CPR & First Aid

Rescuers may not immediately begin CPR when finding an unresponsive child because:

Fear of causing harm to the child

You are performing CPR on an infant when a second rescuer appears. What is the next step in management?

Have the second rescuer help with CPR, to minimize fatigue

An infant does not appear to be breathing. Which of the following describes the proper mouth-to-mouth technique?

You may need to cover their mouth and nose

You are concerned about potential carbon monoxide poisoning. You went to check on an elderly couple and found both of them unresponsive. After calling 911 how long should you remain on the phone?

Until the dispatcher tells you it's okay to hang up

Which of the following is the first step in any emergency?

Call for help

You are performing CPR and the AED advises a shock. What should be done to deliver the shock safely?

Clear the victim

Giving breaths during CPR helps a victim by:

Oxygenating the lungs for circulation to the heart and other organs

You come upon an unconscious victim with a pulse. They do not appear to be breathing. You are unable to deliver the first breath. What is the next step?

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

You are performing CPR by yourself. The AED advises a shock. After the shock is delivered what is the next immediate step?

Resume chest compressions

You are cleaning out your garage and accidentally splash in unknown chemical into your eyes. What is the most important first step?

Rinse with copious water while contacting 911

You respond to a possible drowning at a swimming pool. Which of the following is true?

Spinal injury is possible

You are attending a conference when the speaker begins to have trouble. You note facial droop and slurred speech. What is the likely cause?

Stroke

Which of the following signs or symptoms are consistent with a severe allergic reaction?

Swelling of the tongue

You successfully resuscitate a choking victim. How long should you wash your hands after providing care?

at least 20 seconds

When in doubt about the seriousness of an emergency, rescuers should:

Activate EMS by calling 911

An electrical burn victim has only a small burn on the hand and on the leg. Which of the following is true?

All electrical burns need immediate evaluation in the emergency department.

Select from the following those situations that should prompt notification of the emergency response system:

All of the above

You respond to an accident at a factory. One of the workers has a severe laceration to his arm and is bleeding profusely. What is the first action and managing this scenario?

Apply direct pressure to the wound

You witness a hit and run. The victim was riding a bike and was struck by a car. Which of the following is the best response?

Assess the scene for safety and begin caring for the victim

What does AED stand for?

Automated external defibrillator

After performing first aid for a victim, you notice that your gloves are contaminated with blood and body fluids. Which of the following best describes removal of your gloves?

Avoid touching the outside of the gloves

Which of the following is the correct depth for chest compression during adult CPR?

2 inches

You are assessing an infant who does not appear to be breathing. There is no pulse. What is the next critical action to take?

Begin chest compressions

You find an unresponsive child with no pulse. Which of the following describes the next action?

CPR for two minutes (5 sets of compressions/ventilation)

Your coworker is known to have diabetes and begins to act tired. He becomes confused and loses the ability to sit up and swallow. Which of the following is true?

Call 911

You are treating a pediatric cardiac arrest patient. Where do you place the AED pads on an infant?

Chest and back

You respond to a pregnant victim who is choking. How do you relieve the obstruction?

Chest thrusts

You find a child that is unresponsive. After yelling for help, you check and find the child is not breathing. What is the next step?

Deliver 30 chest compressions

You can tell if you are giving breaths effectively if:

Each breath causes the victim's chest to rise and fall

You are watching a baseball game when a player suddenly collapses after being stung by a bee. Which intervention is likely to be most effective?

Epinephrine (EpiPen)

When performing CPR you check for breathing. How long should this check last?

No longer than 10 seconds

You remove a tick from a person by grasping it by the head. Four days later they develop a bull's eye around the bite and complain of fever and body aches. What is the likely cause?

Tick-borne infection

You are performing CPR on a 110-pound female. Which is the proper description of compressions?

Use two hands