CPR/First Aid - Chapter 17 Question Study Guide

Nitroglycerin can relieve chest pain associated with angina. T or F?

True

Which of the following is NOT a common sign/symptom of hyperglycemia?

Pale, clammy skin

Signs and symptoms of hyperventilation include all of the following EXCEPT _____.

All of these answers are correct

Which of the following is a TRUE statement concerning epilepsy?

Epilepsy is not a mental illness Epilepsy is not a sign of low intelligence Epilepsy is not contagious All of these answers are correct

Which of the following acronyms can be used to help determine the cause(s) of a change in responsiveness?

FAST

A person having seizures always requires medical attention. T or F?

False

Cardiac arrest and heart attack refer to the same condition. T or F?

False

Which two questions should you ask a person to try and determine if they are suffering from hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia?

Have you taken your insulin today? Have you eaten today?

When should you seek medical care for a victim of nausea and vomiting?

If blood or brown, grainy material appears in the vomit If there is constant abdominal pain If the victim is unable to keep fluids down for more than 24 hours All of these answers are correct

What first aid should you give to a fainting victim?

Monitor their breathing

Risk factors for heart disease that can be changed include which of the following?

Obesity Stress Cigarette smoking All of these answers are correct.

A person who is hyperventilating should be encouraged to breathe slowly by holding inhaled air for several seconds and then exhaling slowly. T or F?

True

If you cannot determine if a person is hyper or hypoglycemic, you should give them sugar. T or F?

True

Chest pain that occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is restricted is called _____.

angina pectoris

Airway inflammation, bronchospasms, and overly sensitive airways are all components of ______.

asthma

First aid for a stroke victim should include _____.

calling 9-1-1 checking the time when signs first appeared reassuring the victim all of these answers are correct

Proper first aid for a heart attack includes _____.

calling 9-1-1 helping the victim into the most comfortable resting position monitoring breathing all of these answers are correct

First aid for a seizure victim includes _____.

cushioning the victim's head

The Rule of 15 applies to which of the following conditions?

hypoglycemia

Type I diabetes, or juvenile-onset, is also known as _____ diabetes.

insulin-dependent

Besides pain, a heart attack victim may describe an uncomfortable _____ in the center of the chest.

pressure fullness squeezing sensation all of these answers are correct

Arm drop and slurred speech are two common symptoms of a(n) _____.

stroke

The acronym FAST is helpful in identifying victims of ______.

stroke