Health Unit 4
T/F According to the Good Samaritan Laws, if a victim is conscious, you do not have to ask their permission to administer first aid.
False
T/F Avulsions are caused by a scraping away of the skin's surface, and are susceptible to infection.
False
T/F Equipping bathtubs and shower stalls with grab bars and rubber mats will cause you to slip.
False
T/F If a shock victim is feeling cold, the best thing to do is to give them a drink of warm water.
False
T/F In order to keep a victim of severe internal bleeding form going into shock, keep them moving until EMS arrives.
False
T/F Shelter from a tornado should be sought in a room with windows.
False
T/F The Good Samaritan laws are meant to discourage bystanders from helping accident victims.
False
T/F Wearing a personal flotation device is the major cause of drowning in boating mishaps.
False
Explain why your safety is ultimately a matter of God's sovereignty.
God can do whatever He wants. He already has our lives planned out but we should never be careless.
Why is it important to dress in layers during the winter?
Helps trap your bodies heat, and keeps you dry.
spider and snake venom
Injected poisons
Call ________________________ immediately if a person is bitten by a snake or shows signs of an allergic reaction to a bee sting.
Poison control center
Why is it important for Christians to know first aid?
So you are prepared to help someone in need which will enable you to act.
slurred speech, confusion, and numbness
Stroke symptoms
Define first aid.
The quick and ready administration of basic medical help given to victims until emergency medical care can be given.
T/F Elevating a shock victim's feet will help their circulation.
True
T/F Keeping all medications locked in a cabinet out of the reach of children will help prevent the possibility of accidental poisoning.
True
T/F To treat a severe or minor wound, apply direct pressure with a bandage or a clean towel.
True
T/F Using electrical tools or small appliances while your hands are wet could cause you to get electrocuted.
True
T/F You should never ride or drive a car with your seat belt unbuckled.
True
T/F You should not drive a car if you are ill.
True
What was the main difference between the Good Samaritan and the other two men that saw the wounded man lying in the road?
Two men didnt stop to help the dying man, but the good samaritan did.
Which important info is need to be given to EMS dispatcher about the accident? Your name Your birth date How the victims are being helped Who is involved in the emergency How you feel What happened Who is at fault for the accident Where the emergency is located
Your name, How the victims are being helped, Who is involved in the emergency, What happened, Where the emergency is located
Children should only be allowed to play in a pool when _____________. a. a responsible adult in present b. every child has permission from his parent to swim c. every child is wearing a flotation device d. the pool is fenced in
a. a responsible adult in present
poision ivy, poison sumac, battery acid, and law fertilizers
absorbed poisons
an unplanned event that usually results in injury or loss
accident
In which of the following situations should you alert EMS? a. a minor cut b. headache c. coughing d. loss of consciousness
b. loss of consciousness
In which of the following situations should you call the Poison Control Center? a. chest pain or pressure b. possible overdose on medication c. vomiting blood d. none of the above
b. possible overdose on medication
If someone has suffered a neck, back, or head injury you should NOT __________. a. touch the victim's head with your hands b. move the victim c. stabilize the victim's head and neck d. all of the avoce
b. stabilize the victim's head and neck
The most important thing to do in an emergency is ____________. a. leave the victim in the position that you found them b. stay calm c. wear rubber gloves d. all of the above
b. stay calm
To prevent the spread of flames caused by a grease spill, use a fire extinguisher or throw ______________ on the source of the fire.
baking soda
What should you do if a person is unconscious and not breathing, but has a pulse?
begin rescue breathing and CPR
Covering with a __________ and putting on warm dry ___________ will helpa victim of hypothermia to warm up __________________.
blanket. clothes, gradually
The first thing to do before using a lawn mower is to ___________. a. clean the rotating blades with your hands b. take off your shoes c. clear the yard of people and pets d. wask it off with the garden hose
c. clear the yard of people and pets
A list of emergency care numbers should be kept ___________. a. in a kitchen drawer b. in your address book c. near every phone in the house d. near the kitchen phone
c. near every phone in the house
Signs of a sprain, fracture, or dislocation might include _________________. a. bruising b. pain c. swelling d. all of the above
c. swelling
the cessation of the pumping of the heart
cardiac arrest
____________ burns should be flushed with cool water until EMS arrives.
chemical
It is important to wear rubber cloves or a plastic face mask when administering first aid __________. a. to protect yourself and the victim from the spread of infectious diseases b. to keep blood or other fluids from getting on your face or hands. c. to be modest d. a and b
d. a and b (to protect yourself and the victim from the spread of infectious diseases, and to keep blood or other fluids from getting on your face or hands.)
A fracture is defined as ___________. a. the displacement of a bone from a joint b. the tearing or stretching of the ligaments and tendons that support a joint c. a broken, cracked, or chipped bone d. torn or stretched muscles
d. a broken, cracked, or chipped bone
_____________ degree burns only cause redness, minor pain and swelling.
first
Signs of moderate to severe _______________ include white or grayish skin, blisters and numbness.
frostbite
the death of part of the heart muscle
heart attack
Nausea, persistent chest pain, and irregular pulse rate
heart attack symptoms
The signs of ________________________ may include pale, moist skin, heavy sweating, and dizziness.
heat exhaustion
The signs of _____________________ include hot, flushed skin, and diminished sweating.
heat stroke
Every bicyclist should wear a ____________________.
helment
When evacuating a burning building, do not open doors that are ______________.
hot
The initial signs of ________________ might include shivering, confusion, numbness slow pulse, and loss of coordination.
hypothermia
If lightning begins to strike, seek shelter _________________.
in a building
medication, pesticides, and household cleaners
ingested poisons
car exhaust, household cleaners, and chlorine fumes
inhaled poisons
When treating _______ burns, run cool water over the burned area, pat dry, and then cover with a sterile bandage.
minor
What should you do if a person is choking, and is unable to speak, breathe or cough?
perform the Heimlich maneuver
_____________ degree burns are characterized by damage to the edpidermis and the dermis.
second
a life-threatening condition brought on by a serious injury or illness
shock
a sudden and temporary lack of blood flow to the brain caused by clot or blockage in an artery
stroke
If someone is suffering from frostbite, submerge the affected area in ____________ water until unfrozen; do not rub the area.
warm
Cabinets containing _______ should be kept locked at all times.
weapons
List the injuries in the order in which they should be treated. _______ Broken ribs _______ Breathlessness _______ Severed finger
2,1,3
Number the procedures in the proper sequence. _______ Call EMS with info ab the accident _______ Check the vital signs of the victim(s) _______ Administer first aid. _______ Check the scene for hazardous conditions.
3,2,4,1
Number the procedures for a heat0related illness in the correct order. _______ Fan the victim's body _______ Cover with cool damp sheets _______ Call EMS _______ Get the victim our of the heat _______ Remove sweat-saturated clothing
5,4,2,1,3
