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A seizure is caused by a normal electrical activity in the brain.
A seizure is caused by a normal electrical activity in the brain.
False
In a partial seizure, the whole brain is affected.
In a partial seizure, the whole brain is affected.
False
A convulsion is a normal muscle contraction that the person can control.
A convulsion is a normal muscle contraction that the person can control.
False
People with seizure disorders like epilepsy do not usually take medication to control the condition.
People with seizure disorders like epilepsy do not usually take medication to control the condition.
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An aura experienced before a seizure can be a hallucinated sound, smell, or a feeling of movement in the body.
An aura experienced before a seizure can be a hallucinated sound, smell, or a feeling of movement in the body.
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During a typical generalized seizure, the clonic phase involves a sudden loss of consciousness causing the person to fall.
During a typical generalized seizure, the clonic phase involves a sudden loss of consciousness causing the person to fall.
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The steps to follow in case of an opioid overdose are summarized in the acronym SAVE ME.
The steps to follow in case of an opioid overdose are summarized in the acronym SAVE ME.
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If a casualty is not breathing, rescue breaths should be delivered at a rate of one breath every 10 seconds.
If a casualty is not breathing, rescue breaths should be delivered at a rate of one breath every 10 seconds.
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Naloxone reverses the effects of a cardiac arrest caused by an opioid overdose.
Naloxone reverses the effects of a cardiac arrest caused by an opioid overdose.
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It is recommended to have another rescuer perform rescue breaths while you prepare and deliver a dose of naloxone.
It is recommended to have another rescuer perform rescue breaths while you prepare and deliver a dose of naloxone.
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If there is no improvement after 2 to 3 minutes, a third dose of naloxone should be delivered.
If there is no improvement after 2 to 3 minutes, a third dose of naloxone should be delivered.
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Environmental emergencies can arise due to prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures only.
Environmental emergencies can arise due to prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures only.
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When body tissues are cold, they are damaged more easily by a lack of oxygen.
When body tissues are cold, they are damaged more easily by a lack of oxygen.
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Hypothermic individuals who don't show any signs of life cannot be resuscitated.
Hypothermic individuals who don't show any signs of life cannot be resuscitated.
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If a hypothermic person is not at risk, rescue efforts should be discontinued.
If a hypothermic person is not at risk, rescue efforts should be discontinued.
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Hypothermia occurs when the body core temperature drops more than three degrees.
Hypothermia occurs when the body core temperature drops more than three degrees.
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Hypothermia is often referred to as overheating.
Hypothermia is often referred to as overheating.
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Absorbed poisons enter the body through the mouth.
Absorbed poisons enter the body through the mouth.
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It is not necessary to quickly gather information about the incident before calling the poison information centre for advice.
It is not necessary to quickly gather information about the incident before calling the poison information centre for advice.
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Vomit should be discarded if the container labels identify the poison taken.
Vomit should be discarded if the container labels identify the poison taken.
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Contaminated food is an example of a substance that may be harmless in large amounts but poisonous in small amounts.
Contaminated food is an example of a substance that may be harmless in large amounts but poisonous in small amounts.
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The first aid for poisoning involves contacting a regional or national poison information centre.
The first aid for poisoning involves contacting a regional or national poison information centre.
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Information about how the poison entered the body is not essential for determining the appropriate first aid.
Information about how the poison entered the body is not essential for determining the appropriate first aid.
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During a mental health crisis, a first-aider should provide advice to the person in need.
During a mental health crisis, a first-aider should provide advice to the person in need.
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A mental health crisis line is an example of an option that a first-aider can provide to someone in need.
A mental health crisis line is an example of an option that a first-aider can provide to someone in need.
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If someone is at risk of suicide, it is not necessary to call for help immediately.
If someone is at risk of suicide, it is not necessary to call for help immediately.
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A first-aider should ask the person in crisis about their feelings and genuinely listen to their responses.
A first-aider should ask the person in crisis about their feelings and genuinely listen to their responses.
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Encouraging support in various ways is not recommended when assisting someone in a mental health crisis.
Encouraging support in various ways is not recommended when assisting someone in a mental health crisis.
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The focus on behaviors is crucial when identifying mental health problems in loved ones or colleagues.
The focus on behaviors is crucial when identifying mental health problems in loved ones or colleagues.
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Insulin is a hormone produced in the liver that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood.
Insulin is a hormone produced in the liver that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood.
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A diabetic emergency occurs when there is too little insulin in the blood.
A diabetic emergency occurs when there is too little insulin in the blood.
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Glucose tablets are the only treatment option for a diabetic casualty experiencing hypoglycemia.
Glucose tablets are the only treatment option for a diabetic casualty experiencing hypoglycemia.
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Hyperglycemia is a condition where there is too much sugar in the blood due to an excess of insulin.
Hyperglycemia is a condition where there is too much sugar in the blood due to an excess of insulin.
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A diabetic casualty experiencing hypoglycemia should repeat taking glucose tablets if symptoms persist after 5 minutes.
A diabetic casualty experiencing hypoglycemia should repeat taking glucose tablets if symptoms persist after 5 minutes.
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First aid for a diabetic emergency aims to resolve the condition completely before seeking medical help.
First aid for a diabetic emergency aims to resolve the condition completely before seeking medical help.
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Poisons that are harmless in large amounts may be poisonous in small amounts.
Poisons that are harmless in large amounts may be poisonous in small amounts.
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Inhaled poisons enter the body through the skin and mucous membranes.
Inhaled poisons enter the body through the skin and mucous membranes.
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The first step in providing first aid for poisoning is to call a local or provincial poison information centre.
The first step in providing first aid for poisoning is to call a local or provincial poison information centre.
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Vomit should be saved and given to medical help for analysis if container labels do not identify the poison taken.
Vomit should be saved and given to medical help for analysis if container labels do not identify the poison taken.
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Swallowed poisons enter the body through the mouth.
Swallowed poisons enter the body through the mouth.
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Absorbed poisons are injected into the blood using a hollow needle or needle-like device.
Absorbed poisons are injected into the blood using a hollow needle or needle-like device.
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During early labour, the uterus contracts at irregular intervals and contractions remain weak and far apart.
During early labour, the uterus contracts at irregular intervals and contractions remain weak and far apart.
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An emergency childbirth occurs when a child is born at a planned time and place.
An emergency childbirth occurs when a child is born at a planned time and place.
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Premature birth is considered when the baby is born after the 37th week of pregnancy.
Premature birth is considered when the baby is born after the 37th week of pregnancy.
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Miscarriage is the loss of the fetus after the 20th week of pregnancy.
Miscarriage is the loss of the fetus after the 20th week of pregnancy.
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During Stage 1 of labor, the 'bloody show' indicates that the mucus plug has come out because the cervix has started to close.
During Stage 1 of labor, the 'bloody show' indicates that the mucus plug has come out because the cervix has started to close.
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The first stage of labor, called early labor, typically lasts up to 18 hours for first-time mothers.
The first stage of labor, called early labor, typically lasts up to 18 hours for first-time mothers.
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White, waxy-looking skin is a sign of deep frostbite.
White, waxy-looking skin is a sign of deep frostbite.
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First aid for deep frostbite includes rewarming the frostbitten part with body heat.
First aid for deep frostbite includes rewarming the frostbitten part with body heat.
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If a part with deep frostbite is thawed incorrectly, it can lead to tissue damage.
If a part with deep frostbite is thawed incorrectly, it can lead to tissue damage.
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In superficial frostbite, the pain is followed by numbness in the affected area.
In superficial frostbite, the pain is followed by numbness in the affected area.
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One should prevent frozen areas from refreezing after treating superficial frostbite.
One should prevent frozen areas from refreezing after treating superficial frostbite.
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Thawing the frozen part of the body in water at about 40 degrees Celsius is recommended in cases where medical help is not immediately available.
Thawing the frozen part of the body in water at about 40 degrees Celsius is recommended in cases where medical help is not immediately available.
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A new-born baby may not start breathing right away if they are born with a whitish coating on their skin.
A new-born baby may not start breathing right away if they are born with a whitish coating on their skin.
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If a baby doesn't start breathing after birth, it is recommended to immediately begin infant CPR.
If a baby doesn't start breathing after birth, it is recommended to immediately begin infant CPR.
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It is safe to remove the slippery coating from the baby's skin using a towel after birth.
It is safe to remove the slippery coating from the baby's skin using a towel after birth.
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If the umbilical cord is still pulsating, it is advised to place the baby at a level higher than the vagina.
If the umbilical cord is still pulsating, it is advised to place the baby at a level higher than the vagina.
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It is recommended to place the baby on their back after birth to assist with drainage.
It is recommended to place the baby on their back after birth to assist with drainage.
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If there is severe bleeding from the vagina after birth, it is important to act quickly and tie the umbilical cord immediately.
If there is severe bleeding from the vagina after birth, it is important to act quickly and tie the umbilical cord immediately.
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