Deck 12: Incidents and Emergencies

Question 1

Which of the following conditions is life threatening and requires prompt emergency care?

A) Heat stroke
B) Hyperglycemia
C) Hypoglycemia
D) Heat exhaustion

Answer 1

A
Heat stroke is a life-threatening condition,and its signs and symptoms must be recognized quickly so that emergency first aid treatment can be initiated promptly.

Question 2

Which of the following are symptoms of heat stroke?

A) Dry skin, no diaphoresis
B) Labored breathing
C) Strong, rapid pulse
D) All of the above

Answer 2

D
Heat stroke is a life-threatening condition; therefore,its signs and symptoms should be recognized quickly.A highly elevated temperature (106-110 °F),flushed or gray skin color,contracting then dilating eyes,and convulsions are also signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion.

Question 3

Which of the following are considered severe reactions to an allergy?

A) Itchy skin and sneezing
B) Itchy and watery eyes
C) Hives and skin redness
D) Abdominal pain and difficulty swallowing

Answer 3

D
Other severe reactions to an allergy include swelling of the face or mouth,difficulty speaking or breathing,nausea,vomiting,and dizziness.

Question 4

How should a seizing person be handled?

A) All extremities should be restrained during the seizure
B) Motions of the lower extremities should be restricted
C) Head motion should be restrained
D) Convulsions should not be restrained or restricted

Question 5

How should a seizing individual's head be positioned after convulsions subside?

A) To one side
B) Upright
C) Facing up
D) None of the above

Question 6

If an AED is available,how many cycles of CPR should be performed before its application?

A) 2
B) 5
C) 15
D) 25

Question 7

What is included in the initial treatment for heat exhaustion?

A) Place the person in a shady, well-ventilated room
B) Loosen or remove the person's outer clothing
C) Monitor vital signs and contact emergency service personnel as necessary
D) All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following are symptoms of heat exhaustion?

A) Dry skin
B) Slow, deep breathing
C) Nausea and headache
D) Convulsions

Question 9

What functions can be evaluated using the Tinetti Assessment?

A) Upper body strength
B) Balance and gait
C) Upper and lower body endurance
D) None of the above

Question 10

At what rate should chest compressions be performed during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?

A) 60 times per minute
B) 80 times per minute
C) 100 times per minute
D) 120 times per minute

Question 11

What should you do before attempting to assist an adult who appears to be choking?

A) Place the person supine
B) Ask the person if he or she is choking
C) Phone for emergency services
D) Place the person in a sitting position

Question 12

Which condition occurs in individuals with a relatively recent complete injury to the upper portion of the spinal cord?

A) Orthostatic hypotension
B) Hypoglycemia
C) Acidosis
D) Autonomic hyperreflexia

Question 13

Which of the following are signs of hypoglycemia?

A) Fruity breath odor
B) Vomiting
C) Excited, agitated behavior
D) Deep, labored breathing

Question 14

Over which body part should your hands be clasped when performing the Heimlich maneuver?

A) The sternum
B) The upper back
C) Below the umbilicus
D) Below the diaphragm

Question 15

Which of the following are signs of hyperglycemia?

A) Dry tongue
B) Large amounts of glucose in urine
C) Drowsy behavior
D) All of the above

Question 16

What is the proper procedure if you suspect a victim has become unresponsive due to asphyxiation (drowning)?

A) Call 911 and then begin CPR.
B) Call 911 and wait for emergency service personnel to arrive.
C) Initiate CPR for 2 minutes before calling 911.
D) Initiate CPT for 10 minutes before calling 911.

Question 17

Which body part is often wrapped in a circular pattern with a "figure of eights"?

A) The forefoot and ankle
B) The thigh
C) The shoulder
D) The head

Question 18

Which condition occurs most frequently when a person attempts to stand rapidly from a stooped,kneeling,recumbent,or sitting position?

A) Orthostatic hypotension
B) Hypoglycemia
C) Acidosis
D) Autonomic hyperreflexia

Question 19

In which position should a person in shock be placed?

A) Supine with the head slightly lower than the lower extremities
B) Sitting with the upper body supported
C) Prone
D) Side lying with the legs flexed toward the chest

Question 20

To what depth should chest compressions be performed on an adult?

A) 1 centimeter
B) 2 centimeters
C) 2 inches
D) 3 inches