First Aid Exam

Which of the following statements about anaphylaxis is true? a. A person experiencing anaphylaxis may have trouble breathing and may go into shock b. anaphylaxis is not a life-threatening allergic reaction C. Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction D. The effects of anaphylaxis can be slowed or stopped by administering epinephrine E. The effects of anaphylaxis can be slowed or stopped by administering naloxone

A, C, D

You believe that a responsive person has a head, neck, or spinal injury. What should you do after calling 9-1-1 and getting equipment or telling someone to do so

Have the person remain in the position they were found

In what circumstance would it be appropriate to use a tourniquet

The person has life-threatening bleeding from an arm or a leg

If a person is having signs and symptoms of a heart attack, what should you do after calling 9-1-1 and getting equipment or telling someone to do so? a. assist them with administering aspirin b. help the person rest in a comfortable position and loosen any tight clothing c. begin CPR, starting with compressions d. apply adult AED pads on the person's chest

a, b

If a responsive choking person is too large for you to reach around to give abdominal thrusts, which technique should you use to give care

chest thrusts

A person is experiencing life-threatening bleeding from their neck. It is appropriate to use a tourniquet to stop the bleeding

false

If you suspect a person is experiencing a heat stroke, what is the preferred thing you should do immediately after calling 9-1-1

immerse the person up to their neck in cold water

When giving back blows and abdominal thrusts, to a responsive choking child who is small, you may need to do what

kneel behind them

Which of the following medications can you use if a person is suspected of experiencing an opiod overdose

naloxone

When using direct pressure to control life-threatening bleeding on an arm or a leg, you should do which of the following

apply direct pressure on the wound with two hands until the bleeding stops or a tourniquet becomes available

If a child is having an asthma attack, what should you do after calling 9-1-1 and getting equipment or telling someone to do so?

assist the child with administering their quick-relief medication

How can you tell if bleeding is life threatening a. depth and location of wound b. volume c. pain and sensation d. flow e. color

b, d

If a child burned their hand, which of the following should you do?

Cool the burn under clean, cool running water for at least 10 minutes, ideally 20 minutes

Which of the following indicates life-threatening bleeding

blood is spurting and flowing continuously

When an infant is responsive and choking, it is important to give cycles of which of the following a. back blows b. chest thrusts c. abdominal thrusts d. a and b only

d

Which of the following is a sign and/or symptom of a concussion a. loss of consciousness b. runny nose c. headache d. a and c only

d

When you give back blows to an adult or child who is responsive and choking, how should you position the person?

standing and bending forward at the waist

When placing a tourniquet on a limb of someone who is experiencing life-threatening bleeding, the tourniquet should be placed 2-3 inches above the wound and not on a joint

true