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Emergency Procedures Midterm Review

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
An epi pen is used for someone who is having
a)
heart attack
b)
stroke
c)
allergic reaction
d)
seizure
2.
When using an epi pen you should hold the injection in place for how long?
a)
5 seconds
b)
10 seconds
c)
15 seconds
d)
3 seconds
3.
What should a person do with a nose bleed?
a)
lean forward and pinch nose
b)
lean back and pinch nose
c)
lay face down
d)
lay down on their back
4.
To give first aid for a small burn, you should
a)
put ice on it
b)
rub butter on it
c)
run cool lukewarm water over it
d)
run cold water over it
5.

What should you do if the person does not give consent?

a)

Don't give care but call 1-1-2

b)

Give care and call 1-1-2

c)

Give care only

d)

None of the above

6.

Is a type of open wound that’s caused by the skin rubbing against a rough surface. It may be called a scrape or a graze. When an abrasion is caused by the skin sliding across hard ground, it may be called road rash.

(a)  

7.

Is the intentional surgical or accidental removal of a limb or body part.

(a)  

8.

A wound made especially in surgery by incising the body and a wound that caused also of a knife, broken glass or any smooth sharp objects.

(a)  

9.

Is a serious soft-tissue injury. It happens when a portion of the skin, and sometimes other soft tissue, is partially or completely torn away.

(a)  

10.

The act of piercing or penetrating with a pointed object like nails, pointed sticks and wires.

(a)  

11.
Using the rule of nines what percent of the body would be burned if the entire torso and left leg is affected
a)
34
b)
64
c)
54
d)
18
12.
Which type of shock is caused by an allergic reaction?
a)
anaphalactic
b)
septic
c)
hypovolemic
d)
cardiac
13.
A burn that is not painful is a
a)
1st degree
b)
2nd degree
c)
3rd degree
d)
all are not painful
14.
Which of the following could cause shock?
a)
a. A burn
b)
b. A wound that is bleeding heavily
c)
c. Anaphylaxis
d)
d. All of the above
15.
You believe that a person has a head, neck or spinal injury. What should you do?
a)
a. Remove the person’s safety helmet.
b)
b. Have the person remain in the position he or she is in until emergency medical services(EMS) personnel arrive and take over.
c)
c. Put the person in the recovery position.
d)
d. Have the person nod the head up and down and shake the head from side to side to see if there is any pain or difficulty with movement.
16.
When using direct pressure to control non-life-threatening bleeding from an open wound,
you should:
a)
a. Lift the dressing every minute to see if the bleeding has stopped.
b)
b. Remove and replace dressings as they become saturated with blood.
c)
c. Use a hemostatic dressing.
d)
d. Add additional dressings and continue to apply direct pressure until the bleeding stops, and then bandage the wound.
17.
Which of the following statements about anaphylaxis is true?
a)
a. A person experiencing anaphylaxis may have trouble breathing and go into shock.
b)
b. It is important to act quickly when a person is showing signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis.
c)
c. The effects of anaphylaxis can be stopped or slowed by administering epinephrine.
d)
d. All of the above
18.

A woman's finger has been cut off in a work place accident. What would you do with the finger?

a)

Wrap it in paper and send it off to hospital with her

b)

Place it in a water tight container and put that in crushed ice and water

c)

Wash the finger in water and then place it on a container of ice

d)

Wrap it in gauze and then place it in ice and water

19.

All people with a head injury who are unconscious should be suspected of having:

a)

A stroke

b)

A fit

c)

A spinal injury

d)

Diabetes

20.

Facial injuries may cause complications with the casualty's airway.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Facial injuries may cause complications with the casualty's airway.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Inability of the casualty to move their fingers or toes may indicate a spinal injury.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

A casualty with abdominal injuries and are in shock should be given fluids to drink.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

What does practicing universal precautions protect you from?

a)

getting blood on you

b)

the spread of diseases

c)

the gross stuff

d)

touching someone

25.

The Good Samaritan Law protects you from

a)

being sued when to apply first aid to a someone

b)

from getting hurt.

26.

What are signs of infection? Check all that apply.

a)

it's blue in color

b)

it's red in color

c)

oozing

d)

painful

e)

swelling

27.

True or False

You should loosen the clothes of someone who has gone into shock.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

How do first-degree burns differ from second-degree burns?

a)

First-degree burns only affect the epidermis; second-degree burns can extend into the dermis

b)

First degree-burns are painless; second-degree burns hurt a lot

c)

First degree-burns can extend into the dermis; second-degree burns only affect the epidermis

d)

First degree-burns hurt a lot; second-degree burns are painless

29.

Place this in order from outermost to innermost A) Dermis; B) Epidermis; C)Subcutaneous tissue

a)

A, B, C

b)

B, A, C

c)

B, C, A

d)

A, C, B

30.
Scenario: You and your friends spent a fun day at the beach but forgot your sunscreen. Later that evening you notice blisters across your friend’s back and realize he got sunburned. How bad are the burns?
a)
first-degree
b)
second-degree
c)
third-degree
31.
What are the three types of burns?
a)
First, second, and fifth degree
b)
Heat, chemical, and lightening
c)
Heat, chemical, and electrical
d)
Steam, chemical, and electrical
32.
What variables affect the seriousness of a chemical burn?
a)
The length of time the chemical is in contact with the skin; the concentration (or strength) of the chemical; the temperature of the product containing the chemical
b)
The place on the body the burn happens; the temperature of the product
c)
The exposure of the chemical on the skin and the ambient temperature of the surrounding air
d)
How long the chemical is on the skin and the temperature of the water used to rinse the chemical
33.

Chemical burns on the skin and eyes can be caused by ____________ chemicals.

a)

dry and liquid

b)

dry

c)

liquid

34.

) After calling 911, what is the first thing you do to treat an electrical burn victim?

a)

Monitor ABC’s since electrocution can cause cardiac and respiratory emergencies.

b)

Cover the area of the burn with a dry, loose bandage.

c)

Secure the area by turning off the power source.

d)

Apply ointment to the burned area.

35.

You should peel away clothing that has "melted" into the flesh of a burn patient

a)

true

b)

false

36.

We should perform R.I.C.E. therapy if there’s a sprain or strain injury. What does the acronym R.I.C.E. stand for?

a)

A. R- rest, I- intentional, C- commission, E- elevator

b)

B. R- rest, I- ice, C- commission, E- elevation

c)

C. R- rest, I- intentional, C- compression, E- elevator

d)

D. R- rest, I- ice, C- compression, E- elevation

37.

What stands for AVPU ?

a)

Allergy, Voice, Protective, Unconscious

b)

Allergy, Voice, Pain, Unconscious

c)

Allergy, Voice, Personal, Unconscious

d)

Alert, Voice, Pain, Unconscious

38.

What are the sign and symptoms of shock?

a)

Weak and rapid pulse

b)

Irregular bone shape

c)

Face and lips are pink

d)

Sweating profusely

e)

Cold and clammy skin

39.

What does the "R" stand for in the acronym DRABC

a)

Response

b)

Right

c)

Request

d)

Reset

40.

The most accurate mode of taking temperature is...

a)

oral

b)

axillary

c)

rectal

d)

tympanic

41.

A fast pulse is also called...

a)

tachycardia

b)

tachypnea

c)

bradycardia

d)

bradypnea

42.

You check a babies pulse in the ______ artery.

a)

radial

b)

carotid

c)

brachial

d)

femoral

43.

Normal respirations are .....

a)

12-20 per minute

b)

10-25 per minute

c)

11-22 per minute

d)

5-30 per minute

44.

The pulse felt on the wrist is called...

a)

radial pulse

b)

carotid pulse

c)

femoral pulse

d)

brachial pulse

45.

Slow breathing...

a)

bradypnea

b)

dyspnea

c)

tachypnea

d)

bradycardia

46.

The following are all factors that can decrease blood pressure EXCEPT...

a)

rest

b)

shock

c)

hemorrhage

d)

eating

47.

Where do you take an apical pulse?

a)

with a stethoscope over the heart

b)

at the carotid artery

c)

at the popliteal

d)

apical isn't a pulse

48.

The normal range of pulse in an adult:

a)

12-20

b)

90-120

c)

60-100

d)

120-160