First Aid First Aid Sudden Illness and Allergies Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

A person suddenly collapses and is unresponsive but breathing normally. What position should you place them in?

Accepted Answer

Recovery position on their side

Answer

The recovery position keeps the airway open and prevents choking if the person vomits.

Question 2

Which symptom most strongly indicates a diabetic emergency involving low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)?

Accepted Answer

Sudden confusion, shakiness, and pale skin

Answer

Hypoglycemia causes rapid onset of confusion, shakiness, sweating, and pallor due to insufficient glucose reaching the brain.

Question 3

During an anaphylactic reaction, where is the correct site to administer an epinephrine auto-injector?

Accepted Answer

Outer mid-thigh

Answer

The outer mid-thigh allows rapid absorption and can be administered through clothing in an emergency.

Question 4

A child is having a febrile seizure. After it stops, what is the priority action?

Accepted Answer

Place the child in the recovery position and call 911

Answer

After a febrile seizure ends, placing the child in the recovery position protects the airway and emergency services should be contacted.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a common sign of a stroke?

Accepted Answer

Sudden severe chest pain

Answer

Sudden severe chest pain is a sign of a heart attack, not a stroke; stroke signs are neurological in nature.

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