First Aid Final

When assessing the scene, you should consider which of the following? a. Danger to yourself or others.- b. How many people are injured or ill. c. Where the location is d. Where the nearest telephone is.

All

If alone, once you have turned on the AED, you should: a. Apply the pads and allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm. b. Check 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.

The AED pads should normally be placed on: a. The chest and stomach. b. The upper left and lower right sides of the chest. c. The upper right and lower left sides of the chest d. The upper right and upper left sides of the chest

c. The upper right and lower left sides of the chest

Which of the following statements about anaphylaxis is true? a. A person experiencing anaphylaxis may have trouble breathing and go into shock. b. It is important lo act quickly when a person is showing signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis. c. The effects of anaphylaxis can be stopped or slowed by administering epinephrine. d. All of the above

d. All of the above

You are giving first aid to a person with a muscle, bone or joint injury. Emergency medical services (EMS) has been called. What should you do until they arrive? a. Bandage the injured body part. b. Apply cold if the person can tolerate it, and watch the person for signs and symptoms of shock. c. Splint the injury to immobilize it d. All of the above

d. All of the above

Care for a person who is unresponsive and has a blocked airway includes: a. Giving chest compressions. b. Looking for an object between compressions and breaths. c. Pressing on the person's abdomen about 5 inches deep. d. Both a and b

d. Both a and b

If the AED pads risk touching each other (such as with a small child or an infant), you should: a. Place them as usual. Ii does not matter if the pads touch each other. b. Place one pad on the stomach and one pad on the chest. c. Reverse the pads' position on the chest. d. Place one pad in the middle of the chest and the other on the back.

d. Place one pad in the middle of the chest and the other on the back.

What sudden illness is usually caused by a blockage of blood flow to the brain? a. Diabetic emergency b. Heat-related illness c. Heart attack d. Stroke

d. Stroke

When preparing an AED for use, what is the first thing you should do? a Perform 5 minutes of CPR. b. Deliver a shock. c. Stand clear. d. Turn on the AED.

d. Turn on the AED.

In what circumstance would it be appropriate to use a tourniquet a. There are multiple people with life-threatening injuries who need care. b. The person has a bleeding chest wound. c. you do not have dressings and bandages available. d. You cannot access a pressure point to apply pressure

d. You cannot access a pressure point to apply pressure

You should continue CPR until? a. Another trained responder or EMS personnel take over. b. The person shows an obvious sign of life. c. You are too exhausted to continue. d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Why is it important to stand clear and not touch the person while the AED is analyzing or defibrillating? a. The AED will turn itself off. b. You or someone else could be injured by the shock. c. You might prevent the AED from analyzing the , heart rhythm properly. d. both b and c

d. both b and c

What should you do before the AED analyzes the heart rhythm a. Ensure that no one, including you, is touching the person. b. Ensure that the head-tilt/jaw-thrust is maintained c. Ensure that the person is breathing. d. None of the above

a. Ensure that no one, including you, is touching the person.

To give chest compressions to an adult, your hands should be placed? a. In the middle of the chest along the breastbone b. Just above the collarbone. c. On either side of the rib cage. d. On the lower tip of the breastbone.

a. In the middle of the chest along the breastbone

If someone with low blood sugar is responding and can sit up and swallow, give her something that contains sugar to eat or drink. a. True b. False

a. True

Signs of a severe allergic reaction include trouble breathing, swelling of the face and tongue, and the person may stop responding. a. True b. False

a. True

True or False: You should replace any supplies you sue from the first aid kit a. True b. false

a. True

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

a. True

When you are providing first aid you should... a. Wear PPE b. Only wear PPE if you don't know the person c. Not be concerned with PPE and just wash your hands d. Use cloth gloves to protect your hands

a. Wear PPE

Which of the following statements about defibrillation is true? a. it is an electrical shock that may help the heart b. It is commonly used on a person complaining of chest pain. c. It is more likely to be successful if CPR is withheld. d. It is not a link in the Cardiac Chain of Survival.

a. it is an electrical shock that may help the heart

A person is having a diabetic emergency and requests sugar. The person is responsive and able to safely swallow. How much sugar should you give? a. 10 grams b. 15 to 20 grams c. 25 grams d. 5 to 1 0 grams

b. 15 to 20 grams

About how many seconds should you check breathing? a. At least 5 seconds but no more than 10 seconds b. At least 10 seconds but no more than 15 seconds c. Less than 5 seconds d. At least 15 seconds

b. At least 10 seconds but no more than 15 seconds

A person is having signs and symptoms of a heart attack. What should you do first? a. Have the person chew one regular-strength aspirin tablet or two low-dose aspirin tablets b. Call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number. c. Help the person rest in a comfortable position and loosen any tight clothing. d. Begin CPR.

b. Call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number.

After giving first aid, you? a. Can talk about what happened with anyone you want b. Cannot discuss anything with coworkers; you must keep private things private. c. Can speak to a reporter about the incident d. can discuss the incident with your immediate coworkers only

b. Cannot discuss anything with coworkers; you must keep private things private.

When giving abdominal thrusts to an adult who is choking, you should a. Place your hands near the throat b. Place your hands near the left side of the lower abdomen c. Put the thumb side of your fist slightly above her navel (belly button) and well below the breastbone.

c. Put the thumb side of your fist slightly above her navel (belly button) and well below the breastbone.

If, during the second analysis, the AED prompts "no shock advised," you should: a. Check the pad placement o.n the person's chest. b. Reset the AED by turning it off for 1 0 seconds. c. Resume CPR until the AED reanalyzes or you find an obvious sign of life. d. Unplug the connector from the machine.

c. Resume CPR until the AED reanalyzes or you find an obvious sign of life.

What care should you give to a responsive adult or child who is choking and cannot cough, speak or breathe? a. Do a foreign object check/removal. b. Give 2 slow rescue breaths. c. Give back blows and abdominal thrusts. d. Lower the person to the floor and open the airway.

c. Give back blows and abdominal thrusts.

A person with a ____ is usually awake and can talk but may have an uncomfortable feeling, such as pain or pressure, in the chest. a. Stroke b. Seizure c. Heart Attack

c. Heart Attack

A person is having an asthma attack. What should you do? a. Have the person sit down and take deep breaths. b. Encourage the person to use his or her quick-relief medication, and call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number if the person's condition does not improve within 5 to 15 minutes of taking the medication. c. Give the person a cool drink. d. Help the person use his or her epinephrine auto injector.

b. Encourage the person to use his or her quick-relief medication, and call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number if the person's condition does not improve within 5 to 15 minutes of taking the medication.

A person has signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion. What should you do? a. Have the person quickly drink large amounts of cool water b. Get the person out of the heat and into a cooler place c. Immerse the person up to the neck in ice water. d. Call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number.

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

How should you care for a responsive infant who is choking and cannot cough, cry or breathe? a. Give abdominal thrusts. b. Give back blows and chest thrusts to clear the airway. c. Give back blows until the infant starts to-cough. d. Open the infant's mouth and clear the airway.

b. Give back blows and chest thrusts to clear the airway.

You believe that a person has a head, neck or spinal injury. What should you do? a. Remove the persons safety helmet b. Have the person remain in the position he or she is in until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel arrive and take over. c. Put the person in the recovery position. d. Have the person nod the head up and down and shake the head from side to side to see if there is any pain or difficulty with movement.

b. Have the person remain in the position he or she is in until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel arrive and take over.

When caring for a person who is having a seizure, you should: a. Place something between the person's teeth to prevent the person from biting his or her tongue. b. Remove nearby objects that might cause injury. c. Try to hold the person still. d. All of the above

b. Remove nearby objects that might cause injury.

The warning signs of ____ include sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially one side of the body. a. Fainting b. Stroke c. Heart Attack d. Seizure

b. Stroke

When you phone for help, you should stay on the line with the dispatcher until? a. People with more advanced training arrives b. The dispatcher tells you it's OK to hang up.

b. The dispatcher tells you it's OK to hang up.

You should wash your hands for at least... a. 10 seconds. b. 15 seconds. c. 20 seconds. d. 3 minutes

c. 20 seconds.

Which of the following statements about concussion is true? a. A person with a concussion will always lose consciousness briefly. b. A person must have to be hit with a great deal of force to sustain a concussion. c. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury. d. It is safe for a person who may have a concussion to immediately resume whatever activity he or she was engaged in when the injury occurred.

c. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury.

When giving a rescue breath, you should? a. Blow hard and fast. b. Blow harder if the chest does not rise. c. Blow in for about 1 second and make the chest clearly rise. d. Give a breath that lasts for several seconds.

c. Blow in for about 1 second and make the chest clearly rise.

What is the first link in the Pediatric Cardiac Chain of Survival? a. Early defibrillation b. Prevention c. Early recognition and early access to the EMS system d. Early CPR

c. Early recognition and early access to the EMS system

A cycle of chest compressions and rescue breaths in CPR Is? a. 15 chest compressions to 1 rescue breath. b. 15 chest compressions to 3 rescue breaths. c. 30 chest compressions to 1 rescue breath. d. 30 chest compressions to 2 rescue breaths.

d. 30 chest compressions to 2 rescue breaths.

When using direct pressure to control non life-threatening bleeding from an open wound, you should: a. Lift the dressing every minute to see if the bleeding has stopped. b. Remove and replace dressings as they become saturated with blood. c. Use a hemostatic dressing. d. Add additional dressings and continue to apply direct pressure until the bleeding stops, and then bandage the wound.

d. Add additional dressings and continue to apply direct pressure until the bleeding stops, and then bandage the wound.

A woman burned her hand in the lunchroom you should a. Cool the burn with large amounts of cool or cold potable water for at least 1 0 minutes. b. Cover the burn loosely with a dry, sterile dressing. c. Remove her from the source of the burn. d. All of the above

d. All of the above

Causes of cardiac arrest in children and infants include? a. Congenital heart disorders. b. Drowning. c. Traumatic injuries. d. All of the above

d. All of the above

Effective chest compressions: a. Allow the chest to return to its normal position. b. Are delivered fast at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute. c. Are smooth, regular, and given straight up and down. d. All of the above

d. All of the above

What are the benefits of early CPR and early defibrillation when a person is in cardiac arrest? a. They can eliminate the need for advanced medical care. b. They can reduce responder fatigue. c. They can give the person the best chance for surviving cardiac arrest. d. All of the above

d. All of the above

Which of the following could be a sign or symptom of a heart attack? a. Persistent chest pain or discomfort b. Profuse sweating c. Nausea or vomiting d. All of the above

d. All of the above

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

d. All of the above

Which of the following could cause shock? a. A burn b. A wound that is bleeding heavily c. Anaphylaxis d. All of the above

d. All of the above