California Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Written Practice Exam

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Elevating the patient's feet above the head is the response to what medical condition?

  1. Cardiac arrest

  2. Asthma attack

  3. Syncope

  4. Seizure

The correct answer is: Syncope

Syncope is a sudden, temporary loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood flow to the brain. Elevating the patient's feet above the head is effective in treating this condition as it helps to increase blood flow to the brain. This response is not suitable for cardiac arrest, asthma attack, or seizure as these conditions require different treatment methods. For cardiac arrest, immediate CPR and defibrillation are necessary. Asthma attack is treated with medications, such as inhalers, to open the airways. And for seizure, medical professionals may administer medication or use other interventions to stop the seizure. Therefore, elevating the patient's feet above the head would not be the appropriate response for cardiac arrest, asthma attack, and seizure.

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