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AMERICAN RED CROSS FIRST AID, CPR, AND AED
INSTRUCTOR EXAM LATEST 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM
350+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
|ALREADY GRADED A+
4) difficulty speaking
5) loss of vision
6) change in skin color


What should you care for first in a sudden illness? - ANSWER--any life threatening
conditions


Hypoglycemia - ANSWER--low blood sugar


Hyperglycemia - ANSWER--high blood sugar


what can you give someone with hypoglycemia? - ANSWER--sugar (ex. milk,
orange juice, candy)


When would you call EMS in a diabetic situation? - ANSWER--1) when person
becomes unresponsive
2) if you cannot find any source of sugar
3) the person cannot swallow
4) the person does not feel better in 10-15 min


If someone faints how should you position them? - ANSWER--on their back




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, AMERICAN RED CROSS FIRST AID, CPR, AND AED
INSTRUCTOR EXAM LATEST 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM
350+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
|ALREADY GRADED A+
Generalized seizures last how long usually? - ANSWER--1-3 minutes


What are two things you can do to help a person having a seizure? - ANSWER--1)
remove any object away from them
2) put a cushion underneath their head


Summon EMS during a seizure for 10 reasons: - ANSWER--1) it is in water
2) the person is preganant
3) it is their first seizure
4) it lasts more than 5 min
5) the person is injured
6) the cause is unknown
7) the person is elderly
8) they have diabetes
9) unresponsive
10) there is no lucid period


If the person is in the water and now is out of water how should you position
them if they are breathing on their own? - ANSWER--on their side


What acronym is used for a stroke? - ANSWER--FAST




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, AMERICAN RED CROSS FIRST AID, CPR, AND AED
INSTRUCTOR EXAM LATEST 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM
350+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
|ALREADY GRADED A+
What does FAST stand for? - ANSWER--Face (ask them to smile)
Arm (ask them to lift their arms)
Speech (ask them to repeat a sentence)
Time (note the start time)


A physical injury to the body's soft tissue is a - ANSWER--wound


Steps for Caring for internal bleeding: - ANSWER--1) summon EMS if necessary
2) care for any life threatening conditions
3) keep the victim comfortable
3) watch for change in LOC
4) care for shock
5) care for any other problems that develop


If the internal bleeding is not severe just do what? - ANSWER--Apply a cold pack
for no more then 20 min remove for 20min and do it again


Define Abrasion - ANSWER--skin is scraped


Define Laceration - ANSWER--deep cut


Define Avulsion - ANSWER--cut in which soft tissue or organs are seen



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, AMERICAN RED CROSS FIRST AID, CPR, AND AED
INSTRUCTOR EXAM LATEST 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM
350+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
|ALREADY GRADED A+

Define Puncture - ANSWER--does not bleed and looks like a dot


Should an impaled object be removed? - ANSWER--never unless it is interrupting
CPR


Steps to care for external bleeding abrasion: - ANSWER--1) control any bleeding
2) place a sterile dressing over the wound
3) apply direct pressure
4) clean with soap and water for about 5min
5) if bleeding continues reapply a new dressing
6) if bleeding stops remove dressing and put ointment on it
7) apply another bandage


Caring for a major wound: - ANSWER--1) call EMS
2) cover with sterile gauze
3) apply direct pressure
4) if it becomes saturated with blood put more gauze on top
5) keep victim warm
6) watch for shock


What can you use when direct pressure isn't enough? - ANSWER--a tourniquet



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