quiz questions
Which of the following is a correct statement regarding moving a victim
All necessary first aid should be provided before moving the victim,A victim should be moved only if there is an immediate danger, A victim should not be moved until ready for transportation.
Which is the most serious type of bleeding?
ArteriaL
Which is the proper first aid for someone who has taken an overdose of drugs?
Check breathing.
When performing triage, which classification should be given to a victim whose care and transportation can be delayed up to 1 hour?
Delayed care
What is the most effective method for controlling most types of bleeding?
Direct pressure over the wound
Which of the following are signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis?
Flushed skin, hives, Intense itching
What method should be used to open the airway of an unresponsive victim?
Head tilt-chin lift
Which heat illness is life threatening?
Heatstroke
Which of the following statements concerning animal bites is TRUE?
If the victim was bitten by a healthy domestic dog or cat, the animal should be confined and observed for 10 days
Which of the following is a sign or symptom of swallowed poisoning?
Nausea or vomiting Abdominal cramping,Burns, odor, stains around and in mouth
What is the best thing that can be used to effectively seal a sucking chest wound?
Plastic wrap
Which of the following snakes are pit vipers?
Rattlesnake, Copperhead, Water moccasin
Which of the following is the correct priority list for attempting a water rescue
Reach, throw, row, go
What characteristic identifies a female black widow spider
Red spot on abdomen
Which of the following can relieve heat cramps?
Resting in a cool place, Drinking or sports drink, Stretching the muscle,
If you are uncertain whether the diabetic victim has a high or low blood glucose level, give the person ________.
SUGAR
Which of the following statements concerning symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning is TRUE
Symptoms worsen or improve at certain times of the day,Symptoms can come and go ,Symptoms worsen or improve in certain places.
What should the rescuer look for during the scene size-up?
The number of victims,Hazards that could be dangerous to the rescuer, the victim(s), or bystanders, The mechanism or cause of injury
When calling 9-1-1, which of the following information should be given to the EMS dispatch?
The victim's location and condition,Your name and the phone number you are calling from,Number of persons involved
Which of the following statements concerning Good Samaritan laws is true?
They protect first aiders acting in good faith.
Using an antibiotic ointment on a small second degree burn is acceptable first aid care for this type of injury
True
You should call 911 or seek medical care for bleeding that is not controllable with the application of pressure after 10 to 15 minutes.
True
One of the first symptoms of hypothermia is:
a change in mental status.
A first aider must stay with the victim until another equally or better trained person takes over. Failure to do so would be considered:
abandonment
Which type of nosebleed is the most common
anterior
If a victim is caught in a confined space, such as a tank or pit, the rescuer should:
call for immediate help
Shock refers to the failure of which system?
circulatory
Personal protective equipment (PPE) includes:
eye protection, exam gloves, mouth-to-barrier devices
The FAST mnemonic stands for
face, arms, speech, and time
In cases of fainting, you should be concerned if the fainting victim:
faints for no apparent reason, has had repeated episodes of unconsciousness,loses consciousness while sitting or lying down
Insufficient insulin, overeating, inactivity, illness, stress, or a combination of these factors may lead to ________.
hyperglycemia.
A bad temper, poor coordination, and sudden hunger are all signs and symptoms of
hypoglycemia
If the victim is unresponsive, permission to give first aid is known as:
implied consent
Signs and symptoms of a life-threatening reaction to an insect sting include
inability to breathe
Poisons can be:
ingested or inhaled, injected, absorbed
Sensitive persons may experience anaphylaxis from exposure to
insect stings, food,medications
Emergency care for a heart attack includes
monitor breathing,call 9-1-1,help victim into most comfortable resting position
What first aid can be given to the victim of flail chest
monitor breathing,stablize the ribs, call 9-1-1
The two classifications for fractures are
open and closed
First aid is intended to
provide temporary help until proper medical care, if needed, is obtained
The RICE procedure is the acronym for
rest, ice, compression, and elevation
A rough guide known as the ________ assigns a percentage value of total body surface area (BSA) to each part of an adult's body.
rule of hand
The ________ helps determine the safety of the scene and the general condition of the victim.
scene size-up
Clear or pink watery fluid dripping from the nose or ear is a sign of a:
skull fracture
Frostbite mainly affects ________.
the feet, the hands, the ears
he mnemonic DOTS can help you remember:
the signs and symptoms of an injury
The process of prioritizing or classifying injured victims is called:
triage
The best way to remove a tick is to:
use tweezers
If contact has been made with a poisonous plant, the victim should immediately:
wash with soap and water or rubbing alcohol.
An important point of first aid for the heatstroke victim is:
you should start cooling the victim before EMS personnel arrive.
