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What should you do if a person faints?
What should you do if a person faints?
- Check for responsiveness and normal breathing (correct)
- Check for responsiveness and skip checking breathing
- Give them water to drink
- Make them stand up immediately
What should be done if a person faints and is not breathing?
What should be done if a person faints and is not breathing?
- Make them sit upright
- Raise their legs
- Give them a cold compress
- Begin CPR immediately (correct)
Why is it important to check for injuries after a fainting spell?
Why is it important to check for injuries after a fainting spell?
- To ensure the person is not faking it
- To assess the seriousness of the fainting episode (correct)
- To diagnose underlying health conditions
- To waste time before seeking medical help
When should you call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number after someone faints?
When should you call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number after someone faints?
What should the person do after fainting even if the cause is not usually serious?
What should the person do after fainting even if the cause is not usually serious?
What is the recommended maximum duration for applying the cold pack to the bruised area?
What is the recommended maximum duration for applying the cold pack to the bruised area?
Why should a cold pack be wrapped in a thin, dry towel before applying it to the skin?
Why should a cold pack be wrapped in a thin, dry towel before applying it to the skin?
If a person cannot tolerate a 20-minute application of a cold pack, what is the recommended alternative?
If a person cannot tolerate a 20-minute application of a cold pack, what is the recommended alternative?
Why should you not elevate the injured area if it causes pain?
Why should you not elevate the injured area if it causes pain?
What is the primary purpose of applying a cold pack to a bruised area?
What is the primary purpose of applying a cold pack to a bruised area?
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