Online Health · First Aid · Study Guide

Place the steps for providing first aid for bleeding in the correct order.

1. Clean the wound. 2. Place a sterile bandage. 3. Apply pressure. 4. Raise the wounded area above the heart.

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Enrique is ready to start chest compressions. Where should he place his hands? A · Throat area B · Sternum area C · Stomach area

B · Sternum area [see image]

To support a choking infant, Fernando held the infant, face down, with one hand, placing her torso on his forearm and his forearm on his thigh. He slapped the infant five times between her shoulder blades with the heel of his other hand. When this did not expel the object, he turned her face up, supporting the back of her head with his hand. He did 5 two-finger chest thrusts, but the infant became unresponsive. Fernando then held the infant in his arms until the paramedics came. What was Fernando's mistake? ·He should have done the seven-and-seven approach. ·He should have given the infant CPR when she was unresponsive. ·He should have done chest thrusts first, and then back blows. ·He should have rolled the infant on her side so the object could be expelled.

He should have given the infant CPR when she was unresponsive. (2 or B)

Enrique must perform CPR on his grandfather. How should he position his hands before he begins chest compressions? [Three images of hands are shown. The first displays two fingers extended as if to give CPR to an infant. The second shows hands on top of one another and slightly interlocked in correct adult CPR fashion. The third portrays someone holding their own wrist with their other hand outstretched.]

Middle option. [see image]

Which image demonstrates a situation in which it is safe to deliver an electric shock with an AED? [Three similar images show a woman attending to an unconscious man, having attached an AED to his chest. First image - her hands are on the shock button and his torso. Second image - her hand is on the shock button; the man has an open water bottle spilled over his trousers. Third image - her hand is on the shock button alone and no liquid is present.]

Third image. [see image]

Match the burn type to the layer of skin it damages. Left side word bank: third degree, second degree, first degree Right side word bank: deepest layer, top layer, outer and underlying layer

third degree = deepest layer second degree = outer and underlying layer first degree = top layer

Which step should always be included in a potentially serious or life-threatening first-aid situation? ·Treat scrapes, cuts and bruises. ·Find someone nearby to help. ·Call 9-1-1 immediately. ·Determine what the person was doing.

·Call 9-1-1 immediately. (3 or C)

To help someone who is choking, the Red Cross recommends the five-and-five approach. ·This means delivering five ____ ____ followed by five __________ _______.

·back blows ·abdominal thrusts

Why is the main reason to move the person in need of help to a dry area when using an AED? ·Water might ground the AED. ·Water can interfere with the AED's reading. ·Electricity can travel through water. vElectricity will not flow through a wet body.

·Electricity can travel through water. (3 or C)

Greg was playing tennis with his friend Tony. Tony suddenly clutched his chest and fell to the ground. Tony was shallowly breathing. After calling 911, Greg performed chest compressions on Tony and waited for the paramedics to arrive. The paramedics were surprised to see Greg performing chest compressions on his friend. Why were the paramedics most likely surprised? ·Only trained people like paramedics can do chest compressions. ·Greg's friend was breathing and did not need chest compressions. ·Tony needed to be at the hospital before having chest compressions administered. ·Greg should have waited for the paramedics to arrive before doing chest compressions.

·Greg's friend was breathing and did not need chest compressions. (2 or B)

When providing first aid for the broken bone pictured, what is an important consideration? ·Immobilize the arm using the areas above and below the break. ·Push the bone back through the skin before splinting. ·Apply a tourniquet to the arm to stop the bleeding before immobilizing. ·Align the break before splinting and wrapping the wound.

·Immobilize the arm using the areas above and below the break. (1 or A)

How does an AED affect the rhythm of the heart? ·It massages the chest to stimulate the return of the heart's normal rhythm. ·It can deliver an electrical shock that restores the heart's normal rhythm. ·It sends an electrical signal to the brain to correct the rhythm of the heart. ·It induces cardiac arrest so that the rhythm of the heart can be restarted.

·It can deliver an electrical shock that restores the heart's normal rhythm. (2 or B)

Lilah is babysitting when baby Cole starts choking on something. What is wrong with how Lilah has positioned Cole to dislodge the object? [Lilah has the baby held face up over her leg, a whole hand over his chest.] ·Lilah should have her arms wrapped around Cole's waist. ·Lilah should have Cole face down over her leg. ·Lilah should be using just two fingers to tap on Cole. ·Lilah should have Cole lying on the floor.

·Lilah should have Cole face down over her leg. [see image]

Which statements accurately describe the actions needed to perform aid on a choking infant? Check all that apply. ·Perform the procedure in a sitting position. ·Position the infant face down on your forearm. ·Rest the infant face up on the floor. ·Thump the infant's chest with the heel of your hand. ·Begin chest compressions if the blockage does not clear.

·Perform the procedure in a sitting position. ·Position the infant face down on your forearm. ·Begin chest compressions if the blockage does not clear. (1, 2, & 5, or A, B, & E)

Raymond made a list of the steps to take when using an AED on adults. 1. Dry the person. 2. Remove any excessive hair. 3. Place pads on the person as shown on the AED. 4. Push the "shock" button when necessary. 5. Press the "analyze" button. 6. Stay clear of the person when the AED says "clear." What does Raymond need to change to correct his list? ·Place the pads on the person first before drying. ·Press "analyze" first, and then "shock" when necessary. ·Add "do compressions" between steps 2 and 3. ·Add "do rescue breathing" between 1 and 2.

·Press "analyze" first, and then "shock" when necessary. (2 or B)

Calla sees her 10 year old sister choking. She does the five-and-five approach. What did Calla do? ·She did five chest compressions and then five rescue breaths. ·She did five rescue breaths and then five chest compressions. ·She did five blows on the back and then five abdominal thrusts. ·She did five abdominal thrusts and then five blows on the back.

·She did five blows on the back and then five abdominal thrusts. (3 or C)

What should you do differently if performing CPR on an infant instead of an adult? Check all that apply. ·Use the hands-only method. ·Shake the infant to check for responsiveness. ·Start CPR before calling 9-1-1. ·Use just two fingers for chest compressions. ·Use strong, deep compressions.

·Start CPR before calling 9-1-1. ·Use just two fingers for chest compressions. (3 & 4, or C & D)

Which statements accurately describe how to assist an adult who is choking? Check all that apply. ·Deliver five blows to the chest. ·Wrap your arms around the person's waist. ·Lean the person slightly backward. ·Position your fist just above the belly button. ·Press in a hard, downward motion. ·Repeat as necessary until the object is dislodged. ·Call 9-1-1 if a person loses consciousness while choking.

·Wrap your arms around the person's waist. ·Position your fist just above the belly button. ·Repeat as necessary until the object is dislodged. ·Call 9-1-1 if a person loses consciousness while choking. (2, 4, 6 & 7, or B, D, E & F)

Where is a splint attached to stabilize a broken bone? ·above the heart level ·along the length of the body ·wrapped around the fracture ·above and below the fracture

·above and below the fracture (4 or D)

Most Common Anaphylaxis Triggers Medications: antibiotics, aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, anesthesia Foods: peanuts, tree nuts, cow's milk, eggs, and seafood Stinging insects Latex Blood products ·Anaphylaxis is the medical term for __ ________ ________. ·When anaphylactic shock occurs, the sufferer should get medical attention ___________.

·an allergic reaction ·immediately

An AED restores the heart's normal rhythm by delivering antibiotics into the system. ·antibiotics into the system. ·a salt solution into the system. ·an electric shock into the system. ·vitamins into the system.

·an electric shock into the system. (3 or C)

Devon and Trey ride their bikes to and from school each day. Trey is not wearing a helmet today, and he crashes and lands hard on his head. Devon encourages him to lie still while he assesses the injuries. What are the most important signs or symptoms Devon should look for to determine the severity of the head injury? Check all that apply. ·any broken bones ·bleeding from nose or ears ·confusion ·unequal pupils ·inability to stay alert ·slurred speech

·bleeding from nose or ears ·confusion ·unequal pupils ·inability to stay alert ·slurred speech (all except for Option 1 or A)

Which of these are signs of choking? Check all that apply. ·heavy coughing ·inability to talk ·loss of consciousness ·discoloration of lips ·difficulty breathing

·inability to talk ·loss of consciousness ·discoloration of lips ·difficulty breathing (all except for Option 1 or A)

Mina positions her hands correctly to do the Heimlich maneuver. Next she pulls her hands inward then downward. How should she do the maneuver? ·inward then sideways ·sideways then inward ·inward then upward ·upward then inward

·inward then upward (3 or C)

Inga sees a woman who has burned her arm on a grill. She decides to provide first aid for a major burn on the person's arm. First, she gets the woman away from the fire. Next, she submerges the burned area in cool water for 15 minutes. She then elevates the woman's arms and applies a gauze pad while waiting for help. What procedure was not appropriate for this burn type? ·moving the person ·elevating the arm ·protecting the area ·submerging the burn

·submerging the burn (4, or D)

Most Common Anaphylaxis Triggers Medications: antibiotics, aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, anesthesia Foods: peanuts, tree nuts, cow's milk, eggs, and seafood Stinging insects Latex Blood products What are the most common anaphylaxis triggers? Check all that apply. ·tree nuts ·peanuts ·latex ·bees ·oranges ·cholesterol drugs ·antibiotics

·tree nuts ·peanuts ·latex ·bees ·antibiotics (1, 2, 3, 4, & 7, or A, B, C, D, & G)