CPR FINAL EXAM APRIL 28TH

Which of the following statements concerning CPR and lightning-strike victims is correct?

CPR should be started immediately. In cases of multiple victims, treat the unresponsive victims first. Use an AED as soon as it becomes available. All of these answers are correct.

Which of the following statements concerning depression is FALSE?

Discourage depressed persons from crying

Which questions should be asked of a woman in labor to determine whether there is time to transport her to a hospital?

Have you had a baby before? How frequent are the contractions? Has the amniotic sac ruptured?

hurricane season

June to November

Which childbirth position improves blood return to the mother's heart?

Lying on the left side

Signs and symptoms of frostnip include which of the following?

Yellow to gray skin, frost on the skin, tingling & numbness

Which of the following should be done to stabilize the head and neck in a wilderness setting?

You may use your hands or thighs to stabilize the victim's head and neck, use rolled up clothing or blanket to help stabilize the victim's head and neck, or use improvised sand bags to help stabilize the victim's head and neck.

Heat cramps are painful muscle spasms usually seen in the

back of the legs and abdomen

Behavior that leads to violence or other inappropriate activities is known as

behavioral emergency

Which type of depression includes episodes of euphoria?

bipolar

The _____ includes the vagina and the lower part of the uterus.

birth canal

When the baby's buttocks are lower extremities emerge before the head, this is referred to as a/an _____ birth presentation.

breech

Poor, elderly, chronically ill, alcoholic, or obese persons are most often affected by which type of heat illness?

classic heat stroke

Water intoxication (hyponatremia) results from

drinking large amounts of plain water

If caught indoors during a volcanic eruption

drive to higher ground

during which stage of labor does the amniotic sac usually break?

end of the first

Body heat loss by conversion of liquid on the skin to a vapor is called

evaporation

The fast cooker is another name for _____ and is most common in athletes, laborers, and military personnel

exertional heat stroke

A closed limb injury with deformity, severe pain, or an inability to walk would necessitate an immediate evacuation.

false

Care for stings from marine animals (ex. jellyfish) by pouring hydrogen peroxide on the affected area

false

Commercial sports drinks should not be given to a person experiencing a heat-related emergency.

false

In emergency situations, a tampon can be inserted into the vagina to help control bleeding during pregnancy while the woman is being transported to the hospital.

false

Most scorpions are a threat to humans.

false

Nematocytes are NOT capable of stinging if they are detached from the animal

false

Once the baby's head has emerged from the birth canal it is advisable to gently pull the baby out as the mother pushes.

false

Thirst is a good indicator of the body's hydration level.

false

Windchill refers to the relationship between wind velocity and body temperature

false

Polypropylene fabric is best suited for the _____ layer of clothing

first

The victim of heat stroke should be placed _____ to prevent injury from losing consciousness and to facilitate the administration of CPR if necessary.

flat on his or her back

Which of the following would be described as limited freezing resulting in superficial local tissue destruction?

frostnip

is/are responsible for most weather-related deaths

heat

Becoming dizzy or fainting after strenuous activity in high temperatures is characteristic of

heat syncope

A watch, such as a tornado watch

indicates that the threat is already occurring.

If a woman in labor feels she has to move her bowels, delivery

is likely imminent

meconium

is the baby's first feces which can cause severe respiratory issues if breathed into the lungs

Which of the following is the most common form of child abuse and neglect?

neglect

You are driving your car on the highway when an earthquake occurs. Your best course of action should be to

pull over and stop the vehicle with your seatbelt fastened until the shaking stops

In cases of umbilical cord prolapse, the first aider should do which of the following?

put the mother head down or buttocks raised

is the primary method of heat loss by the body

radiation

The proper sequence for attempting a water rescue is

reach-throw-row-go

The heat escape lessening position (HELP) involves the victim

remaining as physically quiet as possible

How should you remove a bee's stinger?

scrape the stinger off the skin with a credit card

If instructed to stay in your home during a chemical or biological attack

seal the room with plastic sheeting and duct tape

Heat loss occurs primarily through the

skin

are essential electrolytes that control the movement of water into and out of cells

sodium and potassium

The most common cause of avalanche-related death is

suffocation injury hypothermia a combination of all of the above

The mnemonic SAD PERSONS can be used to assess if a person is at a high-risk for

suicide

If the skin color is white or waxy, and the part feels very cold and numb, the victim is experiencing _____ frostbite.

superficial

Signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion are similar to those of

the flu

The most important point to remember when faced with aggressive, hostile, or violent behavior is

to always size up the situation before you do anything.

The process of prioritizing or classifying injured victims to determine the order they will receive medical attention is called

triage

Humidity can significantly reduce evaporative cooling

true

In most states, you are legally obligated to stop and give aid when you are involved in a motor vehicle crash.

true

Labor is usually longer for the first pregnancy than subsequent pregnancies.

true

The body is more susceptible to frostbite and other cold injuries at altitude as compared to sea level

true

The second stage of labor usually last from 30 minutes to 2 hours

true

Approximately _____ of exertional heat stroke victims are sweating.

0%

Normal findings on a newborn are a heart rate greater than _____ beats/min and a respiratory rate greater than _____ breaths/min.

100 & 40

The water temperature used for rewarming a frostbitten part should be

102°F to 105°F

Contractions less than _____ minutes apart and 45 to 60 seconds long, especially in a woman who has had more than one pregnancy, signal imminent delivery.

2

The average adult requires an intake of about _____ liters of water a day

2

A person immersed in cold water loses heat about _____ times faster than someone exposed to cold air

2 or 3

If the frostbitten area has to be rewarmed, use warm water for _____ minutes

20-40 min

At the scene of an accident, place flares or reflectors _____ feet behind the crash scene to warn oncoming drivers of the crash.

250-500

Cal 9-1-1 or transport a victim of heat exhaustion to a medical facility if no improvement is seen within

30 minutes

During which stage of labor is the placenta expelled?

3rd

labor is a _____ stage process

4

According to RAINN, _____ of sexual assault cases are not reported to authorities.

46%

Water makes up about _____ of an adult's body weight.

50 - 60 %

Water makes up about _____ of an adult's body weight

60%

the use of force or violence against persons or property in violation of the criminal laws of the United States for purposes of intimidation, coercion, or ransom

Terrorism

What water temperature is easiest for the stomach to absorb?

Cool water

Which of the following statements concerning reduction of dislocations is correct?

Reduction should be done immediately after the injury.

If the baby's head emerges with the umbilical cord wrapped around the neck, the first aider should

Slip the cord over the baby's head