Sudden Illness Review

Which of the following could be signs or symptoms of stroke?  

• a. Drooping features on one side of the face
• b. Trouble with speech or language
• c. An arm that drifts downward when both arms are lifted in front of the body
• d. All of the above

A person has signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion. What should you do?

• a. Have the person quickly drink large amounts of cool water.
• b. Get the person out of the heat and into a cooler place.
• c. Immerse the person up to the neck in ice water.
• d. Call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number.

What sudden illness is usually caused by a blockage of blood flow to the brain?

• a. Diabetic emergency
• b. Heat-related illness
• c. Heart attack
• d. Stroke

When caring for a person who is having a seizure, you should:

• a. Place something between the person’s teeth to prevent the person from biting his or her tongue.
• b. Remove nearby objects that might cause injury.
• c. Try to hold the person still.
• d. All of the above

A person is having signs and symptoms of a heart attack. What should you do first?

• a. Have the person chew one regular-strength aspirin tablet or two low-dose aspirin tablets.
• b. Call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number.
• c. Help the person rest in a comfortable position and loosen any tight clothing.
• d. Begin CPR.

A person is having an asthma attack. What should you do?

• a. Have the person sit down and take deep breaths.
• b. Encourage the person to use his or her quick-relief medication, and call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number if the person’s condition does not improve within 5 to 15 minutes of taking the medication.
• c. Give the person a cool drink.
• d. Help the person to use his or her epinephrine auto injector.

When caring for a person who is having a seizure, you should:

• a. Place something between the person’s teeth to prevent the person from biting his or her tongue.
• b. Remove nearby objects that might cause injury.
• c. Try to hold the person still.
• d. All of the above

What is asthma?

• A narrowing of the airways causing difficulty breathing

• A sever allergic reaction that can result in death if left untreated

• A result of over exposure to the cold

• A result of overexposure to the sun

Frostbite is...

• Characterised by different stages

• Visible through discolouration of the skin

• Local freezing of a particular body tissue, usually fingers, toes, nose or ears

• All of the above

A person is having a diabetic emergency and requests sugar. The person is responsive and able to swallow. How much sugar should you give?

• 10 grams
• 15-20 grams
• 25 grams
• 5-10 grams