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