First Aid Study Guide Questions

Which of the following might be a signal of heatstroke? a. Cool, moist, pale, ashen or flushed skin b. Confusion c. Heavy sweating d. Slow, irregular pulse

Confusion

An electrical injury occurred to a co-worker, so you should a. immediately go to them. b. apply ice to the burn area. c. call or send someone to call 9-1-1. d. stay back until medical personnel arrive and then assist.

Call or send someone to call 9-1-1

When washing your hands, you should rub the surfaces of your hands together for at least

20 seconds

What is the length of time to monitor a person for a severe allergic reaction that has been stung by a bee or bitten by an insect?

30 minutes

A co-worker spills a dry powder substance on her skin and she complains that it is burning. What course of action would you take?

Brush the powder off with a gloved hand

A woman burned her hand in the lunchroom. You should: a. cool the burn with large amounts of fresh running water. b. cover the burn loosely with a dry, sterile dressing. c. remove her from the source of the burn. d. all of the above.

All of the above

If an open wound continues to bleed after applying direct pressure a. add additional dressing and continue to apply direct pressure. b. do not remove any blood-soaked dressings. c. ensure that 9-1-1 or the local emergency number has been called. d. all of the above.

All of the above

What is a common signal of sudden illness? a. Changes in level of consciousness b. Change in body temperature c. Change in breathing and pulse d. All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following is considered personal protective equipment? a. Gloves b. Eye protection c. Face shield/pocket mask d. All of the above

All of the above

You should contact 9-1-1 immediately if a person is a. having chest pain. b. having a stroke. c. having difficulty breathing. d. all of the above.

All of the above

You are playing soccer when a player on the other team falls, breaking his fall with an outstretched arm. When he gets up, the player is holding his left arm close to his body and is complaining of shoulder pain. How would you initially care for this suspected shoulder injury? a. Have the person raise his left arm so that you can pad the underneath area before splinting b. Check for feeling, warmth and color c. Splint the upper arm to prevent shoulder movement d. Allow the person to continue holding his left arm close to his body

Allow the person to continue holding his left arm close to his body

You have bandaged a person's lacerated forearm. Blood is soaking through the dressing and bandage. What should you do? a. Apply additional dressings and bandages and call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number, if not already done so. b. Transport the person to the doctor because there is nothing else you can do. c. Apply a tourniquet around the arm above the wound. d. Remove the dressing and bandage and start over with a tighter bandage.

Apply additional dressings and bandages and call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number, if not already done so

What is the first step in caring for a wound with significant bleeding? a. Add bulky dressings to reinforce blood-soaked bandages b. Apply direct pressure with a sterile or clean dressing c. Apply pressure at a pressure point d. Care for shock

Apply direct pressure with a sterile of clean dressing

You suspect that Mary has seriously sprained her knee. To care for Mary, you decide to apply a splint to her leg. The splint should include the a. bones above and below the knee. b. knee only. c. bone below the knee only. d. entire leg and foot.

Bones above and below the knee

If one is seeking more information on CPR, AED or first aid training, they should a. borrow a book from the library. b. complete a self-study course. c. call your local congressman. d. call 1-877-AHA-4CPR (877-242-4277) or visit www.heart.org/cpr.

Call 1-877-AHA-4CPR (877-242-4277) or visit www.heart.org/cpr.

You should never rub an area of the body you think might be affected with frostbite because rubbing can a. deform the skin and underlying tissues when they are most vulnerable. b. crack the skin and cause external bleeding. c. cause further damage. d. rewarm the affected area too rapidly.

Cause further damage

Which of the following is a signal of a serious head, neck, or back injury? a. Impaired hearing b. Elevated body temperature c. Changes in the level of consciousness d. An irregular heartbeat

Changes in the level of conciousness

Which is the first step you should take in caring for a victim with burns? a. Cool the burned area to stop the burning. b. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number. c. Remove the victim from the source of the burn. d. Check to see if the scene is safe.

Check to see if the scene is safe

This sudden illness results from too much or too little sugar in the person's blood. What is it?

Diabetic emergency

A person has sustained an injury to her shoulder in which the bone is separated from its normal position in the joint. This type of injury is called a a. fracture b. dislocation c. sprain d. strain

Dislocation

What precaution should you take in applying an insect repellant containing DEET to children? a. Make sure children close their eyes tightly as you apply repellent to their faces. b. Only apply the repellent to children's clothing. c. Apply the repellent every 2 hours for the greatest effectiveness. d. Do not apply repellent to the children's hands.

Do not apply repellent to the children's hands

After taking care of an injured co-worker at work, you should

Document the info

It is important to control severe bleeding from any child because

Even a small amount of blood loss may be serious because of the size of the child

In stroke recognition, FAST means:

Face, arm, speech, time

True or False: A boy has tripped and twisted his ankle. You should apply heat to the injured area for 20 minutes to reduce swelling.

False

True or False: A co-worker spilled hot cocoa on their wrist. You should place it in cold water.

False

How should you care for someone with minor frostbite on the fingers? a. Get the person to a warm environment and then rewarm his or her hands using skin-to-skin contact. b. Have the person shake his or her hands vigorously until feeling is restored. c. Immerse his or her hands in hot water. d. Massage his or her hands vigorously.

Get the person to a warm environment and then rewarm his or her hands using skin-to-skin contact

A friend collapses. As she regains consciousness she has difficulty speaking and one side of her face and body appear to be paralyzed. These signals lead you to believe your co-worker has

Had a stroke

When providing care for a person with a nosebleed, you should

Have the person lean forward and press on both sides of their nose

Where is the best location in which to place a child up to one year of age to check for any signs or symptoms of illness or injury? a. Lying flat on a hard surface b. In your lap or arms c. In a parent's or caregiver's lap or arms d. Lying in the most comfortable position

In a parent's or caregiver's lap/arms

A middle age man has gotten stung by a bee. His epinephrine pen is nearby. What area on the victim's body should you inject the pen?

In the thigh, halfway between the hip and the knee

The four ways that a poison can enter a person's body are

Inhalation, ingestion, injection, absorption

You are caring for a victim of an automobile accident. The victim is complaining of pain in her abdomen, nausea, and extreme thirst. She also has a pulse that is rapid and weak. What condition might you suspect?

Internal bleeding

While at the mall, you notice several bystanders who have crowded around an elderly woman. She is sitting on a bench and appears quite confused or dazed. As you approach the crowd, you ask, "what's going on"? One of the bystanders says the woman is asking someone to help her. How would you approach this situation? a. Immediately call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number. b. Shout at the woman - she may be hard of hearing. c. Introduce yourself speaking slowly and clearly at the person's eye level. d. Help the woman take any prescribed medications she may have.

Introduce yourself speaking slowly and clearly at the person's eye level

A victim is having difficulty breathing and swelling of the face and tongue. What would you look for to help determine their possible medical condition? a. Their cell phone b. Their driver's license c. Medical alert jewelry d. Their identification card

Medical alert jewelry

You come upon a female who has tripped and is bleeding from a cut on her leg. Where would you apply the direct pressure to the wound?

On the dressings

Which type of injury involves an open wound in which the bone has torn through the skin? a. Strain b. Sprain c. Open fracture d. Dislocation

Open fracture

A victim suffering from hypothermia needs to be rewarmed, but not rewarmed too quickly. Why? a. Rapid rewarming can cause dangerous heart rhythms b. Rapid rewarming can cause loss of consciousness c. Rapid rewarming can burn the victim's skin d. Rapid rewarming can result in muscle rigidity and spasm

Rapid warming can cause dangerous hearth rhythms

Which of the following is a signal of a mild reaction to a bite or sting? a. Redness on the face b. Redness at the entry site c. Redness throughout the body d. Redness on one side of the body

Redness at the site of entry

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

Remove nearby objects that might cause injury

When someone faints, it is for a short period and they will a. respond but be confused. b. respond but will have difficulty breathing. c. stop responding for a long period of time. d. stop responding for less than a minute and then seem fine.

Stop responding for less than a minute and then seem fine

Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body would indicate a

Stroke

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

Stroke

Which of the following is a sign of a stroke? a. Sudden difficulty speaking b. Sudden shortness of breath c. The tongue swells d. The skin becomes sweaty and pale

Sudden difficulty speaking

How do you care for a person with a possible head, neck or spinal injury? a. Move the injured area so that it rests above the person's heart. b. Move the person into a comfortable position as soon as possible. c. Support the head in the position you find it. Do not try to align it. d. None of the above.

Support the head in the position you find it. Do not try to align it

While playing football, a friend gets hit in the abdomen. They have a bruise and show signs of shock. What do you suspect is wrong? a. They have a head injury. b. They are in cardiac arrest. c. They are bleeding internally. d. They are fine, just a bit shock up.

They are bleeding internally

Why is it important to support the victim's head and spine when moving a victim? a. It is easier to take smaller steps while supporting the head and spine. b. Because the head and spine are the heaviest part of the body. c. To prevent movement in case of a head or spine injury. d. It makes the victim more comfortable to handle.

To prevent movement in case of a head or spine injury

True or False: An elderly woman is experiencing low blood sugar. She is sitting up and responding to your questions. You should give her something with sugar to eat or drink

True

True or False: Signs of a severe allergic reaction would include difficulty breathing, swelling of the face and tongue and possibility of the person not responding.

True

True or False: You find a student with a pencil in their right eye. You would encourage the student to lie on the ground and persuade the student to let you wrap it in place to prevent movement.

True

Which of the following is the best way to remove an embedded tick from the skin?

Use fine-tipped, pointed tweezers pulling firmly upward as close as possible to the skin

What would indicate a severe blocked airway? a. The victim can cough loudly. b. The victim cannot talk or breathe. c. The victim can talk and make sounds. d. The victim can cough, talk and breathe.

Victim cannot talk or breathe

In general, you should elevate a suspected musculoskeletal injury above the level of the heart. You should not elevate an injury, if a. a victim has no feeling in the extremity beyond the injury. b. you suspect a fracture or dislocation. c. ice has first been applied to help reduce swelling. d. the victim is having trouble walking or breathing.

You suspect a fracture or dislocation

23. You are involved in a car crash. As you attempt to leave your car, you notice that your right ankle hurts and cannot support your weight. The driver of the other car is not yet moving and the car engine is still running. There is a liquid you believe is gas coming from the back end of the car, although there appears to be no immediate danger of fire. Which of the following limitations to moving a victim is of immediate concern to you? a. A dangerous condition because of the liquid spilling from the car. b. An apparently unconscious victim in the other car. c. Your physical ability as a result of the pain in your ankle. d. No bystanders around to help you move the victim.

Your physical ability as a result of the pain in your ankle

In which of the following situations would you move a person from a scene? a. A vehicle collision in which both vehicles are off the side of the road, and there is no fire or liquids leaking from either vehicle b. A vehicle collision in which one car is nose-down in a fast moving creek c. A vehicle collision in which both vehicles are off the side of the road and the drivers are exchanging information d. A vehicle collision in which one driver was on a motorcycle and was thrown clear of the vehicles

A vehicle collision in which one car is nose-down in a fast-moving creek

Identify the correct order of steps when caring for a victim who is bleeding externally. a. Apply direct pressure to the wound; apply a pressure bandage b. Elevate the wound; apply direct pressure to the wound; apply a pressure bandage; then (if necessary) compress an artery at a pressure point c. Compress an artery at a pressure point; apply direct pressure to the wound; then apply a pressure bandage d. Apply direct pressure to the wound; elevate the wound; then apply a pressure bandage

Apply direct pressure to the wound; apply a pressure bandage

Minor internal bleeding should be cared for by a. calling 9-1-1 or the local emergency number immediately. b. applying ice to the injured area to help reduce pain and swelling. c. applying firm pressure to the skin over the wound to slow the bleeding. d. compressing a pressure point between the injured area and the heart.

Applying ice to the injured area to help reduce pain and swelling

What care should you provide to a person in shock? a. Provide water and a fan to keep them cool. b. Transport the person to an air conditioned area and apply cold cloths to their head. c. Give the person food with sugar and assist them in walking. d. Call 9-1-1 and help them lie down and cover them to keep them warm.

Call 9-1-1 and help them lie down and cover them to keep them warm

If a co-worker refuses care due to an illness or injury at work, what should you do? a. Go back to work b. Help them anyway c. Call another co-worker to take care of them d. Call 9-1-1 and monitor them until advance medical care takes over

Call 9-1-1 and monitor them until advance medical care takes over

A young woman is having trouble breathing and, based on your check of the person, you suspect she is having a severe allergic reaction to a bee sting. What should you do? a. After about 15 minutes, call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number. b. Call 9-1-1 immediately and care for the person until EMS personnel take over. c. Give the person a cool drink. d. Give the person abdominal thrusts.

Call 9-1-1 immediately and care for the person until EMS personnel take over

When giving care to a person who has an injury to the chest, abdomen or pelvis, which of the following would you do first? a. Minimize shock b. Control possible bleeding c. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number d. Determine the exact injury location

Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number

You suspect that a victim might have ingested a poison but are unsure about the severity of the problem. Which action would be most appropriate? a. Locate the drug or product containers to give to EMS personnel. b. Immediately give the person something to drink to dilute the poison. c. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number. d. Have the person vomit to get the poison out of the digestive system.

Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number

You are in a shopping mall and a person has a seizure. The seizure only lasts a few minutes, after which the person is awake but disoriented. What care should you give to this person now that the seizure is over? a. Check for life-threatening conditions and possible injury during the seizure while trying to provide some privacy for the person. b. Ask bystanders to stay and help in case another seizure occurs or the person's condition worsens. c. Stay with the person until he is able to leave on his own since the seizure is over and he will be fine. d. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number before checking for any life-threatening conditions.

Check for life-threatening conditions and possible injury during the seizure while trying to provide some privacy for the person

You are applying a rigid splint to an injured wrist that is not bleeding. Which of the following would be most important to do before and after applying the splint?

Checking the fingers for feeling, warmth and color

If you are helping a person with a small burn, you should a. put ice on the burn until it takes the burning away. b. pack the area in ice and cover it with a moist towel. c. smother the area with cream and wrap with elastic dressing. d. cool the area with cold water until it takes the burning away and then cover it with a nonstick dressing.

Cool the area with cold water until it takes the burning away and then cover it with a nonstick dressing.

A person is experiencing heat exhaustion. What type of solution should be sprayed on their body?

Cool water

True or False: A hiker has an impaled stick in his thigh. You would immediately remove the stick and apply direct pressure with a sterile dressing and seek medical attention.

False

True or False: A hockey player's tooth is knocked out. You should have them place back in their mouth and seek a dentist.

False

True or False: You arrive on the scene of an automobile accident. You noticed fluid coming from the back end of one of the motor vehicles. You would immediately remove the people from the damaged vehicles.

False

True or False: You come upon a co-worker that has ingested a poisoned. You should quickly induce vomiting.

False

True or False: You have applied a tourniquet to an arm that was severed. You should loosen the tourniquet every 10 minutes.

False

A person has sustained a chemical burn to his right eye. Which action would be appropriate? a. Encourage continuous blinking so tears can rinse the chemical from the eye b. Flush the eye with running water until EMS personnel arrive c. Use cool wet compresses over the eyes d. Provide no treatment; instead call EMS personnel immediately

Flush the eye with running water until EMS personnel arrive

Care for a person with heat exhaustion includes the following: a. force the person to quickly drink a lot of water. b. get the person out of the heat and into a cooler place. c. put more layers of clothing on the person as protection against the heat. d. all of the above.

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

Your friend has diabetes and tells you that he is feeling a "little shaky". You notice that he looks ill and is quite pale. He is alert and responsive. You suspect that he is having a diabetic emergency. Which of the following should you do? a. Give him a glass of orange juice. b. Have him lie down and elevate his legs. c. Give him some diet soda to drink. d. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number.

Give him a glass of orange juice

A person who has fallen is sitting on the ground complaining of pain in the lower left leg. Someone else has already called EMS personnel. How could you help care for this person while waiting for the EMS personnel to arrive? a. Splint it to the other leg to prevent further injury. b. Lift the leg up so you can put some blankets underneath it. c. Have the victim rest in the most comfortable position. d. Place a traction splint on the injured leg to reduce pain and swelling.

Have the victim rest in the most comfortable position

Which of the following identifies the progression that heat-related illnesses can follow from least to most severe? a. Heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke b. Heat cramps, heat stroke, heat exhaustion, c. Heat exhaustion, heat stroke, heat cramps d. Heat exhaustion, heat cramps, heat stroke

Heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke

41. Heat-related illnesses include the following: a. fainting and hyperglycemia. b. heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps. c. heat cramps, stroke and insulin shock. d. hypoglycemia and sunstroke.

Heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps

If someone is confused and needing first aid, what should you do?

Help the person

General care for shock may include a. leaving the victim to rest quietly so the victim can get better. b. helping the victim rest as comfortably as possible. c. cooling the victim to protect vital organs from further injury. d. elevating the head so that the victim can see his or her surroundings better.

Helping the victim to rest as comfortably as possible

Which method is best used to immobilize a person with a suspected head, neck or back injury that is face-up in calm, shallow water? a. Head splint b. Beach drag c. Clothes drag d. Hip and shoulder support

Hip and shoulder support

The general guidelines for caring for someone with a sudden illness include a. immediately calling for EMS personnel. b. keeping the person from getting chilled or overheated. c. rushing the person to the nearest hospital. d. having the person lie down to help get blood to the vital organs.

Keeping the person from getting chilled or overheated

If you suspect someone is having a heart attack, you should care for the victim by a. placing a blanket over them. b. keeping them calm and calling 9-1-1. c. taking their pulse and monitoring them. d. helping them walk to keep the blood flowing.

Keeping them calm and calling 9-1-1

A person of an ingested poison should be encouraged to vomit a. if other means of helping the victim do not work. b. whenever the ingested poison is a liquid. c. only if advised to do so by a medical professional. d. whenever the ingested poison is a solid.

Only if advised to do so by a medical professional

Which of the following are signals of shock? a. Cold, red skin and not responding b. Warm, dry skin and not responding c. Warm, red skin, is hungry and has a headache d. Pale, cold clammy skin and feels weak, dizzy and thirsty

Pale, cold clammy skin and feels weak, dizzy and thirsty

A student has a minor burn on the top of their foot from spilling hot soup. What care would you provide to cool the area? a. Place the foot in luke warm water. b. Place ice directly on the area. c. Place the foot in ice cold water. d. Place the foot under cool, running water.

Place the foot under cool, running water

You come upon a pregnant female that is conscious and choking. What care would you provide to dislodge the obstruction?

Provide chest thrusts until the object is expelled

You arrive upon the scene of a car crash. You notice that the victim's arm has been amputated. What course of action would you take to protect the amputated arm? a. Seal it in a biohazard bag b. Wrap it in gauze, seal it in a bag and send it with the victim to the hospital c. Put it directly on ice in a sealed bag and send it with the victim to the hospital d. Put it in a watertight plastic bag and place it in another container with ice or ice and water

Put it in a watertight plastic bag and place it in another container with ice or ice and water

The first step you would take to care for an elderly person who is suffering from a high body temperature as a result of extreme heat would be to a. call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number but give no further care. b. place the victim in a tub of cold water. c. remove the victim from the hot environment. d. give the victim cold liquids to drink to lower the body temperature.

Remove the victim from the hot environment

The general care for a muscle, bone or joint injury includes the following: a. Reduce, Insulate, Compress and Evaluate b. Rest, Ibuprofen, Cool and Evacuate c. Rest, Immobilize, Cold and Elevate d. None of the above

Rest, immobilize, cold, elevate

A group of friends are playing football in the park. One of the players is hit in the chest and falls to the ground. He gets up holding his right chest area with his arm. Which injury would be most likely? a. Sucking chest wound b. Rib fracture c. Dislocated shoulder d. Fracture of the scapula

Rib fracture

You come upon the scene of an accident and the victim is in a face down position. You suspect that victim has a head, neck or back injury. You also find that the victim is not breathing. How would you begin to care for this victim's breathing emergency? a. Perform rescue breathing on the victim in the position you found the victim. b. Roll the victim onto his or her back but avoid twisting the spine. c. Roll the victim on his or her back and perform the head-tilt/chin-lift technique. d. Do not perform rescue breathing until you have another person help roll the victim on his or her back.

Roll the victim onto his or her back but avoid twisting the spine

The body's first reaction to cold is to constrict the blood vessels near the skin, moving warm blood to the center of the body. What is the body's next reaction?

Shivering

It is important to remove your gloves after providing care to a bleeding victim a. to compact the gloves for less disposal. b. to allow the contaminants on the gloves to be analyzed. c. so you don't touch the blood or body fluids of the victim. d. so the blood or body fluids don't come in contact with the victim.

So you don't touch the blood or body fluids of the victim

The best way to immobilize an ankle or foot injury is with a a. traction splint. b. board. c. rigid splint. d. soft splint.

Soft splint

Which is the proper order for applying a rigid splint to an injured wrist that is not bleeding? a. Secure the splint; pad open areas; check the fingers for feeling, warmth and color; secure the splint; put the arm in a sling; secure the arm b. Pad the splint; apply the splint; check the fingers for feeling, warmth and color; secure the splint; put the arm in a sling; secure the arm c. Support the injured part in the position in which you find it; check for feeling, warmth and color; place the rigid splint under the injured area and the bones that are above and below the injury; secure the splint; recheck for feeling, warmth and color d. Apply the splint; secure the splint; pad the splint; check the fingers for warmth and color; put the arm in the sling; secure the arm

Support the injured part in the position in which you find it; check for feeling, warmth and color; place the rigid splint under the injured area and the bones that are above and below the injury; secure the splint; recheck for feeling, warmth and color

Which action would be the most appropriate when giving care to a person experiencing minor frostbite? a. Calling 9-1-1 or the local emergency number. b. Placing the affected body area in hot water bath. c. Using skin-to-skin contact to rewarm the body part. d. Rubbing the body part vigorously to generate heat.

Using skin-to-skin contact to rewarm the body part

A neighbor has been bitten by a spider. You make sure the scene is safe and put on gloves. What is the next step in providing care? a. Look for the fangs and remove them b. Wash the bitten area with soap and running water c. Remove the clothing and place ice directly on the bitten area d. Use a credit card or something with a dull edge to scrape the fangs away

Wash the bitten area with soap and running water

The most effective action you can take to minimize disease transmission when caring for a victim with external bleeding is to a. avoid touching your hands to your face. b. wash your hands thoroughly before giving care. c. wear disposable gloves. d. provide care but do not touch any of the victim's blood.

Wear disposable gloves

A person you are helping is conscious and alert but is complaining of a severe headache, pain in his or her abdomen, and nausea. You observe that the person's lips and mouth are very red and swollen. You suspect that the victim might have been exposed to a poison. What first question might you ask the person to help confirm your suspicion?

What have you recently had to eat or drink?

It is important to wear personal protective equipment because it

Will protect one's self from blood borne diseases