Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED-
Exam A Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2024/2025 | Correct & Verified
Why should you avoid popping blisters on a burn?
✔✔ It increases the risk of infection.
How can you recognize the signs of heat exhaustion?
✔✔ Heavy sweating, dizziness, nausea, and weakness.
What should you do for someone experiencing heat exhaustion?
✔✔ Move them to a cooler place, give them water, and help them rest.
How can you help a person suffering from hypothermia?
✔✔ Remove wet clothing, cover them with blankets, and get medical help.
What should you do if someone has frostbite?
✔✔ Warm the area gradually with warm (not hot) water and seek medical attention.
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,Why should you never rub a frostbitten area?
✔✔ It can cause further tissue damage.
What should you do if someone faints?
✔✔ Lay them down, elevate their legs, and check for breathing.
How can you tell if someone is having a stroke?
✔✔ Sudden weakness, slurred speech, facial drooping, or confusion.
Why is acting quickly important if someone shows signs of a stroke?
✔✔ Faster treatment can reduce the risk of permanent damage.
What should you do if a person has a seizure?
✔✔ Protect their head, clear the area, and let the seizure pass.
Why should you not put anything in a person’s mouth during a seizure?
✔✔ It could cause choking or injury.
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, What should you do if a person is having a diabetic emergency and is awake?
✔✔ Give them something with sugar, like juice or candy.
Why is wearing gloves important when giving first aid?
✔✔ It helps protect both you and the injured person from infections.
How should you handle a poisoning emergency?
✔✔ Call Poison Control and follow their instructions.
Why should you never induce vomiting after poisoning unless told to?
✔✔ Some substances can cause more harm if vomited.
What is the first thing you should do when approaching a scene where someone needs help?
✔✔ Check the scene for safety before assisting.
How do you check if an adult is responsive?
✔✔ Tap their shoulder and shout, “Are you okay?”
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Exam A Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2024/2025 | Correct & Verified
Why should you avoid popping blisters on a burn?
✔✔ It increases the risk of infection.
How can you recognize the signs of heat exhaustion?
✔✔ Heavy sweating, dizziness, nausea, and weakness.
What should you do for someone experiencing heat exhaustion?
✔✔ Move them to a cooler place, give them water, and help them rest.
How can you help a person suffering from hypothermia?
✔✔ Remove wet clothing, cover them with blankets, and get medical help.
What should you do if someone has frostbite?
✔✔ Warm the area gradually with warm (not hot) water and seek medical attention.
1
,Why should you never rub a frostbitten area?
✔✔ It can cause further tissue damage.
What should you do if someone faints?
✔✔ Lay them down, elevate their legs, and check for breathing.
How can you tell if someone is having a stroke?
✔✔ Sudden weakness, slurred speech, facial drooping, or confusion.
Why is acting quickly important if someone shows signs of a stroke?
✔✔ Faster treatment can reduce the risk of permanent damage.
What should you do if a person has a seizure?
✔✔ Protect their head, clear the area, and let the seizure pass.
Why should you not put anything in a person’s mouth during a seizure?
✔✔ It could cause choking or injury.
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, What should you do if a person is having a diabetic emergency and is awake?
✔✔ Give them something with sugar, like juice or candy.
Why is wearing gloves important when giving first aid?
✔✔ It helps protect both you and the injured person from infections.
How should you handle a poisoning emergency?
✔✔ Call Poison Control and follow their instructions.
Why should you never induce vomiting after poisoning unless told to?
✔✔ Some substances can cause more harm if vomited.
What is the first thing you should do when approaching a scene where someone needs help?
✔✔ Check the scene for safety before assisting.
How do you check if an adult is responsive?
✔✔ Tap their shoulder and shout, “Are you okay?”
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