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12: Review and Assessment
True or False
True or False?
All people have the same reaction to allergens.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
The cycle for conventional CPR is 30 chest compressions to two rescue breaths.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
When someone is cyanotic, the skin is pale and gray.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
The most serious burn is a second-degree burn.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
In the tonic phase of a seizure, muscles stiffen, air is forced out of the lungs, there is a groan, the person loses consciousness, and he or she may fall to the floor.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
When dealing with a person whom you suspect has been poisoned, you should look for clues.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
If a person is sitting and feels like he is about to faint, have him lie down and elevate his legs.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
Always remove the object that causes a hemorrhage immediately after encountering the person.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
You should not consider it a medical emergency if someone says she feels like she might faint.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
It is best to try to stop a seizure to keep the person from being injured.
A. True
B. False
Multiple Choice
A second-degree burn is best characterized by which of the following?
A. redness
B. white leathery skin
C. blisters
D. chalky-looking skin
Hands-only CPR means that you ______.
A. perform chest compressions with your hands
B. give rescue breaths without using your hands
C. perform breathing and chest compressions
D. do nothing at all but call for help
Mrs. Garcia is clutching at her throat with her hands. What is she trying to communicate?
A. She is having a seizure.
B. She is having a stroke.
C. She is choking.
D. She is having a heart attack.
When performing the Heimlich maneuver, ______ are used to stop choking and clear the victim’s airway.
A. rhythmic breathing
B. abdominal thrusts
C. chest compressions
D. firm back slaps
Which of the following degrees of burn would you
not
treat using cool water to alleviate the pain?
A. second degree
B. first degree
C. tenth degree
D. third degree
An AED is used to help during which emergency medical procedure?
A. control of bleeding
B. CPR
C. Heimlich maneuver
D. seizure
When arriving at a medical emergency, what is the first thing you should do?
A. check for consciousness
B. take vital signs
C. reassure the person
D. call for help
Ms. Cho is eating lunch and appears to have the signs of fainting. What should you do after calling for help?
A. continue to talk with her to divert her attention
B. have her bend forward and place her head between the knees
C. offer her a glass of water and some crackers
D. move her to her bed so she is lying flat
Jody has a severe allergic reaction that affects her whole body when she eats nuts. This is called ______.
A. anaphylaxis
B. aphagia
C. asphyxia
D. angina
Along with always calling for help, what is another important guideline in first aid?
A. stand back and let others help
B. take control and tell others what to do
C. do as much as you can do to help
D. know your limits when helping
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