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Medical Emergencies in the Audiology Practice, in partnership with the American Academy of Audiology

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1.  Which would NOT be considered a medical emergency?
  1. An unexpected health event
  2. The testing needs to be stopped in order to render care
  3. There is a concern about protecting the life of he patient.
  4. The audiologist is stuck in traffic and will be late to work
2.  Based on the author's survey of audiology practices, which two events were experienced most often?
  1. Syncope and heart attack
  2. Seizures and trip and fall
  3. Stroke and attempted suicide
  4. Syncope and dizziness
3.  What should you NOT do to avoid panic with your staff or accompanying person?
  1. Decide which staff members takes the lead in any medical emergency
  2. Do what you think is the right thing to do
  3. Have an emergency action plan
  4. Keep everyone in the room calm
4.  Which is NOT a way to immediately assess and treat a critically ill or inured patient?
  1. Check for breathing
  2. Check their pulse
  3. Identify which insurance they have to cover treatment and care
  4. Be sure the airway is clear
5.  "Good Samaritan" laws protect people who provide reasonable assistance to those who are injured, ill, or in need. The laws are intended to encourage people to help others without fear of being sued. Which statement is TRUE about these laws?
  1. Coverage varies based on the office setting (i.e. university, private practice, medical center) and the type of insurance plan (malpractice, general liability, business liability)
  2. Good Samaritan laws are identical in every state
  3. Audiologists are excluded from protection under their state's Good Samaritan Law depending on the type of medical emergency
  4. Medical emergencies that occue in an audiology practice are usually not covered under any liability plan