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Medical Emergencies

Description: This quiz covers a range of medical emergencies and their management.
Number of Questions: 16
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What is the first step in managing an airway obstruction?

  1. Call 911

  2. Perform the Heimlich maneuver

  3. Give the person a glass of water

  4. Tilt the person's head back

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Heimlich maneuver is a first aid procedure used to dislodge a foreign object from a person's airway.

What is the recommended first aid treatment for a severe burn?

  1. Apply ice to the burn

  2. Run the burn under cold water

  3. Apply a thick layer of petroleum jelly to the burn

  4. Cover the burn with a clean, dry cloth

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Running the burn under cold water helps to reduce pain and swelling.

What is the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest?

  1. Heart attack

  2. Stroke

  3. Respiratory failure

  4. Sepsis

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Heart attack is the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest.

What is the recommended first aid treatment for a heart attack?

  1. Give the person aspirin

  2. Perform CPR

  3. Call 911

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are recommended first aid treatments for a heart attack.

What is the most common cause of stroke?

  1. High blood pressure

  2. Diabetes

  3. High cholesterol

  4. Smoking

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

High blood pressure is the most common cause of stroke.

What is the recommended first aid treatment for a stroke?

  1. Call 911

  2. Give the person aspirin

  3. Lower the person's head

  4. Loosen the person's clothing

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Calling 911 is the most important thing to do when someone is experiencing a stroke.

What is the most common cause of respiratory failure?

  1. Pneumonia

  2. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

  3. Asthma

  4. Lung cancer

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pneumonia is the most common cause of respiratory failure.

What is the recommended first aid treatment for respiratory failure?

  1. Give the person oxygen

  2. Perform CPR

  3. Call 911

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are recommended first aid treatments for respiratory failure.

What is the most common cause of sepsis?

  1. Infection

  2. Trauma

  3. Surgery

  4. Cancer

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Infection is the most common cause of sepsis.

What is the recommended first aid treatment for sepsis?

  1. Give the person antibiotics

  2. Give the person fluids

  3. Call 911

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are recommended first aid treatments for sepsis.

What is the most common cause of poisoning?

  1. Medication overdose

  2. Household cleaners

  3. Pesticides

  4. Food poisoning

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Medication overdose is the most common cause of poisoning.

What is the recommended first aid treatment for poisoning?

  1. Call 911

  2. Give the person activated charcoal

  3. Induce vomiting

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Calling 911 is the most important thing to do when someone is experiencing poisoning.

What is the most common cause of trauma?

  1. Motor vehicle accidents

  2. Falls

  3. Sports injuries

  4. Workplace accidents

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Motor vehicle accidents are the most common cause of trauma.

What is the recommended first aid treatment for trauma?

  1. Call 911

  2. Control bleeding

  3. Immobilize the injured area

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are recommended first aid treatments for trauma.

What is the most common cause of allergic reactions?

  1. Food allergies

  2. Insect stings

  3. Medication allergies

  4. Latex allergies

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Food allergies are the most common cause of allergic reactions.

What is the recommended first aid treatment for an allergic reaction?

  1. Give the person an antihistamine

  2. Give the person epinephrine

  3. Call 911

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are recommended first aid treatments for an allergic reaction.

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