Health science final
It is fine to use pediatric AED pads on an adult. True or False?
False
True or False It is safe to massage an area affected by frostbite.
False
Which heat-related condition is a MEDICAL EMERGENCY and has symptoms of hot, dry, not sweating and possibly seizures.
Heat stroke
A person is having signs and symptoms of a heart attack. What should you do after calling 9-1-1 and getting equipment or telling someone to do so?
Help the person rest in a comfortable position and loosen any tight clothing Assist with administering aspirin.
If you suspect a person is experiencing heat stroke, what is the preferred thing you should do immediately after calling 9-1-1 and getting equipment or telling someone to do so?
Immerse the person up to their neck in cold water.
What is the benefit of earlv CPR and early defibrillation when a person is in cardiac arrest?
It gives the person the best chance for surviving cardiac arrest.
Where should you place a tourniquet on a limb of someone who is experiencing life-threatening bleeding?
2 to 3 inches above the wound; not on a joint
What is the cycle of chest compressions and breaths in CPR?
30 chest compressions to 2 breaths
What is the body temperature of a person with hypothermia?
95°F
Which of the following statements about anaphylaxis is true?
A person experiencing anaphylaxis may have trouble breathing and may go into shock. Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction. The effects of anaphylaxis can be slowed or stopped by administering epinephrine. (all of the above on quiz)
When a person is responsive and choking, it is important to give cycles of which of the following?
Abdominal thrusts Back blows
When giving breaths during CPR, about how long should each breath last?
1 second
When giving breaths, it is important to minimize interruptions to chest compressions to the shortest time possible, but definitely less than which of the following?
10 seconds
When using direct pressure to control life-threatening bleeding on an arm or a leg, you should do which of the following?
Apply direct pressure directly on the wound with two hands until the bleeding stops or a tourniquet becomes available.
Once you have turned on the AED, you should do which of the following?
Apply the pads and allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm.
When you give care to an adult who is responsive and choking, where on the back should you give back blows?
Between the shoulder blades
You see a woman collapse in front of you while entering the lobby of your office building. You check her for responsiveness, breathing, life- threatening bleeding and other life-threatening conditions. She is unresponsive and not breathing. What should you do next?
Call 9-1-1 and get equipment or tell someone to do so.
If a responsive choking person is pregnant, which technique should you use to give care?
Chest thrusts
If a responsive choking person is too large for you to reach around to give abdominal thrusts, which technique should you use to give care?
Chest thrusts
Which of the following are the appropriate depth and rate to use when giving chest compressions to an adult?
Compress the chest at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute Compress the chest to a depth of at least 2 inches
Which of the following are some of the signs and symptoms of a concussion?
Loss of consciousness Headache
When giving breaths during CPR, it is important that each breath does what?
Makes the chest begin to rise
About how many seconds should you check for responsiveness, breathing, life-threatening bleeding and other life-threatening conditions?
No more than 10 seconds
While the AED is analyzing, it is important to make sure of what?
No one, including you, is touching the person.
In which of the following situations should you call 9-1-1?
The person is unresponsive. The person is not breathing. The person has minor bleeding from their hand.
For an adult, where should the AED pads normally be placed?
The upper right and lower left side of the chest
All reasons to call 911 for somebody that is having a seizure.
They are having multiple seizures in a row. The seizure has lasted more than 5 minutes.
The first signs of an emergency often include which of the following?
Unusual appearances or behaviors Unusual noises Unusual odors (all of the above on quiz)
Which of the following are two ways to tell if bleeding is life-threatening?
Volume and flow
When conducting an interview using SAMPLE, which of the following questions are part of the SAMPLE approach?
Whether the person takes any medication or has any medical conditions What signs and symptoms the person has Whether the person has any allergies
True or false A person is experiencing life-threatening bleeding from their neck. It is appropriate to use a tourniquet to stop the bleeding in this case. True or False?
false
When giving breaths to an adult, you should open the airway by tilting the head to which position?
past neutral
Hand washing and use of PP can help lower your risk for infection when giving care. True or False?
true
You should remove all clothing covering the chest to place the AED pads. True or False?
true
What are the three important steps to follow in any emergency?
check-call-care
You come upon a person who has lost a significant amount of blood, has a very pale skin color, and is confused. What do you suspect the cause to be?
Shock
When giving chest compressions to an adult, which of the following are important aspects of your body position?
Shoulders directly over hands Lock elbows to keep arms straight