HCB, HCB CARDIOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE VERIFIED ANSWERS UPDATED GRADED A++
A tourniquet can be used to assist in the treatment of What?
Above and below the wound site
Pressure dressing should be ___ to accomplish it's goal of applying pressure to the wound, but it should not cut of...
A tourniquet can be used to assist in the treatment of What?
Above and below the wound site
Pressure dressing should be ___ to accomplish it's goal of applying pressure to
the wound, but it should not cut off ____ circulation.
Snug, distal
If blood is noted on the pressure dressing what do apply the wound with?
apply bulky dressing over the wound
If bleeding continues, what do you prefer to?
tourniquet
what is a device that closes all blood flow to an extremity?
Tourniquet
A tourniquet can be used to assist in the treatment of What?
amputation
140) Apply the tourniquet directly over a joint. (T/F)
F
141) How far above a wound should you apply a tourniquet?
2 inches above the bleeding wound
142) Tourniquet improvised from other materials should be at least how many
inches wide and how thick ?
At least two inches wide and several layers thick
143) A narrow material such as a rope or wire should not be used as a tourniquet
and why ?
It can cut into the skin
144) Once a tourniquet is applied, do not remove or loosen it unless directed by a
medical direction. (T/F)
T
,145) Where should you place a tourniquet?
Always between the wound and the heart
146) How should you tightening a tourniquet?
To when the bleeding is under control
147) If one tourniquet isn't enough. A second tourniquet is apply how far above
the first?
Proximal to the first
148) Definitive treatment for internal bleeding can only take place where?
In a hospital setting
149) Who must be considered serious and warrant immediate transport to the
hospital?
Patients with suspected internal bleeding
150) what are some secondary assessment for shock?
Obtain vitals, IV, Transport to the closest facility, reassess frequently, and reassure.
151) what is a goal of reducing the etiology of the shock and important
precipitating factors?
Standard medical history
152) ____________ ____________ exam is to assists in determining the etiology.
Standard physical exam
153) What are some classic symptoms for hypovolemic?
Neck veins are flat, Dry mucous membranes, Cold extremities
154) What are some classic symptoms for cardiogenic shock?
Jugular venous distention is present, Dry mucous membranes, Cold extremities
155) What are some plan for shock due to bleeding?
Labs: hemoglobin, hematocrit, CBS, labs associated with heart pathologies.
156) What are some plan for internal bleeding and deformities shock?
Imaging-MRI, CT, and X-ray
157) When a patient who is in shock and losing a lot of fluids, what do you give
them?
IV access and aggressive fluids resuscitation
, 158) This is a condition when coronary artery disease has narrowed the arteries
that supply the heart and it is also known as "pain in the chest".
Angina Pectoris
159) what will happen due to imbalance of blood supply and oxygen requirement
of the heart?
Chest discomfort
160) Chest discomfort can be recurrent or present as what ?
Initial incident
161) Chest discomfort can also be present with physical exertion. (T/F)
Physical exertion
162) What are some subjectives of chest discomfort?
Substernal pain or intense pressure radiating to the neck, jaws, and arms (mostly on the
left side. Shortness of breath, fatigue, diaphoresis, faintness, and syncope. Poor
localized , visceral pain
163) What are some objectives of chest discomfort?
Tachycardia, tachypnea, hypertension, and/or diaphoresis..
164) What do give a patient with angina pectoris?
162 to 324 mg or 2 to 4 81 mg tablets of Being Annoyed By You aspirin
165) How much aspirin should you administered to the patient with chest
discomfort?
Given as a one time dose
166) What else should you give the patient to ease the chest discomfort?
Sublingual nitroglycerin, oxygen, cardiac monitoring
167) If the patient kept complaining about chest discomfort, what should you give
her/him?
Sublingual nitroglycerin
168) What are some contraindications of nitroglycerin?
Systolic below 90mmHg, head injuries, and patients has recently taken erectile
dysfunction drugs. ( headache, hypotension, and pulse rate change)
169) for an in/out patient,what are some neurological objective datas of angina
pectoris?
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