NPLQ exam

Question 1

Symptoms and signs of a heart attack

Answer 1

Symptoms - Dizzyness, weak, rapid or irregular pulse, pain in chest

Signs - Pale grey skin, Blue tinge to skin and lips, sweaty skin

Question 2

Treatment of a heart attack

Answer 2

Call 999

Half sitting position

Loosen tight clothing

Question 3

Symptoms and signs of a shock

Answer 3

Symptoms - dizzyness, disorientated, nauseous

Signs - Pale skin, weak rapid pulse, rapid shallow breathing

Question 4

Treatment of a shock

Answer 4

Call 999

Raise casualty’s legs

Loosen tight clothing

Question 5

Symptoms and signs of an asthma attack

Answer 5

Symptoms - Breathing difficulties, wheezy breathlessness

Signs - Anxiety, difficulty speaking, pale skin

Question 6

Treatment of an asthma attack

Answer 6

Only call 999 if attack is severe

Sit in comfortable position

Encourage usage of medication

Question 7

What is Anaphylaxis

Answer 7

Severe allergic condition

Question 8

Symptoms and signs of analphylaxis

Answer 8

symptoms - swollen tongue, shock, swellings

Question 9

Treatment of Anaphylaxis?

Answer 9

Call 999

C. should administer its own meds

Sit up or even raise legs

Question 10

Symptoms and signs of Hyperventilation

Answer 10

Symptoms - feeling dizzy, tight chest, rapid pulse

Signs - Unnaturally fast, deep breathing, flushed skin

Question 11

Treatment of hyperventilation

Answer 11

Remove casualty to quiet area

Slow breaths through their nose

Question 12

What is a dressing used for?

Answer 12

placed on a wound - sterile

Question 13

What is a triangular bandage used for?

Answer 13

TO MAKE SLINGS