First Aid: Waste Disposal and Shock
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What is a symptom of a cerebral compression?

  • Brief period of impaired consciousness
  • Mild, generalized headache
  • Weakness/paralysis on one side of the face/body
  • Deteriorating level of consciousness (correct)

    • What is the first step in responding to a head injury?

  • Monitor, record vital signs and reassure the casualty
  • Look for any wounds on the head
  • Check for response, use A.V.P.U.to determine level of response (correct)
  • Dial 999 to activate EMS

    • What is characterized by 2 or more recurring seizures?

  • Epilepsy (correct)
  • Brain tumour
  • Convulsions
  • Seizures

    • What is a symptom of a stroke?

    <p>Weakness/paralysis on one side of the face/body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an abnormal involuntary contraction of muscles also known as?

    <p>Convulsion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a symptom of a head injury?

    <p>Loss of memory immediately following the injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a temporary disturbance in the electrical activity of the brain?

    <p>Seizure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if the casualty's condition deteriorates?

    <p>Manage as an unconscious casualty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a symptom of cerebral compression?

    <p>Unequal pupil size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do after checking for response and using A.V.P.U.to determine level of response?

    <p>Dial 999 to activate EMS</p> Signup and view all the answers

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