American Red Cross Exam
c.
Early CPR is an important link in the Cardiac Chain of Survival because a.) CPR prevents heart attacks b.) With early CPR, most cardiac arrest victims do not need an AED c.) It helps circulate blood that contains oxygen to the vital organs until an AED is ready to use or advanced medical personnel arrives d.) It helps restart the heart
d.
Effective chest compressions a.) Allow the chest to return to its normal position b.) Are delivered fast, about 100 compressions per minute c.) Are smooth, regular and given straight up and down d.) All of the above
b.
Epipens are used for a.) Diabetes b.) Anaphylaxis c.) Pain d.) None of the above
d.
How deep should you compress for children? a.) About 1⁄2 inch b.) About 1 inch c.) About 11⁄2 inches d.) About 2 inches
b.
Some signals that indicate an infant is choking are a.) Rapid breathing b.) Looking panicked and not able to cough, breathe, or cry c.) Breathing roughly d.) Crying and spitting up food
d.
When should you call 9-1-1? a.) The person has a runny nose b.) The person has a stomachache c.) The person has an earache d.) The person has trouble breathing
b.
About how often should you stop and check for signs of life when performing rescue breathing on a child? a.) After the first minute, then every 30 seconds afterward b.) About every two minutes (or 40 breaths) c.) After every minute d.) After the first minute, then not again until EMS arrive
d.
Causes of cardiac arrest in children and infants include a.) Airway and breathing problems b.) SIDS c.) Traumatic injuries or accidents d.) All of the above
b.
Heat-related illnesses include the following a.) Fainting and hyperglycemia b.) Heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke c.) Heat cramps, stroke and insulin shock d.) Hypoglycemia and sunstroke
b.
How do you care for a diabetic emergency? a.) 5-10 grams of sugar b.) 15-20 grams of sugar c.) Drink water d.) Relax
c.
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
c.
How many cycles of CPR should you perform to an adult in about two minutes? a.) 2 b.) 4 c.) 5 d.) 1
a.
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
d.
How should you check a conscious person? a.) Get consent b.) Ask questions c.) Do not touch or move painful, injured areas of the body d.) All of the above
b.
If a person is suffering from pain or discomfort in the chest that lasts more than 3-5 minutes or that goes away and comes back, this person is most likely having a.) A cold-related emergency b.) A heart attack c.) A heat-related illness d.) A seizure
c.
If a person is suffering from pain or discomfort in the chest that lasts more than 3-5 minutes or that goes away and comes back, this person is most likely having a.) A heart related emergency b.) A cold related emergency c.) A heart attack d.) A seizure
d.
If an open wound continues to bleed after applying direct pressure a.) Add additional dressings 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
c.
It is important to follow the links of the Cardiac Chain of Survival because a.) CPR prevents heart attacks b.) If EMS is called, additional care may not be necessary c.) It helps improve the chance of survival d.) With early CPR, most cardiac arrest victims do not need defibrillation
a.
You see a woman collapse in front of you while entering the lobby of your building. You check the scene, and then the victim for consciousness, but she does not respond. What should you do next? a.) Call 9-1-1 b.) Check for signs of life c.) Drive the person to the hospital d.) Give to rescue breaths
c.
You should continue CPR until a.) The scene is determined to be safe b.) The person's condition worsens c.) You are too exhausted to continue d.) You need to call 9-1-1
a.
About how often should you stop and check for breathing and a pulse when performing rescue breaths on an infant? a.) Every 2 minutes or about 40 breaths b.) First minutes, then every 30 seconds afterwards c.) After every minute d.) After the first minute, then not again until EMS arrive
b.
About how often should you stop and check for signs of life when performing CPR on an adult? a.) After the first minute, then every minute afterward b.) CPR should not be interrupted, another trained CPR responder should take over when you check for signs of life c.) After every minute d.) After the first minute, then not until after the EMS arrive
b.
A child is choking on a piece of hard candy. She is conscious and coughing forcefully. What should you do? a.) Lay her down and give abdominal thrusts b.) Stay with her and encourage her to keep coughing c.) Do a foreign object check look and removal d.) Slap her on the back until she stops coughing
d.
A victim you are caring for has neck and back injuries and is in shock. When giving first aid, you should A. Elevate the victim's legs about 12 inches B. Minimize movement of the victim's neck and spine by wrapping the victim tightly in a blanket, then rolling the victim onto one side in case of vomiting C. Give the victim small amounts of water or milk to drink, if thirsty D. Minimize movement of the head and neck, maintain the victim's normal body temperature, and reassure the victim
d.
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
b.
A young woman is having trouble breathing and, based on your check of the person, you suspect that 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
d.
Always check for signs of life for no more than a.) 2 seconds b.) 5 seconds c.) 9 seconds d.) 10 seconds
b.
An infant in need of CPR will show a.) Rapid and shallow breathing b.) No breathing and no pulse c.) Signs of life d.) Breathing and no other signs of life
a.
By following standard precautions to protect yourself and the person, you can a.) Minimize the risk of disease transmission b.) Reduce the number of times you need to wear gloves c.) Increase the risk of disease transmission d.) None of the above
b.
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
d.
If blood is spurting from a wound, what should you do? a.) Apply a tourniquet b.) Cover the wound with a clean cloth and apply continuous pressure with the palm of your hand c.) Take measures to avoid direct contact with blood such as using disposable gloves. If bleeding continues (in spite of your efforts to stop it) 9-1-1 should be called. d.) B and C
d.
If you need to call 9-1-1 in an emergency, what should you tell the dispatcher? a.) Describe the emergency b.) Give your name and the telephone number of the phone you are using to make the call c.) Give the exact address where the emergency occurred d.) All of the above
a.
In stroke recognition, FAST stands for a.) Face, arm, speech and time b.) Feet, airway, speech, and temperature c.) Fever, anxiety, stress and taste d.) Flexibility, asthma and sudden tightness in the chest
d.
In which situation(s) should you call an ambulance instead of driving to the hospital emergency department? a.) The injury or condition is life threatening b.) The injury or condition could become life threatening on the way to the hospital c.). The route to the hospital is long or congested d.) All of the above
d.
Move an injured person only if a.) The scene is or becoming unsafe b.) You need to reach another person with a more serious injury c.) You need to move a person to give emergency care d.) All of the above
c.
One signal of a breathing emergency is an infant a.) Being away and alert b.) Breathing calmly and quietly c.) Making a wheezing or high pitched sound d.) Sleeping with calm breathing
d.
One way to prepare for an emergency is to keep a list of important phone numbers near your phone. Which of these numbers should be included on the list? a.) Poison control center b.) Family doctor c.) Neighbor d.) All of the above
b.
Performing early CPR on a child in a cardiac arrest can a.) Reduce the child's need for oxygen b.) Keep vital organs supplied with blood containing oxygen c.) Cause permanent brain damage d.) None of the above
c.
The best way to check if a person is unconscious is to a.) Lift the person up b.) Give the person CPR c.) Tap the person and shout, "Are you okay?" d.) Look, listen, and feel for signs of breathing
c.
The cycle of compressions and breaths in CPR for a child is a.) 15:3 b.) 15:1 c.) 30:2 d.) 30:1
b.
The cycle of compressions and breaths in CPR for an infant is a.) 15:2 b.) 30:2 c.) 15:1 d.) 30:1
c.
The cycle of compressions to breaths in CPR for an adult is a.) 15:3 b.) 15:1 c.) 30:2 d.) 30:1
d.
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
c.
The steps to follow in an emergency are a.) Call-Check-Secure b.) Check-Call-CPR c.) Check-Call-Care d.) Care-Call-Check
b.
The victim has pale or bluish skin color, cold skin and dull or sunken eyes. These are symptoms of which medical emergency? a.) High fever b.) Shock c.) Heart attack d.) None of the above
b.
This sudden illness results from too much or too little sugar in the person's blood. What is it? a.) Allergic reaction b.) Diabetic emergency c.) Seizure d.) Stroke
c.
What care should you give to a conscious adult who is choking and cannot cough, speak, or breathe? a.) Give two slow rescue breaths b.) Do a foreign object look and removal c.) Give back blows and abdominal thrusts d.) Lower the person to the floor and open the airway
d.
What is a common signal of sudden illness? a.) Changes in level of consciousness b.) Loss of vision or blurred vision c.) Signals of shock d.) All of the above
b.
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
c.
What should I do if the person does not give consent? a.) Give care and call 9-1-1 b.) Give care and do not call 9-1-1 c.) Do not give care but do call 9-1-1 d.) None of the above
c.
What should you do for a conscious infant who is choking and cannot cough, cry, or breathe? a.) Give abdominal thrusts b.) Give back blows c.) Give back blows and chest thrusts to clear the airway d.) All of the above
a.
What should you put on a minor (first-degree) burn? a.) Cool water b.) Butter c.) Ice d.) None of the above
d.
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.
What type of signals may help you notice an emergency? a.) Unusual noises b.) Unusual odors c.) Unusual appearances or behaviors d.) All of the above
a.
When and why is a tourniquet used? a.) When bleeding needs to be controlled and there are more victims or the scene is unsafe b.) When someone needs to cover a cut c.) To maintain temperature d.) To make someone more comfortable
b.
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
d.
When giving CPR a.) Compress the chest straight down about one to one and a half inches b.) Give cycles of thirty chest compressions and two rescue breaths c.) Compress the chest at a forty-five degree angles d.) Both a and b
d.
When giving CPR to an infant a.) Compress the chest straight down about one half to one and a half inches b.) Give cycles of 30 chest compressions and 2 rescue breaths c.) Compress the chest at a 45 degree angle d.) Both a and b
c.
When giving care to a child who is conscious and has an obstructed airway, where should you position your fist to give abdominal thrusts? a.) On the rib cage b.) In the center of the breast bone c.) Just above the naval d.) All of the above
b.
When giving rescue breaths to a child, how should you breathe into a child? a.) As fast as you can b.) Give a breath over a period of one second c.) As hard as you can d.) Both a and c
a.
When giving rescue breaths to an adult, you should give the breath over a period of about a.) 1 second b.) 10 seconds c.) 3/4 seconds d.) 1/2 second
b.
When giving rescue breaths to an infant, you should give one breath about every a.) 5 seconds b.) 3 seconds c.) 9 seconds d.) 15 seconds
b.
You determine that a person may be in a shock. Do each of the following except a.) Keep the person comfortable b.) Give the person water c.) Monitor the person's abcs d.) Raise the person's legs twelve inches
b.
When you give a rescue breath to a child, you should give one breath about every a.) 5 seconds b.) 3 seconds c.) 9 seconds d.) 15 seconds
b.
When you give care to an adult who is conscious and choking, where should you position your fist to give abdominal thrusts? a.) In the center of the breastbone b.) In the middle of the abdomen, just above the navel c.) On the rib cage d.) Any of the above
d.
Where should you place your hands when compressing an infant's chest during CPR? a.) One hand on the chin and one hand on the chest b.) One hand on the forehead and one hand on the chest c.) One hand on the chin and two or three fingers on the chest d.) One hand on the forehead and two or three fingers on the chest
b.
Where should you position a conscious choking infant's head? a.) In the head-tilt and chin-life position b.) With the infant's head lower than his or her chest c.) Flat and face down on your leg or a table d.) In a sitting position with the infant's head higher than his or her chest
d.
Which of the following are signals of trouble breathing? a.) Painful b.) Unusually deep c.) Changes in skin color d.) All of the above
d.
Which of the following are signals of troubled breathing? a.) Agitation b.) Slow or rapid breathing c.) Pale, ashen, or bluish skin color d.) All of the above
d.
Which of the following is a link in the Cardiac Chain of Survival? a.) Early defibrillation b.) Early CPR c.) Early recognition and early access to the EMS system d.) All of the above
d.
Which of these should your home first aid kit include? a.) Adhesive bandages b.) Antibiotic ointment c.) Aspirin d.) All of the above
b.
Which type of injury involves an open wound in which the bone has torn through the skin? a.) Dislocation b.) Open fracture c.) Sprain d.) Strain
d.
You notice that a child looks panicked and cannot cough, speak, or breathe. What life threatening condition could the child be experiencing? a.) Indigestion b.) Cardiac arrest c.) Upset stomach d.) Choking