CODA-section 1 Exam Questions with Complete Solutions

The condition which refers to the depressed state of the various body functions is called: - ANSWER-shock A bleeding victim will show no harmful effects with the loss of ________ blood - ANSWER-one pint Where would the tympanic thermometer be placed? - ANSWER-In the ear What location on the body most often gives the highest temperature reading of the body? - ANSWER-rectal area Prescription writing requires the use of various abbreviations. The abbreviations q.i.d. means: - ANSWER-four times a day A person in shock will show the following signs: - ANSWER-cool, pale skin, dialated pupils, shallow breathing. Treatment recommended at the onset of respiratory arrest. (patient still has a pulse) - ANSWER-rescue breaths/mouth to mouth What are the four vital signs? - ANSWER-temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure A preventive measure which the assistant can do for the patient who is in an epileptic seizure is: - ANSWER-protect the patient from self-injury the following condition frequently accompanies an epileptic seizure. - ANSWER-clenching of the teeth When looking at a blood pressure reading, which number is the diastolic reading? EX: 120/72 - ANSWER-The lower number When taking the blood pressure on an adult male, the normal range of the systolic will fall between: - ANSWER-120-140mm A drug given to alleviate an attack of angina pectoris is: - ANSWER-Nitroglycerin Insulin shock is due to: - ANSWER-decrease in blood sugar In abdominal thrusts, what part of the fist is placed against the patient? - ANSWER-thumb side