Chapter 09: Management of Injuries and Acute Illness
1. Disposable gloves should be worn whenever administering first aid to a bleeding wound.
a. True
b. False
2. The primary objective of emergency care is to save lives.
a. True
b. False
3. A child who is not breathing should be placed on his or her side to prevent choking.
a. True
b. False
4. Individuals who administer emergency care to injured persons are protected from liability by the Good Samaritan
laws.
a. True
b. False
5. Direct pressure should be applied for several minutes to stop bleeding.
a. True
b. False
6. Teachers should splint a child’s suspected fracture before calling emergency medical services (EMS).
a. True
b. False
7. You would begin the Heimlich maneuver immediately if you saw a child choking on food.
a. True
b. False
8. A child who appears to be in shock should be given ample fluids to drink.
a. True
b. False
9. Small beads, latex balloons, and coins present a choking hazard for young children.
a. True
b. False
10. Children who develop shortness of breath following a bee sting may be experiencing an allergic reaction.
a. True
b. False
11. A bite from an infected tick can cause Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
a. True
b. False
12. If a child’s permanent tooth is knocked out it cannot be saved.
a. True
b. False
13. Your next-door neighbor brings over her three-year–old daughter who has accidentally spilled liquid drain cleaner
(lye) on her arms and legs. Treatment of chemical burns requires immediate action. You should immediately:
a. rush the child to a doctor’s office
b. pour milk over the burned areas to neutralize the lye
c. call the nearest Poison Control Center for instructions
d. wash the chemical off under running water for at least 10 to 15 minutes
14. A three-year-old boy has just eaten 15 to 20 ibuprofen from a bottle in your purse and is still conscious. Before
calling the Poison Control Center, you should:
a. give the child a glass of milk or water to drink to dilute the medication
b. have the child drink a small amount of lemon juice or vinegar to neutralize the ibuprofen
c. give the child nothing to eat or drink
d. force the child to throw up
15. Shock often accompanies severe injuries. The symptoms of shock may include all the following EXCEPT:
a. rapid breathing b. weak pulse
c. dry, flushed skin d. confusion
16. A child receives frostbite on the tips of several fingers. Your immediate action would be to:
a. rewarm the child‘s fingers quickly by immersing them in hot water
b. apply an ice pack to decrease pain and swelling
c. rub the fingers briskly to restore circulation
d. bring the child indoors and let the fingers gradually rewarm themselves
17. A child in your classroom just stuck scissors into the electrical outlet. Your immediate action would be to:
a. grab the child and pull him away from the outlet
b. call for emergency medical assistance (EMS)
c. locate and turn off the circuit breaker
d. roll the child onto his back and treat for shock
18. A child develops a nosebleed during outdoor time. Your actions should be to:
a. take the child inside, have her lie down quietly, and apply pressure to her nose
b. have the child rest quietly; put ice or a cold cloth on the back of her neck
c. pinch her nostrils together for at least five minutes with the child in a sitting position
d. call for emergency medical assistance (EMS)
19. A child burns several fingers during a classroom cooking activity. Your immediate action should be to:
a. apply first aid ointment to the burned areas
b. wash the burned area with soap and water to prevent infection
c. immerse the fingers in cool water
d. quickly cover the burned area with butter
20. Ainsley, age 22 months, stumbles while running across the classroom, falls and hits her head on the floor, and stops
breathing. You would immediately begin CPR at the rate of breath(s) to 30 chest compressions.
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
21. A child who experiences a blow to the head may exhibit all of the following signs except:
a. unequal pupil size
b. unusual breath odor
c. forceful vomiting
d. slurred speech
22. A burned area that develops blisters is classified as a:
a. first degree burn b. second degree burn
c. third degree burn d. critical burn
23. Emergency treatment of unintentional poisoning:
a. always involves making the child vomit
b. differs depending on the category of substance ingested
c. is determined by the amount of substance ingested
d. is based on the child’s age and body weight
24. Signs of a serious head injury:
a. may not appear for several hours
b. can be observed within minutes of the injury
c. are generally nothing to worry about if the child is able to get up and walk away
d. only serious if the child is knocked unconscious
25. A child who has diabetes and develops signs of hypoglycemia should be given:
a. more insulin b. a peanut butter sandwich
c. nothing to eat or drink d. a glass of orange juice
26. In CPR, a rescue breath should last approximately:
a. one second b. one minute
c. five seconds d. until the victim begins breathing
27. In the case of heat stroke, you would expect a child’s temperature to be:
a. normal b. elevated
c. below normal d. unstable
28. Grapes, peanuts, and hot dogs are considered common hazards for young children.
29. The majority of deaths due to choking occur in .
30. Initial treatment of a sprained ankle would include and applying an
____________________ ____________________ to the area.
31. To dislodge an object that is obstructing an infant’s airway, you would administer five back blows, five
____________________ ____________________, and then repeat these steps until the object can be removed.
32. To administer the Heimlich maneuver to a five-year-old, wrap your arms around the child, place your fisted hand
between the tip of the ____________________ ____________________ and the navel, grasp with the other
hand, and press firmly against the abdomen with a quick, thrust.
33. You can expect the skin of a child who is in shock to be and .
34. To treat a child who is in shock, you should immediately the feet.
35. Reddened skin and/or burns around a child’s mouth would indicate that a strong poison
was probably ingested.
36. An EpiPen is used to treat a child who is having a severe ____________________ ____________________ .
37. To place a child in the recovery position, you would roll her onto her .
38. List eight items that you would include in a first-aid kit.
39. How would you determine whether or not a toddler is breathing?
40. If CPR procedures have been initiated, under what conditions can they be stopped?
41. What age group experiences the highest rate of deaths due to airway obstruction? Why?
42. What foods are most likely to cause choking in children under age five?
43. Briefly explain teachers’ professional responsibility in the event that a child sustains a serious injury.
44. The emergency treatment of accidental poisoning varies depending on the type of substance the child has
swallowed. What signs would help you to determine the appropriate treatment?