final exam review. 1. when approaching the scene of an accident, the first thing you need to do is...
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Final Exam Review
1. When approaching the scene of an accident, the first thing YOU need to do is ____________.a) call 9-1-1 b) get consentc) make sure the scene is safed) determine your location
2. What is the mildest form of a brain injury that results in a temporary loss of consciousness?
a) contusionb) strokec) cerebral palsyd) concussion
3. Which medical condition is described by the following symptoms: fever, vomiting, pain in the lower right abdomen.
a) appendicitis b) urethritisc) pneumoniad) tendonitis
4. Which of the following is true about arteries? a) arteries carry oxygen rich blood away from the
heart, to the body’s cells.b) arteries carry oxygen poor blood back to the
heart for re-oxygenation.c) arteries are the smallest blood vessels.d) all of the above statements about arteries are
true.
5. The function of this organ is to remove waste products from the blood.a) bladderb) kidneyc) small intestinesd) appendix
• 6. Anemia is a condition where there is the lack of which mineral?
a) ironb) magnesiumc) calciumd) phosphorus
• 7. Using caution while diving, wearing a helmet for sports and avoiding the use of drugs and alcohol can help avoid an injury to which body system?
a) digestiveb) endocrinec) nervousd) respiratory
8. Which of the following is a controllable risk factor for preventing heart disease?
a) genderb) family historyc) inactivityd) age
9. In caring for a victim having a seizure, you should
a) try to hold the person still.b) move any objects that might cause injury
away from the area.c) place a spoon between the person’s teeth.d) startle the victim with water to stop the
seizure.
10. How should you remove a stinger embedded in a victim’s skin?
a) Scrape it away from the skin with a credit card or plastic card.
b) Use a tweezers to pull it out.c) Use a small sewing needle to pull it from the
skin.d) Any of the above techniques is acceptable.
11. Your first aid care for a victim of fainting should include
a) placing the victim in a semi sitting position.b) elevating the victim’s legs.c) walking them to the nurse’s office.d) splashing water on the victim’s face.
12. How can you minimize the risk of disease transmission when controlling external bleeding?
a) Wash your hands before and immediately after giving care.
b) Minimize direct contact with blood.c) Use protective barriers such as latex gloves.d) All of the above.
13. The most severe burn, which damages all layers of skin is a ________ degree burn?
a) 1st b) 2nd c) 3rd d) 4th
14. The length of time a cold pack should be applied to a fracture, sprain, or strain.
a) 10 minutesb) 20 minutesc) 30 minutesd) 40 minutes
Diabetes is a condition where the ________ doesn’t secrete adequate insulin.
a) thyroidb) liverc) pancreasd) brain
A victim of heat stroke, the most serious heat related illness, will have a body temperature that is __________ normal.
a) exactlyb) abovec) belowd) all of the above
If you hear the smoke detector alarm during the night while you are sleeping you should:
a) call 9-1-1 and then exit through either the primary or secondary exit.
b) crawl out of bed, crawl to the door, feel the door handle and exit if it is not warm.
c) crawl out of bed, crawl to the door, feel the door with the back of your hand and exit through the door if the door does not feel warm.
d) crawl out of bed, move to the window and exit through the secondary exit.
Which of the following are included in your general care for a broken bone or sprained joint when following the R.I.C.E. method?
a) rest, ice, compression, and elevationb) rest, ice, compassion and elevationc) raise it, compress evenlyd) raise it, compress everyday
19. Stress triggers which two body systems to respond and become active?a) Integumentary and urinaryb) Digestive and skeletalc) Nervous and endocrined) all of the above.
20. Your body produces high levels of beta-endorphins when you
a) eat bright yellow foods that are high in magnesium and sulfur
b) exercise and/or laughc) sleep routinely for periods of at least 13
hoursd) all of the above
21. The following statements are true about challenges excepta) every challenge is a way to learn about yourselfb) challenges always affect your life in a negative
wayc) every challenge is a way to develop your
potentiald) the way you respond to challenges in your life is
important
22. Expressing a need in a firm, courteous way is behaving:a) passivelyb) aggressivelyc) assertivelyd) compassionately
23. Imagining how you might feel in another’s place is calleda) gratificationb) compromisingc) empathizingd) cooperating
24. A person who is resilienta) keeps personal problems to himself/herself.b) adapts effectively and recovers from
disappointment, difficulty or crisis.c) occasionally lets difficult times interfere with
goals and dreams.d) uses alcohol and other drugs to cope with
disappointment and crisis.
25. What is considered the “emergency hormone?”a) estrogenb) progesteronec) adrenalined) testosterone
26. Eustress occurs when you encountera) an unpleasant experience--such as a fight
between friends.b) a helpful experience--having nervous energy
before your performance.c) a frustrating situation--having to take a health
final exam.d) an overwhelming situation--perhaps if your
parents were getting a divorce.
27. Which of the following is NOT a food group?a) bread, cereal, rice, and pasta.b) vegetablec) milk, yogurt and cheese.d) fats, oils, and sweets.
28. The six classes of basic nutrients contained in a well balanced diet area) carbohydrates, cholesterols, proteins, vitamins,
minerals, water.b) carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals,
water.c) cholesterols, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals,
water.d) calories, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins,
minerals.
29. Which of the following nutrient categories should provide a person with the highest amount of calories each day?a) carbohydrates b) vitaminsc) cholesterolsd) minerals
30. When stored at room temperature, a ________________ fat is usually in solid form.a) complexb) unsaturatedc) saturatedd) polyunsaturated
32. The “Good Samaritan Law” is designed to:a) protect victims of automobile accidentsb) certify people for providing care to victims of accidentsc) protect people who have current certification and provide proper first aid techniquesd) protect people who are nice and are from Samaria
33. Which of the following body systems contains the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, adrenal, ovaries and testes gland?a) the glandular systemb) the endocrine systemc) the digestive systemd) the muscular system
34. Which gland is often called the “master gland?”a) the adrenal glandb) the testes glandc) the thyroid glandd) the pituitary gland
35. Pneumonia can be caused by:a) only bacteriab) only virusc) either bacteria or virusd) neither bacteria or virus