First Aid Sudden Medical Emergencies 3

Question 1

A person is having a severe asthma attack and their rescue inhaler is not working. They become too weak to speak. What is the priority action?

Accepted Answer

Call 911 immediately and keep them upright

Answer

A severe asthma attack unresponsive to a rescue inhaler is life-threatening and requires immediate emergency services; keeping the person upright eases breathing.

Question 2

You find an unconscious adult who is breathing. There is no suspicion of spinal injury. What position should you place them in?

Accepted Answer

Recovery position (on their side)

Answer

The recovery position keeps the airway open and prevents aspiration if the person vomits while unconscious.

Question 3

A 55-year-old man suddenly develops slurred speech, facial drooping on one side, and cannot raise both arms equally. Using FAST, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Call 911 immediately — these are stroke signs

Answer

FAST (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) signs indicate stroke — every minute matters, call 911 for fastest definitive treatment.

Question 4

An infant appears to be choking and cannot cry or cough. Which technique is correct for a choking infant under 1 year?

Accepted Answer

Alternate 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts

Answer

For infants, alternating 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts (not abdominal thrusts) is the correct technique to relieve obstruction.

Question 5

A hiker collapses with cool, pale, clammy skin, rapid weak pulse, and confusion after hours in the heat. This presentation most suggests which emergency?

Accepted Answer

Heat exhaustion

Answer

Heat exhaustion features heavy sweating, cool clammy skin, weakness, and near-normal mental status, unlike heat stroke which causes hot dry skin and altered consciousness.

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First Aid Sudden Medical Emergencies 3