First Aid Exam Review

When would it be appropriate to use a tourniquet?

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

A man is having a diabetic emergency & requests sugar. The person is responsive and able to safely swallow. How much sugar you give him?

15-20 grams

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

Have the person remain in position found until EMS arrives

Which of the following could cause shock?

A burn. A wound that is bleeding heavily. Anaphylaxis.

Which of the following statements about concussion is true?

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury.

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

Add dressing & pressure until bleeding stops, then bandage

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

Apply cold if the person can tolerate it and watch for signs and symptoms of shock

Which of the following could be signs or symptoms of stroke?

Drooping features on one side of the face. Trouble with speech or language. An arm that drifts downward when both arms are lifted.

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

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

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

Have them use their quick relief medication, call 911 or the designated EMS if it gets worse.

Which of the following statements about anaphylaxis is true?

They may have trouble breathing and go into shock. Act quickly if showing signs & symptoms of anaphylaxis. Effects of anaphylaxis can be stopped or slowed by administering epinephrine (epi-pen).

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

Call 911 or the designated emergency number

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

Cool the burn with large amounts of cool or potable water for at least 10 min. Cover the burn loosely with a dry, sterile dressing. Remove her from the source of burn

When caring for a person with a seizure you should:

Remove nearby objects that might cause injury

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

Stroke