final exam 9 (test)

A fracture is defined as:

a broken, cracked, or chipped bone

Select all that apply. Which of the following injuries can be treated by applying direct pressure with a bandage or towel?

a severe wound a minor cut

Principles of defensive driving include:

allowing yourself enough space to react to the actions of other drivers

Before the car starts, the driver and all the passengers should always:

buckle and adjust their seatbelts

Using electrical tools or small appliances while you hands are wet could cause you to get

electrocuted

Bathtubs and shower stalls should be equipped with a grab bar and a rubber mat to help prevent:

falling

Drinking plenty of alcohol will help your body to cope with cold weather conditions. true false

false

A victim of hypothermia should be warmed up

gradually

The signs of ---- might include pale, moist skin, heavy sweating, and dizziness.

heat exhaustion

The signs of ---- include hot, flushed skin and diminished sweating.

heat stroke

When evacuating a burning building, do not open doors that are

hot

Seek shelter --- when lightning begins to strike.

in a building

Select all that apply. Where should shelter from a tornado be sought?

in a ditch in a basement

Where should flammable materials be stored?

in a fireproof container

A(n) --- is a cut made with a smooth edge that can cause injury to muscles, nerves, and other tissues.

incision

Treat all guns as if they are

loaded

The major cause of drowning in boating accidents is:

not wearing a personal flotation device

is the freedom from the occurrence of accidents.

safety

Do not enter a ---- place alone.

secluded

is a life threatening condition brought on by a serious injury or illness.

shock

function as an early warning system, notifying you that smoke is in the air.

smoke detectors

To prevent the spread of flames caused by a grease spill, use a fire extinguisher or throw baking soda on the fire's

source

Diving into a body of water with underwater obstructions could lead to a head, neck, or back injury. true false

true

An accident is a(n) --- event that usually results in injury or loss.

unexpected

Children should only be allowed to play in a pool:

when a responsible adult is supervising

burns should be flushed with cool water until EMS arrives.

chemical

If someone is suffering from ---- , submerge the affected area in ---- water until unfrozen.

frostbite---warm

The death of part of the heart muscle is commonly known as a

heart attack

All medications should be kept:

locked in a cabinet

When treating ---- burns, run cool water over the burned area, pat dry, and then cover with a sterile bandage.

minor

You should never drive a car if you are:

taking cold medication suffering from the flu drinking alcohol

Swimming near a strong current could cause you to drown. true false

true

sequence of steps you should take upon arriving at the scene of an accident. 4-

Administer first aid

sequence of steps you should take upon arriving at the scene of an accident. 3-

Call EMS with information about the accident

sequence of steps you should take upon arriving at the scene of an accident. 1-

Check the scene for hazardous

sequence of steps you should take upon arriving at the scene of an accident. 2-

Check the status of the victim(s), whether conscious or unconscious

Before using the lawn mower or other power equipment:

clear the yard of people and pets

A --- is the sudden and temporary lack of blood flow to the brain caused by clot or blockage in an artery.

stroke