First Aid Certification Test

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What sudden illness is usually caused by a blockage of blood flow to the brain?

Stroke

In a possible diabetic emergency. The person is responsive and able to safely swallow. How much sugar should you give?

15-20 grams

You are giving first aid for a muscle, bone, or joint injury. EMS has been called. What should you do until they arrive?

Apply cold if they can tolerate it, and watch the person for shock

What is true about a concussion?

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury

When using direct pressure to control non life-threatening bleeding from an open wound, you should:

Add more dressings and apply direct pressure until the bleeding stops

Which of the following could be signs or symptoms of a stroke? Drooping features on one side of face Trouble with speech or language An arm that drifts downwards when both arms are lifted in front of the body All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following could cause shock? A burn Anaphylaxis A wound that is bleeding heavily All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following statements about anaphylaxis is true? May have trouble breathing and go into shock Anaphylaxis can be stopped or slowed by administering epinephrine Act quickly when a person is showing signs or symptoms of anaphylaxis

All of the above

If you apply a gauze pad to control external bleeding and it becomes soaked or bleeds through, what should you do next?

Apply a new gauze right on the blood soaked one and continue applying direct pressure

A person is having signs and symptoms of a heart attack. What should you do first?

Call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number

What type of injury involves an open wound where the bone has torn through the skin?

Compound/Open Fracture

Which of these is not a type or name of a fracture? Greenstick Elongated Comminuated Avulsion

Elongated

In stroke recognition, FAST means:

Face, arm, speech, time

What are the best drinks (in order) for someone with a heat-related illness?

Gatorade-water-coconut water-milk

A person has signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion. What should you do first?

Get the person out of the heat and into a cooler place

How should you care for someone with frostbitten hands?

Get the person to a warm place and then rewarm their hands in warm water

You believe that a person has a head, neck, or spinal injury. What should you do?

Have the person remain in the position he/she is in until EMS takes over

A person is having an asthma attack. What should you do?

Have the person use quick-relief meds, and call 9-1-1 if they don't improve

What is the progression for heat related emergencies? Least severe to most severe.

Heat cramps-heat exhaustion-heat stroke

When caring for a person who is having a seizure, you should:

Remove nearby objects that might cause injury

A woman burned her hand in the lunchroom. You should:

Run it under cool water Remove her from the source of the burn Cover the burn loosely with a dry sterile dressing

Which of these is NOT a type of open wound?

Sprain

In what circumstance would it be appropriate to use a tourniquet?

There are multiple people with life-threatening injuries who need care

What should NOT be done when applying a splint?

Tie or secure the splint directly over the sprain or fracture site


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