FAN - First Aid Test

What should you do if someone is confused and needs first aid?

Assume the person would want help.

How long should you rub the surfaces of your hands together during handwashing?

At least 20 seconds.

Which is a sign of severe airway block?

Cannot breathe or talk.

What should you spray on a person with heat exhaustion?

Cool water.

Which are the best methods you can use to get more information on first aid, CPR, or AED training?

Go online to www.heart.org/cpr or call 1-877-AHA-4CPR (877-242-4277).

A coworker is struck in the abdomen while on break. The coworker has a bruise and shows signs of shock. What should you suspect is wrong?

Internal bleeding.

You and a friend are picking berries at a local farm. You notice a man who has been stung by a bee and is having difficulty breathing. Where should the epinephrine pen be injected into this person?

Into the thigh, halfway between the hip and knee.

You are hiking on a trail and come across an adult woman who appears to have trouble breathing and swelling of the tongue and face. What should you look for that could help you determine her possible medical condition?

Medical information jewlery.

You are running on a track at a local school. You come across a woman who has fallen and is bleeding from a cut on her leg. Where should you apply direct pressure to this cut?

On the dressings.

What should you do if someone with an injury or illness at work refuses care?

Phone 911 and stay with the person until advanced help arrives.

How do you protect an amputated body part?

Place it in a watertight plastic bag inside another container with ice or ice and water.

You are running on a track at a local school. You come across a woman who has fallen and is bleeding from a cut on her leg. Why is it important to properly remove your gloves after giving first aid?

To keep from touching blood or body fluids of the person you are helping.

Why should you wear personal protective equipment?

To protect yourself from bloodborne diseases.

What is the next step when giving first aid to someone who has been bitten by a spider, after you've ensured scene safety and put on PPE?

Wash the area with running water and soap.

What should you do after you've finished taking care of an injured person at work?

Write a report of the incident if your company requires it.