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WorksheetsFirst Aid--Sudden Illness--10-3
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does FAST stand for in relation to care for a stroke?
(a)
Identify four signs of sudden illness.
Change in level of consciousness (LOC)
Sweating
Nausea
Pale skin
Change in appetite
What is the appearance of someone with sudden illness?
They will have a hangover.
They will be nervous.
They will usually look and feel ill.
They will be tired.
Which is the proper treatment for a diabetic emergency?
Give the person nothing to eat or drink.
Give the person sugar if they are awake, can swallow, and safely follow simple commands.
Give the person sugar regardless of their level of consciousness.
Call EMS immediately.
What is the proper treatment for fainting?
Place person in a horizontal position on their back, loosen tight clothing, monitor breathing. Do not give anything to eat or drink.
Place person in a seated position, loosen tight clothing, monitor breathing. Give water to drink if they are conscious.
Have the person stand. Give water to drink if they are conscious.
Place person in a recovery position, loosen tight clothing, monitor breathing. Reassess once sign and symptom free.
What is the proper procedure for treating a seizure on land?
Protect the person from injury by restraining them.
Protect the person from injury by placing a soft object in their mouth.
Summon EMS immediately.
Protect the person from injury. Move nearby objects away and cushion their head. Do not restrain.
There are many different types of seizure. How long do generalized seizures usually last?
More than five minutes
One to three minutes
Four minutes
Five minutes
Identify at least four types of sudden illness.
Shock
Stroke
Diabetic Emergency
Seizure
Fainting
True or False: Call EMS for a seizure lasting less than five minutes.
True
False
False or True: Always call EMS for a seizure occurring in the water.
False
True
