First Aid Exam 4 UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Abdominal distress in every victim should be considered life threatening: - CORRECT
ANSWER - until proven otherwise.
How many causes of abdominal pain are there according to medical reference guides? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 100
All of the following are priorities when caring for victims of acute abdominal distress except: -
CORRECT ANSWER - identifying the cause of the abdominal distress.
In assessing a victim with acute abdominal distress, the number-one priority should be to look
for signs of: - CORRECT ANSWER - shock.
It is typical for a victim with acute abdominal distress to: - CORRECT ANSWER - be
guarded.
If you know that a specific quadrant is causing the pain or the majority of the pain, examine that
quadrant: - CORRECT ANSWER - last.
The stomach, spleen, liver, and pancreas would all be found in which of the four abdominal
quadrants? - CORRECT ANSWER - left upper
Which of the following organs would be in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen? -
CORRECT ANSWER - colon, appendix, small intestine
If the victim of acute abdominal distress is a child and there is tenderness or guarding when you
examine the abdomen: - CORRECT ANSWER - suspect the need for surgery.
,All of the following are general guidelines for assessment of an abdominal injury except: -
CORRECT ANSWER - ask if the patient has any blood in his or her bowel movement.
Irritation of the membrane that lines the abdomen is called: - CORRECT ANSWER -
peritonitis.
Which of the following is not one of the signs and symptoms of acute abdominal distress? -
CORRECT ANSWER - high blood pressure
Cramp-like pain is described as a pain that occurs: - CORRECT ANSWER - in waves.
A victim of acute abdominal distress will have pain that: - CORRECT ANSWER - can be
local or widespread.
A victim of acute abdominal distress should determine the most comfortable position for himself
unless: - CORRECT ANSWER - there are signs of shock.
If the victim of acute abdominal distress is nauseated, you should position him or her: -
CORRECT ANSWER - on their side.
When caring for victims of acute abdominal distress, you should: - CORRECT
ANSWER - never give them water or food.
The best position for a victim of shock is: - CORRECT ANSWER - on the back with legs
slightly elevated.
In the BRAT diet, "A" stands for: - CORRECT ANSWER - applesauce.
A diarrhea victim should not eat meat or drink dairy products for at least: - CORRECT
ANSWER - 48 hours.
, The single most important care for a victim of diarrhea is to have the victim drink: - CORRECT
ANSWER - 8-10 glasses of clear fluid a day.
Diarrhea should run its course. However, there are some over-the-counter medications that can
help control the diarrhea. Which is not a medication that can control diarrhea? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Metamucil
Esophageal varices are common in all individuals listed except: - CORRECT ANSWER -
victims without any pre-existing medical conditions.
Ruptured esophageal varices are usually characterized by: - CORRECT ANSWER -
painless gastrointestinal bleeding.
The victim of ruptured esophageal varices needs rapid blood replacement and surgical
procedures aimed at: - CORRECT ANSWER - stopping the bleeding.
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is most common in those with: - CORRECT ANSWER -
atherosclerosis.
It is estimated that ________ percent of all men over the age of fifty have abdominal aortic
aneurysms. - CORRECT ANSWER - 20
The pain from an abdominal aortic aneurysm that ruptures is: - CORRECT ANSWER -
sudden and severe.
All of the following are signs and symptoms of a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm except: -
CORRECT ANSWER - increased pulse in the groin and foot.
If the abdominal aortic aneurysm has burst, you may feel: - CORRECT ANSWER - a hard,
rigid abdomen.
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Abdominal distress in every victim should be considered life threatening: - CORRECT
ANSWER - until proven otherwise.
How many causes of abdominal pain are there according to medical reference guides? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 100
All of the following are priorities when caring for victims of acute abdominal distress except: -
CORRECT ANSWER - identifying the cause of the abdominal distress.
In assessing a victim with acute abdominal distress, the number-one priority should be to look
for signs of: - CORRECT ANSWER - shock.
It is typical for a victim with acute abdominal distress to: - CORRECT ANSWER - be
guarded.
If you know that a specific quadrant is causing the pain or the majority of the pain, examine that
quadrant: - CORRECT ANSWER - last.
The stomach, spleen, liver, and pancreas would all be found in which of the four abdominal
quadrants? - CORRECT ANSWER - left upper
Which of the following organs would be in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen? -
CORRECT ANSWER - colon, appendix, small intestine
If the victim of acute abdominal distress is a child and there is tenderness or guarding when you
examine the abdomen: - CORRECT ANSWER - suspect the need for surgery.
,All of the following are general guidelines for assessment of an abdominal injury except: -
CORRECT ANSWER - ask if the patient has any blood in his or her bowel movement.
Irritation of the membrane that lines the abdomen is called: - CORRECT ANSWER -
peritonitis.
Which of the following is not one of the signs and symptoms of acute abdominal distress? -
CORRECT ANSWER - high blood pressure
Cramp-like pain is described as a pain that occurs: - CORRECT ANSWER - in waves.
A victim of acute abdominal distress will have pain that: - CORRECT ANSWER - can be
local or widespread.
A victim of acute abdominal distress should determine the most comfortable position for himself
unless: - CORRECT ANSWER - there are signs of shock.
If the victim of acute abdominal distress is nauseated, you should position him or her: -
CORRECT ANSWER - on their side.
When caring for victims of acute abdominal distress, you should: - CORRECT
ANSWER - never give them water or food.
The best position for a victim of shock is: - CORRECT ANSWER - on the back with legs
slightly elevated.
In the BRAT diet, "A" stands for: - CORRECT ANSWER - applesauce.
A diarrhea victim should not eat meat or drink dairy products for at least: - CORRECT
ANSWER - 48 hours.
, The single most important care for a victim of diarrhea is to have the victim drink: - CORRECT
ANSWER - 8-10 glasses of clear fluid a day.
Diarrhea should run its course. However, there are some over-the-counter medications that can
help control the diarrhea. Which is not a medication that can control diarrhea? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Metamucil
Esophageal varices are common in all individuals listed except: - CORRECT ANSWER -
victims without any pre-existing medical conditions.
Ruptured esophageal varices are usually characterized by: - CORRECT ANSWER -
painless gastrointestinal bleeding.
The victim of ruptured esophageal varices needs rapid blood replacement and surgical
procedures aimed at: - CORRECT ANSWER - stopping the bleeding.
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is most common in those with: - CORRECT ANSWER -
atherosclerosis.
It is estimated that ________ percent of all men over the age of fifty have abdominal aortic
aneurysms. - CORRECT ANSWER - 20
The pain from an abdominal aortic aneurysm that ruptures is: - CORRECT ANSWER -
sudden and severe.
All of the following are signs and symptoms of a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm except: -
CORRECT ANSWER - increased pulse in the groin and foot.
If the abdominal aortic aneurysm has burst, you may feel: - CORRECT ANSWER - a hard,
rigid abdomen.
