First Aid FREE First Aid Sudden Medical Emergencies Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

A bystander collapses with no pulse. An AED has just arrived. After powering it on, what is the correct next step?

Accepted Answer

Attach the electrode pads to the victim's bare chest

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Begin chest compressions immediately

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Deliver a shock before analyzing the rhythm

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Check the victim's blood pressure

Question 2

A person experiencing a heart attack is conscious and has no known aspirin allergy. Which dose of aspirin is recommended to give while awaiting EMS?

Accepted Answer

325 mg (one regular-strength tablet) or 4 low-dose 81 mg tablets

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500 mg (one extra-strength tablet)

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1000 mg (two extra-strength tablets)

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No aspirin — it may worsen the condition

Question 3

During a seizure, the patient becomes blue around the lips (cyanotic). What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

The patient's airway is partially obstructed and oxygen levels are dropping

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The seizure is about to end

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The patient is experiencing a allergic reaction

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The patient has ingested a toxin

Question 4

A hiker suddenly complains of crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm and becomes pale and sweaty. After calling 911, which position is best?

Accepted Answer

Sitting or semi-reclined in a position of comfort

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Flat on their back with legs elevated

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Standing upright to ease breathing

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Lying on their left side

Question 5

A coworker is found unconscious with slow, gasping breaths. This type of breathing is called what, and what action should you take?

Accepted Answer

Agonal breathing — begin CPR immediately

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Tachypnea — give two rescue breaths and monitor

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Cheyne-Stokes respiration — place in recovery position

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Bradypnea — administer oxygen and wait for EMS

Question 6

A conscious victim is experiencing a severe asthma attack and cannot speak in full sentences. They have a prescribed rescue inhaler. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Help them use their prescribed rescue inhaler and call 911 if symptoms don't improve

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Withhold the inhaler until EMS arrives

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Have them lie flat and breathe deeply

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Give them water and encourage slow breathing