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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?

Asses 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(:

You can tell if you are giving breaths effectively if

each breath causes the victims chest to rise and fall(:

Persons with asthma and chronic lung disease are generally familiar with the use of?

their breathing medications

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)(:

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

Fear of causing harm to the child

High-pitched sounds during inhalation may suggest?

A partial blockage of the upper airway

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

Rinse with copious water while contacting 911

Giving breaths during CPR helps a victim by

Oxygenating the lungs for circulation to the heart and other organs(:

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

Press on the chest pads to ensure contact):

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

Stroke(:

Your neighbor calls for help. You not that their child appears pale and is not breathing. What is the first step in managing this patient?

check to see if they are responsive(:

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

compress the chest 1/2 inch):

Signs of a breathing problem include

fast or shallow breathing, noisy breathing, producing unusual sounds or the inability to talk due to breathlessness

What is one critical element that applies to all aspects of patient care including first aid and CPR?

hand washing and personal protective gear(:

Allergic reactions can arise from

insect stings, illness or adverse reaction to foods and medications

Medical problems can range from very minor to

life-threatening emergencies

A 14-year-old is hit in the mouth with a baseball. Two teeth are knocked out. Which of the following are appropriate transport solutions?

milk(:

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

mouth-to-mouth is contradicted in infants):

Persons with asthma often make a ___ sound when breathing heard as wheezing

musical

Common triggers include

nuts, eggs and fruits

Bee, wasp, or hornet stings can produce rapid and

potentially fatal reactions

While walking up a steep hill on a golf course, your golfing partner beings complaining of chest discomfort. He breaks into a sweat, feels nauseous and appears pale. What is the likely cause?

stroke):

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

An AED cannot be used):

A motorcycle rider is struck by a car. You are first on scene and noticed an open femur fracture with massive bleeding. What technique should you consider

Apply a tourniquet(:

Common medications include?

Albuterol and atrovent inhalers (the use of a spacer device can improve the effect of these medications)

What is the recommended amount of time to wash your hands?

20 seconds (Vigorously rub your hands together using soap and water for at least 20 seconds and rinse thoroughly before and after every episode of care.)

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?

Abdominal 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(:

What is the first question you must ask before you respond to any first aid situation?

Is the scene safe? (Ensuring the safety of the scene is critical. Avoid adding yourself as another victim, it will not do anyone any good)


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