Debunking Health Myths: Right Responses to Common Medical Situations

The video addresses common misconceptions about health reflexes, focusing on nosebleeds, fever, and choking. It explains why tilting the head back during a nosebleed is incorrect and provides the right steps to manage it. The video also clarifies that covering up during a fever is not advisable and highlights the body's natural response to infection. Lastly, it discusses the appropriate actions to take when someone is choking, emphasizing the importance of understanding the situation before acting.

What is the correct initial action to take when experiencing a nosebleed?

• Tilt your head back and pinch your nose.

• Tilt your head forward and blow your nose.

• Lie down and elevate your feet.

• Apply ice to the back of your neck.

Why is it not advisable to cover up when you have a fever?

• It can cause dehydration.

• It prevents the body from cooling down.

• It increases the risk of infection.

• It can lead to overheating.

What is the primary purpose of a fever in the body?

• To reduce inflammation.

• To cause discomfort.

• To fight infection.

• To increase appetite.

What happens when food goes down the wrong pipe?

• It is digested normally.

• It gets stuck in the esophagus.

• It enters the respiratory passages.

• It enters the stomach.

When is it appropriate to slap someone on the back if they are choking?

• When they are lying down.

• When they are able to speak.

• When they are not coughing and have difficulty breathing.

• When they are coughing vigorously.

What is the purpose of the Heimlich maneuver?

• To increase blood flow to the brain.

• To stimulate the heart.

• To compress the lungs and expel a foreign object.

• To calm the choking person.

How many times should the back slap be repeated if the first attempt does not work?

• Ten times

• Five times

• Three times

• Seven times