Module 5 Exam Flashcards
What degree of burn are most sunburns?
First Degree
A wound caused by the surface of the skin being scraped or rubbed away is an example of what?
Abrasion
A bleeding wound should be considered an emergency if it does not stop bleeding after how many minutes of firm, direct pressure?
10
What is the survival rate for patients diagnosed with prostate cancer before the cancer has spread beyond the prostate gland?
100%
Which cancer treatment has been used successful for at least two thousand years?
Surgery
What is the most common type of cancer in the United States?
Prostate Cancer
A burn that is painful and blisters is most likely what degree?
Second Degree
What action makes motorcyclists 40% more likely to experience a fatal head injury?
Not wearing a helmet
What types of cancer kills the most people in the United States each year?
Lung Cancer
Who can get CPR certified?
anyone who can read and is strong enough to perform the skills
If you smack your forehead against a hard surface and it starts to bleed, what is the open wound on the forehead called?
Laceration
What is the leading cause of death in the United States for people between the ages of 1 and 44?
Unintentional injuries
Which risk factor refers to the increased likelihood of an individual developing a mental illness due to a parent having a mental illness?
inherited
About what percentage of cancer deaths are related to smoking tobacco?
30%
What degree is a burn that penetrates all the way to the muscle and bone?
fourth degree