Final Exam Review 2021

Which of the following infections has the potential to eventually destroy the immune system?

• HIV
• HCV
• HPV
• HBV

Which of the following should NOT be done when managing a bleeding nose?

• Tilting the head back to decrease bleeding
• Placing a cold compress over the nose
• Lying on the same side as the bleeding septum
• Applying finger pressure to the affected nostrils for 5 minutes

Which of the following conditions occurs because of a low concentration of sodium and too much fluid?

• Hyponatremia
• Hyperthermia
• Heat Syncope
• Muscle Cramps

A ligament sprain that involves total tearing of the ligament is classified as a ________.

• Grade 3 Sprain
• Grade 4 Sprain
• Grade 1 Sprain
• Grade 2 Sprain

What is the heat disorder that is caused by prolonged sweating, diarrhea, and inadequate replacement of body fluid losses?

• Heat Exhaustion
• Heat Stroke
• Heat Cramps
• Hypothermia

Which of the following can occur if an athlete who sustained a concussion previously returns to play prior to resolution of the symptoms and then receives another head injury?

• Second impact syndrome
• Cerebral hyperemia
• Postconcussion syndrome
• Migraine headaches

When evaluating an unconscious athlete, which of the following steps should be taken?

• Look for the possibility of impaired breathing.
• Remove any protective equipment such as a helmet.
• Roll the athlete face up and start CPR.
• Call a physician.

What condition is indicative of an absence of sweating with hot, flushed, dry skin?

• Exertional Heat Stroke
• Heat Exhaustion
• Hypothermia
• Heat Cramps

Which of the following is an INCORRECT description of frostnip?

• Skin tissue may become gangrenous.
• Skin appears very firm, with cold, painless areas.
• Peeling or blisters may occur in 24-72 hours.
• Frostnip involves the ears, nose, cheeks, fingers, and toes.

You witness someone suddly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds, and there is no pulse. What should you do next?

• Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal breathing
• give rescue breaths only; the gasps are not normal breathing
• Begin CPR, even though gasping is normal breathing
• monitor the patient; the gasps are considered normal breathing