AAMA Emergency Procedures and First Aid 3

Question 1

The FAST acronym is used to recognize signs of a stroke. What does FAST stand for?

Accepted Answer

Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911

Answer

FAST helps identify stroke symptoms: unilateral facial drooping, arm drift or weakness, slurred or garbled speech, and the critical reminder to call 911 immediately for time-sensitive treatment.

Question 2

When a patient sustains a chemical splash to the eye, the immediate first aid measure is to:

Accepted Answer

Flush the eye continuously with water or saline for 15–20 minutes

Answer

Immediate and prolonged irrigation with water or saline dilutes and removes the chemical, minimizing corneal damage; treatment should begin before the patient leaves the office.

Question 3

A patient found in a closed garage presents with headache, confusion, nausea, and a cherry-red skin coloration. Which emergency is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Carbon monoxide poisoning

Answer

Carbon monoxide binds to hemoglobin, displacing oxygen and producing the classic cherry-red skin color, along with headache and neurological symptoms in enclosed spaces.

Question 4

A patient presents with hot, dry skin, no sweating, a temperature of 105°F, and altered mental status after outdoor physical activity. The priority intervention is:

Accepted Answer

Rapid cooling by removing clothing and applying ice packs to neck, axilla, and groin

Answer

Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency; rapid cooling at the major vessel sites (neck, axilla, groin) is the priority because the thermoregulatory mechanism has failed.

Question 5

An unconscious patient who is breathing spontaneously and has no suspected spinal injury should be placed in the:

Accepted Answer

Recovery position (lateral recumbent)

Answer

The recovery (lateral recumbent) position keeps the airway open and allows fluids to drain from the mouth, preventing aspiration in an unconscious but breathing patient.

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AAMA Emergency Procedures and First Aid 3