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WorksheetsMedical Emergencies Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 4hrs 45mins
M.R. is having a severe allergic reaction and asked you to help administer epinephrine. Which of the following steps would you take to administer the epinephrine?
take off the safety cap, firmly press the tip of the injector into the upper arm, hold in place for 2 seconds, pull the pen out at an angle, and rub the injection site for 10 seconds
You are not allowed to administer epinephrine as a first aid provider
take off the safety cap, firmly press the tip of the injector into the side of the thigh, hold in place for 3 seconds, pull the pen straight out, and rub the injection site for 10 seconds
firmly press the injector into the side of the thigh, hold in place for 10 seconds, pull the pen straight out, and rub the injection site for 3 seconds
You are eating lunch with your friends and someone at the next table starts yelling for help. You look over and the other person at their table is clutching their neck with both hands. What action should you take?
keep them warm because they are in shock
stand behind the person, wrap your hands around their waist, put your fist slightly above their bellybutton, and give thrusts
ask them if you can administer aspirin because they are clearly having a heart attack
ask them if they have an epinephrine pen because they are having an allergic reaction
Allergic reactions can be mild or severe. Choose all the signs you would look for if someone is having a mild allergic reaction.
sneezing
signs of shock
trouble breathing
itching of the skin
stuffy nose
Sudden cardiac arrest is a ___ problem and a heart attack is a ___ problem.
rhythm, clot
huge, small
beating, rhythm
blood flow, brain
Women, the elderly, and people with diabetes are more likely to have less typical signs of a heart attack. These may include:
pain or discomfort in one or both arms and shortness of breath
nausea or vomiting and an uncomfortable feeling in the jaw, neck, or back
cold sweat
discomfort in the center of the chest and pain in the arm
Which of the following would you give to someone with low blood sugar?
diet coke
you wouldn't give them anything, even if they can sit up and talk to you
water
orange juice
Why must you phone 9-1-1 immediately if you suspect someone is having a stroke?
strokes are abnormal electrical activity in the brain so help is needed immediately
strokes always make the heart stop so 9-1-1 needs to be called immediately
the brain cannot go without blood flow for long and treatment can only be given in the first hours after symptoms start
It's a myth to call 9-1-1 immediately as long as they are having arm weakness
What can seizures be caused by? (choose all that apply)
head injury
low blood sugar
cut on the arm
poisoning
something stuck in the airway
The warning signs of ___ include sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body.
fainting
stroke
heart attack
seizure
What is the very first action you take when you think someone needs first aid?
call 9-1-1
see if the scene is safe
ask if you can help them
check to see if they are responding
You should wash your hands for at least
10 seconds.
15 seconds.
20 seconds.
3 minutes.
When assessing the scene, you should consider which of the following?
danger to yourself and others
how many people are injured or ill
where the nearest telephone is
you should consider all of these
It is important to properly remove your gloves after giving first aid so that
contaminants on the gloves can be analyzed later
you don't touch the body fluids of the person you are helping
the body fluids on the gloves don't touch the person you are helping
You should replace any supplies you use from the first aid kit.
True
False
When you are providing first aid, you should
wear PPE
only wear PPE if you do not know the person
not be concerned about PPE if you wash your hands
use cloth gloves to protect your hands
