Question

37. A tennis player complains of dry mouth and excessive thirst and begins to vomit. You detect that her breath smells sweet and fruity. She is likely to be experiencing which of the following conditions?

a. insulin reaction

b. adverse stimulant reaction

c. ketoacidosis

d. gastroenteritis

e. heatstroke

38. An athlete experiencing an insulin reaction has

a. low insulin levels

b. hyperglycemia

c. hypoglycemia

d. a and b

e. a and c

39. An athlete who you know has epilepsy has a seizure that lasts a few seconds. After the seizure stops, she appears confused, but has no other signs of illness or injury. Which of the following is required first aid care for her current condition?

a. Inform her parents or guardians.

b. Keep her on her side to allow fluids to drain from her nose and mouth.

c. Treat her for shock.

d. Call for emergency assistance.

e. a and d

40. Influenza is an infection of the digestive system.

a. true

b. false

41. An athlete with diabetes is playing in his second game of the day, and he’s starting to show signs of fatigue and irritability. He’s forgotten his monitor and can’t check his blood glucose levels. Your first aid care should begin with having him

a. drink water

b. rest and eat candy

c. inject insulin

d. cool down with stretching exercises

e. none of the above

Answer 1

Ans37) c. Ketoacidosis

Explanation:

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a serious complication of diabetes that occurs when your body produces high levels of blood acids called ketones. The condition develops when your body can't produce enough insulin.

38) e. a and c

Explaination:

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a serious complication of diabetes that occurs when your body produces high levels of blood acids called ketones. The condition develops when your body can't produce enough insulin.

39) e. a and d

Explaination:

• Stay with the person until the seizure ends and he or she is fully awake. After it ends, help the person sit in a safe place. Once they are alert and able to communicate, tell them what happened in very simple terms.
• Comfort the person and speak calmly.

• Seizures do not usually require emergency medical attention. Only call 911 if one or more of these are true:

• The person has never had a seizure before. So, here as person is confused & it was first seizure.

40) b. False

Explaination:

A common viral infection that can be deadly, especially in high-risk groups.

The flu attacks the lungs, nose and throat. Young children, older adults, pregnant women and people with chronic disease or weak immune systems are at high risk.

Explaination: