Chapter 5 Review

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of incident stress?

• Anxiousness and inability to sleep.

• Feeling energetic all the time.

• Improved concentration.

• Increased social activity.

What is one way to help cope with incident stress?

• Using relaxation techniques.

• Ignoring your feelings.

• Avoiding all physical activity.

• Eating an unbalanced diet.

What does the "S" in the SAMPLE mnemonic stand for when gathering information from an injured or ill person?

• Signs and symptoms

• Safety and security

• Situation and support

• Severity and source

When using the SAMPLE mnemonic, what should you ask about under "A"?

• Allergies

• Age

• Activities

• Accidents

What type of information is gathered under "M" in the SAMPLE mnemonic?

• Medications

• Meals

• Mood

• Movement

Which question would you ask to gather "P" information in the SAMPLE mnemonic?

• Do you have any medical conditions?

• When did you last eat or drink?

• Are you allergic to anything?

• What were you doing before you felt ill?

What does "L" stand for in the SAMPLE mnemonic?

• Last food or drink

• Location of pain

• Level of consciousness

• Length of symptoms

What should you ask about under "E" in the SAMPLE mnemonic?

• Events leading up to the incident

• Emergency contacts

• Exercise habits

• Emotional state

What is the first step you should take after checking that a person is responsive and awake?

• Immediately call 9-1-1

• Start CPR

• Introduce yourself and get consent to give care

• Move the person to a different location

Why is it important to put a person in a recovery position if they are responsive but not fully awake or unresponsive but breathing normally?

• To help them fall asleep

• To lower the risk for choking and aspiration

• To make them more comfortable

• To keep them warm