Health Unit 4 Test

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

Administer the Heimlich Maneuver

Why is safety our responsibility?

Because we are entrusted with the care of this world, we are to learn how to preserve life, not endanger it.

Know the proper sequence

Check the scene for hazardous material Check vital signs of the victim Call EMA with information about the accident Administer first aid

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

Chemical

T/F: Children should only be allowed to play in a pool if every child has permission from his parent to swim.

False

T/F: Drinking plenty of alcohol will help your body to cope with cold weather conditions.

False

T/F: If someone has suffered a neck, back, or head injury, you should move him or her to a comfortable chair immediately.

False

T/F: To treat a severe or minor wound, wash with soap and water, and then apply direct pressure with a bandage or a towel.

False

T/F: Using electrical tools or small appliances while your hands are wet could cause you to get cut.

False

T/F: You should never ride or drive a car with your seat belt buckled.

False

What is the most important thing to do in an emergency?

Stay calm.

T/F: Before using a lawn mower or other power equipment, you should clear the yard of people and pets.

True

T/F: Diving into a body of water with underwater obstructions could lead to a head, neck, or back injury.

True

T/F: Equipping bathtubs and shower stalls with grab bars and rubber mats will help prevent falls.

True

T/F: Flammable materials should be stored away from sources of extreme heat.

True

T/F: In order to keep a victim of severe internal bleeding from going into shock, have them lie down and keep warm until EMS arrives

True

T/F: Shelter from a tornado should be sought in a basement.

True

T/F: Swimming near a strong current could cause you to drown.

True

T/F: The Good Samaritan laws are meant to encourage bystanders to help accident victims.

True

Why is it important know first aid?

We should be willing and prepared to help those in need of physical care.

fracture

a broken, chipped or cracked bone.

incision

a cut made with a smooth edge that can cause injury to muscles, nerves and other tissues

Shock

a life-threatening condition brought on by a serious injury or illness.

Principles of defensive driving include ______.

allowing yourself enough space to react to the actions of other drivers

heart attack

death of part of the heart muscle

If someone is suffering from _______________submerge the affected area in ______________ water until unfrozen

frostbite, warm

Smoke detectors

function as an early warning system, notifying you that smoke is in the air

A victim of hypothermia should be warmed up _______.

gradually

stroke

he sudden and temporary lack of blood flow to the brain caused by clot or blockage in an artery

The signs of ________ might include pale, moist skin, heavy sweating and dizziness.

heat exhaustion

The signs of __________ include hot, flushed skin and diminished sweating.

heat stroke

Every bicyclist should wear a _______.

helmet

When evacuating a burning building, do not open doors that are ______.

hot

All medications should be kept ______ .

in a locked cabinet

When __________ begins to strike, seek shelter in a building that is grounded.

lightning

Treat all guns as if they are ____________.

loaded

Chance or ___________ attributes the outcome of future events to an unpredictable and unwilled force.

luck

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

minor

The major cause of drowning in boating accidents is ______.

not wearing a personal flotation device

Do not enter a dark or _________ place alone.

secluded

To prevent the spread of flames caused by a grease spill, use a fire extinguisher or throw baking soda on fire's ______.

source

You should never drive a car if you are ______.

taking cold medication suffering from the flu drinking alcohol

Safety

the freedom from the occurrence of accidents

Accidents

unplanned events that usually result in injury or loss