First Aid Terminologies Exam Questions
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What is the term for a life-threatening condition in which the heart stops beating? Cardiac
Arrest
Which first aid term describes the process of restoring breathing and circulation in a person who
has stopped...
First Aid Terminologies Exam Questions
and Answers |100% Correct| Latest
Version
What is the term for a life-threatening condition in which the heart stops beating? Cardiac
Arrest
Which first aid term describes the process of restoring breathing and circulation in a person who
has stopped breathing? Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
What do we call the immediate care given to a person who has been injured or is suddenly ill?
First Aid
What is the name of the device used to control bleeding by applying pressure to a wound?
Tourniquet
What term refers to a burn that affects only the outer layer of skin? First-degree Burn
Which term describes the swelling and inflammation caused by an insect bite or sting?
Anaphylaxis
What is the medical term for a person who is unconscious and not responding? Unresponsive
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, What term is used for a serious allergic reaction that can cause difficulty in breathing and shock?
Anaphylactic Shock
What is the term for a fracture where the bone breaks but does not puncture the skin? Closed
Fracture
Which term refers to a procedure that involves inserting a needle into the chest to relieve
pressure from a buildup of fluid or air? Thoracentesis
What do we call a condition where the body loses heat faster than it can produce it, often leading
to hypothermia? Cold Stress
What is the term for a severe injury that results in a part of the body being completely severed?
Amputation
Which term refers to the practice of applying ice or cold packs to an injury to reduce swelling?
Cryotherapy
What is the medical term for the absence of breathing? Apnea
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