Stop the Bleed
Uncontrolled bleeding is ____________.
A. Blood that is spurting out of the wound
B. Blood that is actively pooling on the ground
C. Active bleeding soaking through a dressing
D. Blood that won't stop coming out of the wound
E. All of the above
Answer: E
All the above
Malaria symptoms usually start within ____ days of getting bitten by an infected mosquito.
A. 0-5 days
B. 5-10 days
C. 10-15 days
D. 15-20 days
Answer: C
10-15 days
Best way to survive a shark attack?
A. Punch it in the eye
B. Make large, rapid movements
C. Float and stay as still as possible
Answer: A
Punch it in the eye
Without any attempts to stop or slow bleeding, someone with uncontrolled bleeding has about ____ minutes before the injury is fatal.
A. 3 minutes
B. 5 minutes
C. 30 minutes
Answer: B
Depending on where a person is injured, they can bleed to death in 5 minutes if the bleeding is not controlled or stopped.
Which malaria oral chemoprophylaxis option has an increased risk for sun sensitivity?
A. Doxycycline
B. Atovaquone/Proguanil (Malarone)
C. Chloroquine
D. Tafenoquine
Answer: A
Patients should be advised to wear sun block and sun protective clothing when taking doxycycline.
What should you do if you encounter a grizzly bear?
A. Climb up a tree as quickly as possible
B. Slowly wave your arms in the air and yell in a deep voice
C. Run zig-zag (not in a straight line)
Answer: B
Make yourself look as large as possible
When applying a tourniquet to an arm or leg, you should place it ___ inches above the bleeding site.
A. 0.5-1 inches
B. 1-2 inches
C. 2-3 inches
Answer: C
At least 2-3 inches above bleeding site
A) fever, chills, muscle aches, rash, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
B) fever, chills, muscle aches, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
C) fever, chills, fatigue, loss of smell and taste, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Answer: B
Early symptoms DO NOT typically include rash or loss of taste and smell
What is NOT a sign that an elephant is agitated?
A. Flaring its ears
B. Stomping its feet
C. Wagging its tail
D. Raising its trunk
Answer: C
A happy elephant will flap both ears and wag its tail.
Which statement about tourniquets is false?
A. You should apply a 2nd tourniquet above the 1st one if bleeding is not controlled.
B. The tourniquet should be removed if bleeding appears to be controlled for at least 5 minutes.
C. Tourniquets are intended for limb injuries only.
Answer: B
A tourniquet should never be loosened or removed by anyone other than a healthcare provider in the emergency department.
Which type of mosquito can transmit malaria from one person to another?
A) Monsonia
B) Psorophora
C) Anopheles
Answer: C
Malaria is transmitted to humans by infected female mosquitoes of the genus Anopheles.
What should you NOT do if you feel threatened by a kangaroo?
A. Throw an object at it
B. Give a short, deep cough
C. Avoid eye contact
D. Bow your head and keep your hands close to you while you back away slowly
Answer: A
If you happen to have an object with you when the kangaroo approaches (e.g. branch, stick, pole etc), hold it out in front of you so it acts as a barrier.
This may deter an aggressive kangaroo—but never use the object to strike the animal.
What percentage of blood loss usually results in death?
A. 20% or more
B. 30% or more
C. 40% or more
D. 50% or more
Answer: C
40% of blood loss or more is severe hemorrhaging and usually results in death.
Which two Malaria oral chemoprophylaxis are contraindicated in patients with G6PD deficiency?
A. Primaquine & Tafenoquine
B. Doxycycline & Primaquine
C. Tafenoquine & Mefloquine
Answer: A
Primaquine and Tafenoquine can cause severe hemolytic anemia in people with G6PD deficiency.
What is the average speed of a saltwater crocodile on land?
A. 10-16 km/h (~6-9 mph)
B. 24-29 km/h (~15-18 mph)
C. 31-40 km/h (~19-24 mph)
D. 42-55 km/h (~26-34 mph)
Answer: B
24-29 km/h (~15-18 mph)