FIRST RESPONDER EXAM 5

Question 1

What are some examples of a seizure?
Answer:

Answer 1

-Epilepsy
-Trauma
-Head injury
-Stroke
-Shock
-Decrease level of oxygen to the brain
-Complications of pregnancy
-High fever
-Infection
-Poisoning
-Overdose of drugs or alcohol
-Brain tumor or infection
-diabetic emergencies

Question 2

The recovery position prevents secretions from entering the ____________?

Answer 2

Trachea

Question 3

If the patient is unconscious and has not sustained trauma, place the patient in the __________ or use an airway adjunct. What position do you place the patient?

Answer 3

The recovery position

Question 4

Based on the secondary assessment, there are 6, but what are the most important 3 we need to know?

Answer 4

1. Observe and palpate the head
2. Assess the eyes
3. Check the nose for blood and drainage
4. Assess the mouth
5. Check for unusual breath odors
6. Assess the neck

Question 5

What does each word mean or stand for? SAMPLE

Answer 5

S: Signs and symptoms
A: Allergies
M: Medication
P: Pertinent past medical history
L: Last oral intake
E: Events leading up to the injury or illness

Question 6

A patient is alert if they can?

Answer 6

if they can speak

Question 7

Based on Primary Assessment, what is a sign?

Answer 7

Something about the patient you can see or feel for yourself

Question 8

Based on Primary Assessment, what is a symptom?

Answer 8

Something the patient tells you about his or her condition

Question 9

What is the normal breathing per minute?

Answer 9

12-20 breath per minutes

Question 10

What is the normal temperature of the human body?

Answer 10

98.6 degrees

Question 11

What is the normal pulse rate of the heart?

Answer 11

60-100 beats per minutes

Question 12

What does each word stand for? AVPU

Answer 12

ALERT
VERBAL
RESPONSIVE TO PAIN
UNRESPONSIVE

Question 13

What does each word stand for: CAB

Answer 13

C: Circulation
A: Airway
B: Breathing

Question 14

What are the 3 signs of adequate breathing? LLF

Answer 14

LOOK
LISTEN
FEEL

Question 15

What is the correct way the blocked airway?

Answer 15

Head tilt-chin maneuver

Question 16

When can you use item for oral airway?

Answer 16

1. Used to maintain patient’s airway
2. Used for unconscious patient who:
3. Are breathing
4. are not breathing
5. Do not have gag reflex

Question 17

______ occurs when a person’s body temperature drops to less than 95°F (35°C)

Answer 17

Hypothermia

Question 18

______ Internal temperature as high as 106°F (41.1°C)

Answer 18

HEATSTROKE

Question 19

19. ______ Often occur after exercise, especially in hot weather

Answer 19

Heat Cramp

Question 20

Whose safety is the most important when dealing with a medical situation?

Answer 20

The officer is most important, then the victim/patient

Question 21

If the victim/patient cannot feel their finger, where should they place their hand?

Answer 21

Under their armpit

Question 22

Poisoning can be classified according to the way the poison enters the body: 4 types I.I.I.A?

Answer 22

1.Ingestion
2. Inhalation
3. Injection
4. Absorption

Question 23

During a stroke, 5 things can affect the human body. What are the 5 things affected by a stroke?MASSACHUSETTS STROKE SCALE FAST-ED

Answer 23

1. FACIAL DROOP
2. ARM DRIFT
3. SPEECH
4. TIME
5. EYE DEVIATION
6. DENIAL/NEGLECT

Question 24

Insulin Shock (Hypoglycemia)- Occurs if the body has enough insulin but not enough blood glucose. What are some signs and symptoms?

Answer 24

1. Pale, moist, cool skin
2. Rapid, weak pulse
3. Dizziness or headache
4. Confusion or unconsciousness
5. Sweating
6. Hunger
7. Rapid onset of symptoms (within minutes)

Question 25

There are 3 patient assessments, what are they?

Answer 25

1. Primary Assessment 2. Secondary Assessment 3. Reassess

Question 26

Congestive Heart Failure: What are some signs and symptoms of heart failure?

Answer 26

1. Breathing difficulty (major symptom) 2. Rapid, shallow breathing 3. Moist or gurgling respirations 4. Profuse sweating 5. Enlarged neck veins 6. Swollen ankles 7. Anxiety

Question 27

What is the difference between Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest?

Answer 27

Cardiac arrest is the heart stopping

Question 28

Which treatment is known to reverse the symptoms if it is given before it is too late?

Answer 28

Epinephrine

Question 29

When do we give the Anaphylaxis (EpiPen) shot to patients?

Answer 29

1. Rash & Itch 2. Swelling to Face, Lips, Tongue, and Throat 3. Wheezing and Trouble Breathing 4. Dilated vessels and low blood pressure

Question 30

The tearing away of an entire body part is called?

Answer 30

Amputation

Question 31

Documentation regarding patient care provided by officers must be?

Answer 31

Be clear, Consice and Accurate

Question 32

Anaphylactic shock is characterized by?

Answer 32

Hives, a rapid pulse, low blood pressure and unconsciousness

Question 33

Which of the following regarding anaphylactic shock?

Answer 33

Anaphylactic shock usually is rapid pulse

Question 34

If several members of one household are found at home…

Answer 34

All of the above

Question 35

A patient is said to be alert if he or she?

Answer 35

Is able to answer questions accurately and appropriately

Question 36

The patient assessment sequence consists of the following. Except?

Answer 36

Deciding what hospital patient will be transported to. This is not the answer.

Question 37

A DNR is a written request giving permission for medical personnel not to:

Answer 37

Attempts to perform CPR

Question 38

As a first responder, your most important consideration is?

Answer 38

Your safety

Question 39

The first responder should assume that:

Answer 39

All patients maybe infection with some disease