Health: Unit 4, Assignment 20 (Quiz) (unchecked)

Signs of a sprain, fracture, or dislocation might include: bruising pain swelling all of the above

all of the above (or now below) bruising pain swelling

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

_______ burns should be flushed with cool water until EMS arrives.

Chemical

Call _______ immediately if a person is bitten by a snake or shows signs of an allergic reaction to a bee sting.

EMS

The Good Samaritan laws are meant to discourage bystanders from helping accident victims. True False

False

Wearing a personal flotation device is the major cause of drowning in boating mishaps. True False

False

_______ degree burns only cause redness, minor pain, and swelling.

First

Define first aid.

First aid is the quick and ready administration of basic medical help given to victims until emergency medical care can be given.

To prevent the spread of flames caused by a grease spill, use a fire extinguisher or throw _______ on the source of the fire. water baking soda salt

baking soda

The first thing to do before using a lawn mower is to: clean the rotating blades with your hands take off your shoes clear the yard of people and pets wash it off with the garden hose

clear the yard of people and pets

The signs of _______ may include pale, moist skin, heavy sweating, and dizziness. hypothermia frostbite heat stroke heat exhaustion

heat exhaustion

The signs of ______ include hot, flushed skin and diminished sweating. hypothermia frostbite heat stroke heat exhaustion

heat stroke

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. food poisoning heat stroke hypothermia heat exhaustion frostbite

hypothermia

If lightning begins to strike, seek shelter _______.

in a building

n which of the following situations should you alert EMS? a minor cut a headache coughing loss of consciousness

loss of consciousness

When treating _______ burns, run cool water over the burned area, pat the area dry, and then cover it with a sterile bandage.

minor

A list of emergency care numbers should be kept: in a kitchen drawer in your address book near every phone in the house near the kitchen phone

near every phone in the house

In which of the following situations should you call the Poison Control Center? chest pain or pressure possible overdose on medication vomiting of blood none of the above

possible overdose on medication

The most important thing to do in an emergency is: >leave the victim in the position in which you found him/her >stay calm >wear rubber gloves >all of the above

stay calm

1. the cessation of the pumping of the heart 2. the death of part of the heart muscle 3. an unplanned event that usually results in injury or loss 4. a sudden and temporary lack of blood flow to the brain caused by clot or blockage in an artery 5. slurred speech, confusion, and numbness 6. nausea, persistent chest pain, and irregular pulse rate 7. a life-threatening condition brought on by a serious injury or illness 8. medication, pesticides, and household cleaners 9. car exhaust, household cleaners, and chlorine fumes 10. poison ivy, poison sumac, battery acid, and lawn fertilizers 11. spider and snake venom

1) cardiac arrest 2) heart attack 3) accident 4) stroke 5) stroke symptoms 6) heart attack symptoms 7) shock 8) ingested poisons 9) inhaled poisons 10) absorbed poisons 11) injected poisons

It is important to wear rubber gloves or a plastic face mask when administering first aid: >to protect yourself and the victim from the spread of infectious diseases >to keep blood or other fluids from getting on your face or hands >to be modest >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

>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

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. True False

False

Avulsions are caused by a scraping away of the skin's surface and are susceptible to infection. True False

False

Equipping bathtubs and shower stalls with grab bars and rubber mats will cause you to slip. True False

False

If a shock victim is feeling cold, the best thing to do is to give him or her a drink of warm water. True False

False

In order to keep a victim of severe internal bleeding from going into shock, keep him or her moving until EMS arrives. True False

False

Shelter from a tornado should be sought in a room with windows. True False

False

What should you do if a person is choking and is unable to speak, breathe, or cough?

If a person is choking and is unable to speak, breathe, or cough, deliver 5 back blow and 5 abdominal thrusts.

What should you do if a person is unconscious and not breathing?

If a person is unconscious and not breathing, you should begin CPR.

Why is it important to dress in layers during the winter?

It is important to dress in layers during the winter because the layers of clothing help insulate your body heat; therefore, the layers will not only keep you warm, but also keep you dry.

Why is it important for Christians to know first aid?

Millions of people each year are hospitalized because of injuries. A large percentage of those injuries result in death. Many deaths caused by accidental injuries can be prevented, however. It is important to know first aid because a parent, a sibling, a friend, or a stranger might desperately need your help someday; thus, one may be able to help accidental deaths. As Christians we should want to help others as we once were, to show God's love.

_______ degree burns are characterized by damage to the epidermis and the dermis.

Second

What was the main difference between the Good Samaritan and the other two men that saw the wounded man lying in the road?

The main difference between the Good Samaritan and the other two men that saw the wounded man lying in the road, was that the Good Samaritan helped the wounded man, but the other to men would just be bystanders, they didn't help, and carried on with their lives as if nothing had happened.

Elevating a shock victim's feet will help his or her circulation. True False

True

Keeping all medications locked in a cabinet out of the reach of children will help prevent the possibility of accidental poisoning. True False

True

To treat a severe or minor wound, apply direct pressure with a bandage or a clean towel. True False

True

Using electrical tools or small appliances while your hands are wet could cause you to get electrocuted. True False

True

You should never ride or drive a car with your seat belt unbuckled. True False

True

You should not drive a car if you are ill. True False

True

A fracture is defined as: >the displacement of a bone from a joint >the tearing or stretching of the ligaments and tendons that support a joint >a broken, cracked, or chipped bone >torn or stretched muscles

a broken, cracked, or chipped bone

Every bicyclist should wear _____. shin guards wrist guards knee pads a helmet

a helmet

Children should only be allowed to play in a pool when: a responsible adult is present every child has permission from his parent to swim every child is wearing a flotation device the pool is fenced in

a responsible adult is present

Signs of moderate to severe _________________ include white or grayish skin, blisters, and numbness. food poisoning heat stroke hypothermia heat exhaustion frostbite

frostbite

Covering with a blanket and putting on warm dry clothes will help a victim of hypothermia to warm up _______.

gradually

If someone has suffered a neck, back, or head injury, you should not: touch the victim's head with your hands move the victim stabilize the victim's head and neck talk to vicitim

touch the victim's head with your hands

Check the pertinent information about the accident that will need to be given to the EMS dispatcher. your name your date of birth how the victims are being helped who is in 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 in involved in the emergency what happened where the emergency is located