First Aid Quiz: Sudden Illnesses

What is an asthma attack?

A chronic illness in which certain substances or conditions cause inflammation and barring of the airways making breathing difficult

What is a chronic illness

An illness that a person lives with on an ongoing basis and threat often requires continuous treatment to manage Ex: Asthma

What is an acute illness?

An illness that strikes suddenly and usually only lasts a short period of time Ex: food poisoning, overheating

How do you give first aid for a diabetic emergency?

Ask them if they have a plan and assist them if they would like. Also continue to monitor them

How do you perform first aid for an asthma attack?

Ask them if they have rescue medication and if they do ask if they want help. Monitor their condition.

How do give first aid for a stroke?

Call 911 and sit with the person until help arrives

What are some signs/symptoms of a seizure?

Convulsions, loss of consciousness, loss of attention or speech or a second

What are some signs/symptoms of a diabetic emergency?

Could seem intoxicated, sweaty or pale, dizzy, shaken, headache, confusion, loss of consciousness, breath could smell sweet

What are the symptoms of a stroke?

Face drooping Arm weakness Speech difficulty Time to call 911

What is a diabetic emergency?

Hypoglycemia-excessively low blood glucose levels Hyperglycemia-excessive high blood glucose levels

When do you call 911 for a seizure?

If it is an infant or elderly person, if the seizure has lasted 5 minutes or more or has multiple, if the person is pregnant or has diabetes, person's first seizure, and if the seizure is is the water

How do you perform first aid for an allergic reaction?

If they go into anaphylaxis then ask if they have an epi pen and help them administer it if they want you too. Continue to monitor symptoms if it is not anaphylaxis or if you gave the epi pen

When do you call 911 for a diabetic emergency?

If they have a seizure or loose consciousness

What is fainting?

Occurs when not enough blood is flowing to the brain

What is an allergic reaction/anaphylaxis?

Suspected exposure or exposure to known allergen

What are some signs/symptoms of fainting?

Sweating, pale or flushed

What are some signs/symptoms of an allergic reaction?

Trouble breathing, skin swelling or reaction

What are some signs/symptoms of an asthma attack?

Trouble breathing, sweating

How do you perform first aid for fainting?

Try to prevent the victim from falling, lay the victim on the floor and elevate legs. If the person doesn't regain consciousness within a few minutes call 911.

What is a stroke?

When blood flow to the brain is interrupted by a clot, resulting in the death of brain cells

How do you perform first aid for someone having a seizure?

do not hold them down or put anything in their mouths. Just leave them and let the seizure run its course. Move objects so the person will not injure themselves

What is a seizure?

result of abnormal electrical activity in the brain and causes temporary involuntary changes in body movement, function, sensation, awareness or behavior