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

Cold, clammy skin in a diabetic patient suggests hypoglycemia; if the person can swallow, giving glucose is the priority.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Laying the person flat on their back

Answer

Lying flat makes breathing harder; asthma patients should always be kept upright to maximize lung expansion.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Anaphylaxis

Answer

The combination of hives, throat tightness, and breathing difficulty after food exposure is the classic triad of anaphylaxis.

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

Answer

Epinephrine effects last only 10 to 20 minutes, so the person must be transported to a hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

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

Answer

The only safe intervention during a seizure is removing nearby hazards and protecting the head; restraining or placing objects in the mouth is dangerous.

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