First Aid First Aid Sudden Illness and Allergies Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

You find someone unconscious with a medical alert bracelet indicating diabetes. Their skin is cold and clammy. What should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Try to give oral glucose if they can swallow

Answer

Begin CPR immediately

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Administer insulin from their bag

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Apply an AED device

Question 2

Which action is CONTRAINDICATED when helping someone experiencing an asthma attack?

Accepted Answer

Laying the person flat on their back

Answer

Assisting them with their prescribed inhaler

Answer

Helping them sit upright in a comfortable position

Answer

Keeping them calm and reassured

Question 3

A coworker suddenly develops hives, throat tightness, and difficulty breathing after eating lunch. This presentation is most consistent with:

Accepted Answer

Anaphylaxis

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Panic attack

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Asthma exacerbation

Answer

Choking

Question 4

How long does epinephrine from an auto-injector typically remain effective before additional treatment may be needed?

Accepted Answer

10 to 20 minutes

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1 to 2 hours

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5 minutes

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Over 4 hours

Question 5

A person is having a grand mal (tonic-clonic) seizure. Which action should you take?

Accepted Answer

Clear surrounding hazards and cushion the head

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Hold the person down to stop the movements

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Place something in their mouth to protect their tongue

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Give water as soon as the shaking stops

Question 6

After using an epinephrine auto-injector on a patient in anaphylaxis, what must always follow?

Accepted Answer

Immediate transport to an emergency room

Answer

A second dose of antihistamine only

Answer

Monitoring for 5 minutes, then discharge

Answer

Application of a cold compress to the injection site