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Health Assessment & First Aid Flashcards

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  1. A petroleum worker on a summer job site stops sweating, has hot dry skin, and a body temperature of 104°F. This best describes:

    Answer: Heat stroke

    Heat stroke involves a failure of the body's cooling system, leading to elevated temperature, cessation of sweating, and altered mental status — a life-threatening emergency.

  2. The immediate first aid priority for a heat stroke victim in a petroleum field setting is:

    Answer: Rapidly cool the body using ice packs or cool water immersion and call EMS

    Rapid cooling is critical for heat stroke because prolonged elevated body temperature causes irreversible organ damage and death.

  3. What is the correct rate of chest compressions during adult CPR according to current American Heart Association guidelines?

    Answer: 100–120 compressions per minute

    Current AHA guidelines recommend 100–120 compressions per minute to maintain effective cardiac output during CPR.

  4. When a victim has a suspected spinal injury in a petroleum field accident, head and neck movement should be:

    Answer: Minimized and stabilized in a neutral position

    Unnecessary movement of the head and neck in a suspected spinal injury can worsen cord damage, so manual stabilization in a neutral position is essential.

  5. Which type of bleeding is characterized by bright red blood spurting in pulses from a wound?

    Answer: Arterial bleeding

    Arterial blood is oxygenated (bright red) and flows under high pressure, causing it to spurt rhythmically with each heartbeat.

  6. What is the correct depth of chest compressions for an average adult during CPR?

    Answer: At least 2 inches (5 cm)

    AHA guidelines specify compressing the adult chest at least 2 inches (5 cm) but not more than 2.4 inches to generate adequate blood flow.

  7. A tourniquets applied to a limb should be documented with:

    Answer: The time of application written on the tourniquet or the victim's forehead

    Recording the exact time of tourniquet application is critical because medical personnel must know how long the limb has been without circulation to prevent permanent damage.