FIRST AID PRACTICE TEST #3 - American Red Cross Test | 80 Questions with Complete & Verified Solutions | 27 Pages| 2024 Update

FIRST AID PRACTICE TEST #3 - American Red Cross Test | 80 Questions with Complete & Verified Solutions | 27 Pages| 2024 Update 1 An 8-year old child accidentally swallows a strong pool acid. The first treatment step is to: A. Contact a poison control center. B. Give the child water or milk to dilute the acid. C. Encourage the child to vomit by irritating the back of the throat. D. Mix one part sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) with ten parts water for the child to drink. - Answer ️️ -A. Contact a poison control center. 2 You find an unconscious student on your bus wearing a "diabetic" medic alert tag. You should: A. Put a candy under his/her tongue. B. Lay victim down and elevate head. C. Lay victim down and elevate feet. D. Make sure students airway is clear of vomit and check breathing and pulse until help arrives. - Answer ️️ -D. Make sure students airway is clear of vomit and check breathing and pulse until help arrives. 3 A finder that has been completely cut off should be: A. Placed in a glass of milk to preserve it. B. Packed in ice to freeze the finger so it can be attached later. C. Wrapped in sterile dressing, placed in a plastic bag and put the bag on ice. D. Splinted in its correct position so the nerves and blood vessels will start to grow back. - Answer ️️ -C. Wrapped in sterile dressing, placed in a plastic bag and put the bag on ice. 4 An abdominal would with exposed intestines (evisceration) should be cared for by: A. Gently pushing the organs back into place. B. Tightly wrap the abdomen to contain the organs. C. Covering the would loosely with a moist clean dressing. D. Flushing the wound with clean water and covering it snugly. - Answer ️️ -C. Covering the would loosely with a moist clean dressing. 5 An unconscious student suddenly has a seizure on your bus. You should: A. Put a spoon in his mouth so that he won't swallow his tongue. B. Remove objects that might cause injury and when the seizure is over, be reassuring and comforting. C. Try to stop the seizure. D. Tie the person to a chair or table, making sure feet and hands are securely tied. - Answer ️️ -B. Remove objects that might cause injury and when the seizure is over, be reassuring and comforting. 6 It is a very hot day; student has red, hot, dry skin, rapid weak pulse, and rapid shallow breathing. You should: A. Cool the body with rubbing alcohol. B. Apply cool wet cloths to the victims undera