Foreign body in eye,ear,nose and throat.
A person complains of feeling like there is "sand" in their eye. What is the first and most appropriate first aid step?
[a] Rub the eye vigorously to work the particle out.
[b] Use tweezers to try and find and remove the particle.
[c] Advise them not to rub the eye and try to flush it with clean water or saline.
[d] Cover the eye with a tight patch immediately.
What is the universal sign that a conscious person is choking and has a complete airway obstruction?
[a] Coughing loudly and wheezing.
[b] Yelling for help.
[c] A red, flushed face.
[d] Clutching the throat with one or both hands and being unable to speak.
What is the recommended first aid for an insect crawling in someone's ear canal?
[a] Use a cotton swab to try and scoop it out.
[b] Tilt the head to the side and instill warm mineral or olive oil to immobilize the insect.
[c] Immediately flush the ear with cold water from the tap.
[d] Leave it alone, as it will crawl out on its own.
A child has pushed a small bead into their nostril. After advising them not to sniff inwards, what is a recommended first aid technique?
[a] Use tweezers to try and pull the bead out.
[b] Flush the nostril with saline spray.
[c] Have the child pinch the unaffected nostril and try to blow gently out of their nose.
[d] Ignore it, as it will likely fall out on its own.
You see a small splinter of wood embedded in the white part of a person's eye. The correct first aid is to:
[a] Attempt to remove it with the corner of a clean cloth.
[b] Flush the eye with water until it comes out.
[c] Cover the eye with a protective cup or shield and seek immediate medical help.
[d] Apply gentle pressure to the eye to stop any bleeding.
The correct first aid response for a conscious adult who is choking and cannot cough or speak is to:
[a] Give them five sharp blows on the back.
[b] Give them a glass of water to drink.
[c] Perform a finger sweep of their mouth.
[d] Stand behind them and perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver).
Why should you never probe deep into a person's ear with a tool like tweezers or a cotton swab to remove a foreign object?
[a] It is not sterile and may cause an infection.
[b] It can easily push the object further in and damage the eardrum.
[c] The tool may be too cold and cause discomfort.
[d] It will cause the ear to produce more wax.
If an object is impaled in the eye, why is it important to bandage both eyes?
[a] To apply pressure to both eyes equally.
[b] To prevent infection in the uninjured eye.
[c] To keep the bright lights from bothering the victim.
[d] To prevent movement of the injured eye, as both eyes move together.
First aid for a conscious choking infant (under 1 year) differs from an adult's. The correct technique is:
[a] To perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver).
[b] A combination of 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts.
[c] Holding the infant upside down and shaking gently.
[d] A finger sweep to clear the airway.
Which type of foreign body in the nose or ear requires immediate emergency medical attention due to its ability to cause severe tissue damage?
[a] A piece of paper
[b] A dry bean or pea
[c] A button battery
[d] A small plastic toy
A person is choking but is able to cough forcefully and speak in short sentences. What should you do?
[a] Immediately perform the Heimlich maneuver.
[b] Give them five sharp back blows.
[c] Encourage them to keep coughing and stay with them.
[d] Give them water to help wash the object down.
A person gets a chemical splashed in their eye. What is the priority first aid action?
[a] Cover the eye with a dry, sterile dressing.
[b] Try to neutralize the chemical with a weak acid or base.
[c] Immediately flush the eye with large amounts of cool, running water for at least 15-20 minutes.
[d] Have the person keep their eye closed until the pain subsides.
If a choking victim becomes unconscious, what is the first step you should take?
[a] Check for a pulse.
[b] Perform a blind finger sweep.
[c] Carefully lower them to a firm, flat surface and call for help/begin CPR.
[d] Attempt to give two more abdominal thrusts.
A child has pushed a dry bean into their ear canal. Why should you NOT use water to try and flush it out?
[a] The water will be too cold for the child.
[b] The bean may swell with the water, making it larger and harder to remove.
[c] Water can damage the eardrum.
[d] It is not a sterile technique.
After successfully flushing a loose particle from an eye, the person still complains of pain and a "gritty" feeling. You should advise them to:
[a] Continue flushing the eye for another hour.
[b] Rub the eye to see if the feeling goes away.
[c] Ignore it as the feeling will eventually pass.
[d] Seek medical attention as the cornea may be scratched.
When performing abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) on an adult, where should you place your fist?
[a] On the breastbone (sternum).
[b] In the middle of the abdomen, just above the navel.
[c] On the lower part of the abdomen, below the navel.
[d] On the person's lower ribs.
If you cannot see a foreign object in the eye, a useful technique is to:
[a] Use a magnifying glass and a bright light to search.
[b] Gently pull the upper eyelid down over the lower eyelid.
[c] Press firmly on the eyeball.
[d] Apply a warm compress to the eye.
When is it acceptable to attempt removal of a foreign body from the nose?
[a] Never, you should always go to the doctor.
[b] When the object is a button battery.
[c] When you can grasp it easily with tweezers.
[d] Only if the object is visible and blowing the nose might dislodge it.
During CPR for an unconscious choking victim, what extra step should you perform before giving rescue breaths?
[a] Check for a pulse.
[b] Open the mouth and look for the foreign object.
[c] Perform five abdominal thrusts.
[d] Turn the victim onto their side.
What is the primary danger of a food item, like a hot dog or grape, becoming a foreign body in a young child's throat?
[a] It can cause an allergic reaction.
[b] It can perfectly block their small airway, causing asphyxia.
[c] It can cause an infection in the throat.
[d] It has a high-fat content.
After removing an insect from the ear canal, the person complains of pain, dizziness, and hearing loss. This indicates:
[a] A normal reaction to the procedure.
[b] That part of the insect is still inside.
[c] A possible eardrum injury, and they need to see a doctor.
[d] An allergic reaction to the oil used.
What is a common symptom of a foreign body lodged in the nose, especially if it has been there for a while?
[a] A headache
[b] Frequent sneezing
[c] A nosebleed from both nostrils.
[d] A foul-smelling discharge from only one nostril.
Which of the following is NOT a safe object to use for flushing an eye?
[a] A bottle of sterile saline solution.
[b] An eye wash station.
[c] A high-pressure water hose.
[d] A gentle stream of clean, lukewarm tap water.
The "parent's kiss" technique is a first aid maneuver for removing a foreign body from a child's:
[a] Eye
[b] Ear
[c] Throat
[d] Nose
If you are alone and choking, what can you use to perform abdominal thrusts on yourself?
[a] It is impossible to perform them on yourself.
[b] The back of a chair or the edge of a counter.
[c] A soft object like a pillow.
[d] The floor by rolling on your stomach.
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