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“The amount of gas dissolved in solution is directly proportional to the pressure of the gas over the solution.” is:
Henry’s Law.
Henry’s Law is demonstrated in the occurrence of:
Decompression sickness.
Under conditions of slow decompression (normal ascent):
Excess nitrogen is vented off harmlessly by the lungs.
What is the most common manifestation of decompression sickness?
Bends.
The symptom of bends, dull, aching pain in the bones or joints:
Tends to be progressive and becomes worse if ascent is continued.
What is a symptom for paresthesia (creeps)?
Tingling and itching.
Chokes, as a manifestation of decompression sickness, are:
Rare, but very dangerous.
Type II decompression sickness results from nitrogen bubble formation affecting the:
Central nervous system.
What is the threshold altitude for the onset of decompression sickness?
18,000 ft.
Studies have shown that there is an approximately threefold increase in the likelihood to experience symptoms of DCS between the ages of:
19 to 25 and 40 to 45.
Increased nitrogen content from scuba diving can result in DCS at altitudes as low as:
8,000 feet.
If a person is motionless, what is the very first thing you should do?
Check for responsiveness.
When should you call 9-1-1 if an adult victim is unresponsive?
Immediately upon discovering they are not breathing.
Perform chest compressions:
On a firm, flat surface.
What is an appropriate rate of chest compressions for an unresponsive adult?
100-120 compressions per minute.
After performing 30 chest compressions, what should you do before attempting rescue breaths?
Open the person’s airway.
Proper technique for performing rescue breaths consists of:
Forming a seal over the person’s mouth with your mouth.
An easy way to remember the order and procedure for CPR is to recall:
C-A-B: Compressions, Airway, Breaths.
The universal sign to indicate you are choking is:
Clutching your neck.
Before performing the Heimlich maneuver on a person who appears to be choking, you should first:
Ask them if they are choking.
To perform the Heimlich maneuver, stand behind the victim, reach around their waist with both arms, and place your fist:
Against their abdomen, just above their navel.
Electrical impulses control what aspect of the heart’s operation?
The rate at which it beats.
The most common abnormal heart rhythm causing cardiac arrest in adults is:
Ventricular fibrillation (V-fib).
Time is a crucial factor in saving a life when the heart stops. For every minute that defibrillation is delayed, the chance of survival decreases by:
7-10%.
What functions does an AED perform?
All of the answers are correct.
Which of the following features is the same on most AED?
Cable and pads.
Under what circumstances should you use an AED?
Victim is unresponsive and not breathing.
Once the AED is powered on and providing prompts, you should expose the victim’s chest. What measure can you take to ensure the pads will stick properly?
Dry off the victim’s skin.
Where should the electrode pads be placed on an adult victim?
One to the right of the breastbone, just below the collarbone, above the right nipple; the other on the left side of the chest, left of the nipple and above the lower rib.
If the AED determines that the victim requires a shock:
You may administer it after being prompted via a button, or the AED may do it automatically.
Once an AED has delivered a shock to a victim:
Immediately begin CPR and follow the prompts on the AED.
Regardless of the size or type of injury, what is the appropriate response to care for bleeding?
Place a sterile pad or cloth over the wound and apply steady, firm pressure for at least five minutes.
Bruises are not life-threatening, but can be treated by:
Applying an ice pack over the bruise for 20 minutes.
To clean a shallow wound, you should:
Wash inside the wound with soap and water, then flush with water, ideally from a faucet.
If a wound is very dirty, very large, or has a high risk of infection (such as with an animal bite), you should:
Stop the bleeding, then wait for medical professionals to clean and dress it.
When dealing with larger wounds, NEVER:
All of the answers are correct.
Which of the following is a sign a wound has become infected?
A warm sensation around the wounded area.
Blisters are usually no cause for alarm, but they can be painful and can become infected if cared for improperly. Which of the following is a suitable treatment for closed blister that has grown very painful?
Poke holes with a sterilized needle, then drain by pressing the blister. Apply a callus, corn pad, or moleskin over the blister and secure with tape.
Which of the following is NOT a classification of burn injury?
Friction burn.
First-degree (superficial) and small second-degree (partial thickness) thermal burns can be cared for by:
Running cold tap water over the area until pain-free when removed.
An important step to remember when treating all chemical burns is to:
Remove any clothing that the chemical has soaked into.
If you believe a person has ingested an unknown poison, which of the following things should you do?
Position the person on their left side and call Poison Control.
What can be applied to the skin to relieve irritation from a poisonous plant?
Large quantities of isopropyl alcohol.
True or false? In general, you can treat animal bites by washing them with soap and water and then leaving it open and uncovered to bleed out bacteria.
False. Wash the wound, control the bleeding, then cover (do not close).
What should you do if you are bitten by a snake and are unable to seek treatment right away?
Lay or sit down with the bite below the level of the heart, stay calm, and apply a clean, dry dressing.
Which type of insect has a stinger that must be removed from the skin after a sting?
Honeybee.
The majority of venomous spider bites can be treated in the same way. Always catch the spider if possible so that professionals can identify it later, even if it is crushed. Seek medical care immediately. In the meantime:
Clean the area and place an ice pack over it.
Regardless of the type of eye injury, you should always:
Cover the uninjured eye to lessen movement of the injured one.