cpr
Nearly ________ Americans live within 10 miles of an operating nuclear power plant. 3 million 2 million 100,000 50,000
3 million
Uppers stimulate which system of the body? Circulatory system Endocrine system Digestive system Central nervous system
Central nervous system
A ________ is a series of waves generated by an undersea disturbance. ocean quack tsunami typhoon hurricane
tsunami
The safest way to carry an injured victim is: to carry the person over the rescuer's shoulder to carry the person on a chair to carry the person on a stretcher. None of the answers are correct
to carry the person on a stretcher.
What injury results when a joint comes apart and stays apart? Dislocation Compound fracture Strain Sprain
Dislocation
Which joints are most often sprained? Knees and ankles Shoulders and knees Knees and fingers Shoulders and ankles
Knees and ankles
Symptoms of profuse sweating and near-normal body temperature are common with which heat illness? Heat syncope Heatstroke Heat cramps Heat exhaustion
Heat exhaustion
A rape victim may hesitate to report rape for which reason? Reluctance to deal with law enforcement Questioning whether a "real" rape occurred Feelings of shame and guilt All of the answers are correct
All of the answers are correct
Antivenin for black widow bites is reserved for: All of the answers are correct pregnant women young children elderly persons.
All of the answers are correct
Care for a victim of lightning strike should include: checking for injuries checking for breathing All of the answers are correct stabilizing the spine
All of the answers are correct
What is a common reason for behavior changes? Inadequate blood flow to the brain Head trauma All of the answers are correct Mind-altering substances
All of the answers are correct
Which of the following is correct regarding action to take if you experience a tornado? Seek an interior windowless room Seek the lowest level of a building. Avoid buildings with wide-span roofs such as auditoriums. All of the answers are correct
All of the answers are correct
What position should the swallowed-poison victim be placed in? Sitting up On his or her back On his or her right side On his or her left side
On his or her left side
Under what conditions should a first aider attempt to put out a fire? Only if the fire is small Only if the escape route is clear Only if everyone has been evacuated and the EMS has been activated Only if all of the listed conditions have been met
Only if all of the listed conditions have been met
What is the primary symptom of fractured ribs? Nausea Pain Paralysis Shock
Pain
The recommended treatment for muscle strains is: RICE gentle stretching and massage. dry heat packs. moist heat packs.
RICE
Heat loss occurs primarily through the ________. lower body skin upper body head
Skin
Which of the following statements concerning electrical injuries is true? A mild shock cannot cause serious injuries The current must be high voltage, at least 1000 volts, to be deadly The 110 volts of household current is not enough to be deadly The 110 volts of household current is enough to be deadly
The 110 volts of household current is enough to be deadly
Which bone is the largest bone in the body? The pelvis The femur The humerus
The femur
Which region in the United States has the highest suicide rate? East Midwest West South
West
A "shoulder pointer" is a ________ about the shoulder. fracture strain contusion sprain
contusion
For an abdominal wound in which organs protrude, you should: cover the organs with a moist, sterile dressing. cover the organs with a dry, sterile dressing. reinsert the organs. cover the organs snugly with an elastic roller bandage.
cover the organs with a moist, sterile dressing.
Up to 50% of the body's total heat production can be lost by radiation through the armpit area groin area stomach area head
head
Landslides are usually associated with _________. wind and rain heavy rainfall and snow accumulation heavy rainfall and rapid snow melt heavy wind and snow fall
heavy rainfall and rapid snow melt
The medical condition resulting from exposure to poison oak, ivy, or sumac is called: plant-induced dermatitis. severe allergic reaction hives skin allergic response.
plant-induced dermatitis.
A ________ is anything that can harm someone if it is used in the wrong way, used by the wrong person, or used in the wrong amount. All of the answers are correct poison corrosive chemica
poison
If instructed to stay in your home during a chemical or biological attack: turn on all ventilation to help circulate air. seek shelter in the uppermost level of a home or office building seek shelter in a furnace or utility room seal the room with plastic sheeting and duct tape
seal the room with plastic sheeting and duct tape
If you are indoors during an earthquake, you should: take cover next to a window run outside take cover under a sturdy desk or table All of the answers are correct
take cover under a sturdy desk or table
Signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion are similar to those of: heat edema. the flu. stroke heart attack
the flu
Most shark attacks occur within ____ feet of shore. 100 50 500 200
100
Which of the following is a sign or symptom of a muscle contusion? A "snap" sound A cavity, indentation, or bump that can be felt or seen A black-and-blue mark appearing hours after the injury Severe muscle cramping
A black-and-blue mark appearing hours after the injury
What can be used to stabilize fractured ribs? A soft object, such as a pillow All of the answers are correct An elastic bandage Adhesive tape
A soft object, such as a pillow
Which cooling method works the fastest? A cool water bath Ice bags Spraying the victim with water and then fanning him or her An ice bath
An ice bath
This type of depression includes episodes of euphoria. Clinical Bipolar Reactive None of the answers are correct
Bipolar
Poor, elderly, chronically ill, alcoholic, or obese persons are most often affected by which type of heat illness? Classic heatstroke Heat exhaustion Heat edema
Classic heatstroke
How long should the injured part be elevated? For the first 24 hours For the first 48 hours For the first 12 hours For the first 6 hours
For the first 24 hours
Signs and symptoms of altitude illness include which of the following? Loss of appetite, nausea, fatigue, headache Loss of appetite, nausea, delirium, confusion Increased appetite, fatigue, headache, delirium Increased appetite, increased energy, headache, euphoria
Loss of appetite, nausea, fatigue, headache
What is the most important step in caring for a victim of an impaled object in the chest? Removing the object Controlling internal bleeding Stabilizing the object in place Controlling external bleeding
Stabilizing the object in place
What does the BRAT diet comprise
bananas, rice, applesauce, toast
In a ________, the skin is not broken. semiopen chest injury closed chest injury open chest injury semiclosed chest injury
closed chest injury
A fracture in which the bone is fragmented into more than two pieces is called: impacted comminuted spiral greenstick
comminuted
Body heat loss by direct contact with a colder object is called: convection evaporation radiation conduction
conduction
The best fluids are those that contain little sodium and ________ sugar. less than 35% less than 15% less than 50% less than 8%
less than 8%
Upon finding a victim who is paralyzed by electrical current, the first aider should: use dry wood to separate the victim from the electrical source pull the victim away from the electrical source turn off the electricity before touching the victim
turn off the electricity before touching the victim