FIRST AID

When performing CPR, infant techniques should be used on victims up to age 2.

False

When performing a log roll on a victim with a spinal injury, only the head and neck needs to be kept in alignment.

False

When you perform a physical examination on an injured extremity, compare the injured arm or leg to your own.

False

You are alone and encounter an unresponsive child who is not breathing for an unknown reason. You should call 9-1-1 then administer 2 minutes of CPR.

False

You can only reach the Poison Control Center through 9-1-1.

False

You should induce vomiting any time a responsive victim has absured or overdosed oral drugs.

False

A typical sunburn is an example of a:

First-degree burn

You are administering choking first aid to a responsive infant. You are supporting the infant's head in one hand, with the torso on your forearm and your thigh. What is your next step?

Give 5 back slaps between the shoulder blades.

What type of drug is LSD?

Hallucinogen

What is the first step in caring for a responsive victim with signs and symptoms of a brain injury?

Have the victim lie down.

Which type of shock occurs as a result of sever bleeding?

Hypovolemic shock

With any musculoskeletal injury other than an open fracture, put a cold pack on the injury as soon as possible. This is an example of which component of the RICE protocol?

I

When performing CPR, adult techniques should be used on victims over age 8.

True

When someone is experiencing heatstroke, the skin is typically flushed, dry, and hot to the touch.

True

When you encounter any unresponsive victim who is not breathing, send someone to call 9-1-1 and get an AED.

True

You can reach the regional Poison Control Center closest to you through a single, national, toll-free number.

True

You should always call 9-1-1 if a young child has been stung by a marine animal.

True

You should use your bare hands to control bleeding only if medical exam gloves and alternate protective barriers are unavailable.

True

What is the first step in caring for a victim who has been exposed to poison ivy, oak, and sumac?

Wash the affected area throughly with soap and water.

In an adult, the correct depth for chest compressions is:

1 1/2 to 2 inches

Which of the following is an example of a rigid splint?

A cane

If a victim is having an asthma attack, which of the following might you help him or her use if the victim already has this medication?

An inhaler

Which type of shock occurs as a result of an allergic reaction?

Anaplylactic shock

You need to apply a roller bandage to a victim's ankle. What is your first step?

Anchor the start of the bandage.

What should you do if blood seeps through a dressing on a wound?

Apply a new dressing on top of the soaked dressing and continue to apply pressure.

Wrappling an elastic roller bandage around an inured extremity is an example of which component of the RICE protocol?

C

You believe that a victim may have a sprain of the wrist. Your next care step should be to:

Immobilize the area in the position in which you find it.

Which type of shock occurs as a result of ventricular fibrilation?

Cardiogenic shock

Adults can prevent choking by:

Chewing thoroughly

You believe that a victim may have a dislocation of the knee. Your next care step should be to:

Immobilize the knee in the position in which you find it.

A victim has been burned on the hand. After removing the heat source, it appears that the victim has sustained a small, first-degree burn. What is your next care step?

Cool the burned area with cold water.

Sweating in a shock victim means that the victim is too warm and any extra covering should be removed.

False

When a victim is experiencing hypothermia, you should immerse him or her in hot water or use direct heat (hot water bottle, heat lamp, heating pad).

False

Calling 9-1-1 is part of which link of the cardiac chain of survival?

Early recognition and access to EMS

Waht is the best type of bandage to use if you want to support a joint and prevent swelling?

Elastic bandage

When a wound is bleeding heavily, the first aid priority is to clean the wound to help prevent infection.

False

A tourniquet is the best way to control bleeding from an extremity.

False

A victim has fallen from a ladder. The victim is responsive. Your physical examination reveals no signs of spinal injury. Therefore, it is safe to let the victim get up.

False

An injured limb should always be straightened out before you apply a splint.

False

Caucasians are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease than African Americans.

False

Child-proof lighters are safe to leave around toddlers.

False

Childproof medicine containers are safe to leave around children.

False

If a child is wearing a flotation device, it is safe to leave him or her unattended in a pool.

False

If a victim has an open abdominal injury, you should apply direct pressure on the wound.

False

If a victim has been bitten by a human rather than an animal, medical attention is not necessary.

False

If a victim is having a seizure, put a spoon in his or her mouth to keep the airway open.

False

If a victim with a minor wound is sure he or she has had a tetanus shot at some point in their life, medical attention is not necessary.

False

If the AED advises that no shock is indicated, this means the victim's heart is working normally and you can stop CPR.

False

If the victim of an open abdominal injury has organs protruding outside the body, you should push the organs back inside the body.

False

If you expose the chest of an unresponsive victim and see an implanted pacemaker or defibrilator beneath the skin, place one of the AED electrodes on top of the bulge.

False

If you suspect that a victim has a brain injury, you should allow him or her to drink water if thirsty.

False

In an unresponsive infant, if you cannot get breaths into the infant because of an airway obstruction, you should not attempt to provide chest compressions.

False

If you see bleeding from shallow cuts and scraps that stops by itself, this indicates:

Injured capillaries

Not drinking enough fluid makes one more susceptible to both heat and cold emergencies.

True

Often, the only symptom of a closed abdominal injury is pain.

True

The risk of SIDS and suffocation can be reduced if an infant:

Is placed on his or her back to sleep

In an infant, the correct hand position for chest compressions is on the breastbone.

Just below the height of nipples

When using a pocket mask to deliver rescue breaths, it is important to:

Keep the airway open

You have determined that a victim has an open abdominal injury. Your next care step should be to:

Lay the victim on his or her back and loosen any tight clothing.

Which of the following can be transmitted by tick bites?

Lyme disease

What is the first step in caring for a victim with heat exhaustion?

Move the victim from the heat to rest in a cool place.

What is the first step in caring for a victim who has inhaled a poison?

Move the victim into fresh air.

What is the first step in caring for a victim with frostbitten fingers?

Move the victim to a warm environment.

When the signs and symptoms of spinal nerve damage are present in a victim:

Movement of the head or neck could make the injury worse.

What is the best type of pressure bandage to use if you want to control bleeding and protect a wound on an arm or leg?

Nonelastic roller bandage

One way to prevent injuries is to warm up and stretch before participating in any sports or exercise.

True

Put splints on both sides of a fractured bone if possible.

True

Signs and symptoms of shock may indicate that a victim has experienced a pelvic fracture.

True

Stress is a factor in cardiovascular disease.

True

You are using an AED on an adult victim. You have positioned the victim away from water and metal. What is your next step?

Place the unit by the victim's shoulder and turn it on.

Which of the following foods is the least risky as a choking hazard for children under the age 3?

Pudding

You have determined that a victim has a sunken chest wound. Your next care step should be to:

Put a thin, sterile dressing over the wound.

What is the first step in caring for an unresponsive victim who has overdosed on his or her medication?

Put the victim in the recovery position, monitoring breathing, and give BLS as needed.

You are performing CPR on an adult. You have opened the airway, determined that the victim is not breathing normally, and given 2 rescue breaths. What is your next step?

Put your hands in the correct position for chest compressions.

Which of the following can be transmitted by mammal bites?

Rabies

You are providing first aid to an unresponsive adult. You open the airway and determine that the victim is not breathing. You try to give rescue breaths, but the first breath does not go in and the chest does not rise. What is your next step?

Reposition the head and attempt to open the airway again.

Sudden illnesses may occur with little or no warning and can result in death within minutes if no action is taken.

True

The best way to clean a minor wound is to gently wash it with soap and water, letting clean tap water run in and over the wound for at least five minutes.

True

The goal of splinting the upper arm is to stabilize the bone between the should and the elbow by using a(n) ____________ splint on the outside of the arm and placing the wrist in a sling.

Rigid

The goal of splinting the shoulder is to stabilize the area from the trunk to the upper arm with a(n) ___________ splint.

Soft

What type of drug is methamphetamine?

Stimulant

The tearing of a muscle or a tendon is known as a:

Strain

Victims in respiratory distress commonly assume the tripod position.

True

When a victim has lost 5% of his or her blood volume, which of the following are you likely to see?

The victim's pulse and blood pressure will be close to normal.

Which type of burn damages the skin all the way through and may affect muscles or other tissues?

Third-degree burn

A drug overdose is a type of poisoning and the first aid steps for a drug overdose are similar to those for poisoning.

True

After applying a pressure bandage to an arm or leg, you should periodically check the victim's fingers and toes for signs of good circulation.

True

After someone has injected him or herself with an emergency epinephrine kit, you should remind him or her to massage the injection site for a few seconds.

True

After splinting a forearm, you can secure it with a sling and binder.

True

Choking care for unresponsive children is similar to that for unresponsive adults.

True

Electrical burns can cause massive internal injuries even when the external burn may look minor.

True

First aid for alcohol withdrawal is similar to that for intoxication.

True

If a victim has an injured knee that is straight, you can make an anatomical splint by tying the upper and lower leg to the unaffected leg.

True

If a victim has chemicals in his or her eyes, you should direct the victim to remove his or her contact lenses.

True

If an unresponsive victim has a medication patch on his or her chest, you should remove the patch before applying AED pads.

True

If no spinal injury is suspected, you should put an unresponsive shock victim who is breathing in the recovery position.

True

If you are not sure whether a responsive person with diabetes is suffering from hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia, it is safe to give him or her glucose tablets.

True

If your father and grandfather had heart disease, you are at higher risk for having heart disease, too.

True

It is important to place AED electrodes correctly on the victim's chest.

True

Most snakebites occur because the victim deliberately handled or harassed the snake.

True