Straighterline MED 101 Graded Exam 4 / MED101_MH_V2 | Topic 14: Pregnancy and Childbirth; Grade 75.00 out of 75.00 (100%)

Straighterline MED 101 Graded Exam 4 / MED101_MH_V2 | Topic 14: Pregnancy and Childbirth; Grade 75.00 out of 75.00 (100%) What is the first step in caring for a victim who has been exposed to poison ivy, oak and sumac? Select one: a. Apply hydrocortisone cream. b. Encourage the victim to take an oral antihistamine. c. Seek medical attention. d. Wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water. Childproof medicine containers are safe to leave around children. Select one: True False What type of drug is methamphetamine? Select one: a. Hallucinogen b. Inhalant c. Narcotic d. Stimulant Over-the-counter , herbal supplements, vitamins and natural remedies, can be toxic in doses larger than recommended in the product information. Select one: a. drugs b. caffeine c. recommendations d. ear drops What is the first step in caring for a victim with a mammal bite that is not bleeding severely? Select one: a. Clean the wound with large amounts of warm or room-temperature water with or without soap. b. Cover the wound with a sterile dressing and bandage. c. Apply a pressure bandage. d. Have the victim seek immediate medical attention. You should call 9-1-1 if a victim has been stung by a scorpion and is having difficulty . Select one: a. breathing b. walking c. talking d. sleeping What is the first step in caring for a victim with heat exhaustion? Select one: a. Give a sports drink or water to drink. b. Loosen or remove unnecessary clothing. c. Move the victim from the heat to rest in a cool place. d. Raise the legs. For a heat in the leg, stretch the muscle by extending the leg and flexing the ankle, and massage and ice the muscle. Select one: a. cramp b. rash c. strain d. fracture High humidity increases the risk of heat emergencies. Select one: True False If someone may be suicidal, do not leave the person unless your own safety is threatened. Select one: a. alone b. awake c. at therapy d. with loved-ones Normal reactions to injury and sudden illness include fear, anxiety and apprehensiveness. Select one: True False Which of the following are recommended for pregnant women? Select one: a. Alcohol b. Caffeine c. Folic acid d. Tobacco After the first 8 weeks of pregnancy, the developing human inside the uterus is known as a . Select one: a. fetus b. infant c. embryo d. baby Obstetricians recommend that most healthy pregnant women get 30 minutes of moderate exercise each day. Select one: True False If a victim is experiencing severe symptoms of acute mountain or altitude sickness, what should you do? Select one: a. Encourage the victim to take altitude sickness medication. b. Give the victim high-carbohydrate foods. c. Give the victim something to drink and encourage him or her to drink more fluids. d. Move the victim to a lower altitude. In a remote location, if you choose to attempt rescue of a victim who has fallen through the ice into a body of water, lie flat with your arms and legs spread to distribute your on the ice, and push a tree limb or other object ahead of you for the victim to grab. Select one: a. weight b. body heat c. limbs d. hair If you are in a wilderness area, you may deem that it is better to evacuate the victim rather than await rescue, and if 4 to 6 people are present, you can improvise a stretcher or on which to carry the victim. Select one: a. litter b. catch c. container d. latter When an emergency occurs in a wilderness area, you may not be able to contact EMS immediately, and rescue vehicles may not be able to reach the victim. Select one: True False Taking a moment if necessary to gather your thoughts and energies is an example of which key principle of first aid? Select one: a. Asking others for help. b. Calling 9-1-1 for all serious emergencies. c. Doing no harm. d. Staying calm. Taking the time to act safely, and making the commitment to break unhealthy habits and adopt a healthy lifestyle, requires motivation. Select one: True False