FIRST AID PRACTICE TEST #1 American
Red Cross Test Questions and Answers
2
One of the most dangerous threats to a seriously injured victim is unnecessary movement.
A. true
B. false - CORRECT ANSWER ->>A. true
3
Which statement regarding impaled object is correct?
A. in most cases the object should not be removed.
B. A splinter may be removed with tweezer if it is in the skin.
C. In all cases impaled objects should not be removed.
D. Both a & b are correct. - CORRECT ANSWER ->>C. In all cases impaled objects should not be removed.
4
If a victim is choking and yet still able to breathe or speak, the first aider should:
A. Use abdominal thrusts.
B. Encourage the victim to continue to cough forcefully on his/her own. - CORRECT ANSWER ->>B.
Encourage the victim to continue to cough forcefully on his/her own.
5
First aiders should not put themselves in grave danger. Dangerous situation should be left to:
A. Only licensed Emergency Medical Technicians or Licensed Physicians or Nurses.
B. Professionals like fire fighters and police who have the training and equipment to deal with them. -
CORRECT ANSWER ->>B. Professionals like fire fighters and police who have the training and equipment
to deal with them.
6
,To call the EMS system, you should use:
A. 911 as it applies throughout the United States and you will get immediate help.
B. The local emergency telephone number for your area and work place. - CORRECT ANSWER ->>B. The
local emergency telephone number for your area and work place.
7
The most common type of wound is a ________ . It can easily become infected if not keep clean.
A. Avulsion
B. Bruise
C. Cut
D. Abrasion - CORRECT ANSWER ->>D. Abrasion
8
Severe allergic reactions may become life threatening when the victim's face, neck, and tongue:
A. swell, closing the airway
B. go into spasms - CORRECT ANSWER ->>A. swell, closing the airway
10
If a victim is conscious, talk to that person and ask how he or she feels. During a head-to-toe check:
A. check: face; if breathing is normal; skin color, for any pain, odd bumps, a medical alert tag.
B. Notice if the victim is drowsy, not alert or confused.
C. Both a & b are correct. - CORRECT ANSWER ->>C. Both a & b are correct.
11
The first aider may determine there is an emergency by looking for:
A. unusual situations or smells; pain or or deformity of limbs.
B. unusual noises, sights, odors, appearance or behaviour. - CORRECT ANSWER ->>B. unusual noises,
sights, odors, appearance or behaviour.
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Before giving first aid to an injured or ill person, the first aider must have permission. The only
exceptions are:
A. if the conscious victim is a child and the condition is serious.
B. If the victim is unconscious or unable to respond.
C. Both a & b are correct. - CORRECT ANSWER ->>C. Both a & b are correct..
13
First aiders need to stay calm and think before they act. There are three basic steps to take:
A. Check the scene, call 911, and care for the victim
B. Evaluate the situation, call 911, and secure care for the victim. - CORRECT ANSWER ->>A. Check the
scene, call 911, and care for the victim
.
14
When the first aider calls EMS there are important steps to follow. Which statement is most correct?
A. Call 911 and give the exact location of the emergency. Then, do nothing until EMS arrives.
B. Call the emergency number. Give the dispatcher the necessary information. Do NOT hang up until the
dispatcher hangs up. Give care to the victim. - CORRECT ANSWER ->>B. Call the emergency number.
Give the dispatcher the necessary information. Do NOT hang up until the dispatcher hangs up. Give care
to the victim.
15
The MOST important thing you can do as a first aider is to:
A. realize what care to provide.
B. provide care until professional medical help arrives.
C. call your local emergency phone number. - CORRECT ANSWER ->>C. call your local emergency phone
number.
16
Which of the following situations would LEAST likely require a call to the EMS system:
Red Cross Test Questions and Answers
2
One of the most dangerous threats to a seriously injured victim is unnecessary movement.
A. true
B. false - CORRECT ANSWER ->>A. true
3
Which statement regarding impaled object is correct?
A. in most cases the object should not be removed.
B. A splinter may be removed with tweezer if it is in the skin.
C. In all cases impaled objects should not be removed.
D. Both a & b are correct. - CORRECT ANSWER ->>C. In all cases impaled objects should not be removed.
4
If a victim is choking and yet still able to breathe or speak, the first aider should:
A. Use abdominal thrusts.
B. Encourage the victim to continue to cough forcefully on his/her own. - CORRECT ANSWER ->>B.
Encourage the victim to continue to cough forcefully on his/her own.
5
First aiders should not put themselves in grave danger. Dangerous situation should be left to:
A. Only licensed Emergency Medical Technicians or Licensed Physicians or Nurses.
B. Professionals like fire fighters and police who have the training and equipment to deal with them. -
CORRECT ANSWER ->>B. Professionals like fire fighters and police who have the training and equipment
to deal with them.
6
,To call the EMS system, you should use:
A. 911 as it applies throughout the United States and you will get immediate help.
B. The local emergency telephone number for your area and work place. - CORRECT ANSWER ->>B. The
local emergency telephone number for your area and work place.
7
The most common type of wound is a ________ . It can easily become infected if not keep clean.
A. Avulsion
B. Bruise
C. Cut
D. Abrasion - CORRECT ANSWER ->>D. Abrasion
8
Severe allergic reactions may become life threatening when the victim's face, neck, and tongue:
A. swell, closing the airway
B. go into spasms - CORRECT ANSWER ->>A. swell, closing the airway
10
If a victim is conscious, talk to that person and ask how he or she feels. During a head-to-toe check:
A. check: face; if breathing is normal; skin color, for any pain, odd bumps, a medical alert tag.
B. Notice if the victim is drowsy, not alert or confused.
C. Both a & b are correct. - CORRECT ANSWER ->>C. Both a & b are correct.
11
The first aider may determine there is an emergency by looking for:
A. unusual situations or smells; pain or or deformity of limbs.
B. unusual noises, sights, odors, appearance or behaviour. - CORRECT ANSWER ->>B. unusual noises,
sights, odors, appearance or behaviour.
, 12
Before giving first aid to an injured or ill person, the first aider must have permission. The only
exceptions are:
A. if the conscious victim is a child and the condition is serious.
B. If the victim is unconscious or unable to respond.
C. Both a & b are correct. - CORRECT ANSWER ->>C. Both a & b are correct..
13
First aiders need to stay calm and think before they act. There are three basic steps to take:
A. Check the scene, call 911, and care for the victim
B. Evaluate the situation, call 911, and secure care for the victim. - CORRECT ANSWER ->>A. Check the
scene, call 911, and care for the victim
.
14
When the first aider calls EMS there are important steps to follow. Which statement is most correct?
A. Call 911 and give the exact location of the emergency. Then, do nothing until EMS arrives.
B. Call the emergency number. Give the dispatcher the necessary information. Do NOT hang up until the
dispatcher hangs up. Give care to the victim. - CORRECT ANSWER ->>B. Call the emergency number.
Give the dispatcher the necessary information. Do NOT hang up until the dispatcher hangs up. Give care
to the victim.
15
The MOST important thing you can do as a first aider is to:
A. realize what care to provide.
B. provide care until professional medical help arrives.
C. call your local emergency phone number. - CORRECT ANSWER ->>C. call your local emergency phone
number.
16
Which of the following situations would LEAST likely require a call to the EMS system:
