First Aid Unit - Health
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?
15 to 20 grams
The cycle of chest compressions and rescue breaths in CPR is:
30 chest compressions to 2 rescue breaths
When giving CPR to a child, the cycle of chest compressions and rescue breaths is:
30 chest compressions to 2 rescue breaths.
When giving CPR to an infant, the cycle of compressions and breaths is:
30 chest compressions to 2 rescue breaths.
Which of the following statements about concussion is true?
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury.
Which of the following statements about cardiac arrest is true?
A person who is in cardiac arrest is not responsive, not breathing and has no heartbeat
When giving CPR to an infant, how deep should you compress the chest?
About 1 1/2 inches
When giving CPR to a child, how deep should you compress the chest?
About 2 inches
When using direct pressure to control non-life-threatening bleeding from an open wound, you should:
Add additional dressings and continue to apply direct pressure until the bleeding stops, and then bandage the wound.
Effective chest compressions:
Allow the chest to return to its normal position, Are delivered fast at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute, and Are smooth, regular, and given straight up and down
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?
Apply cold if the person can tolerate it, and watch the person for signs and symptoms of shock.
A person is responsive and showing signs and symptoms of a life-threatening condition but does not consent to care. What should you do?
Do not give care but instead call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number.
Which of the following statements about giving rescue breaths to an infant is true?
Each rescue breath should last about 1 second, Open the airway by tilting the head to a neutral position, and Make a seal over the infant's mouth and nose with your mouth.
Which of the following statements about giving rescue breaths to a child is true?
Each rescue breath should last about 1 second.
A person is having an asthma attack. What should you do?
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.
What should you do before the AED analyzes the heart rhythm?
Ensure that no one, including you, is touching the person.
How should you position an infant to give back blows?
Face-down, with the infant's head lower than his or her chest
It is important to follow the links of the Cardiac Chain of survival because:
Following the links in the cardiac chain of Survival helps improve the person's chance of survival
You are conducting a head-to-toe check on responsive person who is complaining of a leg injury. What should you do first?
Get consent to give care before beginning the head-to-toe exam.
A person has signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion. What should you do?
Get the person out of the heat and into a cooler place.
A child collapses suddenly, is not responsive and is not breathing. You are alone with the child. What should you do?
Give about 2 minutes of CPR, and then call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number and get an AED.
What should you do for a responsive infant who is choking and cannot cough, cry or breathe?
Give back blows and chest thrusts.
You see a woman collapse in front of you while entering the lobby of your office building. You check her responsiveness, but she does not respond and she is not breathing. What should you do?
Have someone else call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number and get an AED and a first aid kit while you begin CPR
You believe that a person has a head, neck or spinal injury. What should you do?
Have the person remain in the position he or she is in until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel arrive and take over.
When you give care to an adult who is responsive and choking, where should you position your fist to give abdominal thrusts?
In the middle of the abdomen, just above the naval
When you give care to a child who is responsive and choking, where should you position your fist to give abdominal thrusts?
In the middle of the abdomen, just above the navel
Which of the following statements about defibrillation is true?
It is an electrical shock that may help the heart to spontaneously develop an effective rhythm.
Which of the following could be a sign or symptom of a heart attack?
Persistent chest pain or discomfort, Profuse sweating, and Nausea or vomiting
If the AED pads risk touching each other (such as with a small child or an infant), you should:
Place one pad in the middle of the chest and the other on the back.
In which situation should you call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number?
The person is having persistent chest pain, The person is having trouble breathing, and The person is unresponsive
You should continue CPR until:
The person shows an obvious sign of life, Another trained responder or EMS personnel take over, or You are too exhausted to continue.
The AED pads should normally be placed on:
The upper right and lower left sides of the chest.
In what circumstance would it be appropriate to use a tourniquet?
There are multiple people with life-threatening injuries who need care.
What are the benefits of early CPR and early defibrillation when a person is in cardiac arrest?
They can give the person the best chance for surviving cardiac arrest.
What is the purpose of Good Samaritan laws?
To help protect people who voluntarily give care without accepting anything in return
When a cardiac arrest occurs and an AED becomes available, it should be used as soon as possible.
True
When preparing an AED for use, what is the first thing you should do?
Turn on the AED.
Which of the following could signal an emergency?
Unusual behavior, An unusual sound, and An unusual odor
When conducting a SAMPLE interview, ask the person about all of the following except:
What the person's age is
Why is it important to stand clear and not touch the person while the AED is analyzing or defibrillating?
You or someone else could be injured by the shock and You might prevent the AED from analyzing the heart rhythm properly.
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 to 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.
Which of the following could cause shock?
a. Anaphylaxis b. A burn c. A wound that is bleeding heavily
A woman burned her hand in the lunchroom. You should:
a. Cool the burn with large amounts of cool for at least 10 minutes. b. Remove her from the source of the burn. c. Cover the burn loosely with a dry, sterile dressing.
When giving CPR to an infant:
a. Place the fingers in the center of the chest just below the nipple line. b. Compress the chest straight down and fast, at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute. c. Let the chest rise completely before pushing down again.
Which of the following could be signs or symptoms of a stroke?
a. Trouble with speech or language b. An arm that drifts downward when both arms are lifted in front of the body c. Drooping features on one side of the face.
When giving a rescue breath during CPR, each breath should last about:
1 second
If alone, once you have turned on the AED, you should:
Apply the pads and allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm.
When wearing latex-free disposable gloves, you should:
Avoid touching other surfaces unnecessarily while you are wearing the gloves, Change gloves after providing care for one person before providing care for the next, and Wash your hands after removing the gloves.
You are giving CPR to a child and the chest does not rise after the second rescue breath. What should you do?
Begin the next set of compressions immediately.
A person is having signs and symptoms of a heart attack. What should you do first?
Call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number.
When giving CPR to a child:
Compress the chest straight down and fast, at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute and Give chest compressions that are smooth and regular.
Which of the following are causes of cardiac arrest in children?
Congenital heart disease, Drowning, and Electrocution
You are in a restaurant when you notice that your infant has suddenly become very still and her skin is turning an odd bluish color. What should you do first?
Check the infant for responsiveness.
The steps to follow in an emergency are:
Check-Call-Care
A child is choking and becomes unresponsive. What should you do?
Lower the child to a firm, flat surface and begin CPR, starting with compressions.
When giving CPR to an infant, open the airway by tilting the heat to the:
Neutral position.
When giving an infant CPR, how should you place your hands when giving chest compressions?
One hand on the forehead and two fingers on the center of the chest
All of the following are links in the Adult Cardiac Chain of Survival except:
Prevention
What is the first link in the Pediatric Cardiac Chain of Survival?
Prevention
You are giving CPR and the first rescue breath does not cause the chest to rise. What should you do?
Re-tilt the head to ensure that the airway is properly opened and ensure that the nose and mouth are properly sealed before giving the second rescue breath.
When caring for a person who is having a seizure, you should:
Remove nearby objects that might cause injury.
If, during the second analysis, the AED prompts "no shock advised," you should:
Resume CPR until the AED reanalyzes or you find an obvious sign of life.
A child is choking on a piece of hard candy. She is responsive and coughing forcefully. What should you do?
Stay with her and encourage her to continue coughing
What sudden illness is usually caused by a blockage of blood flow to the brain?
Stroke
