Test 1--Chapter 47 Basic Emergency Care

Question 1

What is the goal of first aid?

Answer 1

to prevent death and prevent injuries from becoming worse.

Question 2

What is first aid?

Answer 2

˜the emergency care given to an ill or injured person before medical help arrives.

Question 3

What is EMS?

Answer 3

Emergency Medical Services

Question 4

How do you activate EMS?

Answer 4

• Dial 911.
• Call the local fire or police department.
• Call the phone operator.

Question 5

What is sudden cardiac arrest (SCA)?

Answer 5

˜when the heart and breathing stop suddenly and without warning.

Question 6

What are the three major signs of SCA?

Answer 6

• No response
• No breathing
• No pulse

Question 7

What is respiratory arrest?

Answer 7

• when breathing stops but heart action continues for several minutes.
• If breathing is not restored, cardiac arrest occurs.

Question 8

What is CPR?

Answer 8

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Question 9

CPR supports _________ and ___________.

Answer 9

CPR supports breathing and circulation.

Question 10

When is the recovery position used?

Answer 10

when the person is breathing and has a pulse but is not responding.

Question 11

What is the benefit of the recovery position?

Answer 11

The position helps keep the airway open and prevents aspiration

Question 12

How do you get a person into recovery position?

Answer 12

• Logroll the person into the recovery position.
• Keep the head, neck, and spine straight.
• A hand supports the head.

Question 13

When should you NOT use the recovery position?

Answer 13

Do not use this position if the person might have neck injuries or other trauma

Question 14

What is it called when there is an excessive loss of blood in a short amount of time?

Answer 14

hemorrhage

Question 15

What is internal hemorrhage?

Answer 15

The bleeding is inside body tissues and body cavities.

Question 16

What is fainting?

Answer 16

the sudden loss of consciousness from an inadequate blood supply to the brain

Question 17

What does a person look like who has fainted?

Answer 17

The person looks pale, has weak pulse, and has shallow respirations if consciousness is lost.

Question 18

What should you if you suspect a person might faint?

Answer 18

• Have the person sit or lie down before fainting occurs.
• If sitting, the person bends forward and places the head between the knees.
• If the person is lying down, raise the legs.
• Loosen tight clothing (belts, ties, scarves, collars, etc.)
• Do not let the person get up until symptoms have subsided for about 5 minutes.
• Help the person to a sitting position after recovery from fainting. Observe for fainting.

Question 19

What is shock?

Answer 19

when organs and tissues do not get enough blood.

Question 20

What are the causes of shock?

Answer 20

• blood loss,
• heart attack (myocardial infarction),
• burns, and
• severe infection

Question 21

What are the signs and symptoms of shock?

Answer 21

Low or falling blood pressure
Rapid and weak pulse
Rapid respirations
Cold, moist, and pale skin
Thirst
Restlessness
Confusion

Question 22

Is anaphylactic shock an emergency?

Answer 22

Yes

Question 23

What is anaphylaxis?

Answer 23

is a life-threatening sensitivity to an antigen.