First Aid/CPR/AED test

what type of signals may help you notice an emergency? * unusual noise unusual odors unusual appearances or behaviors all of the above

all of the above

which of the following are signals of trouble breathing? * noisy or painful breathing unusually deep or shallow breathing changes in skin color all of the above

all of the above

In stroke recognition, F.A.S.T. means....... feet, airway, speech and temperature fever, anxiety, stress and taste flexibility, asthma, sudden tightness in the chest face, arm, speech, and time

face, arm, speech, and time

When should you call 911 or the local emergency number? the person has a cough and runny nose the person has trouble breathing the person has a stomachache that goes away the person has an earache

the person has trouble breathing

The AED pads for an adult should be placed on ...... * the upper left and lower right side of the chest the upper right and upper left side of the chest the chest and stomach of the person's torso the upper right and lower left side of the victim's chest

the upper right and lower left side of the victim's chest

When preparing and AED for use, what is the first thing you should do? * deliver a shock stand clear begin 11/2 minutes of CPR turn on the AED

turn on the AED

when giving rescue breaths to an adult, you should give the breath over a period of about ....... * 1 second 1/2 second 3 seconds 4 seconds

1 second

Each minute that defibrillation is delayed reduces the chance of survival of a sudden cardiac arrest victim by about....... * 3 percent 10 percent 50 percent 40 percent

10 percent

always check for signs of life for no more than........ * 1 second 2 seconds 5 seconds 10 seconds

10 seconds

the cycle of compression and breaths in CPR for and adult is ........ * 15 compression's for every 3 breaths 30 compression's for every 2 breaths 15 compression's for every 1 breath 30 compression's for every 1 breath

30 compression's for every 2 breaths

about how many cycles of CPR should you perform for an adult in 2 minutes 2 7 1 5

5

About how often should you stop and check for signs of life when performing CPR on an adult? * after the first minute, then every other minute thereafter CPR should not be interrupted or stopped until an AED is ready to use, another trained responder takes over or you see an obvious sign of life after every minute (or after every 4 cycles of compression and breaths) after the first minute, then not again until EMS personal arrive

CPR should not be interrupted or stopped until an AED is ready to use, another trained responder takes over or you see an obvious sign of life

If a person is suffering from pain or discomfort in the chest that lasts more than 3 to 5 minutes or that goes away and comes back, this person is most likely having ........ * a heat-related emergency a cold-related emergency a seizure a heart attack

a heart attack

move an injured person only if.... * the scene is or is becoming unsafe you need to reach another person with a more serious injury or illness you need to move a person to give care all of the above

all of the above

A women burned her hand in the lunchroom. You should ....... * stop the burning cool the burn with large amounts of cool water cover the burn loosely with a dry, sterile dressing all of the above

all of the above

What signals should you look for to determine if a person is bleeding internally? the person is vomiting blood or coughing up blood there are tender, swollen, bruised areas or hard bumps on the body the person is becoming confused, faint, drowsy or unconscious all of the above

all of the above

Why is it important to stand clear and not touch the person before delivering a shock with an AED? * the AED may not deliver enough electrical energy you or someone else could be injured by the shock you might prevent the AED from analyzing the heart rhythm properly all of the above

all of the above

how should you check a conscious person * get consent to give care ask questions do not touch or move painful, injured areas on the body all of the above

all of the above

Once you have attached the AED pads to a person, you should ...... allow or activate the AED to analyze the heart rhythm give abdominal thrust check for signs of life give chest compression's

allow or activate the AED to analyze the heart rhythm

What is the first step in caring for a bleeding wound? * apply pressure at a pressure point add bulky dressing to reinforce blood soaked bandages apply direct pressure with a sterile or clean dressing care for shock

apply direct pressure with a sterile or clean dressing

you suspect that someone is having a severe allergic reaction to a bee sting and is having trouble breathing. What should you do? * give the person abdominal thrusts call 911 immediately and care for the person until help arrives after about 15 min. call 911 give the person a cool drink

call 911 immediately and care for the person until help arrives

You see a woman collapse in front of you while entering the lobby of your office building. You check the scene and then check the victim for consciousness, but she does not respond. what should you do next? * call or have someone else call 911 check for signs of life drive the person to the hospital give 2 rescue breaths

call or have someone else call 911

What should you do if you suspect that a conscious person has been poisoned? * call the local pharmacy call the poison control center and follow the advice given give the person large amounts of milk immediately induce vomiting

call the poison control center and follow the advice given

The steps to follow in an emergency are ...... * call, check, secure check, care, defibrillate check, call, care care, call, check

check, call, care

This sudden illness results from too much or too little sugar in the person's blood. What is it? * seizure allergic reaction stroke diabetic emergency

diabetic emergency

what should you do if the person does not give consent? * give care and call 911 give care and do not call 911 do not give care but do call 911 none of the above

do not give care but do call 911

What should you do before the AED analyzes the rhythm? * ensure that no one, including you, is touching the person ensure that the head tilt/jaw thrust is maintained ensure that the person shows signs of life and is breathing none of the above

ensure that no one, including you, is touching the person

What should you do for a person with heat exhaustion? * force the person to quickly drink a lot of water get the person out of the heat and into a cooler place put more layers of clothing on the person as protection against the heat all of the above

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

How should you care for someone with frostbitten hands? * immerse his or her hands in hot water massage his or her hands vigorously Have the person shake his or her hands vigorously until feeling is restored get the person to a warm environment and then rewarm his or her hands in warm water

get the person to a warm environment and then rewarm his or her hands in warm water

What care should you give to a conscious adult who is choking and cannot cough, speak or breathe? * give 2 slow rescue breaths do a foreign object look/removal give back blows and abdominal thrusts lower the person to the floor and open the airway

give back blows and abdominal thrust

you determine that a person may be in shock. Do each of the following except: * keep the person comfortable monitor the person's ABCs raises the person;s legs 12 inches give the person water

give the person water

The progression that heat-related emergencies can follow from early stage (least severe) to late stage (most severe) is ....... * heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke heat cramps, hear stroke, heat exhaustion heat exhaustion, heat stroke, heat cramps heat exhaustion, heat cramps, heat stroke

heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke

Early CPR is an important link in the Cardiac Chain of Survival because ........ * it helps circulate blood that contains oxygen to the vital organs until an AED is ready to use or advanced medical personnel arrive CPR prevents heart attacks with early CPR, most cardiac arrest victims do not need defibrillation it helps restart the heart

it helps circulate blood that contains oxygen to the vital organs until an AED is ready to use or advanced medical personnel arrive

Which of the following statements about defibrillation is true? * it is more likely to be successful if CPR is withheld it can be used to restart a heart without any electrical activitly it is an electric shock that may help the heart to resume an effective rhythm to a person in sudden cariac arrest it is commonly used on a person complaining of chest pain

it is an electric shock that may help the heart to resume an effective rhythm to a person in sudden cariac arrest

How should you care for a person with a possible head, neck or back injury? * move the person into a comfortable position as soon as possible move the injured area so that it rests above the person's heart minimize movement of the head, neck, and back none of the above

minimize movement of the head, neck, and back

By following standard precautions to protect yourself and the person, you can ...... minimize the risk of disease transmission reduce the number of times you need to wear gloves increase the risk of disease transmission none of the above

minimize the risk of disease transmission

Which type of injury involves an open wound where the bone has torn through the skin * sprain open fracture dislocation strain

open fracture

When caring for a person who is having a seizure, you should * try to hold the person still remove nearby objects that might cause injury. place a spoon or wallet between the person's teeth all of the above

remove nearby objects that might cause injury.

If, during the second analysis, the AED prompts "no shock advised," you should ....... * unplug the connector from the machine resume 5 cycles or about 2 minutes of CPR reset the AED by turning it off for 10 seconds check the pad placement of the person's chest

resume 5 cycles or about 2 minutes of CPR

Early defibrillation can ........ * 1/1 result in more effective CPR eliminate the need for advanced medical care help to recognize when a person is not breathing save the lives of more people in cardiac arrest

save the lives of more people in cardiac arrest

In general, a splint should be ....... * snug, but not so tight that it slows circulation loose, so the person can still move the injured limb tied with cravats (neck tie) over the injured area non of the above

snug, but not so tight that it slows circulation

What sudden illness is usually caused by a blockage of blood flow to the brain? * heat related emergancy heart attack diabetic emergency stroke

stroke

the best way to check if a person is unconscious is to ........ * lift the person up give the person CPR tap the person and shout, "Are you okay" look, listen and feel for signs of breathing

tap the person and shout, "Are you okay"

If prior to applying the pads, you see a medication patch on the person's chest you should ........ * leave the patch attached to the person and do not touch it move the patch to another spot on the person remove the patch using your bare hand and throw it away with a gloved hand, remove the patch from the person's chest

with a gloved hand, remove the patch from the person's chest

you should continue CPR until * the scene is determined to be safe the person's condition worsens you need to call 911 for advice on a non-life-threatening condition you are to exhausted to continue

you are to exhausted to continue