Health 4 quiz
A list of emergency care numbers should be kept:
all phones
Signs of a sprain, fracture, or dislocation might include:
bruising, pain, swelling
The first thing to do before using a lawn mower is to:
clear yard of people/pets
According to the Good Samaritan Laws, if a victim is conscious, you do not have to ask his or her permission to administer first aid.
f
Avulsions are caused by a scraping away of the skin's surface and are susceptible to infection.
f
Equipping bathtubs and shower stalls with grab bars and rubber mats will cause you to slip.
f
The signs of ______ include hot, flushed skin and diminished sweating
heat stroke
The initial signs of _____________ might include shivering, confusion, numbness, slow pulse, and loss of coordination.
hypothermia
In which of the following situations should you alert EMS?
loss of consciousness
If someone has suffered a neck, back, or head injury, you should not:
move the victim
In which of the following situations should you call the Poison Control Center?
possible medication overdose
Elevating a shock victim's feet will help his or her circulation.
t
To treat a severe or minor wound, apply direct pressure with a bandage or a clean towel.
t
A fracture is defined as:
a broken, cracked, or chipped bone
Children should only be allowed to play in a pool when:
a responsible adult is present
If a shock victim is feeling cold, the best thing to do is to give him or her a drink of warm water.
f
In order to keep a victim of severe internal bleeding from going into shock, keep him or her moving until EMS arrives.
f
Shelter from a tornado should be sought in a room with windows
f
The Good Samaritan laws are meant to discourage bystanders from helping accident victims.
f
Wearing a personal flotation device is the major cause of drowning in boating mishaps.
f
Signs of moderate to severe _________________ include white or grayish skin, blisters, and numbness.
frostbite
Covering with a blanket and putting on warm dry clothes will help a victim of hypothermia to warm up
gradually
The signs of _______ may include pale, moist skin, heavy sweating, and dizziness.
heat exhaustion
The most important thing to do in an emergency is:
stay calm
Keeping all medications locked in a cabinet out of the reach of children will help prevent the possibility of accidental poisoning.
t
Using electrical tools or small appliances while your hands are wet could cause you to get electrocuted.
t
You should never ride or drive a car with your seat belt unbuckled.
t
You should not drive a car if you are ill.
t
It is important to wear rubber gloves or a plastic face mask when administering first aid:
to not only protect yourself and the victim from the spread of infectious diseases but also keep blood or other fluids from getting on your face or hands
If someone is suffering from frostbite, submerge the affected area in ________ water until unfrozen; do not rub the area.
warm
