Medical First Aid Quiz

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Which of the following best describes an allergic reaction?

Destruction of the immune system by an external substance.

A direct negative effect on the body by an external substance.

An exaggerated immune system response to any substance. (correct)

A release of erythrocytes in response to a foreign substance.

What is the most appropriate management for an uninjured semiconscious 40-year-old male with respiration of 20 breaths/min and adequate tidal volume?

Place him on his left side and administer oxygen via a non-rebreathing mask.

Place him in a supine position and assist ventilation with a BVM device. (correct)

Position him in semi-sitting and give oxygen via nasal cannula.

Place in Fowler’s position and give him 100% oxygen as needed.

In a young female presenting with costovertebral angle tenderness and stable vital signs, which organ is most likely causing her pain?

Gallbladder

Pancreas

Liver

Kidney (correct)

What is the primary feature of an allergic reaction?

Exaggerated immune system response to any substance Signup and view all the answers

A 62-year-old male presents with crushing chest pain similar to a previous heart attack; what should you do after administering oxygen?

Assist him with his nitroglycerin unless his systolic BP is low. Signup and view all the answers

In the management of an uninjured semiconscious 40-year-old male with adequate tidal volume and 20 breaths/min, what is the most appropriate action?

Place in Fowler’s position and give him 100% oxygen as needed Signup and view all the answers

In a young female with costovertebral angle tenderness and stable vital signs, which organ is the most likely source of her pain?

Kidney Signup and view all the answers

What should be done after administering 100% oxygen to a 62-year-old male presenting with chest pain similar to a previous heart attack?

Assist him with his nitroglycerin unless his systolic BP is low Signup and view all the answers

What would be the consequence of destroying the immune system by an external substance?

Reduced ability to fight infections Signup and view all the answers

Which position is most suitable for a patient experiencing chest pain similar to that of a heart attack?

Semi-Fowler's position at a 45-degree angle Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following best describes an allergic reaction?

What is the most appropriate management for an uninjured semiconscious 40-year-old male with respiration of 20 breaths/min and adequate tidal volume?

In a young female presenting with costovertebral angle tenderness and stable vital signs, which organ is most likely causing her pain?

What is the primary feature of an allergic reaction?

A 62-year-old male presents with crushing chest pain similar to a previous heart attack; what should you do after administering oxygen?

In the management of an uninjured semiconscious 40-year-old male with adequate tidal volume and 20 breaths/min, what is the most appropriate action?

In a young female with costovertebral angle tenderness and stable vital signs, which organ is the most likely source of her pain?

What should be done after administering 100% oxygen to a 62-year-old male presenting with chest pain similar to a previous heart attack?

What would be the consequence of destroying the immune system by an external substance?

Which position is most suitable for a patient experiencing chest pain similar to that of a heart attack?

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