PE 9 exam

To increase flexibility the recommended minimum weekly FITT-Frequency is: • 1 time a week • 2 times a week • 3 times a week • 4 times a week

3 times a week

How long should you check for breathing in an unresponsive person before giving chest compressions? • 2 seconds • 3 to 4 seconds • 5 to 10 seconds • at least 10 seconds

5 to 10 seconds

To improve cardiorespiratory endurance the frequency of the workout sessions should be: • Daily sessions • 1 to 3 sessions per week • 3 to 5 sessions per week • 5 to 7 sessions per week

5 to 7 sessions per week

What percent of the body is made up, on average, of water? • 40% • 50% • 60% • 65%

60%

How many ounces of water should you drink for every 20 minutes of activity? • 12 • 20 • 8 • 5

8

Most adolescence need between _______and ______ hours of sleep per night. • 7 1/2 and 8 1/4 • 6 and 8 • 8 1/2 and 9 1/4 • 7 1/4 and 8 1/2

8 1/2 and 9 1/4

A friend has been injured and is conscious. You should _____________. • Talk to him/her to find out what happened • Ask her to walk with you to the first aid station • Check her for life-threatening conditions and for conditions that may become life threatening • A and C

A and C

You see someone on the ground in the parking lot, who appears to be unconscious. After checking the scene for safety, what should you do next? • Move the victim • Check the victim by gently tapping him and shouting, 'Are you O.K.?' • Give CPR • Check for a pulse

Check the victim by gently tapping him and shouting, 'Are you O.K.?'

'Push hard and fast' refers to which part of CPR? • Rescue breaths • Opening the airway • Tapping on the shoulder • Chest compressions

Chest compressions

A friend has fallen to the ground and has been shaking uncontrollably for at least 5 minutes. Which of the following is most appropriate care for this victim? • Clear the area of objects that may injure the friend and have someone call 9-1-1 • Try to prevent the victim from swallowing his tongue by placing your fingers in his mouth • Try to give the victim sugar • Hold the victim down

Clear the area of objects that may injure the friend and have someone call 9-1-1

A friend has burned his/her hand on some hot metal. There are burns with blisters across the palm and several fingers. How should you care for this burn injury? • Cool the burn with large amounts of cool water and apply antibiotic • Cover the burn with dry, sterile dressings • Blow on the burn to cool it off, or have him/her wave his/her hand in the air • Apply some ointment or grease to the burn

Cover the burn with dry, sterile dressings

The term DOTS helps you to remember what to check for on a conscious victim. DOTS stands for: • Dislocated, Open Wounds, Tendons, and Soreness • Deformities, Open Wounds, Tiredness, Shock • Deformities, Open Wounds, Tenderness, and Swelling • Discharge, Open Wounds, Tenderness, and Shock

Deformities, Open Wounds, Tenderness, and Swelling

What condition is described as not having enough water in the tissues of your body? • Hydration • Dehydration • Nutrition • Malnutrition

Dehydration

To develop both muscular strength and muscular endurance using the FITT Principle it is suggested to: • Use moderate loads and do 9 to 12 repetitions • Use lighter loads and do 9 to 12 repetitions • Use heavy loads and do 4 to 8 repetitions • Use moderate loads and do 4 to 8 repetitions

Use moderate loads and do 9 to 12 repetitions

Which of the following best describes how a defibrillator works? • It delivers an electrical shock to the heart to start the heart beating again. • It delivers an electrical shock to the heart to clear excessive electrical activity and allow the heart to regain its normal rhythm. • It delivers an electrical shock to the heart which burns damaged heart tissue. • It delivers an electrical shock to the chest which dislodges blood clots.

It delivers an electrical shock to the heart to clear excessive electrical activity and allow the heart to regain its normal rhythm.

The best (FITT) approach using frequency in a weekly exercise plan to maintain a healthy level of body composition is to: • Run a mile 3 to 5 times a week and eat a variety of healthy foods • Lift weights 2 to 3 times a week and eat a variety of healthy foods • Walk 5 times a week and eat a variety of healthy foods • Lift weights 2 to 3 times a week, jog 5 times a week and eat a variety of healthy foods

Lift weights 2 to 3 times a week, jog 5 times a week and eat a variety of healthy foods

To check if a victim is breathing ______ • Check for a pulse in the neck • Look, listen and feel for breathing • look in the vicitm's mouth for at least 10 seconds • Hold your hand on the ribs to feel for chest expansion

Look, listen and feel for breathing

Effective chest compressions: • allow the chest to return to its normal position • are delivered fast, about 100 compressions per minute. • are smooth, regular and given straight up and down • all of the above

all of the above

What is a common signal of sudden illness? • changes in level of consciousness • loss of vision or blurred vision • signals of shock • all of the above

all of the above

What is the RAB-CAB procedure? • helps you remember what to do for a victim • stands for responsive, activate, breathing, compressions, airway, and breathe • can still be used for compressions only CPR by omitting the breathing • all of the above

all of the above

When an adult is unconscious ___________________. • always call 911 first and ask someone to get an AED • wait 2 minutes then call • call the family first • have an energy drink - you will need it to help the victim

always call 911 first and ask someone to get an AED

Who can use a defibrillator in a public place?

anyone

Once you have turned on the AED, you should: • apply the pads and allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm. • check for movement and breathing. • give abdominal thrusts. • give chest compressions

apply the pads and allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm.

You begin to care for a victim of a heat-related emergency, and he/she becomes unconscious. What should you do first? • be sure 9-1-1 has been called • wrap her in a blanket • give the victim ice to eat • pour water on her face to try to revive her

be sure 9-1-1 has been called

A young woman is having trouble breathing and, based on your check of the person, you suspect that she is having a severe allergic reaction to a bee sting. What should you do? • after about 15 minutes, call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number. • call 9-1-1 immediately and care for the person until EMS personnel take over. • give the person a cool drink. • give the person abdominal thrusts

call 9-1-1 immediately and care for the person until EMS personnel take over

To activate the EMS: • call 1-800-222-1222. • call 9-1-1. • text your friend to call. • look for a medical alert bracelet with a phone number.

call 911

What does the term CPR stand for? • cerebral pulmonary resuscitation • cardio-pulmonary resuscitation • chest-pulmonary resuscitation • cardio-pulmonary rescue

cardio-pulmonary resuscitation

What sudden illness results from too much or too little sugar in the person's blood? • allergic reaction • diabetic emergency • seizure • stroke

diabetic emergency

To calculate how many ounces of water you should drink each day • multiply your weight by two • divide your weight by two • multiply your weight by four • divide your weight by four

divide your weight by two

To help reduce swelling, the victim should keep the body part ___________________________. • below the heart • wherever is comfortable since it doesn't matter • elevated and above the heart • by his or her side

elevated and above the heart

The pads used to deliver the electrical shock to the heart can be placed over clothing. • True • False

false

To care for an alert choking adult or child: • wait until the person becomes unresponsive to provide care. • open the airway and begin rescue breathing. • give abdominal thrusts until the object is removed. • begin chest compressions.

give abdominal thrusts until the object is removed.

Heat-related illnesses include the following: • fainting and hyperglycemia • heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke • heat cramps, stroke and insulin shock • hypoglycemia and sunstroke

heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke

Where should you position your hand to give abdominal thrusts for a conscious choking victim? • on the rib cage • on the belly button • in the middle of the abdomen just above the belly button • in the center of the chest

in the middle of the abdomen just above the belly button

A person is exhibiting the universal sign of choking if he or she: • has pale or blue discoloration around the lips. • is grasping the throat. • is clutching the chest. • is opening the mouth and pointing to it.

is grasping the throat.

The first thing to do when caring for an electrical injury is _________________. • get the burn cream • find a large bed sheet • look for entrance and exit wounds • make sure the power is off

make sure the power is off

A friend is having a nosebleed. It is important to have the victim ______________________. • pinch his or her nose and tip the head back • lay down • pinch his or her nose and lean slightly forward • stick a gauze pad or tissue in his or her nose.

pinch his or her nose and lean slightly forward

If a bite was caused by an animal of unknown immunization status make sure _________________. • rest the body part • cover it with antibiotic cream and a roller bandage • elevate it above your heart • see a doctor immediately

see a doctor immediately

The sling you apply to an injured friend's arm should be ____________ • loose, so the victim can move the arm around • snug, but not so tight that is slows circulation • tied off directly over the injured area • none of the above

snug, but not so tight that is slows circulation

You are in the cafeteria when a friend at the next table suddenly clutches his throat with both hands. You ask him if he is choking and he frantically nods yes. You tell him you are trained in first aid and that you can help. As you send someone to call 9-1-1, what should you do? • try to give 2 slow breaths • give 30 chest compressions • give back blows • stand behind the victim, and give abdominal thrusts

stand behind the victim, and give abdominal thrusts

What sudden illness is usually caused by a blockage of blood flow to the brain? • diabetic emergency • heat-related illness • heart attack • stroke

stroke

How can you care for a person with a possible head, neck or spinal injury? • move the injured area so that it rests above the person's heart • move the person into a comfortable position as soon as possible • support the head in the position you find it as soon as possible. • elevate the legs 12 inches

support the head in the position you find it as soon as possible.

A strain is an injury to a ____________. • ligament • tendon • skin • bone

tendon

You should always make sure __________________before delivering a shock to a victim using an AED. • that everyone is clear of the victim • that you are ready to perform CPR • that an ambulance is on the way • that someone is watching the chest

that everyone is clear of the victim

Continue CPR until you are replaced by a trained person or the scene becomes unsafe. • True • False

true

When preparing an AED for use, the first thing you should do is ________________. • perform 5 minutes of CPR • deliver a shock • stand clear • turn on the AED

turn on the AED

Signs of choking that indicate a need to provide care include: • severe headache. • vomiting. • victim is unable to breathe or talk. • coughing forcefully.

victim is unable to breathe or talk.

CPR is used for people: • who are severely bleeding. • whose heart has stopped beating • ho have asthma. • who have chronic obstructive lung disease.

whose heart has stopped beating

A healthy diet provides energy to the body and can be obtained by following the recommendations of: • MyPlate and eating appropriate amounts of a variety of nutritious food • The FITT Principle for body composition and eating protein and carbohydrates • The FITT Principle for body composition and increasing intensity in a weekly exercise plan • MyPlate and eating your favorite foods in any portion size

MyPlate and eating appropriate amounts of a variety of nutritious food

Your friend is bleeding severely. After putting on disposable gloves, what is the first step in your care? • Press firmly against the wound with a sterile dressing • Apply pressure at a pressure point • Elevate the wound if there are no broken bones and you can do so without causing further pain • Let the wound bleed until it stops on its own

Press firmly against the wound with a sterile dressing

The purpose of the food label is to: • Provide the manufacturer's name and address • Provide the serving size and the nutritional values within that serving • Provide the recipe for replication of the product • Determine price of the product per serving size

Provide the serving size and the nutritional values within that serving

Flexibility is best defined as the: • Range of movement possible at various joints • Ability to work the muscle over a period of time • Coordination of movement at a joint • Ability to exert force

Range of movement possible at various joints

What happens to the body during sleep? • Repairs and grows • Builds bones • Uses energy • Digests food

Repairs and grows

Hank has just completed his pre-fitness measurements to get a baseline measurement of his fitness. Choose the correct order of steps Hank should take next. • Post-fitness measurement, set goals, and then follow a fitness plan • Set goals, follow a fitness plan and then post-fitness measurements • Set goals, post-fitness measurements and then follow a fitness plan • Follow a fitness plan, set goals and then post-fitness measurements

Set goals, follow a fitness plan and then post-fitness measurements

Third degree burns are the most serious and require immediate medical attention. • True • False

True

When a cardiac arrest occurs and an AED becomes available, it should be used as soon as possible. • True • False

True

You determine that a victim is in shock. Which of the following should you NOT do for someone in shock? • Keep the victim comfortable • Give the victim water • Monitor the victim's BREATHING • Raise the victim's legs 12 inches

Give the victim water

The best time to add stretching to maintain or improve flexibility is: • At the start of an exercise workout • First thing in the morning • After a mild warm-up • Only as a cool-down after exercising

After a mild warm-up

A healthy diet provides the body with the correct amount of nutrients it needs to • Function properly • Reduce the risk of disease • Provide energy for the body to perform at its highest level • All of the above

All of the above

People who live an active life • Have a lower risk of suffering from preventable diseases • Have more energy and vitality • Improve their body composition • All of the above

All of the above

Overload is • The number of exercise sessions per week • The training load expressed as resistance, speed or heart rate • An increase in one or more of the FITT variables to provide an additional workload • Minutes or repetitions

An increase in one or more of the FITT variables to provide an additional workload

How can you protect yourself from disease? • Avoid contacting the victim's blood or other body fluids. • Ask the victim if he/she has any communicable disease • Use protective equipment, such as disposable gloves and protective barriers, when giving care • Both A and C

Both A and C

Cardiorespiratory endurance training has been shown to: • Increase muscle mass • Reduce the risk of heart disease • Burn excess fat • Both B and C

Both B and C

Care for a person who is unconscious and has a blocked airway includes: • giving chest compressions • looking for an object in his or her mouth • pressing on the person's abdomen about 5 inches deep. • Both a and b

Both a and b

SHOCK is a result of _______________________. • the body not getting enough heat • Circulation not going to all parts of the body • Having an unknown condition • Both a and b

Both a and b

When giving CPR ____________________. • compress the chest straight down about 2 inches • give cycles of 30 compressions • compress the chest all the way to the ground • Both a and b

Both a and b

A student was injured when a heavy object fell on him on stage. You think he may be in shock. Which of the following signals indicate the victim may be in shock? • Restless and irritability • Pale or ashen, cool, moist skin • Nausea and vomiting • Both b and c

Both b and c

The 'chain of survival' is a term used to describe the actions required to give a casualty in cardiac arrest the best chance of survival. Which of these best describes the chain of survival? • Early defibrillation, Effective CPR, Effective advanced care, Early transport to hospital • Early CPR, Early defibrillation, Early access to help, Early advanced care • Early access to help, Early CPR, Early defibrillation, Early advanced care • Effective CPR, Effective defibrillation, Effective rescue breaths, Early advanced care

Early access to help, Early CPR, Early defibrillation, Early advanced care

It is important to be aware of portion sizes so a person can: • Eat more dairy than grains • Eat recommended daily amounts of food from each food group • Add more calcium to your diet • Avoid fat contained in food

Eat recommended daily amounts of food from each food group

Specificity is • Additional work that is not normally experienced by the muscles • The number of exercise sessions per week • The training load expressed as resistance, speed or heart rate • Exercise training is specific to the muscles used and the component of fitness trained

Exercise training is specific to the muscles used and the component of fitness trained

An unresponsive person should be placed in what position when CPR is needed? • On the right side • Facedown • On a soft surface such as a bed • Faceup on a firm, flat surface

Faceup on a firm, flat surface

Which strategy will help you improve your sleep habits? • Sitting under bright lights before bedtime • Exercising right before going to bed • Having different sleep and wake times every day • Following a consistent sleep routine

Following a consistent sleep routine

The variables of the FITT principle that can be adjusted for training are • Fitness, Integrity and Training • Frequency, Intensity and Time • Fitness, Intensity and Time • Frequency, Intensity and Training

Frequency, Intensity and Time

Consistent cardiorespiratory endurance training will • Help a person decrease his/her appetite • Help a person gain weight • Help a person lose unwanted weight • Help a person lose fat cells

Help a person lose unwanted weight

Parker is gathering information to help him set his fitness goals for the semester. Of the information listed below, which would help Parker the most in setting his goals? • His current fitness measurements • The standards for fitness measurements • His highest fitness measurements • Comparing his fitness measurements to a friend's

His current fitness measurements

Andre wants to set fitness goals for himself. Which of the following pieces of information is essential for Andre to know before he can set personal fitness goals? • His past level of fitness • His current level of fitness • The fitness level of his friends • The fitness level of his parents

His current level of fitness

What is a lack of sleep that can lead to negative affects called? • Sleep log • Sound sleep • Sleep deprivation • Stressed sleep

Sleep deprivation

How well the heart and lungs work together can be improved or maintained by applying: • The FITT Principle for muscular endurance • The FITT Principle for muscular strength • The FITT Principle for flexibility • The FITT Principle for cardiorespiratory endurance

The FITT Principle for cardiorespiratory endurance

Body composition refers to • The combination of fat-free mass and fat mass • The number of fat cells a person is born with • How tall a person is compared to his/her height and weight • The number of push-ups a person can do compared to his/her weight

The combination of fat-free mass and fat mass

Karen jogs 3-5 times per week at 65%-85% of her maximum heart rate for 5 minutes. If Karen wants to improve her cardiorespiratory endurance, she will need to increase • Intensity • Time • Frequency • Specificity

Time