Deck 9: Management of Injuries and Acute Illness

Question 1

A child receives frostbite on the tips of several fingers. Your immediate action would be to:

A) rewarm the child's fingers quickly by immersing them in hot water
B) apply an ice pack to decrease pain and swelling
C) rub the fingers briskly to restore circulation
D) bring the child indoors and let the fingers gradually rewarm themselves

Answer 1

bring the child indoors and let the fingers gradually rewarm themselves

Question 2

You would begin the Heimlich maneuver immediately if you saw a child choking on food.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

A bite from an infected tick can cause Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

A child develops a nosebleed during outdoor time. Your actions should be to:

A) take the child inside, have her lie down quietly, and apply pressure to her nose
B) have the child rest quietly; put ice or a cold cloth on the back of her neck
C) pinch her nostrils together for at least 5 minutes with the child in a sitting position
D) call for emergency medical assistance (EMS)

Question 5

The primary objective of emergency care is to save lives.

Question 6

If a child's permanent tooth is knocked out it cannot be saved.

Question 7

Direct pressure should be applied for several minutes to stop bleeding.

Question 8

A child who is not breathing should be placed on his or her side to prevent choking.

Question 9

A 3-year-old boy has just eaten 15 to 20 ibuprofen from a bottle in your purse and is still conscious. Before calling the Poison Control Center, you should:

A) give the child a glass of milk or water to drink to dilute the medication
B) have the child drink a small amount of lemon juice or vinegar to neutralize the ibuprofen
C) give the child nothing to eat or drink
D) force the child to throw up

Question 10

Disposable gloves should be worn whenever administering first aid to a bleeding wound.

Question 11

A child who appears to be in shock should be given ample fluids to prevent dehydration.

Question 12

Small beads, latex balloons, and coins present a choking hazard for young children.

Question 13

A child burns several fingers during a classroom cooking activity. Your immediate action should be to:

A) apply first aid ointment to the burned areas
B) wash the burned area with soap and water to prevent infection
C) immerse the fingers in cool water
D) quickly cover the burned area with butter

Question 14

A child in your classroom just stuck scissors into the electrical outlet. Your immediate action would be to:

A) grab the child and pull him away from the outlet
B) call for emergency medical assistance (EMS)
C) locate and turn off the circuit breaker
D) roll the child onto his back and treat for shock

Question 15

Ainsley, age 22 months, stumbles while running across the classroom, falls and hits her head on the floor, and stops breathing. You would immediately begin CPR at the rate of ____ breath(s) to 30 chest compressions.

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Question 16

Individuals who administer emergency care to injured persons are protected from liability by the Good Samaritan laws.

Question 17

Teachers should splint a child's suspected fracture before calling emergency medical services (EMS).

Question 18

Children who develop shortness of breath following a bee sting may be experiencing an allergic reaction.

Question 19

Shock often accompanies severe injuries. The symptoms of shock may include all the following EXCEPT:

A) rapid breathing
B) weak pulse
C) dry, flushed skin
D) confusion

Question 20

Your next-door neighbor brings over her 3-year-old daughter who has accidentally spilled liquid drain cleaner (lye) on her arms and legs. Treatment of chemical burns requires quick action. You should immediately:

A) rush the child to a doctor's office
B) pour milk over the burned areas to neutralize the lye
C) call the nearest Poison Control Center for instructions
D) wash the chemical off under running water for at least 10 to 15 minutes

Question 21

An EpiPen or AUVI-Q autoinjector is used to treat a child who is having a severe ____________________ ____________________.

Question 22

How would you determine whether or not a toddler is breathing?

Question 23

To place a child in the recovery position, you would roll her onto her ____________________.

Question 24

In the case of heat stroke, you would expect a child's temperature to be:

A) normal
B) elevated
C) below normal
D) unstable

Question 25

To administer the Heimlich maneuver to a 5-year-old, wrap your arms around the child, place your fisted hand between the tip of the ____________________ ____________________ and the navel, grasp with the other hand, and press firmly against the abdomen with a quick, ____________________ thrust.

Question 26

You can expect the skin of a child who is in shock to be ____________________ and ____________________.

Question 27

Signs of a serious head injury:

A) may not appear for several hours or days
B) can be observed within minutes of the injury
C) are generally nothing to worry about if the child is able to get up and walk away
D) only serious if the child is knocked unconscious

Question 28

To dislodge an object that is obstructing an infant's airway, you would administer five back blows, five ____________________ ____________________, and repeat these steps until the object can be removed.

Question 29

When administering CPR, a rescue breath should last approximately:

A) 1 second
B) 1 minute
C) 5 seconds
D) until the victim begins breathing

Question 30

A burned area that develops blisters is classified as a:

A) first degree burn
B) second degree burn
C) third degree burn
D) critical burn

Question 31

Emergency treatment of unintentional poisoning:

A) always involves making the child vomit
B) differs depending upon the category of substance ingested
C) is determined by the amount of substance ingested
D) is based on the child's age and body weight

Question 32

Grapes, peanuts, and hot dogs are considered common ____________________ hazards for young children.

Question 33

Reddened skin and/or burns around a child's mouth would indicate that a strong ____________________ poison was probably ingested.

Question 34

To treat a child who is in shock, you should immediately ____________________ the feet.

Question 35

The initial treatment of a sprained ankle would include ____________________ and applying an ____________________ ____________________ to the area.

Question 36

Under what conditions would you stop CPR procedures once they have been initiated?

Question 37

List eight items that you would include in a first-aid kit.

Question 38

A child who experiences a blow to the head may exhibit all of the following signs EXCEPT:

A) unequal pupil size
B) unusual breath odor
C) forceful vomiting
D) slurred speech

Question 39

A child who has diabetes and develops signs of hypoglycemia should be given:

A) more insulin
B) a peanut butter sandwich
C) nothing to eat or drink
D) a glass of orange juice

Question 40

The majority of deaths due to choking occur in ____________________.

Question 41

What foods are most likely to present a choking hazard for children younger than age 5?

Question 42

What age group experiences the highest rate of deaths due to airway obstruction? Why?

Question 43

Briefly explain teachers' professional responsibility in the event that a child sustains a serious injury.

Question 44

The emergency treatment of accidental poisoning is dependent upon the type of substance a child has swallowed. What signs would help you to determine the appropriate treatment?