38 Questions
What is the primary treatment for hypoxia?
Clearing the airway and maintaining breathing
What is a common cause of choking in young children?
Choking on a peanut or a part of a toy
What is the universal sign of choking?
Holding the neck with one or both hands
What is a symptom of a partially blocked airway?
Coughing
What is the first step in treating an infant who is choking?
Giving back slaps
What is the purpose of chest thrusts in treating an infant who is choking?
To dislodge the object from the airway
What should you avoid doing when treating a person who is choking?
Letting them eat, drink, or smoke
What is a sign of a completely blocked airway?
Inability to cough
What should you do if back slaps do not dislodge the obstruction?
Administer chest thrusts
What is the correct position of the casualty during back slaps?
Bent forward at the waist
What should you do if the casualty becomes unconscious?
Commence CPR and call for emergency help
What should you do if you see an obvious obstruction in an infant's mouth?
Use your fingertips to remove the object
Why should you not slap a conscious adult on the back?
It may cause the obstruction to shift and become a total blockage
How many back slaps should you administer before checking if the obstruction has dislodged?
5
What should you do if the casualty is still choking after giving chest thrusts?
Repeat the chest thrusts
When should you give rescue breaths?
If the casualty is not breathing
What should you do if the inhaler has no effect on a casualty having an asthma attack?
Call 123 for emergency help
Why should you not put your fingers down a child's throat if they have croup?
It can cause the throat muscles to go into spasm and block the airway
What is a common symptom of croup?
A short 'barking' cough
What happens to the blood when someone is hyperventilating?
The blood becomes more alkaline
What should you do if a child is suffering from a severe attack of croup?
Keep the child calm and upright, and call a doctor
What is epiglottitis?
A croup-like condition that becomes infected and swollen and may block the airway completely
What happens when we breathe out?
The CO2 levels in the blood increase to about 4%
What is the name of the condition characterized by excessive breathing?
Hyperventilation
What is a common cause of hyperventilation?
A panic attack or a sudden fright
What is a key difference between a hyperventilation attack and an asthma attack?
The amount of air being taken in by the casualty
What is a common symptom of hyperventilation?
Complaining of a 'tight' chest
What is the primary goal of treating a hyperventilation attack?
To calm the casualty and slow their breathing
What is secondary drowning?
When a small amount of water is taken into the lungs, causing irritation and fluid to be drawn from the blood into the alveoli
What is the main cause of wet drowning fatalities?
A relatively small amount of water in the lungs that interferes with oxygen exchange in the alveoli
What is a common factor that can contribute to drowning?
Alcohol consumption
What is the typical duration of breathing cessation in a hyperventilation attack?
Up to 30 seconds
What is the likely cause of a collapsed lung?
Traumatic chest injury
What is a common symptom of a person with a sucking chest wound?
Severe difficult and painful breathing
What should you do immediately when treating a sucking chest wound?
Cover the wound with your hand
How should you secure the plastic covering over the wound?
Tape three sides of the covering
What should you do if the casualty loses consciousness?
Open the airway and check their breathing
What position should the casualty be placed in if they are breathing?
Recovery position with the injured lung lowest
This quiz covers essential first aid techniques, including treating hypoxia and choking, to help save lives in emergency situations.
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