Medical Emergencies and Treatments Quiz

Test your knowledge on medical emergencies! Identify symptoms and learn correct treatments for heart attack, asthma, burns, seizures & more.

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Which of the following is a symptom of a heart attack?

Sudden onset of severe headache

Persistent coughing

Chest pain or discomfort

Blurred vision

What is the first thing you should do when someone is having an asthma attack?

Administer an inhaler

Encourage deep breathing

Call emergency services

Offer water

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Which of the following is a common sign of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)?

Increased heart rate

Pale, clammy skin

Excessive thirst

Shaking, sweating, or weakness

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What is the recommended treatment for a nosebleed?

Tilt the head back and apply pressure to the nostrils

Pinch the soft part of the nose and lean forward

Apply ice pack to the back of the neck

Insert cotton swabs into the nostrils to absorb blood

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What is the recommended treatment for a minor cut or wound?

Apply rubbing alcohol directly to the wound

Rinse the wound with clean water and apply an antibiotic ointment

Let the wound air dry without any treatment

Cover the wound tightly with a dirty cloth

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Which of the following is a symptom of a concussion?

Slurred speech

Increased appetite

Rapid weight loss

Vision improvement

What is the most common treatment for severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)?

Antibiotics

Antidepressants

Antihistamines

Epinephrine (adrenaline) injection

In case of a severe burn, what is the recommended immediate treatment?

Apply ice directly to the burn

Pop any blisters that form

Cover the burn with a clean, dry cloth

Apply butter or oil to the burn

What is the recommended action if someone is choking and unable to speak or breathe?

Offer water to drink

Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)

Pat the person's back gently

Encourage them to cough forcefully

#10

What should you do if someone is showing signs of a stroke, such as sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body?

Give them aspirin to chew

Place them in a cold bath to lower body temperature

Have them lie down on their back with elevated legs

Call emergency services immediately

#11

What is the first step in managing a snakebite?

Apply a tourniquet above the bite area

Clean the wound with soap and water

Suck the venom out of the wound

Immobilize the affected limb and keep it below the heart level

#12

What is the primary goal when treating a heatstroke?

Bundle the person in blankets to keep warm

Give them hot beverages to drink

Move them to a cool place and lower their body temperature

Keep them under direct sunlight to speed up recovery

#13

What is the primary treatment for someone experiencing a seizure?

Restrain the person to prevent movement

Place a spoon in the mouth to prevent biting the tongue

Hold the person's arms and legs to stop convulsions

Protect the person from injury, clear the area, and provide support after seizure ends

#14

What is the correct sequence of steps in performing CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) on an adult?

Check for responsiveness, call emergency services, start chest compressions

Check for breathing, start chest compressions, tilt head back to open airway

Open airway, check for breathing, start chest compressions

Call emergency services, start chest compressions, give rescue breaths

#15

What is the recommended action if someone is experiencing a severe allergic reaction to a bee sting?

Apply heat to the sting site

Scrape the stinger out with a credit card

Administer an epinephrine (adrenaline) injection if available

Rub the sting site with dirt

Medical Emergencies and Treatments Quiz

Which of the following is a symptom of a heart attack?

What is the first thing you should do when someone is having an asthma attack?

Which of the following is a common sign of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)?

What is the recommended treatment for a nosebleed?

What is the recommended treatment for a minor cut or wound?

Which of the following is a symptom of a concussion?

What is the most common treatment for severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)?

In case of a severe burn, what is the recommended immediate treatment?

What is the recommended action if someone is choking and unable to speak or breathe?

What should you do if someone is showing signs of a stroke, such as sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body?

What is the first step in managing a snakebite?

What is the primary goal when treating a heatstroke?

What is the primary treatment for someone experiencing a seizure?

What is the correct sequence of steps in performing CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) on an adult?

What is the recommended action if someone is experiencing a severe allergic reaction to a bee sting?

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