Medical Emergencies Quiz

M.R. is having a severe allergic reaction and asked you to help administer epinephrine. Which of the following steps would you take to administer the epinephrine?

• take off the safety cap, firmly press the tip of the injector into the upper arm, hold in place for 2 seconds, pull the pen out at an angle, and rub the injection site for 10 seconds

• You are not allowed to administer epinephrine as a first aid provider

• take off the safety cap, firmly press the tip of the injector into the side of the thigh, hold in place for 3 seconds, pull the pen straight out, and rub the injection site for 10 seconds

• firmly press the injector into the side of the thigh, hold in place for 10 seconds, pull the pen straight out, and rub the injection site for 3 seconds

You are eating lunch with your friends and someone at the next table starts yelling for help. You look over and the other person at their table is clutching their neck with both hands. What action should you take?

• keep them warm because they are in shock

• stand behind the person, wrap your hands around their waist, put your fist slightly above their bellybutton, and give thrusts

• ask them if you can administer aspirin because they are clearly having a heart attack

• ask them if they have an epinephrine pen because they are having an allergic reaction

Allergic reactions can be mild or severe. Choose all the signs you would look for if someone is having a mild allergic reaction.

• sneezing

• signs of shock

• trouble breathing

• itching of the skin

• stuffy nose

Sudden cardiac arrest is a ___ problem and a heart attack is a ___ problem.

• rhythm, clot

• huge, small

• beating, rhythm

• blood flow, brain

Women, the elderly, and people with diabetes are more likely to have less typical signs of a heart attack. These may include:

• pain or discomfort in one or both arms and shortness of breath

• nausea or vomiting and an uncomfortable feeling in the jaw, neck, or back

• cold sweat

• discomfort in the center of the chest and pain in the arm

Which of the following would you give to someone with low blood sugar?

• diet coke

• you wouldn't give them anything, even if they can sit up and talk to you

• water

• orange juice

Why must you phone 9-1-1 immediately if you suspect someone is having a stroke?

• strokes are abnormal electrical activity in the brain so help is needed immediately

• strokes always make the heart stop so 9-1-1 needs to be called immediately

• the brain cannot go without blood flow for long and treatment can only be given in the first hours after symptoms start

• It's a myth to call 9-1-1 immediately as long as they are having arm weakness

What can seizures be caused by? (choose all that apply)

• head injury

• low blood sugar

• cut on the arm

• poisoning

• something stuck in the airway

The warning signs of ___ include sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body.

• fainting

• stroke

• heart attack

• seizure

What is the very first action you take when you think someone needs first aid?

• call 9-1-1

• see if the scene is safe

• ask if you can help them

• check to see if they are responding