Health 6 Self Test

mucus

An asthma attack occurs when ....... clogs the smaller areas of the bronchial tubes.

warm compresses allow more blood to circulate in the body

Cold compresses allow more blood to circulate in the body.

Eye irritation

Flush with lukewarm water to remove the speck.

second-degree burn

Immerse in cold water, then wrap.

Fracture

Immobilize the area with a splint and see a doctor.

frostbite

......... is caused by overexposure to freezing temperatures.

lungs

Pulmonary refers to .......

98.6

The average temperature of a healthy person is ....... degrees Fahrenheit.

Heatstroke

Move to an air-conditioned area immediately and sponge the victim with cool water.

Convulsion

Remove hard objects, and do not put anything in the victim's mouth.

ligaments

Sprains are injured .........

True

The wrist and neck are the easiest place to feel a pulse.

sphygmomanometer

A ....... is an instrument that measures blood pressure.

first

A ....... degree burn causes reddening of the skin and affects only the epidermis.

third

A ....... degree burn permanently destroys all the layers of the skin.

simple

A ....... fracture is a break in a bone that does not puncture the skin.

stroke

A ....... is a blockage in the flow of blood to the brain.

airway, breathing, circulation

List the ABCs of CPR

remain calm, call the local emergency number

List the two first-aid rules you should remember.

dizziness, fainting, and sweating

List three of the six warnings signs of a heart attack.

neutralize the poison remove the poison

List two ways a caregiver can assist a poisoned victim.

heat cramp

Massage the muscle area and have the patient drink several glasses of a salt-water solution.

bones

Tissues that connect ........ at the joints are called ligaments.

foreign object under the skin

Use sterilized tweezers to remove the foreign object if slightly under the skin.

cold solutions decrease the amount of circulation of the blood

Warm compresses decrease the amount of circulation of the blood.

first-degree burn

Wash area with cool water and apply a cold-water compress if necessary.

Animal bite

Wash the wound to remove saliva; may need a rabies shot.

vomiting

A person can induce ....... in a poison victim by giving syrup of ipecac.

compound

A ......... fracture is a break in a bone that punctures the skin.

a person experiences shock when life-sustaining functions decrease

A person experiences a puncture wound when life-sustaining functions decrease.

temperature

A thermometer is an instrument that measures body .......

heart

Cardo- refers to .........

Severe chest pain

Call 911 immediately; the pain could be a symptom of a heart attack.

Poisoning

Call a poison control center or hospital for assistance.

burn

An injury to skin tissue caused by fire, heated liquids, steam, sun, chemicals, radioactivity, or electricity is a .......

blood

Blood pressure is the force exerted by the ........ on the walls of the arteries.

Stroke

Call for professional help; check the person's mental stability.

blood

Chest compressions circulate ........ to the body.

Sprain

Apply a cold compress and wrap in an elastic bandage for support.

Bleeding

Apply pressure evenly over the wound.

stethoscope

An instrument that helps a person hear internal body sounds, such as a pulse, is called a .......

pink eye

Another name for conjunctivitis is .......

check to see if the victim is conscious or unconscious, check for breathing

What do you check for before administering CPR and calling for emergency help?

Frostbite

Wrap the area in a blanket, or immerse the area in lukewarm water.

second

A ........ degree burn causes the skin to develop blisters.

oxygen

Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation supplies ........ to the lungs.

convulsion

The CPR procedure does not need to be administered for a/an ......

medicine

The cornerstone of any treatment program is the home ........ cabinet.

To give immediate care to injured or ill persons

The purpose of first aid is to give professional care to injured or ill persons.

Heat exhaustion

Move the patient to a cool place, elevate his legs, and give him a salt-water solution.