HL - Chapter 2 - First Aid - Unit 4 Lesson 1/2/3

Question 1

Naloxone/Narcan

Answer 1

rapidly reverses an opioid overdose

Question 2

Fentanyl

Answer 2

a synthetic opioid that is up to 100 times more potent than morphine and up to 50 times more potent than heroin

Question 3

Low risk Fentanyl Exposure:

Answer 3

• Gloves.
• Wear long sleeves
• Use mask and eye protection

Question 4

Moderate Risk Fentanyl Exposure:

Answer 4

• Cover your torso and arms.
• Double glove.
• Put on a mask and eye protection.

Question 5

High Risk Fentanyl Exposure:

Answer 5

• Evacuate immediately.
• Call a hazmat team
• On-site decontamination ready if possible.
• Have medical personnel on standby.

Question 6

Diabetes

Answer 6

causes the body to not produce or properly use insulin

Question 7

Insulin

Answer 7

a hormone that converts sugar, starches, and other food into energy needed for daily life

Question 8

Type I diabetes

Answer 8

the body does not produce or produces very little insulin

Question 9

Type II diabetes

Answer 9

the body does not use insulin properly

Question 10

Gestational diabetes

Answer 10

may temporarily develop during pregnancy

Question 11

Seizure

Answer 11

a burst of uncontrolled electrical activity between cells in the brain

Question 12

Asthma

Answer 12

a respiratory condition in which the airway passage narrows due to swelling and mucus, which causes breathing difficulties

Question 13

Stroke

Answer 13

damages part of the brain due to the rupture or blockage of a blood vessel

Question 14

BEFAST

Answer 14

• Balance: sudden loss of balance or coordination
• Eyes: sudden loss of vision or double vision
• Face: one side is drooping when asked to smile
• Arm: lack of ability to keep their arms evenly raised
• Speech: slurred or having difficulty speaking
• Time: ensure EMS is on the way

Question 15

Heart attack

Answer 15

clogged blood vessel blocks the blood flow to the heart and it does not get the oxygen it needs