Red Cross Test Exam 2025 Questions and
Answers
1
Although choking is common in infants and children, more _______ than _______ die each year
as a result.
A. children / adults
B. adults / children - ANS B. adults / children
2
One of the most dangerous threats to a seriously injured victim is unnecessary movement.
A. true
B. false - ANS 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. - ANS C. In all cases impaled objects should not be removed.
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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. - ANS 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. - ANS 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. - ANS 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. Scrape - ANS D. Scrape
8
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, Severe allergic reactions may become life threatening when the victim's face, neck, and tongue:
A. swell, closing the airway
B. go into spasms - ANS A. swell, closing the airway
9
_____________ is usually slow and clots easily, and isn't a bright red.
A. capilary
B. venous
C. arterial - ANS A. capillary
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. - ANS 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. - ANS 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.
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