RED CROSS FIRST AID 2024
FINAL EXAM
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
epinephrine - ANSWERS-a drug that slows down or stops the effects of
anaphylaxis
QUESTION 2
epinephrine auto injector - ANSWERS-a syringe system, available by prescription
only, that contains a single dose of epinephrine
QUESTION 3
when to administer a second dose of epinephrine - ANSWERS-if the person is still
having signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis 5-10 minutes after administering first
dose
QUESTION 4
where to inject epinephrine auto injectors - ANSWERS-against mid-outer thigh for
5-10 seconds
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QUESTION 5
antihistamines - ANSWERS-a medication that counteracts the effects of a
histamine, a chemical released by the body during an allergic reaction
QUESTION 6
diabetes - ANSWERS-chronic condition by the body's inability to process glucose
in the bloodstream
QUESTION 7
insulin - ANSWERS-hormone that causes glucose to be moved from the
bloodstream into the cells, where it is used for energy
QUESTION 8
what secretes insulin - ANSWERS-pancreas
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QUESTION 9
hypoglycemia - ANSWERS-excessively low blood glucose levels
QUESTION 10
hyperglycemia - ANSWERS-excessively high blood glucose levels
QUESTION 11
seizure - ANSWERS-a result of abnormal electrical activity in the brain, leading to
temporary and involuntary changes in body movement, function, sensation,
awareness or behavior
QUESTION 12
epilepsy - ANSWERS-a chronic seizure disorder that can often be controlled with
medication
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FINAL EXAM
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
epinephrine - ANSWERS-a drug that slows down or stops the effects of
anaphylaxis
QUESTION 2
epinephrine auto injector - ANSWERS-a syringe system, available by prescription
only, that contains a single dose of epinephrine
QUESTION 3
when to administer a second dose of epinephrine - ANSWERS-if the person is still
having signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis 5-10 minutes after administering first
dose
QUESTION 4
where to inject epinephrine auto injectors - ANSWERS-against mid-outer thigh for
5-10 seconds
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FINAL EXAM
QUESTION 5
antihistamines - ANSWERS-a medication that counteracts the effects of a
histamine, a chemical released by the body during an allergic reaction
QUESTION 6
diabetes - ANSWERS-chronic condition by the body's inability to process glucose
in the bloodstream
QUESTION 7
insulin - ANSWERS-hormone that causes glucose to be moved from the
bloodstream into the cells, where it is used for energy
QUESTION 8
what secretes insulin - ANSWERS-pancreas
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FINAL EXAM
QUESTION 9
hypoglycemia - ANSWERS-excessively low blood glucose levels
QUESTION 10
hyperglycemia - ANSWERS-excessively high blood glucose levels
QUESTION 11
seizure - ANSWERS-a result of abnormal electrical activity in the brain, leading to
temporary and involuntary changes in body movement, function, sensation,
awareness or behavior
QUESTION 12
epilepsy - ANSWERS-a chronic seizure disorder that can often be controlled with
medication
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