Review Questions: Medical Emergencies

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    Signs of a severe allergic reaction include trouble breathing, swelling of the face and tongue, and the person may stop responding.

    • True
    • False
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This quiz covers key responses to medical emergencies, such as handling choking, severe allergic reactions, heart attacks, strokes, and hypoglycemia. It assesses the ability to apply life-saving techniques effectively, crucial for health professionals and lay responders.

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  • 2. 

    If someone with low blood sugar is responding and can sit up and swallow, give her something that contains sugar to eat or drink.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    If someone with low blood sugar is able to sit up and swallow, it is recommended to give them something that contains sugar to eat or drink. This is because sugar can quickly raise their blood sugar levels and help alleviate the symptoms of low blood sugar.

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    Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body, is a warning sign of

    • Fainting

    • Stroke

    • Heart Attack

    • Seizure

    Correct Answer
    A. Stroke
    Explanation
    Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body, is a warning sign of a stroke. A stroke occurs when there is a disruption in the blood supply to the brain, leading to the death of brain cells. This can result in various symptoms, including numbness or weakness on one side of the body. Fainting, heart attack, and seizure do not typically present with these specific symptoms, making stroke the correct answer.

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    A person who is awake and can talk but who has an uncomfortable feeling, such as pain or pressure in the chest, may be experiencing a

    • Stroke

    • Seizure

    • Heart Attack

    Correct Answer
    A. Heart Attack
    Explanation
    A person who is awake and can talk but has an uncomfortable feeling, such as pain or pressure in the chest, is likely experiencing a heart attack. Unlike a stroke, which affects the brain and can cause difficulty speaking or understanding speech, a heart attack involves a blockage of blood flow to the heart. This can cause chest pain or discomfort, difficulty breathing, and other symptoms. A seizure, on the other hand, is characterized by uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain and can cause convulsions, loss of consciousness, and confusion.

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    When giving abdominal thrusts to an adult who is choking, you should

    • Place your hands near the throat.

    • Place your hands near the left side of the lower abdomen.

    • Put the thumb side of your fist slightly above her navel (belly button) and well below the breastbone.

    Correct Answer
    A. Put the thumb side of your fist slightly above her navel (belly button) and well below the breastbone.
    Explanation
    When giving abdominal thrusts to an adult who is choking, it is important to put the thumb side of your fist slightly above her navel (belly button) and well below the breastbone. This is the correct position to apply pressure and force to dislodge the object blocking the airway. Placing the hands near the throat or the left side of the lower abdomen would not effectively target the area where the pressure needs to be applied.

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