question

The body absorbs inhaled poisons very rapidly, so immediate care is critical.

answer

True

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Most brain injuries are caused by:

answer

trauma.

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A brain injury in which the head comes to a sudden stop but the brain continues to move back and forth inside the skull is:

answer

coup-contrecoup.

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When the brain is injured, blood vessels in the brain dilate allowing more blood into the injured area; swelling and an increase in pressure result. This can affect all but:

answer

body temperature.

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The most common type of skull fracture, which causes a thin-line crack in the skull, is a:

answer

linear fracture.

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A fracture that occurs when there is a break in the base of the skull, is difficult to detect, and often causes extensive damage, is a:

answer

basilar fracture.

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When assessing a victim of head injury, it is important to obtain a history that includes:

answer

whether the victim's mental status has changed.

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The most serious complication of a head injury is:

answer

lack of oxygen to the brain.

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One of the late signs of skull fracture is Battle's sign, which is:

answer

bruising behind the ears.

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Before beginning any first aid care for head injury, first:

answer

assess the victim's mental status.

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Whenever you care for a victim of head injury, always assume:

answer

spinal injury.

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After activating the EMS system, the top priority of first aid care for a head injury is to:

answer

establish an open airway.

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If the victim sustained a medical or nontraumatic brain injury, place the victim on his or her:

answer

left side and elevate the head slightly.

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A toddler is running in the living room and falls, striking the side of his head on the end of a coffee table. The toddler is lying very still, with a blank stare on his face. What should you do?

answer

Assess the toddler's ABCDs and call 911.

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A local baseball league player has been struck in the side of the head with a baseball. She is lying on her back, unresponsive, with blood coming from her ear. She is breathing. What should you do?

answer

Have someone call 911; stabilize her head, open her airway with jaw thrust.

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When the spinal cord is injured, the victim may show signs of:

answer

paralysis.

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In which of the following situations should you always suspect spinal injury?

answer

motorcycle accidents

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The two major complications of spinal injury are inadequate breathing effort and:

answer

paralysis.

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A high number of spinal injuries occur in the ________ spinal region.

answer

cervical

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The first step in assessing a responsive victim of spinal injury is to:

answer

note the mechanism of injury.

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At a local ski hill, a snowboarder wipes out while doing a flip. He is responsive and says he cannot move or feel his legs and feet. He has most likely suffered a:

answer

lower spine injury.

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Pain associated with movement is a sign of spinal injury. Assess the victim's pain by:

answer

asking the victim where it hurts.

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What is the most reliable sign of spinal injury in a responsive victim?

answer

paralysis

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What technique should you use to open the airway of an unresponsive victim with spinal injury?

answer

modified jaw-thrust

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Under which of the following circumstances should you not remove the helmet of a spinal-injured victim?

answer

removal of the helmet would cause further injury

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The general rule for management of spinal injury is to support and immobilize the:

answer

entire body.

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A helmeted child falls from a bicycle and is lying unresponsive on the sidewalk, on her side. She is breathing. As a First Aider who witnesses this accident, you should:

answer

call 911, then stabilize the child's helmeted head.

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At the local skateboard park, a skater takes a header in the half pipe. He didn't have a helmet on, and is lying on his back confused and not able to move. As a First Aider, you should:

answer

not move the victim, call 911, and stabilize his head and neck in a neutral in-line position

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Head injuries affect 500,000 children under fourteen years of age.

answer

True

question

Skull fracture itself presents little danger unless accompanied by brain injury

answer

True

question

When assessing a head wound, palpate the wound to determine size and depth of the injury.

answer

False

question

To control bleeding of an open or depressed skull injury, apply direct pressure.

answer

False

question

Any head injury victim who loses consciousness even briefly must be evaluated at a medical facility.

answer

True

question

When the spinal cord is damaged, the victim will always have paralysis or numbness.

answer

False

question

The extent of assessment of a spinal-injured victim should be based on the level of training the First Aider has had under the direction of a qualified and certified instructor.

answer

True

question

You can generally rule out the possibility of spinal column or spinal cord damage if the victim can walk or move his or her arms and legs.

answer

False

question

A fracture of one spot on the spine is usually associated with a fracture in other areas of the spine.

answer

True

question

If a victim of a fall from a ladder has numbness and tingling in his arms and legs, you should have him stand up and walk it off.

answer

False

question

Sports helmets make it easier for the First Aider to access the victim's airway.

answer

True

question

While placing a victim's head in a neutral in-line position, you encounter resistance of the neck and head to move. You should force the head and neck into a neutral position.

answer

False

question

Football helmets should be left in place; however, the face shield should be removed if the victim requires immediate access to the airway.

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True

question

Football shoulder pads must be removed to assess the victim.

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False

question

If a victim of a football injury is to be transported, you can leave the face shield on.

answer

False

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cervical vertebrae are the least prone to injury.

answer

False

question

The first priority in treating spinal injury is to ensure an adequate airway and breathing.

answer

True

question

Poisoning is the ________ cause of accidental death in the United States.

answer

third leading

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Toxic dusts, gases, and fumes are poisons that enter the body through:

answer

inhalation.

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How many of all poisoning incidents involve drugs?

answer

two-thirds

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What is the number-one cause of accidental death among children?

answer

poisoning

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Which of the following questions should you ask the victim or bystanders when taking a history from a poisoning victim?

answer

When was it swallowed?

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To manage a poisoning victim correctly, it is important to get:

answer

a relevant history.

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Which of the following might suggest poisoning by ingestion?

answer

acute abdominal pain

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The incidence of food poisoning is:

answer

dramatically high.

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After activating the EMS system, the next step in providing first aid care to a poisoned victim is to:

answer

maintain the airway.

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In some cases, poison control professionals will instruct you to:

answer

administer activated charcoal to absorb the poison.

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Which of the following would not be used to treat a poisoning victim?

answer

syrup of ipecac

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The adult dose for activated charcoal is:

answer

1 gram/kilogram of body weight

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In which of the following cases would you not give activated charcoal as part of your treatment?

answer

the victim has swallowed gasoline

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Activated charcoal should be used for victims who have ________ a poison.

answer

ingested

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Under which of the following circumstances should you not give activated charcoal to a victim?

answer

if the victim has swallowed acids or alkalies

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Activated charcoal works by ________ contaminants.

answer

absorbing

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Most toxic inhalations occur as a result of

answer

fires.

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Which of the following is not true concerning carbon monoxide poisoning?

answer

Carbon monoxide poisoning causes 25 percent of all poisoning deaths in the U.S. each year.

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The initial signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to those of:

answer

the flu.

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Which of the following is a sign or symptom of high-level exposure to carbon monoxide?

answer

chest pain

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After activating the EMS system, the next priority when caring for a victim of inhaled poisons is to:

answer

get the victim into fresh air.

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If you suspect the victim has inhaled carbon monoxide, move the victim at least ________ feet from the suspected source of the carbon monoxide.

answer

150

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What position is best for a victim of inhaled poison if there are no contraindicating injuries?

answer

lateral recumbent

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Most common injected poisons come from:

answer

insect stings.

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Injected poisons usually cause ________ reaction at the injection site:

answer

an immediate

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When providing first aid care for a victim of injected poison, after activating the EMS system, you should next:

answer

maintain the victim's airway.

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The greatest danger from injected poison is

answer

anaphylactic shock.

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Which of the following is a sign or symptom of absorbed poisons?

answer

itching or irritation

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Stinging nettles cause intense burning or stinging pain. After washing with soap and water, you are advised to apply:

answer

calamine lotion to the skin.

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The poisonous element of poison ivy is:

answer

urushiol.

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Poisons can enter the body through ingestion, intention, injection, or absorption.

answer

False

question

The goal of first aid care for swallowed poisons is to rid the body of the poison before it enters the intestinal tract.

answer

True

question

Half of all plant poisonings are caused by mushrooms.

answer

True

question

If all signs and symptoms of a poisoned victim have been controlled, the victim generally does not need to see a physician.

answer

False

question

Food poisoning is difficult to detect because the signs and symptoms vary greatly.

answer

True

question

If you suspect food poisoning, give the victim milk or ice cream to neutralize the poison.

answer

False

question

It is best to use activated charcoal in the powder form because it stays active longer than the pre-mixed.

answer

False

question

The body absorbs inhaled poisons very rapidly, so immediate care is critical.

answer

True

question

Activated charcoal is the treatment of choice for victims of swallowed poisons.

answer

True

question

You must administer activated charcoal immediately to a victim of alcohol or gasoline ingestion to rid the body of the product.

answer

False

question

Charcoal briquettes used for outdoor cooking can be crushed up and ingested for an ingested poisoning victim.

answer

False

question

The signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning change with time and intensity of the poisoning.

answer

True

question

If people and pets in the same environment share the same symptoms, you should suspect carbon monoxide poisoning.

answer

True

question

Bee venom from a honeybee is an example of an absorbed poison.

answer

False

question

Stinging nettles cause intense burning or stinging pain.

answer

True

question

Absorbed poisons generally cause burns, lesions, and inflammation.

answer

True

question

Urushiol is a slightly light-blue oil that causes poison ivy reactions

answer

False

question

The more skin affected by an absorbed poison, the greater the need for medical attention.

answer

True

question

What is the most abused drug in the United States?

answer

alcohol

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Which of the following would you not do if you suspect an unresponsive victim might be experiencing a drug or alcohol emergency?

answer

watch the victim walk down the street

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Which of the following signs and symptoms of a drug- or alcohol-related emergency would indicate a life-threatening emergency?

answer

vomiting while not fully responsive

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An abnormal or irregular pulse slower than ________ beats per minute indicates potential danger for the victim.

answer

60

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Alcohol is completely absorbed from the stomach and intestinal tract within:

answer

two hours.

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There are four general stages of alcohol withdrawal. Major seizures occurring within 48 hours characterize which stage?

answer

stage three

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Which of the following characterize stage two signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal syndrome?

answer

vomiting, illusion, or hallucinations

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Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of delirium tremens?

answer

seizures

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A victim who responds appropriately to verbal or noxious stimuli but will fall asleep when the stimuli is removed, falls into which category of responsiveness?

answer

responsive verbally or to pain

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When obtaining a history of a victim of a drug-/alcohol-related emergency, which of the following information is the least important?

answer

age and weight of the victim

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Which of the following is not a sign that immediate medical attention is needed for a drug/alcohol problem?

answer

awake and alert

question

Which of the following is not a goal of First Aider crisis intervention when managing a drug/alcohol crisis?

answer

to provide counseling

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Which of the following is not one of the general guidelines for managing a drug/alcohol crisis?

answer

establish a close relationship

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The primary first aid concern in acute intoxication is:

answer

maintaining an airway.

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Regarding violent drug/alcohol victims, be alert to the signals of danger or violence and take evasive action. This includes:

answer

leaving the scene.

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What is the preferred method for handling "bad trips"?

answer

the talk-down technique

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Which of the following would be part of providing appropriate nonverbal support when managing a drug/alcohol crisis?

answer

maintaining eye contact

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Which of the following would not be appropriate when handling a victim of overdose?

answer

telling them they are stupid

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You should not use ________ when handling a victim who has used PCP.

answer

the talk-down technique

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The "talk-down technique" used to handle victims having bad trips includes:

answer

helping the victim verbalize what is happening.

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To prevent a victim from becoming violent, you should:

answer

not invade the victim's personal space.

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General guidelines for managing a drug/alcohol crisis include:

answer

ensuring your own personal safety.

question

The drug Ecstasy is:

answer

a stimulant

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Which of the following is a legal but abused narcotic pain reliever?

answer

oxycontin

question

Which of the following is not true about the drug PCP?

answer

is known as "Special K"

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Which of the following is not true about "roofies" (Rohypnol)?

answer

They cause recurring "bad trips."

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Which of the following is a drug that can cause a rapid and dangerous rise in pulse and blood pressure and lead to seizures, stroke, and death?

answer

cocaiine

question

When handling victims of possible drug overdose, what is your first priority?

answer

ensure your personal safety

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Which of the following is the best indication that a violent drug victim is about to lose control?

answer

excessive sweating and agitation

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Because heroin is a depressant, the victim's ________ will probably be decreased.

answer

breathing

question

Drug abusers are more prone to certain injuries, illnesses, and infectious diseases.

answer

True

question

It is difficult to assess drug or alcohol emergencies properly because drugs and alcohol produce signs that mimic a number of system disorders and diseases.

answer

True

question

You can safely assume that if a person is in a stupor or has slurred speech, he is a victim of drug overdose.

answer

False

question

A musky, fruity, acetone odor on the breath is a sign of alcohol intoxication.

answer

False

question

Acute alcohol intoxication has many of the same signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia.

answer

True

question

Acute alcohol intoxication often mimics hypoglycemia so you should always suspect diabetes and give the victim sugar if in doubt.

answer

True

question

Alcohol withdrawal syndrome is dose dependent; the more the alcoholic was drinking, the more severe the syndrome will be.

answer

True

question

A single episode of DTs lasts between one and three hours; multiple episodes can last as long as a week.

answer

False

question

If a victim of drug overdose seems to be hyperventilating, have the victim breathe into a paper bag.

answer

False

question

Never repeat or confirm what the victim says during the "talk-down" technique because it can make the victim even angrier.

answer

False

question

The "talk-down" technique is the preferred method for handling bad drug trips.

answer

True

question

Oxycontin is an illegal narcotic pain reliever.

answer

False

question

As a stimulant, heroin can cause the user to stop breathing.

answer

False

question

Rohypnal can cause sedation and amnesia.

answer

True

question

Methamphetamines are produced in illegal clandestine drug labs.

answer

True

question

Ritalin is a drug used to treat attention deficit disorder and is used as a street drug as well.

answer

True

question

Heroin is one of the most potent stimulants of the street drugs.

answer

False

question

GHB is one of the "club drugs" that is found in liquid form and added to drinks.

answer

True

question

A condition in which fatty substances and other debris are deposited on the arterial walls is:

answer

atherosclerosis.

question

Arteriosclerosis is often referred to as:

answer

hardening of the arteries.

question

Myocardial infarction refers to the death of the:

answer

myocardium.

question

A heart attack without pain is called:

answer

a silent myocardial infarction.

question

Arteriosclerosis occurs when arteries lose their:

answer

elasticity.

question

In a heart attack, the common structures that cause the problems are:

answer

arteries

question

Pulmonary edema results from ________ leaking out of the capillaries into the surrounding lung tissue.

answer

plasma

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Angina pectoris literally means:

answer

pain in the chest.

question

Angina pectoris occurs when the heart's demand for ________ is greater than what it is receiving.

answer

oxygenated blood

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Which of the following is true about angina pectoris

answer

Angina is a brief feeling of pain or discomfort.

question

The most common sign of angina pectoris is:

answer

chest pain

question

Stable angina pectoris usually appears suddenly and is associated with

answer

physical exertion

question

The most dramatic sign of progressing congestive heart failure is:

answer

pulmonary edema.

question

Which of the following conditions is most likely to produce cardiac tissue death?

answer

myocardial infarction

question

A condition in which plasma seeps out of the capillaries into the lungs due to pressure from a failing heart is:

answer

pulmonary edema.

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When the blood supply to the heart is significantly reduced or stopped, the result is:

answer

myocardial infarction.

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Generally, the best way to relieve angina pectoris is to:

answer

rest

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If an adult has had a heart attack and his/her pulse is absent, you should:

answer

start CPR

question

To treat a responsive cardiac victim, activate the EMS system, then:

answer

perform an initial assessment.

question

If the responsive cardiac victim is able (and has no allergies or contraindications), encourage them to chew:

answer

two low-dose baby aspirin.

question

Which of the following is true concerning a thrombus stroke?

answer

80 percent of all strokes are thrombus strokes.

question

The characteristics of a stroke depend on:

answer

the cause, location and severity of the stroke.

question

Approximately 20 percent of all strokes are caused by:

answer

hemorrhage.

question

A transient ischemic attack is:

answer

a brief spell, similar to a stroke.

question

Which of the following is not associated with TIAs (transient ischemic attacks)?

answer

nausea or vomiting

question

Which of the following statements about cerebral embolisms is true?

answer

Of all strokes, cerebral embolisms have the most rapid onset.

question

Because of its dramatic nature, 80 percent of the victims of this form of stroke die.

answer

hemorrhage

question

A stroke that produces a sudden excruciating headache followed by a rapid loss of consciousness, and coma is caused by:

answer

cerebral hemorrhage.

question

You should position the conscious victim of a stroke:

answer

on his back with head and shoulders slightly raised.

question

Which of the following is not a sign/symptom of a stroke?

answer

chest pain

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A 60-year-old male is walking to the kitchen and suddenly clutches his head and collapses to the floor. He is unable to move his right arm and cannot speak. He has most likely suffered a:

answer

stroke.

question

Heart attacks and associated heart disease are the number-one killer of adults in the United States today.

answer

True

question

Because of the critical nature of heart disease emergencies, you should treat every adult with chest pain as a heart attack victim until proven otherwise.

answer

True

question

Atherosclerosis is a disease condition in which the arteries lose their elasticity.

answer

False

question

It is difficult for a First Aider to tell the difference between the pain of angina pectoris and the pain of a heart attack.

answer

True

question

Twenty-five percent of all myocardial infarction victims have no chest pain at all.

answer

True

question

Silent myocardial infarctions are commonly seen in women, diabetics, and the elderly.

answer

True

question

If you are in doubt about whether the victim is having an angina attack or a myocardial infarction, treat it as if it were a heart attack.

answer

True

question

Heart attack is the same as cardiac arrest.

answer

False

question

You should not allow a victim to move on his or her own if you suspect myocardial infarction.

answer

True

question

It is crucial to determine at the scene the kind of stroke that occurred because first aid care will differ according to the cause of the stroke.

answer

False

question

If the victim of a stroke develops difficulty breathing or becomes unconscious, turn him/her on his/her side with the paralyzed side up.

answer

False

question

A victim of a stroke can be given water to drink.

answer

False

question

A conscious victim of a stroke may not be able to speak, but can still understand and hear you speak.

answer

True

question

A transient ischemic attack may precede a thrombotic stroke.

answer

True

question

A stroke should be treated as an emergency just like a heart attack.

answer

True

question

Conservatively estimated, there are more than ________ diabetics in the United States.

answer

14 million

question

Approximately, how many of all diabetics go undiagnosed or unrecognized?

answer

one-half

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Insulin is a hormone needed to facilitate the movement of ________ out of the bloodstream and into the cell.

answer

glucose (sugar)

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In diabetes, ________ accumulates in the bloodstream.

answer

glucose (sugar)

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Two major complications of diabetes include:

answer

stroke and heart attack

question

When the cells of the body don't get the glucose they need, _____ are used as fuel instead.

answer

fats and proteins

question

Which of the following is NOT a common complication from diabetes?

answer

shortness of breath

question

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of type I diabetes?

answer

It is generally controlled by diet and/or oral medication

question

Diabetes face a grave physical situation when their blood glucose level is:

answer

too high or too low

question

All of the following are true about gestational diabetes EXCEPT

answer

women deliver smaller than normal babies

question

Insulin is a hormone needed to facilitate the movement of:

answer

glucose

question

You witness a car, slowly jump a curb and hit a tree. You run over to find a conscious middle-aged woman looking very intoxicated but who has no odor of alcohol on her breath. You should suspect a(n):

answer

diabetic emergency

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While out golfing, your partner becomes dizzy and light-headed. He says he is a diabetic and hasn't eaten yet today. What should you do to assist in treating him?

answer

you have him drink a regular cola

question

DKA stands for:

answer

diabetic ketaoacidosis

question

Which of the following is a rapid life-threatening emergency?

answer

hypoglycemia

question

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of hyperglycemia?

answer

flushed, dry, warm skin

question

A condition that results from too little insulin and too much sugar is:

answer

hyperglycemia

question

All of the following are signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia except:

answer

pale, moist skin

question

All of the following are signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia except:

answer

intense thirst

question

Hypoglycemia is the result of:

answer

too much insulin, not enough glucose

question

Which of the following would most likely be a cause of hyperglycemia?

answer

victim has not taken his/her insulin

question

A general rule about first aid care for diabetics is, when in doubt:

answer

give sugar

question

All of the following might be a sign that an unconscious victim is having a hypoglycemic diabetic emergency except:

answer

breath the smells fruity and sweet

question

The onset of hypoglycemia is:

answer

sudden, within minutes

question

When caring for a conscious victim of hypoglycemia, after activating the EMS system you should:

answer

give the victim sugar

question

Which of the following should you avoid when caring for a victim of hypoglycemia?

answer

giving sugar to a victim that can't swallow

question

What is the best position for an unconscious victim with suspected hypoglycemia?

answer

lateral recumbent

question

A victim of hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia may appear:

answer

intoxicated

question

The breath of a victim with hypoglycemia will have:

answer

no unusual odor

question

The first indication of diabetes may be a life-threatening emergency.

answer

True

question

Type I diabetes was previously called "adult-onset" diabetes.

answer

False

question

Gestational diabetes increases a woman's risk of delivering very large babies.

answer

True

question

Hypoglycemia doesn't look anything like shock.

answer

False

question

A symptom of hyperglycemia is pale, moist skin.

answer

False

question

The victim of hyperglycemia will usually complain of dry mouth and intense thirst.

answer

True

question

An undiagnosed hyperglycemic patient will experience hunger, thirst, and frequent urination.

answer

True

question

You should always make certain to distinguish between hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia before administering sugar.

answer

False

question

Hypoglycemia is a grave medical emergency that can cause death in minutes.

answer

True

question

If the victim is conscious, orange juice (with several tablespoons of sugar mixed in) can be given to a victim of hypoglycemia to help increase the blood sugar level.

answer

True

question

Type II diabetes requires the victim to have an insulin injection daily.

answer

False

question

Often a hypoglycemic or hyperglycemic victim may appear intoxicated.

answer

True

question

Signs and symptoms for hyperglycemia appear gradually, over a period of days.

answer

True

question

Simply stated, diabetes mellitus is a disease in which there is too much insulin and not enough sugar.

answer

False

question

Type II diabetics have to endure this disease their entire lives.

answer

False

question

A hypoglycemic victim may be hostile or belligerent.

answer

True

question

A Type I diabetic takes insulin to control his/her diabetes.

answer

True

question

A Type I diabetic takes an oral medication to control his/her diabetes.

answer

False

question

A sensation of shortness of breath, a feeling of air hunger accompanied by labored breathing, defines:

answer

dyspnea.

question

Which of the following would most likely cause true dyspnea?

answer

aspiration of a foreign body

question

Which one of the following first aid care procedures would you apply for a victim with dyspnea after checking for aspiration and clearing the airway?

answer

assist with ventilation if needed

question

Generally, dyspnea is characterized by________ breathing.

answer

rapid, shallow

question

A respiratory disease characterized by inelastic, distended alveoli is:

answer

emphysema.

question

Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of emphysema?

answer

a chronic cyanotic (blue) complexion

question

"Pink puffers" refers to victims of:

answer

emphysema.

question

A productive cough that has persisted for at least 3 months out of the year over the past 2 consecutive years would indicate:

answer

chronic bronchitis.

question

Typical victims of chronic bronchitis are invariably:

answer

heavy cigarette smokers.

question

The term "blue bloaters" refers to victims of:

answer

chronic bronchitis.

question

Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of chronic bronchitis?

answer

pinkish coloring

question

Coughing that produces thick mucus; swelling of the hands, feet, and ankles; and low-pitched snoring sounds during inhalation and exhalation are all signs and symptoms of:

answer

chronic bronchitis.

question

The number-one goal of first aid care for victims with COPD is to:

answer

enhance oxygenation.

question

A reaction to dust or pollen, often seasonal and occurring most often in children, describes which of the following types of asthma?

answer

extrinsic

question

The alveoli have become inelastic, distended, and trap air, which is no longer able to get into the bloodstream. This process occurs in:

answer

emphysema.

question

Which of the following is not a sign/symptom of asthma?

answer

a mucus-producing cough

question

Which of the following is not a reliable sign of status asthmaticus?

answer

wheezing

question

A severe, prolonged asthma attack that does not respond to aggressive treatment is:

answer

status asthmaticus.

question

Which of the following is not part of the first aid care of an asthma victim?

answer

refrain from giving the victim anything by mouth

question

In pneumonia, which part of the respiratory system fills with fluid or pus?

answer

alveoli

question

Almost all asthma attacks involve:

answer

bronchospasm.

question

The signs and symptoms of pneumonia depend on:

answer

the lobe of the lung that is affected.

question

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of pneumonia?

answer

chest pain

question

A fever usually exceeding 101°F and chills that "shake the bed" are symptoms of:

answer

pneumonia.

question

The causes of hyperventilation syndrome usually involve:

answer

anxiety or emotional stress.

question

"Overbreathing" is associated with which one of the following conditions?

answer

hyperventilation

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uestion 27 0 / 1 point Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of hyperventilation syndrome?

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unequal pupils

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Which of the following is not proper first aid care for a victim with hyperventilation?

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have the victim breathe into a paper bag

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Hyperventilation involves breathing at a rate faster than:

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40 breaths/minute.

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When you hyperventilate, you breathe:

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too rapidly and too deeply.

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A person who severely hyperventilates can:

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faint.

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Without enough oxygen, certain cells in the body can die within minutes.

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True

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People diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease typically have emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or both.

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True

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Because victims of emphysema are usually cyanotic, they are referred to as "blue bloaters."

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False

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The most important known factor in COPD is cigarette smoking.

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True

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The victim of chronic bronchitis usually has a tendency toward associated heart disease and right-heart failure.

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True

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When a person with COPD is having dyspnea, it is important to activate EMS right away.

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True

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Intrinsic (nonallergenic) asthma is most common in adults. One cause is in response to emotional stress.

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True

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If allowed to do so in your area, assist the victim of an acute asthma attack with their asthma medication.

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True

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It is important to stay calm when caring for a victim with asthma, because stress and emotional intensity can actually worsen the asthma.

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True

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You can safely assume that a wheezing victim has asthma.

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False

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A person with pneumonia will generally have a fever over 101 degrees F.

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True

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Overbreathing increases the carbon dioxide in the blood to an abnormal level, causing hyperventilation.

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False

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The three goals of first aid care for asthma are to improve oxygenation, relieve bronchospasm, and improve the victim's ventilation.

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True

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Dyspnea is the least common of all medical complaints in adults.

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False

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Asthma is characterized by repeated infections, which thicken and distort the lining of the bronchioles, and a characteristic "blue" color of the body.

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False

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The treatment of choice for hyperventilation is to have the victim breathe slowly into a paper bag.

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False

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If hyperventilation is caused by a medical problem, the hyperventilation is relatively benign.

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False

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Hyperventilation can cause an acid/base imbalance that in turn causes carpopedal spasm of the hands.

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True

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