First Aid PHED 1306 EXAM 1 ALL QUESTIONS

Unless you find a life-threatening situation that requires immediate treatment, the primary survey should take:

1 minute or less.

What is the normal range of respiration for an adult?

12-20 breaths/minute

Vital signs should be taken repeatedly at:

5 minute intervals.

A universal emergency number to call for help in most areas of the U.S. is:

911

"Consent must be informed; you need to explain the care you will provide." This is called "actual consent."

True

Stopping care and leaving a victim at a scene is legally considered abandonment.

True

Throughout the assessment and treatment process, keep your eye level ________ that of the victim.

above

First Aiders can initiate many lifesaving procedures, which include:

bleeding control.

In administering care, First Aiders are:

bound by the same legal statutes as other emergency care providers.

Infectious disease is a disease that:

can be spread from one person to another.

The major goal of the primary survey is to:

check for life-threatening problems.

Which one of the following is an infectious disease?

chicken pox

Capillary refill is one method of checking for:

circulation

To establish rapport with the victim and gain control of the situation, you need to use the three Cs. Which one of the following is not one of the "three Cs"?

control

DOTS stands for:

deformity, open wounds, tenderness, swelling.

Which of the following is considered a First Aider skill?

dress and bandage a laceration

If you suspect a neck or spinal injury you should:

establish manual spinal stabilization.

Which of the following steps of victim assessment would you generally do first after arriving at the scene of an accident?

establish rapport and control

A 911 dispatcher will need information which will include:

exact location of the victim.

Flammable liquids are the greatest threat at motor vehicle accidents.

false

Hepatitis B is a bacterial infection of the liver.

false

Herpes is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the skin and mucous membranes.

false

If the victim is not breathing spontaneously, go for help immediately.

false

If you wear protective gloves while treating a victim, it isn't necessary to wash your hands after removing the gloves.

false

Meningitis is spread through close blood-to-blood transmission.

false

Paleness of the face may be caused by high blood pressure.

false

Properly trained First Aiders can replace the physician, nurse, or paramedic.

false

Someone has fallen through the ice. You should immediately crawl out onto the ice to pull him/her to safety.

false

The First Aider can force their help on a victim who is unwilling to be treated because the First Aider is bound by "Duty to Act."

false

The normal heart rate range for an adult is 40 to 80 beats per minute.

false

The only bleeding you should try to control during the primary survey is oozing from scrapes.

false

To maintain control of the situation, you should always keep your voice powerful and authoritative.

false

You are helping at a car accident and there are downed power lines. You should move them to make the scene safe.

false

One of the cardinal signs of respiratory distress is:

flared nostrils.

One of the principal aims of first aid care is to minimize:

further injury and complications.

An abnormally high body temperature might be an indication of:

heat stroke

If the victim is unconscious, the law assumes that she would consent to care if they were conscious. This kind of consent is known as:

implied consent.

An infectious disease of particular concern to First Aiders and others in emergency settings is Hepatitis B, which is most commonly spread through:

infected blood.

The SAMPLE history is used to determine:

information about the victim's complaint.

The mechanism of injury will give us clues as to how the victim was:

injured

The "reasonable-man test":

is your defense against the charge of negligence.

Skin color can tell you a lot about a victim. If the skin is bluish in color it is most likely an indication of:

lack of oxygen.

"Duty to act" means you have a ________ to give aid.

legal obligation

During the secondary survey, crepitus can be detected by ________.

listening

A medical identification device will give a rescuer information about the victim's:

medical problems.

How many Americans receive hospital emergency care each year?

more than 70 million

If the First Aider acts with carelessness, inattention, disregard, or oversight, he could be found guilty of:

negligence

The final step in the primary survey is to determine:

nervous system disability.

A victim should be considered infectious if the victim has:

oozing wounds.

You are providing first aid at a car accident. What is the greatest threat to you and the victims safety?

other traffic

If you are alone and come upon an unconscious/unresponsive infant or child, you should first:

provide 2 minutes of rescue support before activating EMS.

A neuro exam checks all of the following except:

psychological functions.

One of the principle aims of first aid is to:

recognize life-threatening situations.

In SAMPLE, the "S" stands for

signs and symptoms

You should use the back of your hand to assess the victims relative:

skin temperature.

If cervical spine injury is a possibility, the back survey should be conducted by:

slipping your hand beneath the back without moving the victim.

During the secondary survey, don't move the victim unnecessarily if you suspect:

spinal injuries.

The only kind of bleeding that should be treated during the primary survey is:

spurting or steady flow bleeding

If an adult victim or guardian refuses consent, you may:

summon the police if you believe that a life is at stake.

First aid is the _______ and immediate care given to a person who is injured or suddenly becomes ill.

temporary

The answer to the question "Tell me where you hurt," is:

the chief complaint.

You should provide First Aid to:

the most seriously injured victim first.

In an emergency situation, often victims who might have been saved die because:

those who arrive first on the scene first are not sufficiently trained to give on-the-scene care.

A competent adult has the right to refuse first aid care for himself/herself or a minor in need of such care.

true

All body fluids should be considered infectious until proven otherwise.

true

As a First Aider, staying safe is your first priority.

true

Cyanosis is blueness of the skin from the lack of oxygen.

true

DOTS is a mnemonic device used to assess signs and symptoms of injury.

true

First Aiders should keep victim's health information confidential.

true

Good Samaritan laws are enacted to protect the First Aider from being sued unless the First Aider is found guilty of negligence.

true

If the victim is unconscious, always assume spinal injury.

true

If unsafe, enter a first aid situation only if you have been properly trained and have proper protective equipment.

true

If you are alone and rendering aid to another adult, contact EMS immediately after you determine unresponsiveness.

true

It is important to ask the question, "Tell me where it hurts," even if the injury is obvious.

true

Most victim's chief complaints are characterized by pain.

true

Once you have started first aid care, you must continue administering care until you have done all you can do.

true

Stay a safe distance from a hostile victim and call for help.

true

The "M" in SAMPLE stands for medications.

true

The "T" in DOTS stands for tenderness.

true

There is currently no effective treatment for or vaccine against Hepatitis C.

true

When a person is injured, a First Aider should take charge and administer first aid while arranging for medical assistance.

true

When inspecting the abdomen, shivering makes the abdominal muscles tense.

true

When taking a history, whenever possible, ask open-ended questions so you don't suggest answers to the victim.

true

You can be legally charged with battery if you give first aid care or forcibly transport a victim who has refused consent.

true

You should take all appropriate safety precautions to protect yourself, bystanders, and victims at the scene from further injury. You should never risk your own safety.

true

First Aiders should have a plan of action. Which of the following would not be included as part of a First Aider's plan of action?

try to make the victim stand and walk

To help you avoid being infected by contact with blood, body fluids, and secretions, you should:

wash your hands after providing care with soap and hot water.

During a victim assessment, "signs" are things:

you observe about the victim.

During the primary survey, assess vital signs using:

your senses.