Exam 21: Emergency Procedures

Emergency medical services (EMS) should be contacted for any victim who is suffering from chest pain, even if it is believed to be indigestion.

Dressings used to stop bleeding should be replaced when they become soaked with blood.

Who is typically protected by Good Samaritan laws passed by the states?

An important consideration when applying slings and bandages is that they do not interfere with the _____ of the individual's blood.

The correct way to remove foreign objects from the eye is by:

Which of the following are signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia?

What would be the best action to take first if you are the first to arrive at the scene of a car accident that involves a fire in the engine and danger of explosion?

A sling is used to support an injured shoulder, collarbone, or arm.

In any conditions that may result in the victim vomiting, it is important not to give anything to ____________________ or ____________________.

When a victim has received a violent blow to the body or has a broken bone, he or she should be evaluated for internal __________.

If you must enter an area in which poisonous fumes are present, use protective breathing gear or place a wet _____ over the nose.

Grand mal seizures are generalized strong muscle spasms of the entire body.

When is it acceptable for you to move an accident victim without the assistance of emergency medical personnel?

Very young children are sensitive to increases in body __________________ and should be treated promptly.

A victim suffering from hypothermia should be carefully observed for:

Bleeding that comes out in spurts is more life-threatening than that which flows evenly.

What should you suspect if an individual is experiencing excessive thirst, hunger, and frequency of urination?