CPR/ First Aid Study

Due to the essential nature of washing your hands, how much time is recommended to wash your hands?

20 seconds

What degree burn is the most serious?

3rd degree burn

First aid responders should: a. use an AED as soon as possible b. place AED pads on top of clothing c. shave the chest of the person before placing pads d. begin rescue breaths after the AED has shocked

A

The first step in controlling external bleeding is: a. Putting on disposable, latex free gloves b. elevating the wound c. applying a pressure dressing d. finding the pressure point

A

What should be done after you have checked for scene safety and looked for clues as to what happened? a. Check to see if the person is responsive b. Apply an AED as soon as it arrives c. Give breaths d. Open airway

A

To care for an alert choking adult or child: a. wait until the person becomes unresponsive to provide care b. open the airway and begin rescue breathing c. give a combo of back blows and abdominal thrusts d. begin chest compressions

C

When providing care for a protruding organ: a. apply dressings; they do not have to be sterile. b. try to push protruding organs back into the abdomen. c. do not try to push protruding organs back into the abdomen d. place the person on their stomach.

C

Where should you place your hands when giving chest compressions? a. 2 inches below breast bone b. On the stomach above the navel c. On the breastbone in the center of the chest d. On either side of the breastbone

C

You should provide care for choking if the infant is: a. coughing forcefully b. crying c. unable to cry d. struggling to move

C

Where should you place the AED pads when treating an infant for pediatric cardiac arrest?

Chest and Back

"Push hard and fast" refers to which part of CPR?

Chest compressions

A person is exhibiting the universal sign of choking if they

Clutching the throat

The RICE procedure is used for joint injuries such as sprains and dislocations. What does the C stand for in RICE?

Compression

Arriving first to the scene, you find an unresponsive person with no pulse that has thrown up. You feel CPR is not something you are comfortable giving them. What would be the next best thing for you to do?

Compression only CPR

Continue CPR until: a. The person begins breathing b. an AED arrives and is used c. You are replaced by trained professionals d. All options are correct

D

If shock is advised a. give 2 shocks in a row b. while giving chest compressions, give one shock c. wait for the AED to prompt you to shock again d. DO NOT TOUCH the person. Give 1 shock when advised by the AED

D

Personal protective equipment consists of the following items: a. Gloves b. Mask c. Eye Shield d. All of the above

D

When giving chest compressions to an infant the depth of compressions should be: a. 0.5 inches b. 1 inch c. 3 inches d. 1.5 inches

D

After finding an unresponsive child, yelling for help, and confirming the child isn't breathing what would be your next course of action?

Deliver 30 chest compression

While dining out in a restaurant you hear a mother cry out that her six-month-old child, who was given some marbles by an older child, is gagging. His mouth area is turning blue and he's unable to take a breath or cry out. What would you do first in this scenario?

Deliver back blows and chest thrusts

An unresponsive person should be placed in what position when CPR is needed?

Face up on a firm and flat surface

25 chest compressions should be given before rescue breaths. True False

False

4 breaths should be given following chest compressions. True False

False

There is no difference between infant and adult CPR. True False

False

Trained first aid providers should use an AED only if it is provided by emergency personnel True False

False

When dealing with a bleeding wound use gauze or some kind of cloth to stop the bleeding. If blood soaks through the gauze or cloth remove it from the wound and cover the wound with new gauze or cloth. True or false

False

While performing CPR on an infant, another rescuer appears on the scene, what do you do next?

Have the second rescuer help with CPR to minimize fatigue

Altered mental status (confusion, agitation, disorientation) is a sign of which heat related emergency?

Heat stroke

What can a first aid provider do for a person who is having trouble breathing and is

Help the person to use their inhaler

What should be done for an amputated body part

Keep the part cool

What would be the most likely scenario if a 20-year-old dove headfirst off a dock and once they reached the surface of the water didn't appear to be moving?

Neck injury

Should you stop giving chest compressions if the victim gasps?

No continue with compressions

How long should you check for breathing while performing CPR?

No longer than 10 seconds

After finding someone who is unresponsive, has a pulse but does not appear to be breathing, you find you are unable to give them CPR, what do you do next?

Repeat the head tilt/chin lift maneuver and attempt the breath again

When you try to give an unresponsive adult a rescue breath and the chest does not appear to rise, what would you do next?

Repeat the head tilt/chin lift maneuver and attempt the breath again

R.A.B. stands for:

Responsive, Activate, Breathing

What do you do after shock is delivered to the person?

Resume CPR with chest compressions

What would your next step be after you are performing single-person CPR and the AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) advises a shock?

Resume CPR with chest compressions

Before responding to a first aid scenario, what is the first question you should ask at the scene?

Safety of the scene

You come upon a person who has lost a significant amount of blood, has a very pale skin color, and is confused. What do you suspect the cause to be?

Stroke

2 fingers should be used when performing CPR on an infant True False

True

An AED can accurately recognize ventricular fibrillation. True. False

True

What is the first aid method to remove an embedded tick?

Use tweezers to pull the tick away from the skin.

A child has been stung by a bee. Within minutes her face and tongue are swollen and she is having difficulty breathing. These signs and symptoms are associated with:

anaphylaxis

The first check of an injured person is directed at: a. gathering past medical information about the person. b. identify life threatening conditions c. how many rescuers are needed d. determine how to contact a family member

b

A 65-year-old man has a tight feeling in his chest that is getting worse and pain in his shoulder and jaw. He is sweating and nauseated. He is likely experiencing a:

heart attack

When providing first aid for a chemical burn

immediately flush the area with cool running water

When caring for a nosebleed, the person should be positioned:

seated and leaning slightly forward

Determine unresponsiveness by

tapping and shouting

When providing first aid for a rib fracture

use a pillow or other similarly soft material against the area

Which of the following is not a step involved in providing first aid for a shallow wound with minimal bleeding? a. Apply a tourniquet b. Apply direct pressure if bleeding restarts c. Apply a thin layer of antibiotic ointment over the wound d. Apply a sterile or clean dressing

A

You are alone with an infant and determine that she is unresponsive. What do you do next? a. Call 9-1-1 right away b. Open the airway c. Check for breathing d. Begin chest compressions

A

When conducting a physical exam using the DOTS mnemonic, which area of the body do you check last?

Arms and hands

AED pads can be used for children at what age?

At puberty

A person who is successfully defibrillated: a. rarely goes back into cardiac arrest. b. often still requires CPR after successful defibrillation. c. will quickly regain consciousness d. rarely requires advanced medical care.

B

A stroke consists of which following signs? a. Confusion :b. Face droop. c. Nausea d. Chest pain

B

How should infant rescue breaths be given? a. Pinch the nose of the infant and cover your mouth over the infant's mouth b. Cover the infant's mouth with a mouth-to-barrier device.\ c. Cover only the infant's nose with your mouth. d. Do not give rescue breaths to infants.

B

If an AED is immediately available following an adult's collapse, you should: a. perform at least 2 minutes of CPR and then attach the electrodes. b. expose the person's chest and dry it off if needed c. wait until additional rescuers arrive. d. apply the electrode pads, with one on the chest and the other on the back.

B

Properly operating an AED include the following steps: a. Power on the AED, attach electrode pads, shock the person, and analyze the rhythm b. Power on the AED, attach electrode pads, analyze the rhythm, and shock the person c. Go and Power on the AED, analyze the rhythm, attach electrode pads, and shock the person d. Power on the AED, shock the person, attach electrode pads, and analyze the rhythm

B

Which of the following is a sign of a stroke? a. Shoulder and jaw pain b. Face droops c. Chest discomfort d. Upset stomach

B

You are about to administer a shock with the AED when you notice someone touching the person. You should: a. deliver the shock b. ask the person to step back c. turn off the AED d. press the analyze button

B

Before approaching an unresponsive person a. check for bleeding from the ears and nose b. look for itens to splint possible fractures c. scan the scene for hazards d. begin rescue breaths immediately

C

If no shock is advised: a. turn the AED off and do not use b. check if the person is responsive c. continue CPR with chest compressions d. shock the person anyway

C

The correct sequence for CPR is: a. open airway, rescue breaths, chest compressions. b. rescue breaths, chest compressions, open airway c. chest compressions, open airway, rescue breaths d. control bleeding, open airway, rescue breaths

C