First Aid
When arriving to an emergency, what is the first step the responder should do?
Make sure the scene is safe for you and the victim
What is the key element of CERT?
to do the most good for all
What is the procedure that a pregnant woman would undergo to find out if she was having twins?
fetal ultrasound
If a male was complaining or difficulty with urgency of urinating, the doctor would do a digital exam on this organ?
prostate gland
What is anaphylaxis?
a life threatening reaction to an allergn
You respond to a victim that has pale clammy skin, poor capillary refill and inability to squeeze you hand, what type of emergency is this?
Shock
What is the purpose of FEMA?
Oversee and respond to natural disasters
Fraternal twins occur when there is how many eggs and how many sperms?
2 ovum and 2 sperms
What procedure would the MD perform if a male was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia?
Trans-urethral Resection
What is the root in the word vulvodynia?
vulv
what are the steps to inject an Epi pen?
1. inject into the fleshy part of the thigh laterally
2. hold in place for 10 seconds
3. Remove and rub for 10 seconds
4. dispose injection in a sharps container
What are three situations that CERT would provide treatment for?
1. bleeding
2. shock
3. airway obstruction
What hormone sustains pregnancy by the placenta?
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
A rare malignant tumor of the male organ which produces sperm is
Testicular Cancer
According to medical terminology terms, How many elements are in the word amenorrhea, and what are they?
a=prefix
men(o)= combining form or men= root o= combining vowel
rrhea= suffix
3 or 4 elements
Why does shock occur?
ineffective circulation that leads to death of cells and tissues
What does CERT triage involve?
evaluating survivors
Abnormal yellow or white vaginal discharge is called
Leukorrhea
What procedure is usually done to treat Testicular Cancer?
Orchiectomy
What does lateral mean?
side lying
What are the signs of a stroke?
slurred speech or aphasia, weakness to one side of the body, headache, blurred vision
What is the proper way for CERT to approach a victim?
1. Identify your name
2. Identify your organization
3. Identify your plan for helping them
The Neonatal Apgar Score assesses what
1. color
2. muscle tone
3. respiration
4. pulse (heart beat)
5.response to stimuli
What is another name for male sterilization?
Vasectomy
What is a concussion?
brain/head injury that effects your brain function, usually temporary symptoms, headache, problems with concentration, memory, balance and coordination