First Aid /AED

How long should you wash your hands when using soap and water? A: 10 Seconds B: 5 seconds C: 15 seconds D: 20 seconds

D: 20 Seconds

When giving abdominal thrusts, where on the choking person's abdomen should the responder place their hands. Upper chest just slightly below the collar bone Center of chest just below the nipple line Just above the navel Lower abdomen below the navel

Just above the navel

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of a heart attack? Persistent chest pain Leg pain Sore throat Runny nose

Persistent chest pain

When giving chest compressions, the goal is to do which of the following? Push hard and fast Push slow and steady Push soft and deep Push hard and slow

Push hard and fast

When giving breaths during high-quality CPR, each breath should last about 1 second and make what happen? The chest begin to rise The chest fully rise The chest stay flat The chest compress

The chest begin to rise

A person who just completed a marathon on a windy, 54ºF day is at risk for hypothermia. True or False?

True

Signs and symptoms of heat stroke include absence of sweating, exhaustion and confusion. True or false?

True

You are caring for a person with life-threatening bleeding. You have applied a tourniquet and are waiting for EMS to arrive. The person becomes confused and irritable. You notice that their skin is very pale and feels moist. They complain that their heart is racing. The person is most likely experiencing shock. True or false?

True

If more than one responder is available and trained in CPR, when should the responders switch? Select 3 answers. When the original responder is tiring After every three cycles of CPR After every five cycles of CPR About every 2 minutes After every ten cycles of CPR

When the original responder is tiring After every five cycles of CPR About every 2 minutes

You are giving CPR to an 8-year-old in cardiac arrest. You know that for CPR, a child is someone considered from the age of 1 year to which of the following? Adulthood 7 years old Onset of puberty 17 years old

onset of puberty

In this video, the responder followed the Call step to ensure that help was on the way and that she had the necessary equipment to care for the person. Which of the following actions accurately demonstrates the Call step? A: She looked directly at Chloe and told her to call 9-1-1. B: She put on latex-free disposable gloves. C: She formed an initial impression and determined that one person had life-threatening bleeding. D: She sent Daniel to wait for EMS at the front door.

A: She looked directly at Chloe and told her to call 9-1-1.

What is it important to do between giving the first and second breath? Allow the chest to fall and the air to exit Check for breathing by scanning for chest movement Check for a foreign object by looking in the person's mouth Count to 10 between each breath

Allow the chest to fall and the air to exit

What would be the best thing to do if applying a tourniquet did not stop the person's bleeding? Loosen the tourniquet and try tightening it again. Remove the tourniquet and put it on again in a different spot. Remove the tourniquet and use direct pressure until EMS arrives. Apply a second tourniquet, between the first tourniquet and the heart.

Apply a second tourniquet, between the first tourniquet and the heart.

Which of the following would lead you to suspect a person is in cardiac arrest? Select 2 answers. A: Headache B: Unresponsive C: Chest pain D: Not breathing or only gasping E: Trouble breathing F: Dizziness

B: Unresponsive D: Not breathing or only gasping

When giving back blows, where on the choking person's back should the responder give back blows? Above the shoulder blades Between the shoulder blades Below the shoulder blades On the lower back

Between the shoulder blades

You hear a scream and some loud noises coming from a few feet away in the crowded school playground. As you walk quickly across the playground, you tell yourself to do what first? A: Give Care B: Call 9-1-1 C: Check the scene for safety D: Check the person

C: Check the scene for safety

You are working a shift at the local farmer's market when you recognize that a 10-year-old shopping with their parent is choking. You check the scene for safety and approach the child. What do you need to do at this point? A: Obtain Consent from the child because they are older than 8 years B: Nothing; consent is implied because the person is a minor C: Obtain consent from the parent (who is present) because the person is a minor D: Obtain consent from your boss because of workplace liability issues

C: Obtain consent from the parent (who is present) because the person is a minor

A young child burns their hand and wrist on a camp fire at a remote mountain camp site. They start screaming. You check to make sure the scene is safe and obtain consent from their parent. You notice that a large portion of their skin is white, and blisters are already formed. Which actions should you take? Select 3 answers. Call 9-1-1 or tell someone to do so Generously apply anti-itch cream Cool the burn under clean, cool, running water for at least 10 minutes, ideally 20 Cover the burn loosely with a sterile dressing Apply ice to the burn for 20 minutes

Call 9-1-1 or tell someone to do so Cool the burn under clean, cool, running water for at least 10 minutes, ideally 20 Cover the burn loosely with a sterile dressing

Vomiting and diarrhea in young children and infants can lead to which of the following? Select 2 answers. Dehydration Diabetes Heart Attack Shock Stroke

Dehydration Shock

After encouraging the coughing choking person to keep coughing, it is fine to leave them. True or False?

False

After delivering the shock, what should Gary do next? Check for a pulse Remove the AED pads Immediately resume CPR

Immediately resume CPR

When giving back blows and abdominal thrusts to a small child, you may need to do which of the following? Kneel behind the child. Have the child stand on a stepstool. Have the child sit in a chair. Lay the child down flat and give CPR.

Kneel behind the child.

When applying direct pressure, it is important to do which of the following? Select 2 answers. Press softly. Press hard. Press directly over the wound. Press 2 to 3 inches above the wound. Press 2 to 3 inches below the wound.

Press hard. Press directly over the wound.

The three important steps when applying a windlass rod tourniquet are which of the following? Press, Tighten, Lock Pull, Twist, Clip Grasp, Lift, Secure Push, Stretch, Latch

Pull, Twist, Clip

You are using a tourniquet to control life-threatening bleeding when the injured person cries out in pain. What should you do? Stop tightening the tourniquet. Loosen the tourniquet. Remove the tourniquet and apply direct pressure. Reassure the person but continue to tighten the tourniquet until the bleeding stops or you cannot tighten it anymore.

Reassure the person but continue to tighten the tourniquet until the bleeding stops or you cannot tighten it anymore

When giving compressions, how should the first aid responder position their body and arms? Shoulders in front of the hands and elbows locked Shoulders directly over the hands and elbows locked Shoulders directly over the hands and elbows slightly bent Shoulders extended beyond the hands and elbows locked

Shoulders directly over the hands and elbows locked

When is it important to consult a healthcare provider if a young child or infant has a fever? Select 3 answers. The infant is younger than 3 months and has a fever of 100.4° F (38° C) or greater. The child is older than 5 years and has a fever of 100° F (37.8° C) or less. The child or infant has a febrile seizure. The fever is associated with change in behavior or activity. The fever is associated with a runny nose.

The infant is younger than 3 months and has a fever of 100.4° F (38° C) or greater. The child or infant has a febrile seizure. The fever is associated with change in behavior or activity.

You obtain consent, call 9-1-1 and continue checking a responsive person who is having trouble breathing. The person's lips are swelling, and they are scratching a bee sting on their arm. You notice a medical alert bracelet and they nod their head when you ask if they have an allergy. What do you suspect is wrong with the person and what care should you give? The person is experiencing an asthma attack. Assist them with administering quick-relief medication via an inhaler The person is experiencing anaphylaxis. Assist them with administering epinephrine via an auto-injector.

The person is experiencing anaphylaxis. Assist them with administering epinephrine via an auto-injector.

Signs that indicate a person is choking may include which of the following? Select 3 answers. The person is holding their stomach. The person looks surprised. The person is making high-pitched squeaking noises. The person is sneezing. The person is coughing.

The person looks surprised. The person is making high-pitched squeaking noises. The person is coughing.

As part of general care for a person with an injury, it is important to keep the person from getting chilled or overheated. True or False?

True

In a small child or an infant, bleeding may be life-threatening when the amount of blood loss is less than about half of what a soda can obtains. True or False?

True

Shock is a common cause of cardiac arrest in children and infants. True or False?

True

You are caring for a person experiencing an asthma attack. You have helped them administer their quick-relief medication via an inhaler. Ten minutes later, they are still having trouble breathing and EMS has not yet arrived. You should help the person administer a second dose of the medication. True or false?

True

You are giving CPR to a 5-month-old in cardiac arrest. You know to follow techniques and use equipment for which of the following age groups? Adult Child Toddler Infant

infant

Before giving breaths to the child, you should open their airway using the head-tilt/chin-lift technique to which position? Slightly past-neutral Neutral Past-neutral Significantly past-neutral

Slightly past-neutral

Paula is unresponsive and not breathing. She does not show any signs of life-threatening bleeding. What should Gary do first? Tell Tomas to call 9-1-1 and send Jenna to get an AED and first aid kit. Continue checking Paula for additional injuries. Start CPR immediately.

Tell Tomas to call 9-1-1 and send Jenna to get an AED and first aid kit.

You are working in a warehouse loading furniture onto a truck for delivery. One of your coworkers is handing a heavy chair up to another coworker on the truck when the chair slips and hits them hard on the head before it hits the floor. You make sure the scene is safe and approach them to help. They appear responsive, but it looks like something might be wrong with them. You obtain consent and continue checking them. They tell you they feel dizzy, their head is pounding and they feel nauseous. This person likely has a concussion. You call 9-1-1. While waiting for EMS to arrive, which actions should you take? Select 3 answers. Advise them to stop any activity and have them rest without moving Maintain their body temperature Assist them with aspirin and advise them to return to work immediately Keep them from sleeping so they do not slip into a coma Give care for other injuries that may be present

Advise them to stop any activity and have them rest without moving Maintain their body temperature Give care for other injuries that may be present

If the chest does not rise on the first breath, and you reopen the airway and give a second breath and the chest still does not rise, what might be a reason? The person may be breathing shallowly on their own. It may be too difficult to see chest rise through their clothing. The person might have stiff lungs that don't expand. An object might be blocking the airway.

An object might be blocking the airway.

A first aid responder is applying direct pressure to a person with life-threatening bleeding on the lower leg. A bystander has returned with a bleeding control kit. What should the responder do next? Apply a bandage over the dressing. Apply a tourniquet immediately. Remove the dressing to see if the bleeding has stopped. Continue applying direct pressure only.

Apply a tourniquet immediately.

A 14-month-old toddler has life-threatening bleeding from a wound on her upper arm. After calling 9-1-1, which of the following is the appropriate care for this child? Wait for EMS to arrive and begin their care. Apply direct pressure to stop the bleeding. Apply a tourniquet to stop the bleeding. Apply a large bandage and reassure the child.

Apply direct pressure to stop the bleeding.

A child was running around the house and crashed into a full-length mirror, breaking the glass. You see that she has a wound on the back of her head and there is blood flowing steadily from it and starting to pool on the ground. After calling 9-1-1, what should you do? Apply a tourniquet. Apply direct pressure. Apply a bandage. Wait for EMS to arrive.

Apply direct pressure.

You are working at an outdoor cafe on a hot summer day. Suddenly you hear a commotion at a nearby table. You make sure the scene is safe. As you approach the person you notice they appear responsive, but they are having trouble breathing. Which of the following sudden illnesses are you most likely to suspect? Select 3 answers. Asthma Anaphylaxis Heart Attack Stroke Vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration

Asthma Anaphylaxis Heart Attack

Your co-worker fell off of a tall ladder and hit their head quite hard. You can see they have a large lump and they are bleeding a lot. You suspect a potentially life-threatening injury. You tell them you are trained in first aid and want to help them. They tell you, no; that they are fine and it is no big deal. What should you do? A: Insist on helping them and give care. B: Call 9-1-1 or tell someone to do so. C: Leave them alone since they insist they are OK. D: Offer them something to eat and drink.

B: Call 9-1-1 or tell someone to do so

Cardiac arrest is often due to a blockage of the blood vessels supplying oxygen to the heart muscle (heart attack). However, it can also occur due to the effects of which of the following? Select 2 answers. A: Common cold B: Drowning C: Ear infection D: Headache E: Breathing emergency

B: Drowning E: Breathing emergency

Identify the signs that indicate an emergency exists in the video you just watched. Select 3 answers. A: Paula stated that she had a bad body odor B: Paula moaned, grimaced, and rubbed her shoulder C: Paula made a thud when she collapsed D: Paula complained about her workout E: Paula Appeared unresponsive on the ground

B: Paula moaned, grimaced, and rubbed her shoulder C: Paula made a thud when she collapsed E: Paula Appeared unresponsive on the ground

You have a first aid kit and are about to give care to a co-worker who is unresponsive and not breathing. After calling 9-1-1 and getting equipment, what should you do before giving care, if possible? A: Put on a gown B: Put on latex free disposable gloves C: Put on eye protection D: Put on a mask

B: Put on latex free disposable gloves

Which of the following images shows life-threatening bleeding? Select 2 answers. Blood spurting from the wound Blood trickling slowly from the wound Blood flowing continuously from the wound Blood oozing slowly from the wound

Blood spurting from the wound Blood flowing continuously from the wound

Which of the following are the appropriate depth and rate to use when giving chest compressions to an infant? Select 2 answers. Compress the chest to a depth of about 2 inches. Compress the chest to a depth of about 1 ½ inches. Compress the chest at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute. Minimize necessary interruptions in chest compressions to less than 15 seconds.

Compress the chest to a depth of about 1 ½ inches. Compress the chest at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute.

Which of the following are the appropriate depth and rate to use when giving chest compressions to a child? Select 2 answers. Compress the chest to a depth of about 2 inches. Compress the chest to a depth of about 1 ½ inches. Compress the chest at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute. Compress the chest at a rate of 140 to 180 compressions per minute.

Compress the chest to a depth of about 2 inches. Compress the chest at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute.

You have been applying direct pressure to a wound on the person's lower back for several minutes, but the bleeding hasn't stopped, and EMS has not arrived. What should you do? Apply a tourniquet. Continue applying direct pressure. Stop applying direct pressure and apply a bandage. Stop applying direct pressure and put the person in a recovery position.

Continue applying direct pressure.

You are working in a senior center when you hear a thud and someone yells out that a man has collapsed. The scene is safe, but the man appears unresponsive. What should you do next? A: Interview bystanders by using SAM B: complete a focused check of the person by checking from head to toe C: Assume the person is not responsive and start giving CPR D: Check for responsiveness by using the shout-tap-shout sequence while checking for breathing, life-threatening bleeding and other life-threatening conditions.

D: Check for responsiveness by using the shout-tap-shout sequence while checking for breathing, life-threatening bleeding and other life-threatening conditions.

After recognizing that a person is in cardiac arrest (unresponsive and not breathing), you call 9-1-1 and send someone to get an AED. What is your next step? A: Recheck for breathing and responsiveness B: Ask bystanders what happened and if they know the person C: Monitor the person until EMS personnel arrive and begin their care of the person D: Start CPR by giving chest compressions and breaths

D: Start CPR by giving chest compressions and breaths

Which of the following are examples of life-threatening sudden illnesses? Select 2 answers. Diabetic emergency Anaphylaxis Sinus infection Migraine Sore throat

Diabetic emergency Anaphylaxis

When giving CPR to an infant, which of the following techniques may be used to give chest compressions? Select 2 answers. Triangular hands technique Two-hands technique Encircling thumbs technique One-hand technique

Encircling thumbs technique One-hand technique

What should you do if a choking person is coughing forcefully? Encourage them to keep coughing Give back blows Give abdominal thrusts Call 9-1-1

Encourage them to keep coughing

Which of the following are signs and symptoms of stroke? Select 3 answers. Facial weakness Arm or grip weakness Persistent chest pain Speech disturbances Severe leg pain

Facial weakness Arm or grip weakness Speech disturbances

As part of general care for a person with an environmental emergency, it is not important to watch for changes in the person's condition because EMS will be there soon. True or False?

False

If a person is responsive and fully awake, you should place them in a recovery position while you wait for EMS to arrive and begin their care of the person? True or false?

False

If you are unable or unwilling for any reason to perform full CPR, give continuous breaths at a rate of 10 to 12 per minute. True or False?

False

It is fine to enter an area where there is a chemical spill as long as you are very careful. True or False?

False

Sinus infections are a common cause of cardiac arrest in children and infants. True or False?

False

The person tripped over a rock while hiking, fell and cut their leg. There is a slow trickle of blood from the cut on the person's leg. This is life-threatening bleeding. True or False?

False

When drowning is the suspected cause of cardiac arrest, what should the responder do first? Give 2 abdominal thrusts Give 30 compressions Give 5 back slaps Give 2 breaths

Give 2 breaths

If the responsive choking person becomes unresponsive, what care should you give? Give breaths only. Give CPR (give compressions, look for object, give breaths). Continue giving back blows and abdominal thrusts. Give compression-only CPR.

Give CPR (give compressions, look for object, give breaths).

A choking adult is unable to speak or cough forcefully. Your partner is calling 9-1-1. What should you do now? Start CPR Place the person in a position of comfort Perform a finger sweep to remove the object Give cycles of 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts

Give cycles of 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts

Which of the following is best to use when applying direct pressure to control life-threatening bleeding? Gauze pad Clean t-shirt Hemostatic dressing Paper towel

Hemostatic dressing

If the person with a suspected opioid overdose is unresponsive and not breathing (cardiac arrest), which care step should you do first? Immediately begin CPR! Assist family members with administering or, if allowed and trained, administer naloxone.

Immediately begin CPR!

What is important to determine before giving sugar by mouth to the person experiencing a diabetic emergency? Select 3 answers. Make sure the person is awake. Make sure the person can follow simple commands. Make sure the person can chew and swallow. Make sure the person's family member has been notified. Make sure the person likes sugar.

Make sure the person is awake. Make sure the person can follow simple commands. Make sure the person can chew and swallow.

Before giving breaths to the infant, you should open their airway using the head-tilt/chin-lift technique to which position? Slightly past-neutral Neutral Past-neutral Significantly past-neutral

Neutral

When giving breaths to an infant with a face shield, you should cover which body parts of the infant with your mouth? Mouth only Nose and mouth Nose and chin Nose only

Nose and mouth

Before giving breaths to the adult, you should open their airway using the head-tilt/chin-lift technique to which position? Slightly past-neutral Neutral Past-neutral Significantly past-neutral

Past-neutral

During your interview of the person using SAM, they told you that they have a lot of pain in their left arm and that it is throbbing. What should you do next? A: Do a head-to-toe check. B; Do a focused check of their left arm. C;Wait for EMS to arrive to check the person. D; Assume they broke their arm.

B: Do a focused check of their left arm

You may need to give chest thrusts in which of the following situations? Select 3 answers. The person is in a wheelchair and you are unable to give abdominal thrusts. The person is on crutches. The person is too large for you to stand behind and reach around. The person has a chronic illness. The person is pregnant.

The person is in a wheelchair and you are unable to give abdominal thrusts. The person is too large for you to stand behind and reach around. The person is pregnant.

The person cut their arm while working on a job site. Blood is flowing steadily from the person's wound and pooling on the ground. This is life-threatening bleeding. True or False?

True

You have obtained consent and are checking a responsive person. You know you need to interview them first using SAM. What does SAM stand for? Select 3 answers. A: Allergies B: Meningitis C: Abdominal pain D: Signs and symptoms E: Medications and medical conditions F: Seizures

A: Allergies D: Signs and symptoms E: Medications and medical conditions

A person who is responsive and breathing but not fully awake should be placed in a recovery position for which of the following reasons? A: To lower their risk for choking and aspiration B: To lower their risk for headache C: To lower their risk for heart attack D: To lower their risk for life threatening bleedin

A: To lower their risk for choking and aspiration

Which of these signs and symptoms of poison exposure are not life-threatening? Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea Trouble breathing, breathing too fast, breathing too slow Fast or slow heart rate Unresponsiveness, changes in level of responsiveness, seizures, headache, dizziness, weakness

Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

When giving high-quality CPR to an adult, you should give compressions at a depth of which of the following? About 2 inches At least 2 inches At least 1 ½ inches About 1 ½ inches

At least 2 inches

What is your risk of catching a disease when giving first aid care? A: High Risk B: Medium Risk C: Low Risk D: No Risk

C: Low Risk

What are some things to keep in mind about wearing gloves when giving first aid care? Select 2 answers. A: Avoid touching other surfaces B: Wash your hands after taking off your gloves C: wearing gloves increases your risk of transmitting diseases D: You don't need to wear gloves when caring for a child

A: Avoid touching other surfaces B: Wash your hands after taking off your gloves

Which of the following is not a general care step you should take when assisting a person with their medication? Administer the medication and monitor the person until EMS arrives. Offer to get their medication. Ask them to confirm that you have the right medication. Give them the medication to self-administer.

Administer the medication and monitor the person until EMS arrives.

You are giving CPR to a 14-year-old in cardiac arrest. You know to follow techniques and use equipment for which of the following age groups? Adult Child Infant

Adult

Why is it important for you, the first aid responder, to ask questions using SAM and do a focused check of the responsive person? Select 3 answers. A: It can help you to determine what care they may need. B: As time passes, the person may be less able to say things. C: You may be able to gather information that others may not be able to gather later. D: It will allow you to test whether or not the person can answer simple questions.

A: It can help you to determine what care they may need. B: As time passes, the person may be less able to say things. C: You may be able to gather information that others may not be able to gather later.

The risk of infection when giving first aid care is low. Using what reduces your risk even further? Select 3 answers. A: Latex free disposable gloves B: watch C: Face Shield D: Pocket Mask E: Sunglasses

A: Latex Free Disposable gloves C: Face Shield D: Pocket Mask

When you ask someone to call 9-1-1 for you in an emergency situation, what communication techniques/instructions should you use? Select 2 answers. A: Look directly at one person. B: Say, "You, call 9-1-1." C: Yell directions to call 9-1-1 to someone in the crowd. D: Say, "Don't come back until EMS arrives."

A: Look directly at one person. B: Say, "You, call 9-1-1."

When giving high-quality CPR, you should minimize necessary interruptions in chest compressions to less than how many seconds? 25 15 20 10

10

When giving high-quality CPR, you should give compressions at a rate of which of the following per minute? 200 to 220 140 to 160 100 to 120 130 to 150

100 to 120