Health Science test 3

Abby sees a woman collapse in front of her as she enters the lobby of an office building. Abby checks the scene and then checks the victim for consciousness. The woman is unresponsive. What should Abby do next? A. Call or have someone else call 911 B. Drive the woman to the hospital C. Give two rescue breaths D. check for signs of life

A. Call or have someone else call 911

Rose was eating her peanut butter and jelly sandwich at lunch when suddenly her friend began to experience difficulty breathing and severe itching. Rose remembered that her friend was allergic to peanuts. What action should Rose take next? A. Help her friend administer an EpiPen because her friend is experiencing anaphylaxis and call 911. B. Wash her friend's hands because her friend may have touched Rose's sandwich by mistake. C. Tell her friend to go to the school nurse's office to be examined. D. Give her friend 2 rescue breaths because she is choking.

A. Help her friend administer an EpiPen because her friend is experiencing anaphylaxis and call 911.

Daniel is working in his carpentry class when his finger slips and is cut by the circular saw. Ashton, another student, gives Daniel a clean gauze to apply direct pressure to the wound. Blood continues to ooze through the gauze. What should Ashton do next? A. apply an additional gauze over the original dressing B. remove the dressing and apply a clean dressing C. immediately call 911 D. apply a tourniquet

A. apply an additional gauze over the original dressing

Aaron is at the movie theater and notices a man falling out of his chair, onto the floor, and starting to shake uncontrollably. The victim appears awake but is unresponsive. As a first responder, Aaron's next step should be to: A. attempt to locate any personal identification items from the victim. B. activate the Emergency Management System. C. hold the victim down until EMS arrives. D.force the victim to drink water.

A. attempt to locate any personal identification items from the victim.

Which link of the chain of survival provides treatment to a victim by paramedics or highly trained medical personnel? A. early advanced care B. early defibrillation C. early access D. early CPR

A. early advanced care

A lifeguard outdoors during the summer is sweating profusely and displaying pale, ashen skin. Which condition is the lifeguard most likely suffering from? A. heat exhaustion B. hyperglycemia C. hypoglycemia D. heat stroke

A. heat exhaustion

A first responder determines the scene is safe and approaches the victim. The next action step should be to: A. tap and shout to determine the victim's level of consciousness. B. check the victim for signs of circulation. C. begin rescue breathing. D. call 911.

B. check the victim for signs of circulation.

After activating the Emergency Management System for an unconscious adult, the first responder assesses the victim's ABCs. What does the C stand for in this evaluation process? A. concussion B. circulation C. choking D. cuts

B. circulation

When first responders apply universal precautions, they treat all body fluids from victims as: A. bacterial. B. contaminated. C. disinfected. D. sterile.

B. contaminated.

Which link in the chain of survival has the goal of recognizing sudden cardiac arrest emergencies and activating the emergency management system? A. early advanced care B. early defibrillation C. early access D. early CPR

B. early defibrillation

Which individual, trained in emergency care, is the link between the citizen who recognizes an emergency and advanced out-of-hospital care provided by medical professionals? A. Good Samaritan B. first responder C. paramedic D. nurse

B. first responder

The best way to determine whether a person is unconscious is to: A. place a mirror over the person's nose to check for breathing. B. tap the person and ask, "Hey, are you okay?" C. give the person CPR. D. lift the person up

B. tap the person and ask, "Hey, are you okay?"

Laws that protect people who willingly give emergency care without accepting anything in return are known as: A. medical immunity laws. B. citizen responder laws. C. Good Samaritan laws. D. hold harmless laws.

C. Good Samaritan laws.

George is suffering from chest pain that is radiating into his jaw and left arm. The pain has been intermittent for the past 30 minutes. George is experiencing symptoms of what emergent condition? A. heat-related emergency B. cold-related emergency C. heart attack D. seizure

C. heart attack

When responding to a victim who is unconscious, the first responder assumes that consent is: A. active. B. expressed. C. implied. D.informed.

C. implied.

In an emergency, the first action of the citizen responder is to recognize that an emergency exists. What is the second most critical action? A. activating the emergency medical services system B. taking the victim to the nearest hospital C. providing care to the injured person D. directing traffic around the scene

C. providing care to the injured person

After determining an adult victim is unconscious, the next step for a first responder on the scene should be to: A. decide whether to move the victim. B. treat the victim for shock. C. perform CPR. D. call 911.

D. call 911.

Which term best describes the legal responsibility for some individuals to provide first aid at the scene of an emergency? A. Good Samaritan law B. First Responder law C. standard of care D. duty to act

D. duty to act

A first responder approaches the victim of a car accident, who is able to provide his name and tell the responder what hurts. From this, the first responder should know the victim: A. is not breathing and does not have a pulse. B. is breathing, but may not have a pulse. C. has a pulse, but is not breathing. D. is breathing and has a pulse.

D. is breathing and has a pulse.

What is the top priority for first responders on the scene of an accident? A. obtaining information from bystanders on the victim's mechanism of injury B. locating any medical alert tags or jewelry on the victim C. assessing the victim's ABCs D.personal safety

D. personal safety

A victim with internal bleeding has a weak and rapid pulse. He may develop what condition? A. heart attack B. seizure C. stroke D. shock

D. shock

Which guideline will help ensure one's personal safety at an emergency scene? A. having a balanced diet and staying in shape in order have the proper endurance to provide medical care to a victim B. moving the victim to a comfortable position prior to providing care C. ensuring one's communication device stays fully charged D. taking the time to evaluate the scene before proceeding

D. taking the time to evaluate the scene before proceeding