First Aid 1 Quiz Questions

The major dnager in moving an uresponsive person quickly is the possibility of aggravating a(n) _______________ injury.

. Spinal

What solution is preferred when disinfecting a contaminated surface?

10:1 water to bleach ratio

A hurricane is a tropical storm with wind that reaches a sustained speed of at least ______ miles per hour.

74

Which of the following statements is true regarding the emotional response to providing first aid?

A stressful even can result in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Leaving a person after initiating care might be considered what?

Abandonment

Medical identification tags can help the first responder identify which of the following? A. Allergies B. Medications C. Medical history

All

Why might someone hesitate to get involved during an emergency? A. Fear of being injured B. Uncertainty of what to do for the person C. Other bystanders are at the scene D. All of these are correct

All of these are correct

During a water rescue, what should be thrown to the person?

Anything that floats

Which of the following factors is involved in proving negligence?

Breach of duty

When dealing with a child, a first responder should consider which of the following?

Children are not of legal age as designated by the state

If caught indoors during a volcano eruption:

Close all windows, doors, and chimney dampers

A scene-size-up should include which of the following? A. Safety of the scene B. Cause of the injury C. Number of people involved D. All of these are correct

D

A systematic assessment of an injured person should include: A. Primary assessment B. Secondary assessment C. History taking D. All of these are correct

D

Which of the following are clues that indicate a hazardous material spill? A. Strong, noxious odor B. Spilled liquids or solids C. Warning signs on containers or vehicles D. All of these are correct

D

Which of the following is appropriate when the death of a victim is seemily inevitable? Avoid negativity B. Allow some hope C. Do not make promises you cannot keep D. All of these are correct

D

Which of the following is the correct action to take if you experience a tornado? A. Seek an interior windowless room B. Seek the lowest level of a building C. Avoid buildings with wide-span roofs such as auditoriums D. All of these are correct

D

Which of the following mnemonics is used when checking a part of the body during the physical exam:

DOTS

If trapped in a vehicle during a winter storm:

Exercise to maintain body heat

Which of the following is true concerning first aid?

First aid offers helping behaviors and initial care

Laws designed to provide first aiders with immunity against lawsuits are called:

Good Samaritan laws

A physical exam of an adult assesses the person's entire body from:

Head to toe

Landslides are usually associated with

Heavy rainfall and rapid snow melt

Which of the following is the correct action to take if you experience an earthquake?

If, outdoors, find a clear spot

The Haddon Matrix is a strategy for _____________ that can be applied to any type of illness or injury.

Interventions

The "L" in SAMPLE stands for:

Last food or drink

Doing something that a reasonably prudent person would not do under the same or similar circumstances would be:

Malfeasance

Which of the following types of gloves is preferred when providing patient care?

Nitrile

Which of the following is a symptom?

Numbness

Which of the following is the safest way to carry an injured person?

On a stretcher

Under what conditions should a first responsder attempt to put out a fire?

Only if all of these conditions have been met

The "O" in DOTS stands for:

Open wounds

Which of the following is the correct priority list for attempting a water rescue?

Reach, throw, row, go

If instructed to stay in your home during a chemical or biological attack:

Seal the room with plastic sheeting and duct tape

When performing a physical exam in a responsive person, you should always check for

Spinal injury

What technique assumes that all body fluids are infectious?

Standard precautions

If a person is stranded in a car with a power line fallen across it, the person should:

Stay in the car

During a heat wave, you should:

Stay in the coolest available location

The first step in performing triage is to:

Tell all persons who can get up and walk to move to a specific area

Which of the following terms is the use of force or violence against persons or property in violation of the criminal laws of the United States for purposes of intimidation, coercion, or ransom.

Terrorism

The process of prioritizing or classifying injured persons is called what?

Triage

A(n) ________ is a series of waves generated by an undersea disturbance.

Tsunami

Practicing to a standard of care includes which of the following?

Using your knowledge and skills to the best of your ability

In most motor vehicle accidents, the first responder should

Wait for EMS personnel to get the person(s) out of the car

Should you remove the person's clothing when conducting the initial check?

You should remove only as much clothing as needed

The most important consideration at the scene of an accident is:

Your safety and that of the person and bystanders

Becoming properly trained in first aid procedures will be valuable: To the individual To others In remote areas

all of the above

Why is first aid training important? A. Untrained bystanders can further injure victims with the attempts to offer assistance B. Proper first aid administered at the scene may eliminate the need for an emergency room visit C. Being trained in CPR may mean the difference between life and death if an ambulance is delayed D. All of these are correct

all of these are correct