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American Red Cross Quiz Bowl Sudden illness
American Red Cross Quiz Bowl Sudden illness
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Lesson wrap up on sudden illness
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1
A person is having trouble breathing and is showing signs of shock. Which condition best fits?
Diabetes
Asthma
Heart attack
Anaphylaxis
2
FAST stands for Face Arms Speech Time
True
False
3
Nausea or vomiting can be a sign or symptom of a heart attack
True
False
4
After a person has a seizure, if they are still responsive afterwards what do you do?
none of the above
Stay with them until they fully recover or EMS arrives
Put them in the recovery position
Leave them alone
5
Which of the following could be a sign or symptom of a diabetic emergency?
B.) Swelling of the neck or lips
C.) Swelling of the face
D.) Chest pain
A.) Confusion or disorientation
6
A person having a heart attack ALWAYS experiences chest pain
True
False
7
Which of the following can trigger an asthma attack?
All of the above
Respiratory infections, stress and anxiety
Exercise, extreme temperatures and allergies
Smoke, strong odors like perfume or cologne
8
You think that a person is having a heart attack. What should you do FIRST?
Give the person aspirin
Perform CPR
Call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number
Loosen any tight clothing
9
Name a condition under which you should call 911 for a diabetic emergency.
Person does not feel better 10-15 minutes after taking sugar
You cannot immediately find source of sugar
Person becomes unresponsive
Person cannot swallow
10
If a person having a diabetic emergency can swallow and respond,how many grams of sugar should you give the person?
none
15 to 20 grams
100 to 250 grams
50 to 60 grams
11
Which of the following could be a sign or symptom of a stroke?
Vomiting
Drooping on one side of the face
nausea
Profuse sweating
12
Why is it important to call 911 as soon as signs and symptoms of a heart attack are recognized?
That was the way I was taught.
Minimizes damage to the heart.
So that you don't have to perform CPR
to prevent a stroke
