Question

19. A stroke is similar to a heart attack, except that it involves the blood vessels which supply the brain:
    a. True

    b. False

20. Jo-Ann’s grandmother is having weakness in her left arm and left leg. She is also anxious and disoriented. Jo- Ann should:
    a. Assist her into a comfortable position

    and call EMS
    b. Walk her to the bus stop c. Call EMS and start CPR d. Treat for shock

    24You do not need to call EMS if an AED unit is on site with trained personnel.
    a. True
    b. False

21. The ratio of chest compressions to breaths for one-rescuer, infant CPR is 30:2.
    a. True

    b. False

22. If you are alone and find an unrespon- sive non-breathing infant, you should: a. Immediately call EMS
    b. Call EMS after about 2 minutes of

    CPR
    c. Reassess breathing every 20 seconds d. None of the above

    24Signs and symptoms of hypothermia are: a. Shivering; very active; shock
    b. Shivering; loss of muscle coordination;

    confusion
    c. Sweating profusely; red skin;

    unconsciousness
    d. Blood loss; nausea; dryness

23. Loss of recent memory, disorientation, nausea and fluid from ears or nose are all signs of:
    a. Angina

    b. Head injury c. Broken bone d. Indigestion

24. A head injury that includes signs of bleeding, fluid discharge and skin damage should be treated with immobilization of the spine.

    a. True b. False

25. When treating an internal abdominal injury, you want to make sure you: a. Press hard on the injured area
    b. Give hot compress

    c. Contact EMS
    d. Make victim do sit-ups to exercise

    weak muscles

26. A hockey player falls head first into the boards. She can’t feel her hands or her feet. As the rescuer you should:
    a. Remove the helmet, check the body b. Get bystanders to help move her off

    the ice to continue the game
    c. Call EMS, remove the helmet and

    perform CPR
    d. Call EMS, don’t move her, monitor

    28 Signs and symptoms of seizures may include:

    a. Loss of consciousness
    b. Arching of the back and rigidity of the

    body
    c. Loss of bladder control d. Any of the above

27. When dealing with a dental injury, a rescuer should try to salvage any lost or broken teeth.

    a. True b. False

Answer 1

- A stroke is similar to a heart attack, except that it involves the blood vessels which supply the brain:
a. True

-Jo-Ann’s grandmother is having weakness in her left arm and left leg. She is also anxious and disoriented. Jo- Ann should:
a. Assist her into a comfortable position and call EMS

24) you do not need to call EMS if an AED unit is on site with trained personnel.
False

-The ratio of chest compressions to breaths for one-rescuer, infant CPR is 30:2.
a. True

-If you are alone and find an unrespon- sive non-breathing infant, you should: a. Immediately call EMS

- Signs and symptoms of hypothermia are:

b. Shivering; loss of muscle coordination;confusion

-Loss of recent memory, disorientation, nausea and fluid from ears or nose are all signs of: b. Head injury

- A head injury that includes signs of bleeding, fluid discharge and skin damage should be treated with immobilization of the spine.

False

- When treating an internal abdominal injury, you want to make sure you: c. Contact EMS

- A hockey player falls head first into the boards. She can’t feel her hands or her feet. As the rescuer you should: d. Call EMS, don’t move her, monitor

- Signs and symptoms of seizures may include: d. Any of the above

- When dealing with a dental injury, a rescuer should try to salvage any lost or broken teeth. False