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ARC RTE (American Red Cross Responding
to Emergencies) First Aid Exam A features
accurate and verified questions covering
emergency response procedures, first aid for
injuries and sudden illnesses, CPR, AED
usage, scene And safety
(EMS) Emergency Response System ......answer.....A network of community
resources and medical personnel that provides emergency care to people
who have been injured or are experiencing sudden illness.
3 basic causes of musculoskeletal injury ......answer.....Direct force causes
injury at the point of impact and can be blunt or penetrating.
Indirect force transmits energy thru the body and causes injury to a body
part away from the point of impact.
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Twisting force, or rotating force, causes injury when one part of the body
remains still while the rest of the body is twisted or turned away.
3 conditions necessary to maintain adequate blood flow to body cells, tissues
and organs ......answer.....The heart must be working well
The blood vessels must be intact and able to adjust blood flow
An adequate amount of blood must be circulating in the body
3 major functions of blood ......answer.....1. transporting oxygen nutrients and
waste
2. protect against disease by producing antibodies and defending against
pathogens
3. maintain body temperature by circulating through the blood
4 types of musculoskeletal injuries are: ......answer.....Fractures - a break or
disruption in bone tissue. Either closed fractures or open fractures.
Dislocation- displacement or separation of a bone from its normal position
at a joint.
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Sprains - the partial or complete tearing or stretching of ligaments and other
tissues at a joint.
Strains- the excessive stretching and tearing of muscle fibers or tendons.
6 ways a bystander can help at the scene of an emergency
......answer.....Bystanders can help at the scene of an emergency by calling &
then meeting and directing the ambulance, keeping the area free of
unnecessary traffic, or giving first aid. Bystanders can go for additional
supplies or give comfort to others on the scene. Bystanders may be able to
give you important information about the person or what happened.
A 6- year-old girl falls on a sharp object. The object is sticking out of her leg.
what should you do? ......answer.....Stabilize the object in the position in
which you find it
A brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizures ......answer.....b-Epilepsy
A burn that destroys skin and underlying tissues ......answer.....Full
thickening burn
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A conbination of chest compressions and rescue breaths ......answer.....CPR
A condition in which too little sugar is in the bloodstream ......answer.....e-
hyporglycemia
A condition in which too much sugar is in the bloodstream ......answer.....d-
hyperglycemia
A conditions that produces stroke-like symotoms but causes no permanent
damage; may be a precursor to stroke ......answer.....i-TIA
A disruption of blood flow to a part of the brain that may cause permanent
damage to brain tissue ......answer.....h-stroke
A fatty substance that contributes to the risk for heart disease
......answer.....Cholesterol
A friend who has diabetes is drownsy and seems confused. he is not sure if
he took his insulin today. what should you do? ......answer.....c-Have him eat
or drink something with sugar in it
ARC RTE (American Red Cross Responding
to Emergencies) First Aid Exam A features
accurate and verified questions covering
emergency response procedures, first aid for
injuries and sudden illnesses, CPR, AED
usage, scene And safety
(EMS) Emergency Response System ......answer.....A network of community
resources and medical personnel that provides emergency care to people
who have been injured or are experiencing sudden illness.
3 basic causes of musculoskeletal injury ......answer.....Direct force causes
injury at the point of impact and can be blunt or penetrating.
Indirect force transmits energy thru the body and causes injury to a body
part away from the point of impact.
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Twisting force, or rotating force, causes injury when one part of the body
remains still while the rest of the body is twisted or turned away.
3 conditions necessary to maintain adequate blood flow to body cells, tissues
and organs ......answer.....The heart must be working well
The blood vessels must be intact and able to adjust blood flow
An adequate amount of blood must be circulating in the body
3 major functions of blood ......answer.....1. transporting oxygen nutrients and
waste
2. protect against disease by producing antibodies and defending against
pathogens
3. maintain body temperature by circulating through the blood
4 types of musculoskeletal injuries are: ......answer.....Fractures - a break or
disruption in bone tissue. Either closed fractures or open fractures.
Dislocation- displacement or separation of a bone from its normal position
at a joint.
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Sprains - the partial or complete tearing or stretching of ligaments and other
tissues at a joint.
Strains- the excessive stretching and tearing of muscle fibers or tendons.
6 ways a bystander can help at the scene of an emergency
......answer.....Bystanders can help at the scene of an emergency by calling &
then meeting and directing the ambulance, keeping the area free of
unnecessary traffic, or giving first aid. Bystanders can go for additional
supplies or give comfort to others on the scene. Bystanders may be able to
give you important information about the person or what happened.
A 6- year-old girl falls on a sharp object. The object is sticking out of her leg.
what should you do? ......answer.....Stabilize the object in the position in
which you find it
A brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizures ......answer.....b-Epilepsy
A burn that destroys skin and underlying tissues ......answer.....Full
thickening burn
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A conbination of chest compressions and rescue breaths ......answer.....CPR
A condition in which too little sugar is in the bloodstream ......answer.....e-
hyporglycemia
A condition in which too much sugar is in the bloodstream ......answer.....d-
hyperglycemia
A conditions that produces stroke-like symotoms but causes no permanent
damage; may be a precursor to stroke ......answer.....i-TIA
A disruption of blood flow to a part of the brain that may cause permanent
damage to brain tissue ......answer.....h-stroke
A fatty substance that contributes to the risk for heart disease
......answer.....Cholesterol
A friend who has diabetes is drownsy and seems confused. he is not sure if
he took his insulin today. what should you do? ......answer.....c-Have him eat
or drink something with sugar in it
