First Aid - Smoke Inhalation

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First Aid - Smoke Inhalation - Study #1 Online Dictionary

Q1) The number one cause of death related to fires is smoke inhalation. True or False?

True

Q2) Smoke inhalation occurs when you breathe in the __?__ during a fire.

products of combustion

Q3) Smoke is a mixture of heated particles and __?__.

gases

Q4) Smoke inhalation damages the body by simple asphyxiation. Asphyxiation means?

lack of oxygen

Q5) Name the chemicals produced in fires?

1) Carbon monoxide
2) hydrogen cyanide
3) hydrogen sulfide

Q6) Name the main symptoms of smoke inhalation?

1) cough
2) shortness of breath or rapid breathing
3) hoarseness of voice
3) headache
4) mental confusion
5) irritated eyes
6) nausea, and vomiting
7) fainting

Q7) Signs such as soot in the airway passages or changes in skin color may be useful in determining the degree of injury. True or False?

True

Q8) If such a person were transported by private vehicle, significant injury or death could occur on the way that could have been avoided if that person were transported by emergency medical services. True or False?

True

Q9) Smoke inhalation treatment, name the steps?

1) remove the person with smoke inhalation from the scene to a location with clean air.
2) check breathing, if necessary, clear airway and commence rescue breathing and
3) check pulse, if necessary, CPR.
4) be sure to phone for ambulance service
5) have the victim sit down until he or she begins to feel better.
6) after coughing has subsided, offer a glass of water to calm a burning throat.
7) place a cool wet washcloth over the victim's eyes and forehead.
8) if the victim is unconscious, prevent possible vomit from choking him or her.

Q10) Smoke inhalation can cause permanent lung damage? True or False?

True