Quiz about HSI First Responders Medical Terminology

Question 1

The condition in which the body may lose consciousness due to inadequate amounts of oxygen

Accepted Answer

Asphyxia

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Anaphylaxis

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Vertigo

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Hypothermia

Question 2

Pulse site location in the mid neck, used to evaluate unresponsive patients

Accepted Answer

Carotid

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Radial

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Apical

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Brachial

Question 3

A medical emergency that occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerously low body temperature

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hypothermia

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hypotension

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pallor

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syncope

Question 4

When assessing someone's ABCs, the C stands for:

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circulation

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consciousness

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color

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cuts

Question 5

When finding someone who is unconscious, what should you do after checking is the scene is safe?

Accepted Answer

Call 911 or activate emergency response

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Drive them to the hospital

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begin CPR

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perform the Heimlich maneuver

Question 6

When a medical professional uses universal precautions, they are treating body fluids as they are:

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contaminated

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hemorrhagic

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sterile

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contained

Question 7

After determining that an incident is an emergency, what is the second most important thing the first responder should do?

Accepted Answer

activate emergency response

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put gloves on

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direst traffic around the scene

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take the person to the nearest medical facility

Question 8

In the link of survival, which one provides treatment by a paramedic or highly trained medical professional?

Accepted Answer

early advanced care

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early CPR

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early defibrillation

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early airway

Question 9

John is bleeding and has a weak, fast pulse. The first responder knows that John is at risk for:

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shock

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hypothermia

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anaphylaxis

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seizure

Question 10

Before helping someone who is alert, a first responder must ask permission to help the victim. However, if the victim is unconscious:

Accepted Answer

consent is implied

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they must wait until the victim regains consciousness

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wait until EMS arrives

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get consent from a family member

Question 11

What is the law that protects someone who gives emergency care?

Accepted Answer

Good Smartian Law

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Medical provider law

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First responder law

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Implied Consent law

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