Quiz on Shock Symptoms and Treatment

Signs and symptoms of shock include which of the following?

• Cool Skin Temperature

• Nausea

• All of these

• Pale Skin

What is the treatment for a patient in shock?

• Maintain an open airway

• Lay patient down

• Maintain body temperature

• All of these

If a victim appears to be unconscious, the first thing a CERT should do is:

• At arm’s length, shake the victim and shout, “can you hear me?”

• Call emergency services immediately

• Perform CPR

• Check for a pulse

The head-tilt/chin-lift technique is used to:

• Control bleeding in the head and neck area

• Open a blocked airway

• Treat shock

• Elevate the victim’s feet

What does RPM stand for?

• Respiration, pulse, mental status

• Red, pink, magenta

• Revolutions per minute

• Rotate, push, mark

How many times will an attempt be made to open a victim’s airway?

• Twice

• Three times

• One time

The first action to take when approaching a victim is:

• Control bleeding

• Assess airway

• Survey the area

• Check for pulse

CERT members can control most bleeding by putting direct pressure on the wound and:

• Cauterizing (burning) the wound

• Covering the wound in ice

• Elevating the wound

• Applying a bandage

What methods are available to control bleeding in a disaster situation?

• Direct pressure

• Tourniquet

• Elevation

• All of these