AMERICAN RED CROSS RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES (ARC
RTE) FIRST AID EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED GRADED
SOLUTIONS
CARE for the person with STROKE - ANSWER-- After calling 9-1-1, note the
time when the signs and symptoms first started.
- Stay with the person and provide reassurance until help arrives.
- If the person is responsive but not fully awake, drooling or having trouble
swallowing put them the person in the recovery position.
- Monitor the person until EMS arrives and begins their care.
What is crucial information to determine in stroke patient - ANSWER-It is
important to note the time when signs and symptoms of stroke first started
because this is important information to give to EMS professionals. Some of the
medications and procedures used to treat stroke in the hospital are only
effective within a certain time frame after the onset of signs and symptoms.
Can you always administer medications for sudden illness? - ANSWER-Do not
administer medications unless it is allowable by state laws and regulations and
you are trained and authorized to do so. But, remember, assisting with
medications is always allowed.
If, during your check, you recognize signs and symptoms of a sudden illness
that is potentially life threatening, such as stroke, shock, asthma attack,
anaphylaxis, heart attack, opioid overdose, diabetic emergency or high fever,
vomiting, diarrhea or dehydration in young children and infants, - ANSWER-
call 9-1-1 and get equipment or tell someone to do so.
Then give care according to the signs and symptoms that you find and your
level of training.
,For some sudden illnesses, giving first aid care may involve assisting a person or
their family member with their medication.
Examples of medications that you may assist with when the person is
experiencing a sudden illness include: - ANSWER-Aspirin for heart attack
Quick-relief (rescue) medications for asthma
Epinephrine for anaphylaxis
Naloxone for an opioid overdose
Sugar or glucose tablets, gel or liquid for diabetes
STROKE
SIGNS and SYMPTOMS - ANSWER-- Facial weakness on one side of the body
- Arm or grip weakness on one side of the body
- Speech disturbances
The FAST mnemonic can help you easily recognize the common signs of stroke
and give EMS professionals crucial life-saving information.
Signs that indicate possible stroke include:
Facial weakness on one side of the body.
Arm weakness or grip weakness on one side of the body.
Speech disturbance.
In addition, it is important to note the Time that signs and symptoms of stroke
started in a person.
, SHOCK
Common Causes - ANSWER-Common causes of shock include:
- Life-threatening bleeding
- Infection
- Anaphylaxis
- Any serious injury or illness
SHOCK Signs and symptoms - ANSWER-- A rapid, weak heartbeat
- Rapid breathing
- Pale (grayish), cool, moist skin
- Changes in levels of consciousness ranging from unresponsive to confused,
restless or irritable
- Nausea or vomiting
- Excessive thirst
SHOCK Care - ANSWER-- Give care according to your training for the
condition causing the shock.
- Have them assume a position of comfort or have them lie flat on their back.
- Maintain body temperature.
- Don't give them anything to eat or drink.
- Provide reassurance.
- Continue to monitor the person's condition.
ASTHMA ATTACK signs and symptoms - ANSWER-- Wheezing or coughing
RTE) FIRST AID EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED GRADED
SOLUTIONS
CARE for the person with STROKE - ANSWER-- After calling 9-1-1, note the
time when the signs and symptoms first started.
- Stay with the person and provide reassurance until help arrives.
- If the person is responsive but not fully awake, drooling or having trouble
swallowing put them the person in the recovery position.
- Monitor the person until EMS arrives and begins their care.
What is crucial information to determine in stroke patient - ANSWER-It is
important to note the time when signs and symptoms of stroke first started
because this is important information to give to EMS professionals. Some of the
medications and procedures used to treat stroke in the hospital are only
effective within a certain time frame after the onset of signs and symptoms.
Can you always administer medications for sudden illness? - ANSWER-Do not
administer medications unless it is allowable by state laws and regulations and
you are trained and authorized to do so. But, remember, assisting with
medications is always allowed.
If, during your check, you recognize signs and symptoms of a sudden illness
that is potentially life threatening, such as stroke, shock, asthma attack,
anaphylaxis, heart attack, opioid overdose, diabetic emergency or high fever,
vomiting, diarrhea or dehydration in young children and infants, - ANSWER-
call 9-1-1 and get equipment or tell someone to do so.
Then give care according to the signs and symptoms that you find and your
level of training.
,For some sudden illnesses, giving first aid care may involve assisting a person or
their family member with their medication.
Examples of medications that you may assist with when the person is
experiencing a sudden illness include: - ANSWER-Aspirin for heart attack
Quick-relief (rescue) medications for asthma
Epinephrine for anaphylaxis
Naloxone for an opioid overdose
Sugar or glucose tablets, gel or liquid for diabetes
STROKE
SIGNS and SYMPTOMS - ANSWER-- Facial weakness on one side of the body
- Arm or grip weakness on one side of the body
- Speech disturbances
The FAST mnemonic can help you easily recognize the common signs of stroke
and give EMS professionals crucial life-saving information.
Signs that indicate possible stroke include:
Facial weakness on one side of the body.
Arm weakness or grip weakness on one side of the body.
Speech disturbance.
In addition, it is important to note the Time that signs and symptoms of stroke
started in a person.
, SHOCK
Common Causes - ANSWER-Common causes of shock include:
- Life-threatening bleeding
- Infection
- Anaphylaxis
- Any serious injury or illness
SHOCK Signs and symptoms - ANSWER-- A rapid, weak heartbeat
- Rapid breathing
- Pale (grayish), cool, moist skin
- Changes in levels of consciousness ranging from unresponsive to confused,
restless or irritable
- Nausea or vomiting
- Excessive thirst
SHOCK Care - ANSWER-- Give care according to your training for the
condition causing the shock.
- Have them assume a position of comfort or have them lie flat on their back.
- Maintain body temperature.
- Don't give them anything to eat or drink.
- Provide reassurance.
- Continue to monitor the person's condition.
ASTHMA ATTACK signs and symptoms - ANSWER-- Wheezing or coughing
