OEC ACTUAL EXAM 409 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (ALREADY GRADED A+) NEWEST VERSION
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OEC ACTUAL EXAM 409 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (ALREADY GRADED A+) NEWEST VERSION
Which of the following statements indicates that an OEC Technician understands the goal of assessing a patient with abdominal pain? - Answer- "It is more important to recognize a possible abdominal emergency than...
OEC ACTUAL EXAM 409 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(ALREADY GRADED A+) NEWEST
VERSION
Which of the following statements indicates that an OEC Technician understands the
goal of assessing a patient with abdominal pain? - Answer- "It is more important to
recognize a possible abdominal emergency than to determine its exact cause."
You are called to aid a patient complaining of abdominal pain. When you arrive, you find
him lying supine complaining of pain in his lower abdomen. He is pale and has a look of
distress on his face. Which of the following actions should you take first? - Answer-
Assess his ABCDs.
While providing an in-service on abdominal pain, your medical director states that there
are several different categories of pain and asks if anyone can identify and describe
visceral pain. Which of the following responses is correct? - Answer- "A patient with
visceral pain typically describes the pain as 'aching' and has a difficult time identifying
its exact location."
Which of the following assessment findings would increase your suspicion of
gastrointestinal bleeding? - Answer- Tarry, black stool
Assessment of a 21-year-old woman reveals that she has severe abdominal pain
localized to her right upper quadrant. She is alert and oriented and has stable vital
signs. After placing her supine on a stretcher, she quickly assumes a lateral recumbent
position with her knees drawn up to her chest. Which of the following responses from
you would be appropriate? - Answer- "Are you more comfortable in that position? If you
are, then you should stay on your side."
You suspect that a man experiencing right lower quadrant pain has appendicitis. He
states that he has no health insurance and wants to refuse care. He asks you what can
happen if he has appendicitis but does not go to the hospital. Which of the following
statements would you make in reply? - Answer- "Your appendix could rupture, causing
a major infection, shock, and possible death."
Which of the following statements regarding abdominal pain would lead you to suspect
appendicitis? - Answer- "The pain started around my belly button and slowly spread
down to the right side of my belly."
,Which of the following statements is false? - Answer- Assessment of abdominal
complaints is straightforward because the organs are specifically located and easily
palpated.
Which of the following statements regarding acute abdomen is false? - Answer- OEC
Technicians need to be able to pinpoint the source of an acute abdomen.
A conscious patient with a GI/GU complaint is most often comfortable in: - Answer- a
supine position with the knees slightly flexed.
An infection involving one or both kidneys and ureters is called: - Answer-
pyelonephritis.
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a true emergency because it can lead to: - Answer-
sudden death.
A 44-year-old patient was found at home unresponsive. Based on his clinical
presentation and the fact that he was burning a kerosene heater in an enclosed room,
you suspect that he is suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning. Based on this
information, which route of exposure would you recognize as responsible for the
poisoning? - Answer- Inhalation
Distribution of a poisonous substance in the body occurs primarily through the: -
Answer- circulatory system.
The process by which the body breaks down a substance is known as: - Answer-
metabolism.
The speed at which a toxin is distributed in the body is affected by: - Answer- the heart
rate.
In the broadest sense, anything that has mass and occupies space is known as a: -
Answer- substance.
A 15-year-old admits to taking "a bunch" of extra strength Tylenol tablets. Her mother
states it's nothing to worry about because it was just Tylenol. Based on your training you
recognize that this ingestion could have serious consequences. It is because toxic
amounts acetaminophen can cause irreversible: - Answer- liver damage.
Which of the following criteria is not one of the criteria for administering activated
charcoal? - Answer- The patient ingested the poison less than three hours ago.
It is late Friday evening and you are joining your friends at a cabin for a winter weekend
trip. When you open the door you notice how nice and warm it is inside. Your friends
though are not very welcoming. They tell you they are not feeling well and complain of
,being lightheaded and nauseated. Based on their symptoms, you are concerned they
may be suffering from: - Answer- carbon monoxide poisoning.
Which of the following statements indicates that the speaker understands inhalation
poisonings? - Answer- "They can occur from inhaling common household products."
You are driving on the highway and see an overturned tanker. A fluid is spilling from the
tanker rapidly covering the ground around the driver's door. The driver appears to be
unresponsive. The only marking on the tanker seems to be the name of the tanker
company and hazard symbol. Your initial action should be: - Answer- remain at a safe
distance while calling 911 for assistance.
You are helping a friend change the battery in his truck when acid from the old battery
splashes in his eye. He is complaining of pain in his right eye and is having a hard time
keeping it open. He has no problems with airway, breathing, or circulation. What should
you do? - Answer- Immediately irrigate the eye with copious amounts of water.
You are teaching a class about drug-related emergencies, specifically opiate overdose.
Which of the following statements made by students indicates an understanding of
possible signs of opiate overdose? - Answer- "When assessing a patient, you must be
alert for respiratory depression."
Substance abuse is defined as: - Answer- the intentional misuse of a substance that
results in significant impairment or distress.
A patient in the third day of withdrawal from alcohol could develop all of the following
conditions except: - Answer- rash.
A poisonous substance that comes from a living organism is known as a(n): - Answer-
toxin.
As a whole, the least toxic of all accidental ingestion-related poisonings involve: -
Answer- toxic plants.
For children, the three deadliest poisons are: - Answer- aspirin, acetaminophen, and
iron.
The most commonly abused drug in the world is: - Answer- alcohol.
In the United States, poison-related information is available 24 hours a day by
contacting the: - Answer- National Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222.
When assessing a patient with a possible stroke, the priority of care is: - Answer-
recognizing the signs of a stroke.
, Which of the following is the best answer to the question, "Are all stroke patients
paralyzed on one side of their body?" - Answer- "No. Some stroke patients may have
only slight weakness on one side of their bodies."
When assessing a patient for a facial droop, you should: - Answer- ask the patient to
show you his teeth or to smile.
Which of the following instructions to a possible stroke patient describes the proper
procedure for assessing an arm drift? - Answer- "Hold your arms straight out for 10 to
15 seconds."
Which of the following questions is critical for establishing a window of treatment for a
patient who is weak and dizzy and may have suffered a stroke? - Answer- "What time
did the weakness and dizziness start?"
You have assessed a patient and found a patent airway, adequate breathing, and a
strong radial pulse. The patient is having no difficulty speaking and no facial droop, but
exhibits a slight left arm drift. You should interpret these findings as: - Answer-
suggestive that a stroke may be occurring.
Which of the following statements shows that the speaker has an accurate
understanding of assessment findings related to stroke? - Answer- "If one arm is weak,
a stroke should be suspected."
You have been called for a 63-year-old woman with slurred speech and right arm
weakness. On arrival, the patient informs you that the slurred speech and weakness
have resolved. Since your assessment reveals no deficits, you would tell the patient: -
Answer- "You really need to be evaluated in the hospital. You could be at risk for a
future stroke."
Which of the following events best describes an ischemic stroke? - Answer- A blood clot
has obstructed a blood vessel in the brain.
The signs and symptoms of a transient ischemic attack (TIA): - Answer- are temporary
and resolve within 24 hours.
Which of the following statements indicates that the speaker has an accurate
understanding of altered mental status (AMS)? - Answer- "AMS describes any abnormal
change in a person's level of awareness."
A young boy tells you that his twin brother suffers from seizures and asks what he can
do if he sees his brother convulsing. You should give him which one of the following
instructions? - Answer- "Move any moveable objects and furniture away from him.
As a general rule, a seizing patient should be transported in what position? - Answer-
Lateral recumbent
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