First Aid - General Knowledge

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First Aid - General Knowledge - Study #12 Online Dictionary

Q1) Fainting results from a temporary shortage of __?__ blood to the brain.

oxygenated

Q2) Cigarette smokers put themselves at a much higher risk of heart disease than non-smokers. True or False?

True

Q3) The aim of first aid for fainting is to __?__.

increase the supply of oxygen to the brain.

Q4) Name some common causes of fainting?

1) fatigue
2) long periods of standing or sitting
3) hunger
4) lack of fresh air
5) emotional strain (fear, anxiety, etc.)
6) illness, injury, or pain

Q5) Name the three warning signals of impending faint?

1) unsteadiness
2) becoming pale
3) start to perspire

Q6) If a person faints and it is not readily apparent, what should the first aider consider the casuality may be experiencing?

1) transient ischemic attack
2) little stroke

Q7) A __?__ is a protective covering applied to a wound to help control bleeding.

dressing and bandages

Q8) A dressing should be?

1) sterile
2) highly absorbent and porous
3) compressible, thick, and soft
4) nonadherent and lint-free

Q9) Secure a dressing by __?__.

1) taping or bandages

Q10) Which knot is recommended for tying bandages and slings.

reef knot : right over left and under, left over right and under