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HLTH 320 (Emergency Medicine) Final Exam Questions and Answers A+ Graded Athabasca University
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HLTH 320 (Emergency Medicine) FinalExam Questions and Answers A+ Graded.
Provide at least 4 signs/symptoms that could indicate internal bleeding in
the victim of a significant mechanism of injury.
✔✔1. Bruising
2. Bleeding from ears
3. Bleeding from mouth
4. Bleeding from vaginal area
When direct pressure cannot be applied to a bleeding wound due to an
embedded object, skull fracture, or protruding bone, the first aid provider
may utilize what intervention to slow breathing?
✔✔
The body is able to control bleeding by what two mechanisms?
✔✔
Self-administered epinephrine (adrenalin)
✔✔
Which of the following would be an indication NOT to utilize the shock
position?
✔✔Head injury
Which of the following is an example of hypovolemic shock?
✔✔Severe dehydration
, Name at least 4 signs/symptoms that would indicate someone is
experiencing anaphylactic shock.
✔✔1. Can't breathe
2. Swollen
3. Stiff
4. Not responsive
Name 4 first aid interventions appropriate for someone experiencing
psychogenic shock (fainting)
✔✔1. Ice pack for head
2. Lay on ground so don't fall
3. Drink water
4. Call 911
Initially which of the following first aid actions would be standard of care
for an amputated finger?
✔✔Seek medical attention immediately
Removal of the roof of a painful blister
✔✔Is recommended if the area appears to be infected
Name 3 Do's and 3 Don'ts in the first aid for minor wounds.
✔✔Dos:
1. Clean with soap & water
2. Check for infections
3. Cover with bandaid
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