Health unit 4 Test
steps in the correct order
1.check the scene for hazardous conditions 2.check vital signs of the victims 3.call EMA with information about the accident 4.administer first aid
Gradually
A victim of hypothermia should be warmed up____________.
Incision
A(n)____________is a cut made with a smooth edge that can cause injury to muscles, nerves and other issues.
stroke
A_______________is the sudden and temporary lack of blood flow to the brain caused by a clot or blockage in an artery.
Fracture
A___________is a broken, chipped or cracked bone.
Luck
Chance or____________attributes the outcome of future events to an unpredictible and unwilled force.
secluded
Do not enter a dark or__________place alone.
False
Drinking plenty of alcohol will help your body to cope with cold weather conditions
True
Equipping bathtubs and shower stalls with grab bars and rubbers mats will help prevent falls.
Helmet
Every bicyclist should wear a______________.
True
Flammable materials should be stored away from sources of extreme heat.
False
If someone has suffered a neck, back, or head injury, you should move them to a chair.
True
In order to keep a victim of severe internal bleeding from going into shock, have them lie down and keep warm until EMS arrives
Heart attack
The death of part of the heart muscle is commonly known as a____________.
True
The good Samaritan laws are meant to encourage bystanders to help accident victims.
Not wearing a personal flotation device.
The major cause of drowning in boating accidents is______________.
Heat stroke
The signs of _________include hot,flushed skin and dimished sweating.
Heat exhaustion
The signs of_______might include pale,moist skin, heavy sweating and dizziness.
source
To prevent the spread of flames caused by a grease spill, use a fire extinguisher or throw baking soda on the fire's____________.
False
To trpeat a severe or minor wound, wash with soap and water, and then apply direct pressure with a bandage or towel
Loaded
Treat all guns as if they are____________.
False
Using electrical tools or small appliance while your hands are wet could cause you to get cut
Hot
When evacuating a burning building, do not open doors that are_______________.
Lightning
When_______begins to strike, seek shelter in building that is grounded.
False
You should never ride or drive a car with your seat belt buckled.
accidents
___________ are unplanned events that usually result in injury or loss
Safety
____________ is the freedom from the occurrence of accidents.
Chemical
__________burns should be flushed with cool water until EMS arrives.
Smoke detector
__________functions as an early warning system,notifying you that smoke is in the air.
Shock
__________is a life-threatening condition brought on by a serious injury or illness.
True
shelter from a tornado should be sought in a basement.
True
swimming near a strong current could cause you to drown
Minor
when treating__________burns, run cool water over the burned area, pat dry and then cover with a sterile bandage
we should be willing and prepared to help those in need of physical care.
why is it important to know first aid?
Because we are entrusted with the care of this world, we are to learn how to preserve life, not endarger it
why is safety our responsibility?