Red Cross AED and First Aid Review

When an infant is responsive and choking, it is important to give cycles of what 2 actions?

Backblows & chest thrusts

When a cardiac arrest occurs and an AED becomes available, it should be used as soon as possible. True or False?

True

For an adult or child older than 8 years of age or over 55 pounds (25 kg), where should the AED pads normally be placed?

Upper right side of the chest, lower left side of the chest, few inches below the armpit

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

You use it when you cannot reach the wound cause of entrapment, multiple injuries, or the size of the wound is not applicable for direct pressure

Once you have turned on the AED, you should do which of the following? a. Apply the pads and allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm. b. Check the person for movement and breathing. c. Give abdominal thrusts. d. Give chest compressions.

a. Apply the pads and allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm.

Which of the following indicates life-threatening bleeding? a. Blood is spurting and flowing continuously. b. Blood is trickling slowly. c. Blood is oozing slightly. d. Blood is dripping minimally

a. Blood is spurting and flowing continuously.

If a responsive choking person is too large for you to reach around to give abdominal thrusts, which technique should you use to give care? a. Chest thrusts b. Finger thrusts c. Back blows only d. Abdominal thrusts

a. Chest thrusts

A child burned their hand in the lunchroom. You should do which of the following? a. Cool the burn under clean, cool running water for at least 10 minutes, ideally 20 minutes b. Wrap the burn tightly with a gauze dressing and apply a sling and binder c. Apply antibiotic ointment to the burn and offer the child some water to drink d. Cool the burn with ice for at least 10 minutes, ideally 20 minutes

a. Cool the burn under clean, cool running water for at least 10 minutes, ideally 20 minutes

Which of the following are some of the signs and symptoms of a concussion? Select all that apply. a. Loss of consciousness b. Runny nose c. Headache d. Chest pain

a. Loss of consciousness

Which of the following medications can you assist a family member with administering when you suspect that a person is experiencing an opioid overdose? a. Naloxone b. Acetaminophen c. Epinephrine d. Albuterol

a. Naloxone

A person is having signs and symptoms of a heart attack. What should you do after calling 9-1-1 and getting equipment or telling someone to do so? Select all that apply. a. Assist them with administering aspirin b. Help the person rest in a comfortable position and loosen any tight clothing c. Begin CPR, starting with compressions d. Apply adult AED pads on the person's chest

A and B

When using direct pressure to control life-threatening bleeding on an arm or a leg, you should do which of the following? a. Lift the gauze dressing every minute to see if the bleeding has stopped b. Apply direct pressure 2 inches below the wound with one hand so that you can call 9-1-1 with your other hand c. Apply direct pressure directly on the wound with two hands until the bleeding stops or a tourniquet becomes available d. Apply direct pressure 2 inches above the wound with two hands until the bleeding stops

b. Apply direct pressure 2 inches below the wound with one hand so that you can call 9-1-1 with your other hand

Which of the following are two ways to tell if bleeding is life-threatening? a. Volume and flow b. Color and thickness c. Pain and sensation d. Depth and location of the wound

b. Color and thickness

While the AED is analyzing, it is important to make sure of what? a. Your hands are on the person's head to maintain an open airway. b. No one, including you, is touching the person. c. Your hands are on the person's chest to give compressions. d. Your hands are on the person's legs to keep them steady.

b. No one, including you, is touching the person.

What is the benefit of early CPR and early defibrillation when an adult, child or infant is in cardiac arrest? a. It eliminates the need for advanced medical care. b. It reduces responder fatigue. c. It gives the person the best chance for surviving cardiac arrest. d. It eliminates the need to call 9-1-1.

c. It gives the person the best chance for surviving cardiac arrest.

When you give back blows to an adult or child who is responsive and choking, how should you position the person? a. Sitting down and bending forward at the waist; upper body as parallel to the ground as possible b. Standing with their head down; upper body straight c. Standing and bending forward at the waist; upper body as parallel to the ground as possible d. On their hands and knees; upper body as parallel to the ground as possible

c. Standing and bending forward at the waist; upper body as parallel to the ground as possible

After giving a shock, you should resume compressions and continue CPR until which of the following occurs? Select all that apply. a. You notice an obvious sign of life. b. The AED prompts you to analyze again. c. EMS personnel arrive and begin their care of the person. d. You have been giving CPR for 5 minutes.

A,B,C

When there are two or more trained responders giving CPR and using an AED, when should responders switch roles?

Every 2 minutes to reduce the interruptions of chest compressions

A person is experiencing life-threatening bleeding from their neck. It is appropriate to use a tourniquet to stop the bleeding in this case. True or False?

False

Where should pediatric AED pads be placed on an infant?

Front/back placement, one in the middle of the chest in the front and one on the back between the shoulder blades

When giving back blows and abdominal thrusts to a responsive choking child who is small, you may need to do what?

Give 5 back blows

If you suspect a person is experiencing heat stroke, what is the preferred thing you should do immediately after calling 9-1-1 and getting equipment or telling someone to do so?

Seek medical medical care, putting them in contact with water

A child is having an asthma attack. What should you do after calling 9-1-1 and getting equipment or telling someone to do so? a. Have the child sit down and take deep breaths b. Assist the child with administering their quick-relief medication c. Give the child a cool drink d. Assist the child with using their epinephrine auto injector

a. Have the child sit down and take deep breaths

If the AED pads risk touching each other on the chest of a small child, you can use what placement?

The middle of the chest, the other pad on the back, between the shoulder blades

It is fine to use adult AED pads on a child or an infant if pediatric pads are not available. True or False?

True

Where should you place a tourniquet on a limb of someone who is experiencing life-threatening bleeding? a. Directly on the wound b. 5 inches above the wound; on a joint c. 1 inch below the wound; not on a joint d. 2 to 3 inches above the wound; not on a joint

d. 2 to 3 inches above the wound; not on a joint

Which of the following statements about anaphylaxis is true? a. A person experiencing anaphylaxis may have trouble breathing and may go into shock. b. Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction. c. The effects of anaphylaxis can be slowed or stopped by administering epinephrine. d. All of the above

d. All of the above