WorksheetsFirst Responder and 911 Review HCHS
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 12mins
A severe allergic reaction that can happen quickly after exposure to an allergen (like peanuts or bee stings) is called ________.
anaphylaxis
asthma
eczema
hay fever
What is the term for losing consciousness due to lack of oxygen?
asphyxia
anemia
hypertension
hypothermia
Which pulse site is located in the mid neck and checked by placing two fingertips over the carotid artery in unresponsive adults and children?
carotid pulse
radial pulse
brachial pulse
femoral pulse
A situation that needs quick action is called an ________.
emergency
celebration
appointment
vacation
Which law protects people who help others in emergencies?
Good Samaritan Law
Civil Rights Act
Health Insurance Portability Act
Freedom of Information Act
What is the name of the first-aid procedure that uses strong pressure on the abdomen to dislodge an object from the windpipe?
Heimlich Maneuver
CPR
Tracheotomy
Rescue Breathing
What is a heavy discharge of blood from blood vessels called?
hemorrhage
anemia
thrombosis
embolism
What are pale red bumps on the skin caused by an allergen called?
hives
eczema
psoriasis
warts
What is the medical emergency called when your body temperature drops dangerously low due to losing heat faster than it can produce?
hypothermia
hyperthermia
dehydration
heat stroke
Fill in the blank: The term 'level of consciousness' refers to
a measurement of a person's arousability and responsiveness to a stimulus
the ability to recall past events accurately
the capacity to perform voluntary movements
a person's emotional state at a given time
What does 'pallor' mean?
unusually pale appearance of the skin most noticeably in the facial region
increase in skin temperature
excessive sweating
yellowish discoloration of the eyes
What is the definition of 'radial pulse'?
pulse felt by placing fingertips over the radial artery along the thumb side of the wrist
pulse felt by placing fingertips over the carotid artery in the neck
pulse felt by placing fingertips over the femoral artery in the groin
pulse felt by placing fingertips over the brachial artery in the arm
What is the 'rule of nines' used for?
a tool to assess the total body percentage in burn patients and guides treatment decisions
a method for calculating medication dosages in pediatric patients
a guideline for diagnosing skin infections based on lesion size
a protocol for determining the severity of allergic reactions
Fill in the blank: The term 'seizure' is defined as ___
uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain, which may produce a physical convulsion, minor physical signs, thought disturbances, or a combination of symptoms
a sudden drop in blood pressure causing fainting
an allergic reaction resulting in skin rash
a bacterial infection of the nervous system
Fill in the blank: The term 'stimuli' refers to
something that initiates a quick action or heightened thoughts or feelings
a type of chemical reaction in plants
an organism that can survive without water
a process of slow adaptation to the environment
What is a 'tourniquet'?
a device for stopping the flow of blood through a vein or artery, typically by compressing a limb with a cord-like tight bandage
a tool used for measuring blood pressure
a medication for reducing pain
a surgical instrument for making incisions
What does the term 'vertigo' mean?
sensation of dizziness
loss of vision
difficulty breathing
chest pain
What does 'wheezing' mean?
difficulty breathing characterized by a high-pitched whistle sound noted during each exhale
rapid heartbeat and chest pain during physical activity
persistent coughing without any sound
swelling of the throat causing loss of voice
What should you do in an emergency? Place the events in the correct order.
Make sure the scene is safe.
Assess the victim's condition.
Call 911 if needed.
Stay on the phone with the operator and follow their instructions.
Monitor the victim until first responders arrive.
