral artery - ANSWER -carotid artery
A 17-year-old anxious female suddenly develops
The best position in which to place a syncopal shortness of breath, appears cyanotic around the
patient is _____. mouth, and is audibly wheezing. Her problem is
a. seated with the patient's head between their most likely _____ and the treatment is _____.
legs a. allergic reaction; epinephrine SQ
b. supine with the legs elevated b. angina; nitroglycerin sublingually
c. on their side c. asthma; use of her inhaler
d. in a seated position - ANSWER -supine d. syncope; lying patient flat and elevating legs -
with the legs elevated ANSWER -asthma; use of her inhaler
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Answers Rated A
The most frequent medical emergency in the _____ best illustrates the "normal" vitals for an
dental office is ____. adult.
a. myocardial infarction a. Pulse 108, BP 160/90, respirations 22,
b. syncope temperature 101
c. respiratory arrest b. Pulse 50, BP 88/40, respirations 28,
d. allergic reactions - ANSWER -Syncope temperature 98.6
c. Pulse 80, BP 118/70, respirations 16,
temperature 98.6
The best office emergency kit is one ____. d. Pulse 98, BP 208/110, respirations 18,
a. purchased from a dental supply house temperature 97.2 - ANSWER -Pulse 80, BP
b. set-up by a local physician 118/70, respirations 16, temperature 98.6
c. prepared by the dentist based on his/her
needs
d. containing medications and equipment to Most emergencies occur_____.
handle any emergency - ANSWER - a. in the reception room
Prepared by the dentist based on his/her needs b. after treatment is completed
c. while under nitrous oxide sedation
d. during or immediately following local
The _____ artery is used when taking a patient's anesthesia administration - ANSWER -
blood pressure. during or immediately following local anesthesia
a. brachial administration
b. carotid
c. radial
d. femoral - ANSWER -brachial A conscious patient is unable to breathe or talk.
When you ask if they are chocking. You should
administer______.
In an emergency, the best place to check the a. oxygen
pulse is the _____. b. four back blows
a. carotid artery c. fifteen chest compressions
b. brachial artery d. abdominal thrusts - ANSWER -abdominal
c. radial artery thrusts
d. femoral artery - ANSWER -carotid artery
A 17-year-old anxious female suddenly develops
The best position in which to place a syncopal shortness of breath, appears cyanotic around the
patient is _____. mouth, and is audibly wheezing. Her problem is
a. seated with the patient's head between their most likely _____ and the treatment is _____.
legs a. allergic reaction; epinephrine SQ
b. supine with the legs elevated b. angina; nitroglycerin sublingually
c. on their side c. asthma; use of her inhaler
d. in a seated position - ANSWER -supine d. syncope; lying patient flat and elevating legs -
with the legs elevated ANSWER -asthma; use of her inhaler
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