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What is a common trigger for asthma?
What is a common trigger for asthma?
- Cold air (correct)
- Hyperventilation
- Panic attack
- Emotional distress
What is a symptom of an asthma attack?
What is a symptom of an asthma attack?
- Numbness in hands and legs
- Dry mouth
- Abnormally rapid breathing
- Wheezing (correct)
What should you do when assisting a casualty with an asthma attack?
What should you do when assisting a casualty with an asthma attack?
- Encourage the casualty to breathe rapidly
- Give the casualty oxygen
- Sit the casualty down in a comfortable position (correct)
- Lie the casualty down
What is a common manifestation of acute anxiety?
What is a common manifestation of acute anxiety?
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What is a symptom of hyperventilation?
What is a symptom of hyperventilation?
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What should you do when assisting a casualty with hyperventilation?
What should you do when assisting a casualty with hyperventilation?
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What is a common cause of hyperventilation?
What is a common cause of hyperventilation?
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What is a sign of a severe asthma attack?
What is a sign of a severe asthma attack?
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What should you do if the casualty's condition deteriorates during an asthma attack?
What should you do if the casualty's condition deteriorates during an asthma attack?
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What is a common behavior exhibited by a casualty with hyperventilation?
What is a common behavior exhibited by a casualty with hyperventilation?
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