First Responder Exam Six

Question 1

A.V.P.U

Answer 1

Alert
Verbal
Pain
Unconscious

Question 2

S.A.M.P.L.E

Answer 2

Signs and Symptoms
Allergies
Mediaction
Pertinent past medical history
Last oral intake
Events leading up to the illness or injury

Question 3

What is the shock position?

Answer 3

Laying the patient flat on his back on a horizontal surface

Question 4

What is the jaw-thrust maneuver?

Answer 4

Used if a neck injury is suspected
Place on back, fingers behind the jaw and move the jaw forward,
Tilt the head back and use your thumbs to open the mouth for breathing

Question 5

What is angina?

Answer 5

Chest pain caused by an inadequate flow of blood and oxygen to the heart muscle, related to physical/emotional stress
Short of breath, sweating, extremely frightened
O2 demand exceeds supply

Question 6

Diabetic Driving vs an OUI

Answer 6

Diabetes is caused by the body’s inability to process and use glucose
Give them sugar if conscious