First Aid Test 2

Question 1

signs of alcohol poisoning

Answer 1

Confusion.
Vomiting.
Seizures.
Slow breathing, which is fewer than eight breaths a minute.
Breathing that’s not regular. This is when there is a gap of more than 10 seconds between breaths.
Skin that looks blue, gray or pale.
Low body temperature, also known as hypothermia.
Trouble staying conscious or awake.

Question 2

Causes of alcohol poisoning

Answer 2

Alcohol in the form of ethanol, also called ethyl alcohol, is in alcoholic beverages

Question 3

Several factors can increase your risk of alcohol poisoning, including:

Answer 3

-Your height and weight.
-Health conditions that affect how your body processes alcohol.
-Whether you’ve eaten recently.
-Whether you’ve had alcohol along with other drugs, including medicines you take for health reasons.
-The percentage of alcohol in your drinks.
-How fast and how much alcohol you drink.
-How your body processes alcohol.

Question 4

Severe complications can result from alcohol poisoning, including:

Answer 4

-Choking. Alcohol may cause vomiting. Because it depresses the gag reflex, this increases the risk of choking on vomit if a person passes out.
-Stopping breathing. Accidentally inhaling vomit into the lungs can lead to a dangerous or fatal interruption of breathing, also known as asphyxiation.
-Severe loss of fluids. Vomiting can result in severe dehydration, which happens when the body doesn’t have enough water and other fluids. This can lead to dangerously low blood pressure and a fast heart rate.
-Seizures. The blood sugar level may drop low enough to cause seizures.
-Hypothermia. The body temperature may drop so low that it leads to cardiac arrest.
-Unusual heartbeat. Alcohol poisoning can cause a heartbeat that is not regular. It can even cause the heart to stop.
-Brain damage. Heavy drinking may cause brain damage that can’t be reversed.
-Death. Any of the issues above can lead to death.

Question 5

To avoid alcohol poisoning:

Answer 5

Drink alcohol in moderation, if at all.
Don’t drink alcohol along with certain medicines.
Don’t drink on an empty stomach.
Communicate with your teens.
Store products safely.
Get follow-up care.

Question 6

STUDY PARTS OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Question 7

Histamine

Answer 7

chemical found in the body’s cells which is released along with other chemicals to protect the body from allergens

Question 8

antihistamine

Answer 8

helps fight allergy symptoms

Question 9

how to avoid allergies

Answer 9

-stay indoors
-keep windows closed
-keep car windows closed

Question 10

Asthma

Answer 10

-narrows the air passage
-wheezing when exhaling

Question 11

giving asthma care

Answer 11

-sit up position to breathe
-use medication if available
-shake inhaler
-slowly breathe all air out of the lungs
- take slow deep breaths…press the inhaler…hold for 10 secs…breathe out
-encourage the victim to breathe normally

Question 12

allergic reactions

Answer 12

anaphylaxis

Question 13

anaphylaxis

Answer 13

common allergies include bees, antibiotics,, pollen, animal dander, peanuts, ect…

Question 14

anaphylaxis symptoms

Answer 14

skin reactions, hives, itching, wheezing