CPR ALL EXAMS Flashcards
The greatest benefit in knowing first aid is
-Yourself
- Others
- There’s no benefit to knowing first aid
- All the above
YOURSELF DUHHH
_________ is the initial care provided for an acute illness or injury.
- Emergency room
-Urgent care center
-First Aid
-None of the above
first aid
What are the two types of consent
informed and implied
An alert person who does not resist the administrations of a first aid provider has given.
implied consent
Duty to act applies to
everyone
If you move someone from a safe scene who has a suspected spinal injury and permanently paralyze them, it is an act of
commisson
What is the first step in an emergency?
Recognize that it is an emergency
Why might a bystander decide not to help?
- Situation could be dangerous
Might not be worth it
Skill necessary to administer first aid could be too advanced
{All the above}
Which one is an example of PPE?
(Personal protective equiptment)
A. Adhesive bandages
B. Gloves
C. Face mask
{B and C}
Posterior means
back
Why are children and infants more prone to choking?
- They eat more candy, grapes and hotdogs
- They’re always running around
- Their airways are smaller
- They don’t have enough experience eating
A(n)________ brings oxygenated blood away from the heart.
Artery
Vein
Capillary
There’s no such thing as oxygen
artery
The largest vein in the body is the inferior ___________. It returns deoxygenated blood to the heart from the lower half body.
Vena cava
Aorta
Carotid artery
All the above
vena cava
The largest artery in the body is the ________.
Vena cava
Aorta
Carotid artery
All the above
Aorta
The passage of air into and out of the lungs is called ________.
Inhalation
Exhalation
Ventilation
None of the above
none of the above
The liquid portion of blood is called ________.
Red blood cells
White blood cells
Plasma
None of the above
plasma
Hypoperfusion is another word for ________.
Shock
Enlightenment
Happy
None of the above
shock
Where is the headquarters of the nervous system?
Liver
Appendix
Brain
Diaphragm
brain
If broken ribs are suspected, there is risk of damage to the _________.
Appendix
Brain
Lungs
All the above
lungs
The outer layer of skin is called the _________.
Epidermis
Dermis
Large intestine
All the above
epidermis
Snoring, gurgling and wheezing are signs of _________.
CNS problem
Severe bleeding
Respiratory problem
All the above
Respiratory problem
If an unresponsive person is breathing, what should you do?
- Leave them alone
- Immediately start CPR
- Monitor them and continually reassess
- Call a friend
Monitor them and continually reassess
Cyanosis means
Fainting
Nausea
Turning blue
Dizziness
turning blue
Responsive victims should be placed in the _________ position.
Recovery
Fetal
Legs crossed
No special position
no special position
When performing a physical exam, you should always begin at the _________.
Site of injury
Head
Feet
Abdomen
head
If someone is complaining of abdominal pain, that is a _________.
Sign
Symptom
Indication
None of the above
symptom
When should a primary check be interrupted?
When the person wakes up
When a life threatening condition is identified
When your cellphone rings
When you feel like it
When a life threatening condition is identified
Delivery of blood and Oxygen to all cells in the body tissues and organs is known as
a. Syncope
b. Perfusion
c. Fracture
d. All the above
perfusion
How long does it take for permanent brain damage to occur?
a. 2-3 min
b. 45 min
c. 4-6 min
d. All the above
4-6 min
- Early stage of shock when body can make up for blood loss is called
a. Compensated
b. Decompensated
c. Irreversible
d. All the above
compensated
Late stage of shock when blood pressure is falling is called
a. Compensated
b. Decompensated
c. Irreversible
d. All the above
decompensated
Final stage of shock, when there is nothing that can be done to save the patient’s life
is called
a. Compensated
b. Decompensated
c. Irreversible
d. All the above
irreversible
Fainting is which kind of shock?
a. Cardiovascular
b. Anaphylactic
c. Psychogenic
d. All the above
Psychogenic
Best place to administer an epinephrine auto-injector is in the
a. Upper arm
b. Thigh
c. Foot
d. All the above
thigh
- What is hemorrhage?
a. Profuse sweating
b. Recovery
c. A large amount of bleeding in a short time
d. All the above
large amount of bleeding in a short time
Arterial bleeding, blood
a. Spurts
b. Flows
c. Oozes
d. All the above
spurts
Venous bleeding, blood
a. Spurts
b. Flows
c. Oozes
d. All the above
flows
- Capillary bleeding, blood
a. Spurts
b. Flows
c. Oozes
d. All the above
oozes
- If a wound bleeds through the sterile dressing, you should
a. Remove it an apply a clean one
b. Get help immediately
c. Let it bleed
d. All the above
remove it and apply a clean one
- After applying direct pressure for 10 minutes, the bleeding doesn’t stop you should
a. Apply a tourniquet
b. Apply ice
c. Apply harder pressure
d. All the above
a. Apply a tourniquet
- Wound where top layer of skin is removed with little or no blood loss
a. Avulsion
b. Amputation
c. Incision
d. Laceration
e. Puncture
f. Abrasion
abrasion
- Wound where skin has jagged, irregular edges, usually caused by a forceful tearing
away of skin tissue.
a. Avulsion
b. Amputation
c. Incision
d. Laceration
e. Puncture
f. Abrasion
lacteration
Wound that has smooth edges and resembles a surgical or paper cut.
a. Avulsion
b. Amputation
c. Incision
d. Laceration
e. Puncture
f. Abrasion
incision
- Deep, narrow wound in the skin and underlying organs such as a stab wound from a
nail or a knife.
a. Avulsion
b. Amputation
c. Incision
d. Laceration
e. Puncture
f. Abrasion
puncture
- Wound where a piece of skin and possibly underlying tissue is torn loose and is
hanging from the body or completely removed.
a. Avulsion
b. Amputation
c. Incision
d. Laceration
e. Puncture
f. Abrasion
avulsion
Wound that involves the cutting or tearing off of a body part such as a finger, toe,
hand, foot, arm or leg.
a. Avulsion
b. Amputation
c. Incision
d. Laceration
e. Puncture
f. Abrasion
amputation
- ________ ________ is the best way to begin to control bleeding.
a. Leaving alone
b. Wet heat
c. Direct pressure
d. All the above
direct pressure
- What is the most important factor in preventing infection in an open wound?
a. Direct pressure
b. Irrigation with water
c. Leaving it alone
d. All the above
irrigation with water