Health Unit 4 Test
What should you do if a person is choking and is unable to speak, breathe, or cough?
Administer the Heimlich Maneuver
Why is safety our responsibility?
Because we are entrusted with the care of this world, we are to learn how to preserve life, not endanger it.
Know the proper sequence
Check the scene for hazardous material Check vital signs of the victim Call EMA with information about the accident Administer first aid
__________ burns should be flushed with cool water until EMS arrives.
Chemical
T/F: Children should only be allowed to play in a pool if every child has permission from his parent to swim.
False
T/F: Drinking plenty of alcohol will help your body to cope with cold weather conditions.
False
T/F: If someone has suffered a neck, back, or head injury, you should move him or her to a comfortable chair immediately.
False
T/F: To treat a severe or minor wound, wash with soap and water, and then apply direct pressure with a bandage or a towel.
False
T/F: Using electrical tools or small appliances while your hands are wet could cause you to get cut.
False
T/F: You should never ride or drive a car with your seat belt buckled.
False
What is the most important thing to do in an emergency?
Stay calm.
T/F: Before using a lawn mower or other power equipment, you should clear the yard of people and pets.
True
T/F: Diving into a body of water with underwater obstructions could lead to a head, neck, or back injury.
True
T/F: Equipping bathtubs and shower stalls with grab bars and rubber mats will help prevent falls.
True
T/F: Flammable materials should be stored away from sources of extreme heat.
True
T/F: In order to keep a victim of severe internal bleeding from going into shock, have them lie down and keep warm until EMS arrives
True
T/F: Shelter from a tornado should be sought in a basement.
True
T/F: Swimming near a strong current could cause you to drown.
True
T/F: The Good Samaritan laws are meant to encourage bystanders to help accident victims.
True
Why is it important know first aid?
We should be willing and prepared to help those in need of physical care.
fracture
a broken, chipped or cracked bone.
incision
a cut made with a smooth edge that can cause injury to muscles, nerves and other tissues
Shock
a life-threatening condition brought on by a serious injury or illness.
Principles of defensive driving include ______.
allowing yourself enough space to react to the actions of other drivers
heart attack
death of part of the heart muscle
If someone is suffering from _______________submerge the affected area in ______________ water until unfrozen
frostbite, warm
Smoke detectors
function as an early warning system, notifying you that smoke is in the air
A victim of hypothermia should be warmed up _______.
gradually
stroke
he sudden and temporary lack of blood flow to the brain caused by clot or blockage in an artery
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
Every bicyclist should wear a _______.
helmet
When evacuating a burning building, do not open doors that are ______.
hot
All medications should be kept ______ .
in a locked cabinet
When __________ begins to strike, seek shelter in a building that is grounded.
lightning
Treat all guns as if they are ____________.
loaded
Chance or ___________ attributes the outcome of future events to an unpredictable and unwilled force.
luck
When treating _________ burns, run cool water over the burned area, pat dry and then cover with a sterile bandage.
minor
The major cause of drowning in boating accidents is ______.
not wearing a personal flotation device
Do not enter a dark or _________ place alone.
secluded
To prevent the spread of flames caused by a grease spill, use a fire extinguisher or throw baking soda on fire's ______.
source
You should never drive a car if you are ______.
taking cold medication suffering from the flu drinking alcohol
Safety
the freedom from the occurrence of accidents
Accidents
unplanned events that usually result in injury or loss
