health: exam

Question 0

An agent that includes vomiting

Answer 0

Emetic

Question 1

Heart beat found on each side of the neck

Answer 1

Carotid pulse

Question 2

Death of tissue

Answer 2

Gangrene

Question 3

Failure of the cardiovascular system to keep adequate blood circulating to the vital organs of the body

Answer 3

Shock

Question 4

Application of sudden pressure on the victims diaphragm so as to expel the substance blocking the airway

Answer 4

Abdominal thrusts

Question 5

One of the number of points along the main artery supplying blood to an affected limb

Answer 5

Pressure point

Question 6

The lower part of the sternum that projects downward to the point where the sternum meets the lower ribs

Answer 6

Xiphiod process

Question 7

A state in which air is unable to reach the lungs

Answer 7

Respiratory failure

Question 8

Any substance—solid, liquid, gas—that causes injury, illness, or death when introduced into the body

Answer 8

Poison

Question 9

Artificial respiration

Answer 9

Rescue breathing

Question 10

True/False: over half of the people bitten by poisonous snakes die

Answer 10

False

Question 11

True/False: rescue breathing should be continued until the victim is breathing or medical help comes

Answer 11

True

Question 12

True/False: about half of the poisonings that occur in the U.S. each year involve Meds or household products

Answer 12

True

Question 13

True/False: in case of a severe burn remove all victims clothing that is stuck to the burn

Answer 13

False

Question 14

True/False: a person with AB blood can receive any type of blood

Answer 14

True

Question 15

True/False: in case of respiratory failure oxygen must be restored to the brain within 4 min. To prevent brain damage

Answer 15

True

Question 16

True/False: if you suspect frost bite you should rub the area to increase circulation

Answer 16

False

Question 17

True/False: chest compressions should never be practiced on a person whose heart is beating

Answer 17

True

Question 18

True/False: a person who has never received training in CPR should still attempt CPR to save someone

Answer 18

False

Question 19

True/False: a fracture is a condition resulting from torn ligaments

Answer 19

False

Question 20

If a person has his hands on his throat and is unable to breath, cough, or speak you should

Answer 20

Administer abdominal thrusts

Question 21

The first step in administering rescue breaths,

Answer 21

Tilt the head back

Question 22

First aid for a snake bite includes

Answer 22

Keeping the bitten area at or below heart level

Question 23

The type of burn when all skin, nerves, muscles, fat, and bones are destroyed

Answer 23

Third degree

Question 24

Heat cramps are accompanied with

Answer 24

Heavy sweating

Question 25

If a person faints you should

Answer 25

Leave them laying down and elevate their legs

Question 26

A wound that results when the tissue is separated from the victims body

Answer 26

Avulsion

Question 27

Immersion is cold water or placing ice packs under the neck, groin, or under the arms, what is happening?

Answer 27

Heat stroke

Question 28

In CPR compressions are used to

Answer 28

Move blood through body

Question 29

Essay: If you suddenly get something stuck in your throat, what do you do?

Answer 29

If you are around people, you should do the universal sign of choking, so they know to begin the Hiemlech Maneuver. If you are alone you should find a nearby chair or desk and try to lean over and perform abdominal thrust into the chair to remove what is blocking your airway.