|
B |
Unless there is
danger of further injury, a person with a compound fracture should not be
moved until bleeding is controlled and what action is taken? |
the bone has been
set |
the fracture is
immobilized |
radio advice has
been obtained |
the wound has
been washed |
|
C |
What is the primary
purpose of a splint applied in first aid? |
Control bleeding |
Reset the bone |
Immobilize a fracture |
Reduce pain |
|
C |
You are treating
a shipmate with a compound fracture of the lower arm. Which action should
you take? |
Force the ends
of the bones back into line, treat the bleeding, and splint. |
Apply a tourniquet
to control bleeding then align the bones and splint. |
Apply a bulky,
sterile, pressure dressing to control bleeding, then apply a temporary splint,
and obtain medical advice. |
Apply traction
to the hand to keep the bones in line, splint, and apply a pressure dressing. |
|
C |
Which is the most
serious type of fracture? |
Greenstick |
Crack |
Compound |
Closed |
|
D |
How deeply should
the sternum be depressed when applying chest compressions on an adult victim
during CPR? |
1 to 1-1/2 inches |
1/2 to 1 inch |
1/2 inch or less |
1-1/2 to 2 inches |
|
D |
You are attempting
to administer CPR to a victim. When you blow into his mouth it is apparent
that no air is getting into the lungs. What should you do? |
Raise the victim's
head higher than his feet. |
Press on the victim's
lungs so that air pressure will blow out any obstruction. |
Blow harder to
force the air past the tongue. |
Re-tip the head
and try again. |
|
D |
What should a
person do after being revived by artificial respiration? |
be given several
shots of whiskey |
be walked around
until he is back to normal |
be allowed to
do as he wishes |
be kept lying
down and warm |
|
B |
You are administering
chest compressions during CPR. Where on the victim's body should the pressure
be applied? |
Left chest over
the heart |
Lower half of
the sternum |
Tip of the sternum |
Top half of the
sternum |
|
C |
The rescuer can
best provide an airtight seal during mouth-to-mouth resuscitation by pinching
the victim's nostrils and __________. |
holding the jaw
down firmly |
cupping a hand
around the patient's mouth |
applying his mouth
tightly over the victim's mouth |
keeping the head
elevated |
|
D |
While carrying
out artificial respiration how should rescuers be changed out? |
at ten-minute
intervals |
by not stopping
the respiration for more than 5 minutes |
only with the
help of two other people |
without losing
the rhythm of respiration |
|
D |
What is the MOST
important element in administering CPR? |
treating for traumatic
shock |
having the proper
equipment for the process |
administering
of oxygen |
starting the treatment
quickly |
|
C |
What is the FIRST
thing the rescuer must do if the patient vomits during mouth-to mouth resuscitation? |
ignore it and
continue mouth-to-mouth ventilation |
pause for a moment
until the patient appears quiet again, then resume ventilation mouth-to-mouth |
turn the patient's
body to the side, sweep out the mouth and resume mouth-to-mouth ventilation |
switch to mouth-to-nose
ventilation |
|
D |
What action must
be taken if a shipmate suffers a heart attack and stops breathing? |
immediately give
a stimulant, by force if necessary |
administer oxygen |
make the victim
comfortable in a bunk |
immediately start
CPR |
|
A |
What is a sign(s)
of respiratory arrest requiring artificial respiration? |
blue color and
lack of breathing |
vomiting |
unconsciousness |
irregular breathing |
|
C |
What should you
do before CPR is started? |
insure the victim
is conscious |
treat any bleeding
wounds |
establish an open
airway |
make the victim
comfortable |
|
D |
Which situation
may require you to administer artificial respiration? |
drowning |
poisoning |
electrocution |
All of the above. |
|
C |
What is MOST important
when administering artificial respiration? |
monitor blood
pressure |
know all approved
methods |
clear airways |
use the rhythmic
pressure method |
|
B |
After pinching
a victim's nostrils, how can a rescuer best provide an airtight seal during
mouth to mouth ventilation? |
by holding the
jaw down firmly |
by applying his
mouth tightly over the victim's mouth |
by keeping the
head elevated |
by cupping a hand
around the patient's mouth |
|
A |
How can you recognize
the necessity for administering artificial respiration? |
blue color and
lack of breathing |
irregular breathing |
vomiting |
unconsciousness |
|
B |
What should you
do in order to initiate CPR on a drowning victim? |
drain water from
the lungs before ventilating |
begin mouth-to-mouth
ventilations |
start chest compressions
before the victim is removed from the water |
do not tilt the
head back since it may cause vomiting |
|
D |
Which statement
is CORRECT with respect to inserting an airway tube? |
A size 2 airway
tube is the correct size for an adult. |
Inserting the
airway tube will prevent vomiting. |
The airway tube
will not damage the victim's throat. |
Only a trained
person should attempt to insert an airway tube. |
|
B |
What should a
observer do if a victim is coughing and wheezing from a partial obstruction
of the airway? |
give back blows
and something to drink |
allow the person
to continue coughing and dislodge the obstruction on his own |
perform the Heimlich
maneuver |
immediately start
CPR |
|
C |
What action should
you take if a shipmate chokes suddenly, cannot speak, and starts to turn
blue? |
immediately administer
CPR |
make the victim
lie down with the feet elevated to get blood to the brain |
perform the Heimlich
maneuver |
do nothing until
the victim becomes unconscious |
|
B |
For small, first-degree
burns, what is the quickest method to relieve pain? |
administer aspirin |
immerse the burn
in cold water |
apply a bandage
to exclude air |
apply petroleum
jelly |
|
C |
In reviving a
person who has been overcome by gas fumes, what would you AVOID doing? |
Keeping the patient
warm and comfortable |
Prompt removal
of the patient from the suffocating atmosphere |
Giving stimulants |
Applying artificial
respiration and massage |
|
C |
A person who gets
battery acid in an eye should IMMEDIATELY wash the eye with what liquid? |
baking soda solution |
boric acid solution |
water |
ammonia |
|
B |
When should a
tourniquet be used to control bleeding? |
when the victim
is unconscious |
when all other
means have failed |
to prevent bleeding
from minor wounds |
with puncture
wounds |
|
A |
As a last resort,
what can a tourniquet can be used for? |
stop uncontrolled
bleeding |
restrain a delirious
victim |
hold a large bandage
in place |
hold a victim
in a stretcher |
|
C |
A seaman has a
small, gaping laceration of the arm that is not bleeding excessively. What
can be done as an alternative to suturing to close the wound? |
Wrap a tight bandage
around the wound. |
Use temporary
stitches of sail twine. |
Apply butterfly
strips, then a sterile dressing. |
Apply a compression
bandage. |
|
A |
What is the appropriate
first aid treatment for small cuts and open wounds? |
stop the bleeding,
clean, medicate, and cover the wound |
apply an ice pack
to the wound and cover it when the bleeding stops |
apply a hot towel
to purge the wound, then medicate and cover it |
lay the patient
down and cover the wound when the bleeding stops |
|
A |
A person reports
to you with a fishhook in his thumb, what procedure should you use to remove
it? |
push the barb
through, cut it off, then remove the hook |
cut the skin from
around the hook |
pull it out with
pliers |
have a surgeon
remove it |
|
B |
In all but the
most severe cases, how should bleeding from a wound be controlled? |
cooling the wound
with ice |
applying direct
pressure to the wound |
applying a tourniquet |
submerging the
wound in lukewarm water |
|
D |
A person has suffered
a laceration of the arm. Severe bleeding has been controlled by using a
sterile dressing and direct pressure. What should you do next? |
Apply a tourniquet
to prevent the bleeding from restarting. |
Remove any small
foreign matter and apply antiseptic. |
Administer fluids
to assist the body in replacing the lost blood. |
Apply a pressure
bandage over the dressing. |
|
A |
How does bleeding
from a vein appear? |
dark red and has
a steady flow |
bright red and
slow |
dark red and spurting |
bright red and
spurting |
|
B |
How does blood
flowing from a cut artery appear? |
dark red and in
spurts |
bright red and
in spurts |
bright red with
a steady flow |
dark red with
a steady flow |
|
B |
Ordinarily, bleeding
from a vein may be controlled by what method? |
heavy application
of a disinfectant |
applying direct
pressure to the wound |
pinching the wound
closed |
pouring ice water
directly onto the wound |
|
B |
What is the preferred
method of controlling external bleeding? |
a tourniquet above
the wound |
direct pressure
on the wound |
pressure on a
pressure point |
elevating the
wounded area |
|
A |
When a person
is in shock, how will their skin appear? |
cold and damp |
warm and damp |
warm and dry |
cold and dry |
|
C |
After an accident
the victim may go into shock and die. What should be done to help prevent
shock? |
Slightly elevate
the head and feet. |
Keep the person
awake. |
Keep the person
lying down and at a comfortable temperature. |
Give the person
a stimulant to increase blood flow. |
|
A |
EXCEPT when suffering
from a head or chest injury a patient in shock should be placed in which
position? |
Head down and
feet up |
Arms above the
head |
Head up and feet
down |
Flat on back with
head and feet elevated |
|
B |
In any major injury,
first aid includes the treatment for the injury and what secondary condition? |
application of
CPR |
for traumatic
shock |
removal of any
foreign objects |
administration
of oxygen |
|
C |
What is a treatment
for traumatic shock? |
Open clothing
to allow cooling of the body. |
Keep the victim
in a sitting position. |
Administer fluids. |
Administer CPR. |
|
B |
A patient in shock
should NOT be placed in which position? |
Flat on their
back with head and feet at the same level |
Arms above their
head |
On their side
if unconscious |
Head down and
feet up, no injuries to face or head |
|
C |
What are the symptoms
of sun stroke? |
Temperature falls
below normal, pulse is rapid, skin is clammy. |
Temperature falls
below normal, pulse is rapid and feeble, skin is cold and clammy. |
Temperature is
high, pulse is strong and rapid, skin is hot and dry. |
Temperature is
high, pulse is slow and feeble, skin is clammy. |
|
B |
If a person is
unconscious from electric shock, the first action is to remove him from
the electrical source. What is the secondary action? |
administer ammonia
smelling salts |
determine if he
is breathing |
massage vigorously
to restore circulation |
check for serious
burns on the body |
|
B |
Since electrical
burn victims may be in shock, what is the FIRST medical indicator to check
for? |
symptoms of concussion |
breathing and
heartbeat |
indication of
broken bones |
bleeding injuries |
|
A |
What precaution
should be taken when treating burns caused by contact with dry lime? |
Before washing,
the lime should be brushed away gently. |
The entire burn
area should be covered with ointment. |
The burned area
should be immersed in water. |
Water should be
applied in a fine spray. |
|
C |
A man has suffered
a burn on the arm. There is extensive damage to the skin with charring present.
How is this injury classified using standard medical terminology? |
Major burn |
Dermal burn |
Third-degree burn |
Lethal burn |
|
C |
A man has a burn
on his arm. There is reddening of the skin, blistering, and swelling. Using
standard medical terminology what type of burn is this? |
major burn |
secondary burn |
second-degree
burn |
blister burn |
|
C |
When treating
a chemical burn, what is the minimum amount of time you should flood the
burned area? |
ten minutes |
twenty minutes |
five minutes |
fifteen minutes |
|
D |
A victim has suffered
a second-degree burn to a small area of the lower arm. What is the proper
treatment for this injury? |
Apply burn ointment,
remove any foreign material and insure that nothing is in contact with the
burn. |
Immerse the arm
in cold water for 1 to 2 hours, open any blister and apply burn ointment. |
Open any blisters
with a sterile needle, apply burn ointment and bandage. |
Immerse the arm
in cold water for 1 to 2 hours, apply burn ointment, and bandage. |
|
D |
A man has suffered
a burn on the arm. There is a reddening of the skin but no other apparent
damage. Using standard MEDICAL terminology, what type of burn is this? |
Superficial burn |
Extremity burn |
Minor burn |
First-degree burn |
|
B |
Chemical burns
are caused by the skin coming in contact with what substance(s)? |
alkalies, but
not acids |
acids or alkalies |
diesel oil |
acids, but not
alkalies |
|
A |
What can be caused
by severe airway burns? |
complete obstruction
of respiratory passages |
nosebleed |
nausea |
reddening of cheeks |
|
C |
What is the immediate
and most effective first aid treatment for chemical burns? |
apply an ice pack
to the burned area |
apply ointment
to the burned area |
flood the affected
area with water |
wrap the burn
with sterile dressing |
|
A |
What is the most
important concern in treating a person with extensive burns? |
preventing infection |
cooling with ice
water |
reducing disfigurement |
reducing swelling |
|
C |
What is the basic
emergency care for third degree electrical burns? |
flood the burned
area with warm water for two minutes |
brush away the
charred skin and wrap the burned area |
cover the burned
area with a clean cloth and transport the patient to a medical facility |
apply ointment
or spray to the burned area and wrap with a clean cloth |
|
A |
What should you
do when treating a person for third-degree burns? |
cover the burns
with thick, sterile dressings |
break blisters
and remove dead tissue |
make the person
stand up and walk to increase circulation |
submerge the burn
area in cold water |
|
D |
If a rescuer finds
an electrical burn victim in the vicinity of live electrical equipment or
wiring, what would be the first action to take? |
apply ointment
to the burned areas on the patient |
flush water over
any burned area of the patient |
remove the patient
from the vicinity of the live electrical equipment or wiring |
get assistance
to shut down electrical power in the area |
|
D |
How should a minor
heat burn of the eye be treated? |
mineral oil drops
directly on the eye |
warming the eye
with moist warm packs |
laying the person
flat on his back |
gently flooding
with water |
|
B |
What is of importance
when a patient has an electrical burn? |
apply ointment
to the burn area and wrap with clean cloth |
look for a second
burn, which may have been caused by the current passing through the body |
remove any dirt
or charred skin from the area of the burn |
locate the nearest
water source and flood the burn with water for five minutes |
|
C |
What should be
the FIRST treatment of a person suspected of having airway burns? |
apply a cool damp
dressing to his neck |
have him drink
cool liquids |
maintain an open
airway |
move him to a
cool location |
|
D |
How are First-,
second-, and third-degree burns classified? |
according to the
area of the body burned |
according to the
size of the burned area |
according to the
source of heat causing the burn |
according to the
layers of skin affected |
|
B |
What is the FIRST
treatment for a surface burn? |
wash the burned
area with a warm soap and water solution |
flood, bathe,
or immerse the burned area in cold water |
cover the burned
area with talcum powder and bandage it tightly |
leave the burned
area exposed to the atmosphere |
|
C |
What should you
do if a crewman suffers a second-degree burn on the arm? |
drain any blisters |
apply antiseptic
ointment |
immerse the arm
in cold water |
scrub the arm
thoroughly to prevent infection |
|
C |
Which of the following
medical conditions has symptoms of: burning pain with redness of the skin,
an irritating rash, blistering or loss of skin and or toxic poisoning? |
athlete's foot |
dermatitis |
chemical burn |
asphyxia |
|
A |
What would be
the result of physical exertion on the part of a person who has fallen into
cold water? |
it will increase
the rate of heat loss from the body |
it will increase
survival time in the water |
it will increase
the water temperature between the body and layers of clothing |
it will decrease
exposure of the body surface to cold water |
|
A |
What should you
do for a crew member who has suffered frostbite to the toes of both feet? |
immerse the feet
in warm water |
warm the feet
with a heat lamp |
warm the feet
at room temperature |
rub the feet |
|
D |
What is the most
effective treatment for warming a crew member suffering from hypothermia? |
running or jumping
to increase circulation |
raising body temperature
rapidly by placing hands and feet in hot water |
laying prone under
heat lamps to rewarm rapidly |
bundling the body
in blankets to rewarm gradually |
|
D |
Which of the following
is a treatment of frostbite? |
rubbing affected
area with ice or snow |
wrapping area
tightly in warm cloths |
rubbing affected
area briskly to restore circulation |
warming exposed
parts rapidly |
|
A |
Which of the following
describes the condition of Hypothermia? |
when the rate
of heat loss of the body exceeds the rate of heat production |
when the rate
of heat production in the body exceeds the rate of heat loss |
when the core
body temperature drops to 38 degrees Celsius |
any instance when
a person is emerged in water |
|
B |
Which of the following
is a symptom of mild hypothermia? |
decreased pulse
and signs of drowsiness |
increased pulse
and increased breathing rate |
decreased pulse
and increased breathing rate |
increased pulse
and signs of drowsiness |
|
B |
You are attending
to survivors after abandoning ship. Several of the personnel have a slow
pulse and slow breathing rates. Which of the following is the most probable
cause of these conditions? |
mild hypothermia |
moderate hypothermia |
dehydration |
shock |
|
C |
A survivor has
been pulled from the water off the coast of Greenland. The patient is in
a state of confusion and has ceased shivering. Which of the following best
describes the patient's condition? |
the patient is
suffering from frostbite |
the patient is
suffering from mild hypothermia |
the patient is
suffering from moderate hypothermia |
the patient is
suffering from frostnip |
|
D |
Your vessel is
in distress and the order has been given to abandon ship. If you must enter
the water which of the following would aid in preventing hypothermia? |
once you are in
the water keep moving as much as possible to increase circulation |
remove as many
layers of clothing as possible before donning a survival suit to help increase
buoyancy |
consume large
amounts of cold liquids to increase hydration |
apply as many
layers of clothing as possible before donning a survival suit to preserve
body heat |
|
D |
A person is exhibiting
signs of hypothermia and starts to shiver, what does this indicate? |
the body requires
a rapid increase in core temperature |
the body is dilating
blood vessels to conserve heat |
the body is in
the final stages of severe hypothermia |
the body is trying
to generate more heat |
|
B |
You have abandoned
ship are in a liferaft with several other members of the crew. One person
in the life raft is exhibiting symptoms of hypothermia. Which of the following
could you do to aid the victim? |
keep him in an
upright and vertical position |
use direct body
to body contact to warm him |
give him alcohol
to drink |
massage the persons
limbs to increase circulation |
|
D |
Your vessel is
taking on water and the order has been given to abandon ship. Which of the
following is an effective method of combating hypothermia if you must enter
the water? |
apply multiple
layers of clothing before donning an immersion suit |
only swim if necessary
to reach survival craft or other survivors |
when entering
the water attempt to do so gradually |
All of the above. |
|
A |
When abandoning
ship in cold waters, what actions can be taken to minimize the effects of
entering the water? |
utilize embarcation
ladders or a fire hose to lower yourself to a survival craft |
wear a type II
PFD and carry an immersion suit with you |
inflate the life
raft on deck, board the raft and wait for the vessel to sink |
do not abandon
the vessel until help arrives on scene |
|
B |
What can you do
if a person gets something in his or her eye and you see that it is not
embedded? |
remove it with
a piece of dry sterile cotton |
remove it with
a moist, cotton-tipped applicator |
get them to rub
their eye until the object is gone |
remove it with
a match or toothpick |
|
B |
Which should NOT
be a treatment for a person who has received a head injury and is groggy
or unconscious? |
Elevate his head. |
Give a stimulant. |
Treat for shock. |
Stop severe bleeding. |
|
A |
Where can a rescuer
most easily check to determine whether or not an adult victim has a pulse? |
carotid artery
in the neck |
brachial artery
in the arm |
femoral artery
in the groin |
radial artery
in the wrist |
|
D |
Seasickness is
caused by rolling or rocking motions which affect fluids in what body part? |
stomach |
lower intestines |
bladder |
inner ear |
|
A |
Which procedure
should NOT be done for a person who has fainted? |
Give pain reliever. |
Revive the person
with smelling salts. |
Lay the person
horizontally. |
Loosen the clothing. |
|
C |
What is the most
useful drug to reduce mild fever? |
aromatic spirits
of ammonia |
paregoric |
aspirin |
bicarbonate of
soda |
|
B |
What does first
aid mean? |
medical treatment
of accident |
emergency treatment
at the scene of the injury |
dosage of medications |
setting of broken
bones |
|
C |
What are the symptoms
of sea sickness? |
stomach cramps
and diarrhea |
fever and thirst |
nausea and dizziness |
reddening of skin
and hives |
|
C |
What is the primary
use of antiseptics? |
speed healing |
increase blood
circulation |
prevent infection |
reduce inflammation |
|
D |
What is the proper
stimulant for an unconscious person? |
whiskey and water |
coffee |
tea |
ammonia inhalant |
|
B |
What should you
avoid when administering first aid? |
touching the patient
before washing your hands |
unnecessary haste
and appearance of uncertainty |
instructing bystanders |
any conversation
with the patient |
|
D |
What is normal
mouth temperature? |
96.4°F |
99.7°F |
97.5°F |
98.6°F |
|
C |
What is it called
when you sort accident victims according to the severity of their injuries? |
evaluation |
surveying |
triage |
prioritizing |
|
C |
Where there are
multiple accident victims, which condition should be the first to receive
emergency treatment? |
Back injuries |
Burns |
Suspension of
breathing |
Major multiple
fractures |
|
D |
Where there are
multiple accident victims, which type of injury should be the first to receive
emergency treatment? |
Eye injuries |
Major multiple
fractures |
Burns |
Severe shock |
|
D |
What must the
rescuer be able to do in managing a situation involving multiple injuries? |
prescribe treatment
for the victim |
provide the necessary
medication |
accurately diagnose
the ailment or injury |
rapidly evaluate
the seriousness of obvious injuries |
|
D |
What can be determined
about an injury from examining the condition of a victim's pupils? |
The degree of
pain being suffered |
The degree of
vision impairment |
Whether or not
the victim's blood pressure is normal |
Whether or not
the brain is functioning properly |
|
A |
When it is necessary
to remove a victim from a life threatening situation, what must the person
giving first aid do? |
avoid subjecting
the victim to any unnecessary disturbance |
carry the victim
to a location where injuries can be assessed |
place the victim
on a stretcher before attempting removal |
pull the victim
by the feet |
|
C |
What is a convenient
and effective system of examining the body of an injury victim? |
Look for discoloration
of the patient's skin. |
Watch the patient's
eyes as you probe parts of the body. |
Check the corresponding
(left versus right) parts of the body. |
Look for uncontrolled
vibration or twitching of parts of the body. |
|
B |
When giving first
aid, in addition to conducting primary and secondary surveys, what should
you be familiar with? |
how to set broken
bones |
the limits of
your capabilities |
which medications
to prescribe |
how to diagnose
an illness from symptoms |
|
B |
What should you
look for evidence of if a victim is unconscious? |
head injury |
irregular breathing |
broken limbs |
high fever |
|
B |
What should you
look for evidence of if a victim is unconscious? |
head injury |
irregular breathing |
broken limbs |
high fever |
|
D |
Medical treatment
aboard a vessel should not go beyond examination and emergency care without
first consulting __________. |
the shore based
superintendent |
the approved company
medical manual |
the designated
medic aboard |
a medical doctor |
|
B |
Which statement
describes a compound fracture? |
a fracture where
more than one bone is broken |
a fracture where
the bone may be visible |
a fracture where
there is never any internal bleeding |
a fracture where
the same bone is broken in more than one place |
|
A |
How should a person
suffering from possible broken bones and internal injuries be treated? |
not be moved but
made comfortable until medical assistance arrives |
not be allowed
to lie down where injured but moved to a chair or bunk |
be assisted in
walking around |
be examined then
walked to a bunk |
|
B |
How should you
FIRST treat a simple fracture? |
attempting to
set the fracture |
preventing further
movement of the bone |
alternately applying
hot and cold compresses |
applying a tourniquet |
|
A |
What should you
do if a crew member is unconscious and the face is flushed? |
lay the crew member
down with the head and shoulders slightly raised |
administer a liquid
stimulant |
lay the crew member
down with the head lower than the feet |
attempt to stand
the crew member upright to restore consciousness |
|
C |
What are the symptoms
of heat exhaustion? |
slow and deep
breathing |
slow and strong
pulse |
pale and clammy
skin |
flushed and dry
skin |
|
A |
What does the
treatment(s) of heat exhaustion consist(s) of? |
moving to a shaded
area and laying down |
bathing with rubbing
alcohol |
placing the patient
in a tub of cold water |
All of the above. |
|
C |
What causes heat
exhaustion? |
excessive intake
of water when working or exercising |
excessive increase
in body temperature |
excessive loss
of water and salt from the body |
excessive loss
of body temperature |
|
D |
What are the symptoms
of heat stroke? |
cold and moist
skin, high body temperature |
hot and moist
skin, high body temperature |
cold and dry skin,
low body temperature |
hot and dry skin,
high body temperature |
|
B |
What is the principle
treatment of sunstroke? |
bathing with rubbing
alcohol |
cooling, removing
to shaded area, and lying down |
drinking ice water |
All of the above. |
|
B |
How should you
treat a person suffering from heat exhaustion? |
administer artificial
respiration |
give him sips
of cool water |
cover him with
a light cloth |
put him in a tub
of ice water |
|
A |
How should a patient
suffering from heat exhaustion be treated? |
moved to a cool
room and told to lie down |
kept standing
and encouraged to walk slowly and continuously |
given a glass
of water and told to return to work after 15 minutes of rest |
None of the above
are correct |
|
B |
A person with
diabetes has received a minor leg injury. What symptoms would indicate the
onset of a diabetic coma? |
reduced appetite
and thirst |
slurred speech
and loss of coordination |
only a low grade
fever |
sneezing and coughing |
|
A |
What are symptom(s)
of a ruptured appendix? |
Muscle tenseness
in almost the entire abdomen |
Diarrhea and frequent
urination |
Extreme sweating
and reddening skin |
Dilated pupils
and shallow breathing |
|
D |
What is the primary
action when a patient is suspected of having appendicitis? |
give the patient
a laxative to relieve pain |
give the patient
morphine sulfate to relieve pain |
give the patient
aspirin with a glass of water |
confine to bed
until helicopter arrives |
|
D |
What are the symptoms
of sugar diabetes? |
decreased appetite
and thirst |
elevated temperature |
gain in weight |
increased appetite
and thirst |
|
C |
What should be
given to a diabetic who suffers an insulin reaction and is conscious? |
a glass of milk |
an ounce of whiskey |
orange juice |
soda crackers
and water |
|
B |
How is epilepsy,
a chronic nervous disorder characterized? |
severe nausea
and cramps |
muscular convulsions
with partial or complete loss of consciousness |
sudden thirst
and craving for candy |
severe agitation
and desire to get out of closed spaces |
|
D |
What should you
do if a crew member is having an epileptic convulsion? |
completely restrain
the victim |
give the victim
artificial respiration |
give the victim
one 30 mg. tablet of phenobarbital |
keep the victim
from injuring him or herself |
|
A |
What is the most
important consideration while providing assistance to a victim of an epileptic
seizure? |
prevent patient
from hurting himself |
give artificial
respiration |
keep the patient
awake and make him/her walk if necessary to keep him/her awake |
remove any soiled
clothing and put the patient in a clean bed |
|
D |
How should the
pain be relieved when a patient is suspected of having appendicitis? |
giving the patient
aspirin with a glass of water |
giving the patient
a laxative |
giving the patient
morphine sulfate |
keeping an ice
bag over the appendix area |
|
D |
Why are persons
who have swallowed a non-petroleum based poison given large quantities of
warm soapy water or warm salt water? |
to neutralize
the poison in the blood |
to absorb the
poison from the blood |
to increase the
digestive process and eliminate the poison |
to induce vomiting |
|
B |
When providing
first aid to a victim of gas poisoning, the MOST important symptom to check
for is __________. |
unconsciousness |
suspension of
breathing |
cold and moist
skin |
slow and weak
pulse |
|
C |
What is the major
cause of shock in burn victims? |
increase in body
temperature and pulse rate |
high level of
pain |
massive loss of
fluid through the burned area |
emotional stress |
|
A |
Why should a person
being treated for shock should be wrapped in warm coverings? |
to preserve body
heat |
to protect the
person from injury during transportation |
to increase body
heat |
to avoid self-inflicted
wounds caused by spastic movement |
|
D |
What is the best
treatment for preventing traumatic shock after an accident? |
have the victim
exercise to increase circulation |
keep the victim
from electrical equipment |
apply ice packs
and avoid excitement |
keep the victim
warm and dry while lying down |
|
D |
Which is a symptom
of traumatic shock? |
Weak, rapid pulse |
Pale, cold skin |
Restlessness and
anxiety |
All of the above. |
|
B |
What are the symptoms
of a fractured back? |
pain and uncontrolled
jerking of the legs and arms |
pain at the site
of the fracture and possible numbness or paralysis below the injury |
leg cramps in
the muscles in one or both legs |
vomiting and involuntary
urination or bowel movement |
|
C |
What is an effective
method for moving patients with spinal injuries onto a spine board? |
pack-strap carry |
two man extremities
carry |
four man log roll |
fireman's drag |
|
C |
What is the primary
concern in aiding a back injury patient? |
providing enough
fluids to prevent dehydration |
preventing convulsions
and muscle spasms caused by the pain |
avoiding possible
injury to the spinal cord by incorrect handling |
relieving the
patient's pain by giving aspirin or stronger medication |
|
D |
What is the procedure
for checking for spinal cord damage in an unconscious patient? |
Selectively raise
each arm and each leg and watch patient's face to see if he registers pain |
Beginning at the
back of the neck, and proceeding to the buttocks, press the spine to find
where it hurts |
Roll patient onto
his stomach and prick along the length of his spine to check reaction |
Prick the skin
of the hands and the soles of the feet with a sharp object to check for
reaction |
