CPR + First Aid for Adults Test
What is the correct definition for anaphylaxis?
A severe-life threatening allergic reaction
Which statement is correct regarding CPR for an adult victim?
You should give 30 compressions and 2 breaths
What is the best, most accurate description for "agonal respirations"?
An ineffective gasping, gulping type of attempt to breathe that does not look normal.
You are in a restaurant when you see a man standing at the side of his table looking panicked. He appears to be gagging but not making any sounds. The scene is safe so you move toward the person. What is the first thing you should do?
Ask if he is choking and see if he can respond verbally.
How might a rescuer recognize that a victim is experiencing a traumatic arterial bleed?
Bright red, pulsating or spurting blood, coming from an uncovered wound
A coworker was sanding an object on a belt sander when he slipped. He has an abrasion on his elbow that is about 3 inches long and 2 inches wide. The wound bled a little at first but has stopped. What type of bleeding is this most likely to be?
Capillary bleeding
You have an unconscious choking person. 911 has been called and you just gave the first set of 30 compressions. What should you do next?
Check the mouth for an object
A co-worker collapsed to the ground. You checked the scene for safety and did not see anything that would endanger you as a rescuer. What should you do next?
Check the person for signs of breathing
What would be the correct treatment for a person suffering from heat exhaustion or heat stroke?
Cool the person.
What is the best treatment to give a possible stroke patient who is not in the hospital?
Don't delay the process and call 911 immediately.
What symptom is not consistent with cardiac-related chest pain?
Drooping in the face while smiling
According to the 2020 ILCOR guidelines, what is the correct rate for pediatric rescue breathing?
Give 1 breath every 2-3 seconds
You are with an adult who is confused, agitated, and their breath smells sweet or like they've been drinking wine. What type of blood sugar emergency would this be based on the signs and symptoms?
High Blood Sugar
An 11 year old boy playing soccer..
It looks deformed
You have a 31-year-old male who was bitten by a venomous snake while working in the yard. The scene is now safe. Choose the answer that best lists the proper steps for treating a venomous snake bite of the hand.
Keep the victim calm, lower the affected limb below their heart, call 911, apply a pressure dressing over the snake bite, and treat for any other complications.
Which of the following is an important practice when removing gloves?
Only touch glove to glove and skin to skin.
What are signs and symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction?
Pale skin, swollen and/or itchy tongue, difficulty breathing, rapid heart rate and low blood pressure.
When using alcohol based hand gel to disinfect your hands. What is one important step?
Rub all around your fingers and surface areas
Why is shock so dangerous?
Shock will eventually cause the person to lose control of their breathing and pass out.
When assessing a victim for injuries, why do we pay attention to the mechanism of injury as a rescuer?
The mechanism of injury can help us understand the internal and external injuries the victim may have experienced
A worker was just hit by a forklift. The scene is safe and you begin to assess the worker. You see that she is conscious and breathing normally, but obviously in pain. What is the purpose of doing a secondary survey on this victim?
To discover potentially life threatening injuries
You witness a 30-year-old male fall unconscious on the floor. He is not breathing or moving. The scene is safe, 911 has been called, and a co-worker brings an AED. What would be your next step in correctly using the AED?
Turn the AED power button on
Why is it important to practice "Universal Precautions" in the workplace?
Universal precautions is the method for preventing infection from disease and ensuring safety while providing medical care.
A female coworker has just collapsed to the ground and had a seizure. What should you do to help her?
Call 911 and keep the person from injuring themselves.
What should you do if you suspect a person has swallowed a poison?
Call poison control
Which of these is a controllable risk factor of cardiovascular disease or heart attacks?
Exercise
When is a head injury an automatic 911 call?
When the victim is unconscious at any point after the injury
What is the advantage of using a hemostatic agent?
It can help clot the blood