Deck 51: Basic Emergency Care

Question 1

When removing clothing in an emergency,you should

A)Tear or cut the garment along the seams
B)Follow the rules for dressing and undressing
C)Cover the person with a blanket first
D)Remove garments from the strong side first

Answer 1

Tear or cut the garment along the seams

Question 2

Chain of Survival actions for adults are

A)Early abdominal thrusts,early CPR,early defibrillation,and early access to emergency cardiovascular care
B)Early first aid,early abdominal thrusts,early CPR,and early defibrillation
C)Recognizing cardiac arrest and activating the EMS system at once,early CPR,early defibrillation,and early advanced care
D)Early CPR and early transport to a hospital emergency room

Answer 2

Recognizing cardiac arrest and activating the EMS system at once,early CPR,early defibrillation,and early advanced care

Question 3

Emergency care given to an ill or injured person before medical help arrives is

A)First aid
B)Basic life support
C)Chain of Survival
D)Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Answer 3

First aid

Question 4

Emergencies occur

A)In hospital emergency rooms
B)In nursing centers
C)In medical centers
D)Anywhere

Question 5

Shock is

A)When the heart and breathing stop without warning
B)The sudden loss of consciousness from an inadequate blood supply to the brain
C)The excessive loss of blood in a short time
D)A condition that results when organs and tissues do not get enough blood

Question 6

Hemorrhage is

A)When the heart and breathing stop without warning
B)The sudden loss of consciousness from an inadequate blood supply to the brain
C)The excessive loss of blood in a short time
D)A condition that results when organs and tissues do not get enough blood

Question 7

In nursing centers,who decides to activate the EMS system?

A)The doctor
B)A nurse
C)Nursing assistants
D)Residents

Question 8

You come upon a car accident.What should you do?

A)Move victims out of the car.
B)Check the victims for breathing,a pulse,and bleeding.
C)Put on sterile gloves.
D)Remove clothing.

Question 9

Chain of Survival actions are taken for the following except

A)Sudden cardiac arrest
B)Stroke
C)Choking
D)Fainting

Question 10

You find a person lying on his right side.He is breathing and has a pulse.However,he is bleeding from his right leg.How should you position him?

A)Turn him to the supine position.
B)Elevate his leg.
C)Help him to a Fowler's position.
D)Leave him as you found him.

Question 11

A seizure is

A)Violent and sudden contractions or tremors of muscle groups
B)The excessive loss of blood in a short time
C)The sudden loss of consciousness
D)The same as stroke

Question 12

What happens with sudden cardiac arrest?

A)There are violent and sudden contractions or tremors of muscles.
B)The heart stops suddenly and without warning.
C)Organs and tissues do not get enough blood.
D)There is excessive blood loss in a short time.

Question 13

Another term for convulsion is

A)Shock
B)Stroke
C)Seizure
D)Fainting

Question 14

You are giving first aid.Your goals are

A)To prevent death and prevent injuries from becoming worse
B)To maintain an open airway and give rescue breathing
C)To activate the EMS system and keep the person warm
D)Provide early CPR and early defibrillation

Question 15

Fainting is

A)When the heart and breathing stop without warning
B)The sudden loss of consciousness from an inadequate blood supply to the brain
C)The excessive loss of blood in a short time
D)A condition that results when organs and tissues do not get enough blood

Question 16

You find a victim lying on his right side.He is breathing and has a pulse.However,he is bleeding from his right leg.You should do the following except

A)Cover him with something warm
B)Try to control the bleeding
C)Give him fluids
D)Try to keep bystanders away

Question 17

A life-threatening sensitivity to an antigen is

A)A seizure
B)Respiratory arrest
C)Anaphylaxis
D)Cardiac arrest

Question 18

You have activated the EMS system.When should you hang up the phone?

A)After telling what happened
B)After giving your location
C)After telling how many people need help
D)After the operator hangs up

Question 19

The EMS system is activated by

A)Dialing 911
B)Calling on a neighbor for help
C)Giving rescue breathing
D)Starting CPR

Question 20

Breathing stops but heart action continues for several minutes.This is

A)Stroke
B)Respiratory arrest
C)Cardiac arrest
D)Shock

Question 21

Which is not a major sign of sudden cardiac arrest?

A)No response
B)No breathing
C)No pulse
D)No blood pressure

Question 22

A person is in cardiac arrest.You cannot open the person's mouth.Which of the following is indicated?

A)Mouth-to-barrier device breathing
B)Mouth-to-nose breathing
C)Mouth-to-stoma breathing
D)Abdominal thrusts

Question 23

Which is the proper position for CPR?

A)You straddle the person's thighs so that you face the person.
B)You stand behind the person.
C)You are positioned at the person's side.Your arms are straight and your shoulders are directly over your hands.Your hands are on the sternum.
D)You kneel behind the person's head.

Question 24

Before starting chest compressions,you need to check for a pulse.What pulse site should you use?

A)The radial pulse
B)The apical pulse
C)The carotid pulse
D)The femoral pulse

Question 25

You need to give mouth-to-mouth breathing.Which is incorrect?

A)Contact with blood,body fluids,secretions,and excretions is likely.
B)Pinch the nostrils shut.
C)Place your mouth tightly over the person's mouth.
D)Remove your mouth from the person's mouth after giving 2 rescue breaths.

Question 26

Some persons breathe through a stoma in the neck.Before starting mouth-to-mouth or mouth-to-nose breathing,always check to see if the person has a stoma.

Question 27

How many chest compressions are given to adults in 1 minute?

A)5
B)15
C)80
D)100

Question 28

For effective chest compressions,the person must be positioned

A)In the recovery position
B)In Fowler's position
C)In the supine position on a hard,flat surface
D)On a firm mattress

Question 29

What is a common cause of airway obstruction during cardiac arrest?

A)The tongue falling toward the back of the throat
B)Loose dentures
C)Poorly chewed meat
D)Shock

Question 30

A person is in sudden cardiac arrest.Which statement is incorrect?

A)Brain and organ damage can occur within minutes.
B)Unless breathing and circulation are restored,permanent brain damage occurs.
C)Heart disease is a common cause.
D)Abdominal thrusts are necessary.

Question 31

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

A)Supports breathing and circulation
B)Prevents ventricular fibrillation
C)Controls bleeding and prevents shock
D)Prevents injuries from becoming worse

Question 32

You should start CPR only if the person

A)Has had a heart attack
B)Is not responding,is not breathing,and has no pulse
C)Consents
D)Has a chance of recovery

Question 33

A person is in respiratory arrest.What will happen if breathing is not restored?

A)Cardiac arrest will occur.
B)The person will have a seizure.
C)The person will have a stroke.
D)The person will go into shock.

Question 34

What is used to open the airway during cardiac arrest?

A)Abdominal thrusts
B)The head tilt-chin lift method
C)The tongue-jaw lift maneuver
D)The finger-sweep maneuver

Question 35

To give effective chest compressions to an adult,you need to

A)Depress the sternum at least 2 inches
B)Give abdominal thrusts above the navel
C)Depress the lower end of the sternum about 1 inch
D)Make a fist with one hand

Question 36

A person is in cardiac arrest.Adequate breathing is determined by the following except

A)Counting respirations for 30 seconds
B)Looking to see if the chest rises and falls
C)Listening for the escape of air
D)Feeling for the flow of air on your cheek

Question 37

Which type of rescue breathing is used whenever possible?

A)Mouth-to-mouth
B)Mouth-to-nose
C)Mouth-to-barrier device
D)The type the rescuer is most comfortable using

Question 38

You need to start CPR.Which is correct?

A)1 rescue breath is given after every 5 chest compressions.
B)1 rescue breath is given after every 10 chest compressions.
C)2 rescue breaths are given after every 15 chest compressions.
D)2 rescue breaths are given after every 30 chest compressions.

Question 39

What are the basic parts of CPR?

A)Airway,breathing,chest compressions,and defibrillation
B)Circulation,pulse,blood pressure,and respiration
C)Temperature,pulse,circulation,and respiration
D)Compressions,early AED,and early advanced care

Question 40

A person is in cardiac arrest.After opening the airway,you need to

A)Check for adequate breathing
B)Give 2 rescue breaths
C)Check for a pulse
D)Position the person supine

Question 41

To check for a pulse in infants,use the

A)Radial artery
B)Brachial artery
C)Carotid artery
D)Popliteal artery

Question 42

You are performing 2-rescuer CPR on an adult.How many compressions are given per minute?

A)5
B)15
C)80
D)100

Question 43

The basic life support sequence for infants does not involve defibrillation.

Question 44

To control external bleeding,do the following except

A)Remove objects that may have pierced the person
B)Elevate the affected part
C)Place a sterile dressing or clean material over the wound
D)Apply pressure directly over the bleeding site

Question 45

You are performing 2-rescuer CPR on an adult.Two rescue breaths are given after every

A)2 compressions
B)5 compressions
C)15 compressions
D)30 compressions

Question 46

What is the purpose of the recovery position?

A)It helps the person wake up.
B)It prevents pressure ulcers.
C)It promotes good alignment.
D)It keeps the airway open.

Question 47

Defibrillation as soon as possible after onset of ventricular fibrillation increases the person's chance of survival.

Question 48

A person is in shock.You need to do the following except

A)Keep the person lying down
B)Keep the airway open
C)Control bleeding
D)Give the person fluids

Question 49

You are performing 2-rescuer CPR on a 6-year-old child.Two rescue breaths are given after every

A)2 compressions
B)5 compressions
C)15 compressions
D)30 compressions

Question 50

The recovery position is

A)The prone position
B)The supine position
C)Fowler's position
D)A side-lying position

Question 51

The person in shock has the following except

A)Falling blood pressure
B)Rapid,weak pulse
C)Dry,red skin
D)Restlessness and confusion

Question 52

A person shows signs of movement after CPR was started.The person is breathing.What should you do?

A)Continue CPR until medical help arrives.
B)Continue rescue breathing.
C)Position the person in the recovery position.
D)Measure the person's blood pressure.

Question 53

A defibrillator is

A)Used to deliver a shock to the heart when a person is in ventricular fibrillation
B)Used to give rescue breathing
C)A device used for CPR only available in hospitals
D)Used to start V-fib

Question 54

Which does not signal internal bleeding?

A)Rising blood pressure
B)Vomiting blood
C)Coughing up blood
D)Shock

Question 55

The recovery position is not used if the person might have neck injuries or other trauma.

Question 56

Never practice CPR on another person.

Question 57

A person is hemorrhaging.Direct pressure does not stop the bleeding.What should you do?

A)Give the person fluids.
B)Start CPR.
C)Apply pressure to the artery above the bleeding site.
D)Apply pressure to the artery below the bleeding site.

Question 58

A person is in shock.You need to

A)Start CPR
B)Perform abdominal thrusts
C)Give chest thrusts
D)Activate the EMS system

Question 59

Which is not a sign of anaphylaxis?

A)Sweating
B)Shortness of breath
C)High blood pressure
D)Irregular pulse

Question 60

Which statement about hemorrhage is incorrect?

A)Internal hemorrhage can be seen.
B)Bleeding from an artery occurs in spurts.
C)To stop external bleeding,apply direct pressure to the bleeding site.
D)The EMS system must be activated.

Question 61

Which statement about burns is incorrect?

A)Partial-thickness burns are very painful.
B)In full-thickness burns,nerve endings are destroyed.
C)Arm and leg burns are more serious than burns to the face,eyes,ears,hands,and feet.
D)Burns may destroy fat,muscle,and bone.

Question 62

Which statement about generalized seizures is incorrect?

A)The body is rigid because all muscles contract at once.
B)Jerking and twitching movements occur.
C)Urinary and fecal incontinence may occur.
D)First aid can stop the seizure.

Question 63

A person is having a seizure.Which is incorrect?

A)Protect the person's head.
B)Position the person supine.
C)Loosen tight clothing and jewelry.
D)Move furniture,equipment,and sharp objects away from the person.

Question 64

A person's clothing is burned and hot.What should you do?

A)Remove the burned clothes.
B)Cool the clothing with water.
C)Put butter or oil on the burns.
D)Cover the burn with a blanket.

Question 65

A person has had a stroke.Basic emergency care includes the following except

A)Positioning the person in the recovery position
B)Raising the person's head without flexing the neck
C)Loosening tight clothing
D)Giving food and fluids

Question 66

During a partial seizure

A)A body part may jerk
B)The person loses consciousness
C)All muscles contract at once
D)Incontinence occurs

Question 67

A person has suffered burns.You should do the following except

A)Remove jewelry and tight clothing
B)Cover the burns with sterile,cool,moist coverings
C)Provide rescue breathing and CPR as needed
D)Remove clothing that sticks to the skin

Question 68

A person has had a stroke.Which is incorrect?

A)The EMS system must be activated.
B)CPR may be necessary.
C)The person may have seizures.
D)The person needs fluids to prevent dehydration.

Question 69

Which statement about epilepsy is incorrect?

A)There is no cure for the disorder.
B)Drugs control seizures in many people.
C)The person has a permanent brain injury or defect.
D)The disorder always affects learning and ADL.

Question 70

The following are at high risk for burns except

A)Infants
B)Children
C)Young and middle-age adults
D)Older persons

Question 71

A person has fainted.What should you do?

A)Have the person sit or lie down.
B)Lower the person's legs.
C)Start CPR.
D)Give rescue breaths.

Question 72

A person is having a seizure.Which is correct?

A)Restrain the person's movements.
B)Offer fluids.
C)Put your fingers between the person's teeth.
D)Stay with the person.

Question 73

A person has fainted.You should do the following except

A)Loosen tight clothing
B)Raise the person's legs
C)Have the person walk around to stimulate circulation
D)After recovery from fainting,assist the person to a sitting position

Question 74

Which statement about quality of life during emergencies is incorrect?

A)The person is protected from unnecessary exposure.
B)The right to personal choice is protected.
C)Onlookers have the right to know what happened.
D)Personal items are protected from loss or damage.

Question 75

A person has electrical burns.The person is still in contact with the electrical source.What should you do?

A)Move the person from the electrical source.
B)Do nothing until paramedics arrive.
C)If possible,remove the electrical source with a piece of wood.
D)Cover the person with moist towels.

Question 76

Which will protect the person's right to privacy during an emergency?

A)Discussing the situation with onlookers
B)Failing to keep onlookers away to the extent possible
C)Exposing the person unnecessarily
D)Keeping the person's information confidential

Question 77

Seizures are caused by

A)Shock
B)Cardiac arrest
C)Uncontrolled bleeding
D)An abnormality in the brain

Question 78

A brain disorder in which clusters of brain cells sometimes signal abnormally is

A)Shock
B)Stroke
C)Epilepsy
D)Brain tumor