Unit 10 Health Science 1 VSC

Which of the following is NOT a treatment for a convulsion

put a blunt object between the victim’s teeth to keep the victim from biting his or her tongue

to treat clear or blood-tinged fluid draining from the ear after a skull or brain injury, _____

allow the fluid to flow from the ear

Tetanus is most likely to occur with a/an ___

puncture

Since biological death occurs eight minutes after clinical death, it is important to start CPR as soon as possible

false

if an infant has an obstructed airway, give five back blows followed by five chest thrusts

true

immediate medical care during the first three hours after a cerebrovascular accident can help prevent brain damage

true

an AED should NOT be used on an infant below one year of age

false

health care providers should use child CPR methods for any child from one year of age to puberty

true

all shock victims must be positioned flat on the back with the feet raised 12 inches

false

a health care provider should give an aspirin to any individual who may be having a heart attack

false

if a victim is convulsing, restrain the arms to stop the muscle movements and prevent injury to the victim

false

which of the following is NOT a symptom of insulin shock?

sweet or fruity odor to the breath

use dressings and gentle pressure to stop the flow of cerebrospinal fluid draining from the nose or ears

false

if a finger is cut off, pack the finger in ice and transport it with the victim

false

the type of shock that occurs when poisons or toxins in the blood cause vasodilation and the blood pressure drops is ____

septic

cold applications are used to initially decrease swelling for both sprains and strains

true

if an adult victim is unconscious and has an obstructed airway, ____

start CPR

the type of burn characterized by a red or mottled color, a wet appearance, and a blister or vesicle is a ____

partial-thickness burn

how far should a child’s chest be compressed during cardiac compressions?

at least 1/3 the depth of the chest, approximately 2 inches

the main treatment for all types of burns is to cool the area by flushing it with large amounts of cool water

false

for a snakebite, wash the wound and immobilize the injured area, positioning it higher than the level of the heart if possible

false

to treat a victim of heat stroke, put the victim in a tub of cool water or sponge the skin with cool water

true

if a victim has contact with a poisonous plant, ___

wash the area with soap and water

if a victim is choking or coughing, give abdominal thrusts

false

what is the ratio of chest compressions to ventilations when one person is performing CPR on an adult victim?

30 : 2