LD 34 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
abdominal thrust - ANSWER a technique used to force air out of the lungs, expelling
obstructions from a victim's airway.
abrasion - ANSWER an open wound characterized by a scraping away of only the outer
portion of the skin
airborne pathogens - ANSWER a pathogen that is spread by tiny droplets sprayed
during breathing, coughing, or sneezing
airway - ANSWER The passageway by which air enters and leaves the lungs
amputations - ANSWER An open wound characterized by a surgical or traumatic
removal of a body extremity
anaphylaxis (anaphylactic shock) - ANSWER A severe life-threatening allergic reaction
caused by exposure to certain allergens
automated external defibrillator (AED) - ANSWER An external defibrillator capable of
cardiac rhythm analysis which can deliver a electric shock to a cardiac arrest victim
avulsions - ANSWER An open wound characterized by a part or structure of the body
being forcibly torn or cut away
bacteria - ANSWER Microscopic organisms that can live in water, soil, or organic
material, or within the bodies of plants, animals, and humans
bandage - ANSWER any material used to hold a dressing in place
biological death - ANSWER The point when breathing and circulation stop, brain cells
die due to lack of oxygen, and vital organs begin to deteriorate
blood borne pathogens - ANSWER A pathogen that is spread when the blood or other
body fluids (e.g.,semen, phlegm, mucus membranes, etc.) of one person come into
contact with an open wound or sore of another
bone - ANSWER Hard yet flexible tissue that provides support for the body as well as
protection for vital organs
brachial artery - ANSWER Artery located on the inside of the upper arm, between the
biceps and triceps
Capillary refill - ANSWER The filling of blood vessels that connect small veins with small
arteries
,cardiac arrest - ANSWER A state when a victim is unresponsive, not breathing, and has
no carotid pulse to indicate circulation
cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) - ANSWER A method of artificially restoring and
maintaining a victim's breathing and circulation
carotid pulse - ANSWER The most reliable indication that the victim's heart is
functioning and to determine the severity of the victim's condition during the
assessment process; felt on either side of the neck
cartilage - ANSWER connective tissue that covers the outside of the end of bones: helps
for certain flexible structures of the body and allows for smooth movement of bones at
joints
chemical burn - ANSWER burn caused by acids or alkalis coming into contact with the
skin
chest thrust - ANSWER A maneuver used to force obstructions from a victim's airway;
used instead of abdominal thrusts when the victim has abdominal injuries, is in late
stages of pregnancy, is to obese for abdominal thrusts to be effective, or is an infant
clinical death - ANSWER The moment breathing and circulation stop, reversible
condition if basic life support is begun immediately
closed facture - ANSWER Broken bone where there is no break in the skin at the site of
the fracture
convulsion - ANSWER violent uncontrolled muscle contractions
coronary artery disease (CAD) - ANSWER A disease caused when fatty deposits build up
in the walls of the arteries that feed the heart muscle (often referred to as coronary
heart disease)
dermis - ANSWER Second layer of the skin containing nerves, hair follicles, and sweat
glands
diabetes - ANSWER A condition brought on when the body does not produce a sufficient
amount of insulin
diabetic coma - ANSWER overly high levels of glucose in the bloodstream
(i.e.,hyperglycemia)
dislocation - ANSWER when a bone is pushed/pulled out of alignment from a joint
dressing - ANSWER any material applied to a wound to control bleeding and prevent
contamination
electrical burn - ANSWER burn that occurs when the body becomes a conduit for
electrical current
,Emergency medical services (EMS) - ANSWER First aid and medical services, rescue
procedures and transportation, or other related activities necessary to ensure the
health or safety of a person in imminent peril
emergency rescue personnel - ANSWER any person who is a peace officer, employee or
member of a fire department, fire protection, or firefighting agency of the federal, state,
city, or county government
epidermis - ANSWER outer-most layer of the skin
epilepsy - ANSWER a medical condition characterized by seizures that recur without
apparent reason
epinephrine - ANSWER a hormone produced by the body; when administered as a
medication, it will constrict blood vessels and dilate the bronchioles helping to open a
victim's airway
fainting - ANSWER a form of shock characterized by sudden unconsciousness
finger sweep - ANSWER opening the victims mouth by grasping both the tongue and
lower jaw in hand then inserting the index finger along the victims cheek then the throat
to hook the object
first-degree burn - ANSWER Damage only to the epidermis, also known as a superficial
burn
flail chest - ANSWER A condition where the ribs and/or sternum is fractured and a
segment of the chest wall does not move
fractures - ANSWER complete or partial break of a bone
, frostbite - ANSWER freezing of tissue below the skin surface
frostnip - ANSWER superficial freezing of outer layer of skin
gastric distention - ANSWER when air is forced into the victim's stomach as well as
lungs, causing the stomach to become distended; can happen during rescue breathing
maneuver
glucose - ANSWER the basic source of energy within the human cell
head-tilt/chin-lift - ANSWER Technique used to open a victim's airway when there are no
indications of head, neck, or spinal injury
heart attack - ANSWER when the heart muscle goes into distress due to lack of
oxygenated blood. If the heart is sufficiently damaged, cardiac arrest will result. The
greatest risk of death from heart attack is within 2 hours after the onset of symptoms
Heat cramps - ANSWER a condition caused when the body loses too much salt due to
prolonged perspiration
heat exhaustion - ANSWER a form of shock that can occur when the body becomes
dehydrated; more serious than heat cramps
heat stroke - ANSWER a life-threatening condition which occurs when the body's
internal temperature rises abnormally high
hyper ventilation - ANSWER abnormally rapid breathing
hypothermia - ANSWER when the body's internal temperature drops to the point where
body systems are affected
CORRECT ANSWERS
abdominal thrust - ANSWER a technique used to force air out of the lungs, expelling
obstructions from a victim's airway.
abrasion - ANSWER an open wound characterized by a scraping away of only the outer
portion of the skin
airborne pathogens - ANSWER a pathogen that is spread by tiny droplets sprayed
during breathing, coughing, or sneezing
airway - ANSWER The passageway by which air enters and leaves the lungs
amputations - ANSWER An open wound characterized by a surgical or traumatic
removal of a body extremity
anaphylaxis (anaphylactic shock) - ANSWER A severe life-threatening allergic reaction
caused by exposure to certain allergens
automated external defibrillator (AED) - ANSWER An external defibrillator capable of
cardiac rhythm analysis which can deliver a electric shock to a cardiac arrest victim
avulsions - ANSWER An open wound characterized by a part or structure of the body
being forcibly torn or cut away
bacteria - ANSWER Microscopic organisms that can live in water, soil, or organic
material, or within the bodies of plants, animals, and humans
bandage - ANSWER any material used to hold a dressing in place
biological death - ANSWER The point when breathing and circulation stop, brain cells
die due to lack of oxygen, and vital organs begin to deteriorate
blood borne pathogens - ANSWER A pathogen that is spread when the blood or other
body fluids (e.g.,semen, phlegm, mucus membranes, etc.) of one person come into
contact with an open wound or sore of another
bone - ANSWER Hard yet flexible tissue that provides support for the body as well as
protection for vital organs
brachial artery - ANSWER Artery located on the inside of the upper arm, between the
biceps and triceps
Capillary refill - ANSWER The filling of blood vessels that connect small veins with small
arteries
,cardiac arrest - ANSWER A state when a victim is unresponsive, not breathing, and has
no carotid pulse to indicate circulation
cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) - ANSWER A method of artificially restoring and
maintaining a victim's breathing and circulation
carotid pulse - ANSWER The most reliable indication that the victim's heart is
functioning and to determine the severity of the victim's condition during the
assessment process; felt on either side of the neck
cartilage - ANSWER connective tissue that covers the outside of the end of bones: helps
for certain flexible structures of the body and allows for smooth movement of bones at
joints
chemical burn - ANSWER burn caused by acids or alkalis coming into contact with the
skin
chest thrust - ANSWER A maneuver used to force obstructions from a victim's airway;
used instead of abdominal thrusts when the victim has abdominal injuries, is in late
stages of pregnancy, is to obese for abdominal thrusts to be effective, or is an infant
clinical death - ANSWER The moment breathing and circulation stop, reversible
condition if basic life support is begun immediately
closed facture - ANSWER Broken bone where there is no break in the skin at the site of
the fracture
convulsion - ANSWER violent uncontrolled muscle contractions
coronary artery disease (CAD) - ANSWER A disease caused when fatty deposits build up
in the walls of the arteries that feed the heart muscle (often referred to as coronary
heart disease)
dermis - ANSWER Second layer of the skin containing nerves, hair follicles, and sweat
glands
diabetes - ANSWER A condition brought on when the body does not produce a sufficient
amount of insulin
diabetic coma - ANSWER overly high levels of glucose in the bloodstream
(i.e.,hyperglycemia)
dislocation - ANSWER when a bone is pushed/pulled out of alignment from a joint
dressing - ANSWER any material applied to a wound to control bleeding and prevent
contamination
electrical burn - ANSWER burn that occurs when the body becomes a conduit for
electrical current
,Emergency medical services (EMS) - ANSWER First aid and medical services, rescue
procedures and transportation, or other related activities necessary to ensure the
health or safety of a person in imminent peril
emergency rescue personnel - ANSWER any person who is a peace officer, employee or
member of a fire department, fire protection, or firefighting agency of the federal, state,
city, or county government
epidermis - ANSWER outer-most layer of the skin
epilepsy - ANSWER a medical condition characterized by seizures that recur without
apparent reason
epinephrine - ANSWER a hormone produced by the body; when administered as a
medication, it will constrict blood vessels and dilate the bronchioles helping to open a
victim's airway
fainting - ANSWER a form of shock characterized by sudden unconsciousness
finger sweep - ANSWER opening the victims mouth by grasping both the tongue and
lower jaw in hand then inserting the index finger along the victims cheek then the throat
to hook the object
first-degree burn - ANSWER Damage only to the epidermis, also known as a superficial
burn
flail chest - ANSWER A condition where the ribs and/or sternum is fractured and a
segment of the chest wall does not move
fractures - ANSWER complete or partial break of a bone
, frostbite - ANSWER freezing of tissue below the skin surface
frostnip - ANSWER superficial freezing of outer layer of skin
gastric distention - ANSWER when air is forced into the victim's stomach as well as
lungs, causing the stomach to become distended; can happen during rescue breathing
maneuver
glucose - ANSWER the basic source of energy within the human cell
head-tilt/chin-lift - ANSWER Technique used to open a victim's airway when there are no
indications of head, neck, or spinal injury
heart attack - ANSWER when the heart muscle goes into distress due to lack of
oxygenated blood. If the heart is sufficiently damaged, cardiac arrest will result. The
greatest risk of death from heart attack is within 2 hours after the onset of symptoms
Heat cramps - ANSWER a condition caused when the body loses too much salt due to
prolonged perspiration
heat exhaustion - ANSWER a form of shock that can occur when the body becomes
dehydrated; more serious than heat cramps
heat stroke - ANSWER a life-threatening condition which occurs when the body's
internal temperature rises abnormally high
hyper ventilation - ANSWER abnormally rapid breathing
hypothermia - ANSWER when the body's internal temperature drops to the point where
body systems are affected
