Shock,HA,Stroke and Fractures Quiz

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Loss of fluid due to dehydration or excessive sweating can lead to shock

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Shock can be caused by an occurance of an extreme emotional event.

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You should place a blanket and/or coat under and over the shock victim to prevent loss of body heat.

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Altered Mental status i.e. Anxiety and restlessness is a sign of shock

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The skin is intact and no wound exists in a Compound Fracture.

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The bone will always be visible in the wound of a Compound/Open Fracture.

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You should always move the injured limb in an attempt to detect the fracture and injury.

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In a Simple Fracture, a wound will result from the bone protruding through the skin.

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A heart attack happens when one of the coronary arteries is blocked.

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A heart attack victim my experience numbness and tingling in their feet and toes.

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Heart Attack victims may have pain for a few minutes and it goes away and comes back.

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A person having a heart attack should be transported to the nearest hospital emergency department with 24-hour cardiac care.

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If a person is having a heart attack, you should wrap something tight around their chest and upper body to give them support.

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If a heart attack victim does have coronary heart disease, he/she may be using Nitroglycerin.

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Head Injuries may indicate that there are possible spinal injures.

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Painful movement of the arms and legs may be a sign of a spinal injury.

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If the vicim has a possible spinal injury, there is no need for checking/monitoring their ABC's

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ABC's stand for Airway, Breathing and Circumduction.

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If the victim is responsive, you can have them squeeze your hand to check for a spinal injury.

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There is no need to check for lower extremity reactions for victim's with a suspected spinal injury.

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Numbness and tingling in arms and legs are not symptoms of a spinal injury.

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A victim with a suspected heart attack my have shortness of breath.

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With any medical emergency, it is encouraged that the first aid provider panic in all situations.

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You should never call 911 during and life threatening situation.

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A victim in shock may have pale, cold and clammy skin, lips and nail beds.

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_________________ refers to a circulatory system failure when insufficient amounts of oxygenated blood is provided for every body part.

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Unexplained or severe headache is a symptom of a stroke.

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___________________ Damage to an area of the brain due to disruption in blood supply, depriving the brain of oxygen.

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A Stroke is also a Brain Attack

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Loss of fluid due to dehydration or excessive sweating can lead to shock

Shock can be caused by an occurance of an extreme emotional event.

You should place a blanket and/or coat under and over the shock victim to prevent loss of body heat.

Altered Mental status i.e. Anxiety and restlessness is a sign of shock

The skin is intact and no wound exists in a Compound Fracture.

The bone will always be visible in the wound of a Compound/Open Fracture.

You should always move the injured limb in an attempt to detect the fracture and injury.

In a Simple Fracture, a wound will result from the bone protruding through the skin.

A heart attack happens when one of the coronary arteries is blocked.

A heart attack victim my experience numbness and tingling in their feet and toes.

Heart Attack victims may have pain for a few minutes and it goes away and comes back.

A person having a heart attack should be transported to the nearest hospital emergency department with 24-hour cardiac care.

If a person is having a heart attack, you should wrap something tight around their chest and upper body to give them support.

If a heart attack victim does have coronary heart disease, he/she may be using Nitroglycerin.

Head Injuries may indicate that there are possible spinal injures.

Painful movement of the arms and legs may be a sign of a spinal injury.

If the vicim has a possible spinal injury, there is no need for checking/monitoring their ABC's

ABC's stand for Airway, Breathing and Circumduction.

If the victim is responsive, you can have them squeeze your hand to check for a spinal injury.

There is no need to check for lower extremity reactions for victim's with a suspected spinal injury.

Numbness and tingling in arms and legs are not symptoms of a spinal injury.

A victim with a suspected heart attack my have shortness of breath.

With any medical emergency, it is encouraged that the first aid provider panic in all situations.

You should never call 911 during and life threatening situation.

A victim in shock may have pale, cold and clammy skin, lips and nail beds.

_________________ refers to a circulatory system failure when insufficient amounts of oxygenated blood is provided for every body part.

Unexplained or severe headache is a symptom of a stroke.

___________________ Damage to an area of the brain due to disruption in blood supply, depriving the brain of oxygen.

A Stroke is also a Brain Attack

Blurred or decreased vision, especially in one eye is a symptom of a heart attack.