AMERICAN RED CROSS FIRST AID
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ life threatening conditions.
Answer: Unconscious, not breathing, no pulse, severe bleeding,
severe burns, poisoning, seizures
◉ Information you should give 911.
Answer: location, nature of the emergency, phone number being
used, what happened, number of people injured or ill, what help is
being provided
◉ Before giving care, you should ALWAYS.
Answer: obtain consent
◉ Emergency Action Steps.
Answer: Check-Call-CAre
◉ Size up the scene.
Answer: Uses senses to check for dangers to you or the victim
determine cause of injury or illness.
,Determine number of injured or ill.
Determine what additional help may be needed
put on PPE.
If scene is unsafe move to safe distance
◉ Forming initial impression.
Answer: What's wrong with the person, are they moving or
motionless, are they conscious, is their condition life-threatening?
◉ Call First.
Answer: under 12 yr old is unconscious, child or infant suddenly
collapses, any cardiac emergency
◉ Care First.
Answer: choking, allergic reactions, severe bleeding
◉ Gloves.
Answer: latex-free
◉ SAMPLE.
Answer: Used to interview a CONSCIOUS person who needs care
, Signs and symptoms
Allergies
Medications
Pertinent medical history
Last intake of food or drink
Events leading to the event
◉ How long should you check for consciousness?.
Answer: 5-10 seconds, then begin providing care, call 911, send
someone to get AED and first aid kit
◉ Medical tags.
Answer: necklace or bracelet that states a preexisting medical
condition
◉ Heart Attack.
Answer: when the arteries in the heart are being blocked by plaque
buildup
◉ Cardiac Arrest.
Answer: when the heart stops beating, is beating irregularly, or
insufficiently to provide blood and oxygen to vital organs
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ life threatening conditions.
Answer: Unconscious, not breathing, no pulse, severe bleeding,
severe burns, poisoning, seizures
◉ Information you should give 911.
Answer: location, nature of the emergency, phone number being
used, what happened, number of people injured or ill, what help is
being provided
◉ Before giving care, you should ALWAYS.
Answer: obtain consent
◉ Emergency Action Steps.
Answer: Check-Call-CAre
◉ Size up the scene.
Answer: Uses senses to check for dangers to you or the victim
determine cause of injury or illness.
,Determine number of injured or ill.
Determine what additional help may be needed
put on PPE.
If scene is unsafe move to safe distance
◉ Forming initial impression.
Answer: What's wrong with the person, are they moving or
motionless, are they conscious, is their condition life-threatening?
◉ Call First.
Answer: under 12 yr old is unconscious, child or infant suddenly
collapses, any cardiac emergency
◉ Care First.
Answer: choking, allergic reactions, severe bleeding
◉ Gloves.
Answer: latex-free
◉ SAMPLE.
Answer: Used to interview a CONSCIOUS person who needs care
, Signs and symptoms
Allergies
Medications
Pertinent medical history
Last intake of food or drink
Events leading to the event
◉ How long should you check for consciousness?.
Answer: 5-10 seconds, then begin providing care, call 911, send
someone to get AED and first aid kit
◉ Medical tags.
Answer: necklace or bracelet that states a preexisting medical
condition
◉ Heart Attack.
Answer: when the arteries in the heart are being blocked by plaque
buildup
◉ Cardiac Arrest.
Answer: when the heart stops beating, is beating irregularly, or
insufficiently to provide blood and oxygen to vital organs
