FIRST AID AND CPR EXAM 3
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
What things can trigger asthma? - Answer-exposure to temperature extremes, like cold
air, respiratory tract infection, exercise, strong odors
What are the symptoms of asthma? - Answer-coughing
cyanosis
wheezing
nostrils flaring with each breath
What are the symptoms of hyperventilation? - Answer-dizziness, lightheadedness,
shortness of breath, breathing faster than 40 per minute
What is the treatment for hyperventilation? - Answer-inhale and exhale slowly
Emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and other related lung diseases are all grouped under
the broad term of _____ - Answer-Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
What is the treatment for a COPD victim suffering with acute breathing distress? -
Answer-assist the victim with taking their prescribed medications
encourage the victim to drink fluids and cough up any secretions
seek immediate medical assistance
What causes fainting? - Answer-an interruption or decrease in the blood flow to the
brain
What are the signs and symptoms of fainting? - Answer-dizziness
weakness
seeing spots or visual blurring
pale skin
What is the first aid for a fainting victim? - Answer-lay the victim down and elevate the
legs 8 to 12 inches
What physiological events cause a seizure? - Answer-an abnormal stimulation of the
brain's cells
What is the first aid for a seizure victim? - Answer-cushion the victims head and remove
items that could cause injury
What is the type of diabetes that can develop in pregnant women? - Answer-gestational
diabetes
, Too much _______ and not enough ______ can lead to low blood sugar also known as
_________ - Answer-too much insulin and not enough sugar can lead to low blood
sugar also know as hypoglycemia
What are the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia? - Answer-sudden hunger, poor
coordination, anger or bad temper, trembling
What is the first aid for a victim of hypoglycemia? - Answer-give the victim food or drinks
containing sugar
What are the signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia? - Answer-extreme thirst, frequent
urination, drowsiness, fruity breath odor
If you are uncertain whether the diabetic victim has high or low blood sugar, what is the
treatment for this victim? - Answer-give the victim sugar, such as soda, fruit juice, or
candy. If there is no improvement in 15 minutes seek immediate medical attention
What substances account for the largest number of poisonings? - Answer-household
cleaning agents
In cases of poisoning, what is the first step the first aider should take after obtaining the
initial victim information? - Answer-call the poison control center
What position should you place the victim of swallowed poisons? - Answer-recovery
position or left sided position
What does activated charcoal do for victims of swallowed poisons? - Answer-it prevents
the absorption of the poison
What are the signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning? - Answer-the
symptoms may come and go
they may worsen and improve in certain places or at certain times of the day
people around the victim have similar symptoms
pets seem ill
After contact with a poisonous plant, what should the victim do immediately? - Answer-
immediately, wash with soap and water or rubbing alcohol
What is the best way to relieve itching from a poisonous plant? - Answer-immerse the
area in warm water
What are the two concerns resulting from animal bites? - Answer-infection from
microorganisms, tissue damage
Which bite has the greatest chance of being infected? - Answer-human bite
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
What things can trigger asthma? - Answer-exposure to temperature extremes, like cold
air, respiratory tract infection, exercise, strong odors
What are the symptoms of asthma? - Answer-coughing
cyanosis
wheezing
nostrils flaring with each breath
What are the symptoms of hyperventilation? - Answer-dizziness, lightheadedness,
shortness of breath, breathing faster than 40 per minute
What is the treatment for hyperventilation? - Answer-inhale and exhale slowly
Emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and other related lung diseases are all grouped under
the broad term of _____ - Answer-Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
What is the treatment for a COPD victim suffering with acute breathing distress? -
Answer-assist the victim with taking their prescribed medications
encourage the victim to drink fluids and cough up any secretions
seek immediate medical assistance
What causes fainting? - Answer-an interruption or decrease in the blood flow to the
brain
What are the signs and symptoms of fainting? - Answer-dizziness
weakness
seeing spots or visual blurring
pale skin
What is the first aid for a fainting victim? - Answer-lay the victim down and elevate the
legs 8 to 12 inches
What physiological events cause a seizure? - Answer-an abnormal stimulation of the
brain's cells
What is the first aid for a seizure victim? - Answer-cushion the victims head and remove
items that could cause injury
What is the type of diabetes that can develop in pregnant women? - Answer-gestational
diabetes
, Too much _______ and not enough ______ can lead to low blood sugar also known as
_________ - Answer-too much insulin and not enough sugar can lead to low blood
sugar also know as hypoglycemia
What are the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia? - Answer-sudden hunger, poor
coordination, anger or bad temper, trembling
What is the first aid for a victim of hypoglycemia? - Answer-give the victim food or drinks
containing sugar
What are the signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia? - Answer-extreme thirst, frequent
urination, drowsiness, fruity breath odor
If you are uncertain whether the diabetic victim has high or low blood sugar, what is the
treatment for this victim? - Answer-give the victim sugar, such as soda, fruit juice, or
candy. If there is no improvement in 15 minutes seek immediate medical attention
What substances account for the largest number of poisonings? - Answer-household
cleaning agents
In cases of poisoning, what is the first step the first aider should take after obtaining the
initial victim information? - Answer-call the poison control center
What position should you place the victim of swallowed poisons? - Answer-recovery
position or left sided position
What does activated charcoal do for victims of swallowed poisons? - Answer-it prevents
the absorption of the poison
What are the signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning? - Answer-the
symptoms may come and go
they may worsen and improve in certain places or at certain times of the day
people around the victim have similar symptoms
pets seem ill
After contact with a poisonous plant, what should the victim do immediately? - Answer-
immediately, wash with soap and water or rubbing alcohol
What is the best way to relieve itching from a poisonous plant? - Answer-immerse the
area in warm water
What are the two concerns resulting from animal bites? - Answer-infection from
microorganisms, tissue damage
Which bite has the greatest chance of being infected? - Answer-human bite
