Test 4 (Chapter 5)

Question 1

The body’s inability to perspire, a flushed appearance, and a high fever are all signs of ___.

Answer 1

heat stroke

Question 2

results when a person’s blood pressure drops to a critical low

Answer 2

shock

Question 3

the immediate medical attention given to a victim of an injury or sudden illness

Answer 3

first aid

Question 4

How should a victim that is unconscious but breathing be treated?

Answer 4

monitor his airway, breathing, and bleeding

Question 5

Use ___ for a conscious choking victim

Answer 5

abdominal thrusts and back blows (or Heimlich maneuver)

Question 6

An injury to a joint that causes pain and swelling and a deformed appearance is a ___

Answer 6

dislocation (or fracture)

Question 7

Emergency medical treatment is required for victims of ___ -degree burns.

Answer 7

third

Question 8

If you must leave an unconscious victim for any reason, place him in the ___.

Answer 8

recovery position

Question 9

the viral disease that is transmitted through the saliva of diseased animals

Answer 9

rabies

Question 10

The type of venom injected by most pit vipers

Answer 10

hemolytic

Question 11

How should a victim that is conscious and is bleeding from a superficial open wound on his arm

Answer 11

control the bleeding with direct pressure or a pressure bandage, if needed, and watch for signs of shock

Question 12

The term for a temporary loss of consciousness often preceded by weakness, dizziness, and paleness

Answer 12

fainting

Question 13

What is the initial treatment for general musculoskeletal injuries?

Answer 13

rest; immobilize; cold; elevation

Question 14

List in order the emergency procedures to follow when arriving at the scene of an accident.

Answer 14

1. check (surroundings/victims)
2. call (911)
3. care (for victims)

Question 15

When performing CPR on an adult, you should give approximately five cycles of ___ compressions and 2 breaths in two minutes

Answer 15

thirty

Question 16

A condition in which the muscles become stiff and hard, followed by severe muscle spasms is called a(n)

Answer 16

convulsion

Question 17

How should a victim that is unconscious and not breathing be treated?

Answer 17

begin CPR

Question 18

Immediate care for most strains and sprains involves what 3 things?

Answer 18

applying a cold compress; elevating the injured area; immobilize

Question 19

Eye diseases and disorders are treated by a(n)

Answer 19

ophthalmologist

Question 20

What is the stopping of the heart?

Answer 20

cardiac arrest

Question 21

A unconscious victim should not be moved unless

Answer 21

his life is endangered

Question 22

When checking an unconscious victim for life-threatening conditions, you should look for a blocked air-way, no breathing, and ___.

Answer 22

severe bleeding

Question 23

A victim who is not breathing should be administered

Answer 23

CPR

Question 24

To open the airway of an unconscious victim, place his head in the ___ position

Answer 24

head-tilt/chin-lift

Question 25

List 7 steps in order for caring for a choking victim who loses consciousness while receiving abdominal thrusts

Answer 25

1. Lay the victim on his back 2. Kneel to the side of the victim's chest 3. Give 30 chest compressions 4. Do a finger sweep 5. Open the airway 6. Give 2 slow breaths 7. Repeat until the obstruction is dislodged and air goes in

Question 26

A ___ burn requires immediate medical attention

Answer 26

third-degree

Question 27

What are 3 things to do when treating a frostbite victim and medical attention is not immediately available?

Answer 27

Handle frostbitten areas gently to prevent further injury; loosely apply dry, sterile bandages when area feels warm; watch the victim for signs of shock if frostbite is severe.

Question 28

"Blood" is the meaning of the prefix

Answer 28

*hema-*, *hemo-*

Question 29

Begin CPR immediately if the victim is ___.

Answer 29

unconscious and not breathing

Question 30

A __ fracture protrudes through the skin

Answer 30

open

Question 31

if a person has a nosebleed, what 3 things should he do?

Answer 31

apply direct pressure by pinching the nose together; place cold, wet clothes on the bridge of the nose; consult a physician if his nosebleeds recur frequently

Question 32

The technique that combines artificial respiration with chest compressions is

Answer 32

CPR

Question 33

What are the two steps to control bleeding?

Answer 33

direct pressure; pressure bandage

Question 34

The first step in CPR for an unconscious choking victim is to ___.

Answer 34

give 30 chest compressions

Question 35

If you suspect a spinal injury, to open a victim's airway, you would use the ___ technique

Answer 35

chin-lift

Question 36

The immediate care for a contusion is direct pressure, ___, and elevation

Answer 36

cold compress

Question 37

If the first two slow breaths do not cause a victim's chest to rise, what should you do?

Answer 37

retilt the head and reattempt breaths

Question 38

Name 3 medical emergencies

Answer 38

difficulty breathing, unconsciousness, persistent chest pain