FA16 Miscellaneous 25 0 When a person's body is unableto regulate the concentrationsof sugar in the bloodstream heis said to suffer from what? Diabetes Epilepsy Hepatitis Phlebitis If a diabetic has taken too much insulin or eaten too little food, which condition is likely to result? Hypoglycaemia Hyperglycaemia A diabetic with low blood sugar level may become faint &dizzy. How would you expect his pulse & breathing to be? Pulse rapid; breathing shallow Slow full pulse; breathing OK Pulse normal; deep breathing Both normal Which of these is NOT usually found in hypoglycaemia: Confusion,aggression? Pallor?Sweating? Tainted breath? Tainted breath Confusion, aggression Pallor Sweating What is the treatment for diabetic emergencies provided the patient is conscious? Give sugar or sweet drinks Urgent medical aid Insulin injection Convulsions can occur when thebody temperature rises rapidlyfor some reason. At what age are they most likely to occur? 1-4 years 10-14 years 30-40 years 60+ years What is the aim of First Aid when dealing with convulsions caused by high body temperature? To reduce the temperature To restrain the patient To get patient to hospital If an unconscious, injured person is MOVED at a road accident, how would you describe this action? Probably a calculated risk Foolhardy and irresponsible Extremely dangerous Why is it dangerous to pull an unconscious casualty out ofa car at a road accident? He may have spinal injuries It may cause internal bleeding You may drop him When carrying injured patientswhat is the advantage of the FIREMAN'S LIFT over the CRADLECARRY? It leaves one hand free It is safer It is less likely to hurt In case fire breaks out What should you do with an oldor makeshift stretcher before loading the patient onto it? Test it Clean it Warm it Cover it When using the BLANKET LIFT technique to move a casualty, what do you do with the spare material at each side? Roll it tightly each side Fold it neatly Cut it off Nothing at all How would you remove a small insect from a casualty's ear? Flood the ear with tepid water Carefully use tweezers Take patient to hospital Shout in patient's other ear How would you help a patient who had a foreign body in his ear? (other than a small insect) Send him to hospital Flood the ear with tepid water Remove object with tweezers Slap patient on side of head How would you help a patient who had a foreign body in his nose? First ask patient to breathe through mouth then ... remove to hospital tell him to blow his nose remove object with tweezers slap patient's back Antihistamines are drugs used in preparations and medicines.Where does the chemical HISTAMINE occur naturally? In the human body In plants In the air In insect venom Removal of the cause of a CRUSH INJURY can release poisonous substances into the bloodstream causing what? Acute kidney damage Brain damage Severe swelling Asphyxia If a patient has been trapped with a crush injury for 30 minutes or more, what should you do before releasing him? Wait for medical help Give him plenty to drink Ask patient to breath deeply Reassure him From which parts of the eye should you NOT attempt to remove a foreign body? The cornea The corners The white parts Under the eyelids What is the immediate advice you should give to a casualty with something in his eye? Do not rub it Do not blink Go to hospital Wash it out Someone bitten by a poisonous snake may be vomiting and havedifficulty in breathing. Why should he be told not to move? To delay absorption of venom He may attract other snakes He may injure himself In case the bite caused shock How would you cleanse a wound caused by a snake bite? With soap and water By sucking out the poison By applying antiseptic cream You shouldn't If a patient has been bitten by a snake why should you alsotake the snake to hospital if possible? For positive identification To check all its teeth present In case it has been injured To check it for diseases Why are fish hooks very difficult to remove when they pierce the skin? The hooks are barbed The hooks are very sharp They cause a very deep wound They are often rusty When removing a bee sting whatmust you be very careful to avoid? Squeezing the poison sac Hurting the patient Leaving fragments in the wound