Red Cross First Aid Final Exam / Comprehensive
Practice Test / Study Guide Newest Actual Questions
& Answers (A+ Guide Solutions.
emergency medical system - (ANSWER)network of professionals linked together
to provide the best care for people in all types of emergencies
your role in the EMS system - (ANSWER)1. recognizing that an emergency exists
2. deciding to take action
3. activating the EMS system
4. giving care until EMS take over
signs of an emergency - (ANSWER)unusual sounds, unusual odors, unusual sights,
unusual behaviors
good samaritan laws - (ANSWER)protect the responder from financial liability,
developed to encourage people to to help others in emergency situations
when to activate the EMS system - (ANSWER)-emergency situations
-emergency conditions
consent - (ANSWER)permission, what you must obtain before giving first aid care
to obtain consent - (ANSWER)1. state your name
,2. state the type/level of training that you have
3. explain what you think is wrong
4. explain what you plan to do
5. ask if you may help
pathogens - (ANSWER)harmful microorganisms that can cause disease
blood borne pathogens - (ANSWER)spread when blood from an infected person
enters the bloodstream of a person who is not infected
blood borne illnesses - (ANSWER)HIV, Hepatitis
airborne illnesses - (ANSWER)tuberculosis
2 steps to limiting your exposure to pathogens - (ANSWER)1. use PPE
2. wash your hands after giving care
personal protective equipment (PPE) - (ANSWER)is equipment used to prevent
pathogens from contaminating your skin, mucous membranes, or clothing
examples of PPE - (ANSWER)latex-free disposable gloves, CPR breathing barriers
(face shield/pocket mask)
, the emergency action steps - (ANSWER)CHECK, CALL, CARE
check - (ANSWER)first check the scene, then check the person
scene size-up - (ANSWER)-is the scene safe to enter?
-what happened?
-how many people are involved?
-what is your initial impression about the nature of the person's illness/injury?
-is anyone else available to help?
call first - (ANSWER)-any person 12+ who is unresponsive
-a child/infant whom you witnessed suddenly collapse
-an unresponsive child or infant known to have heart problems
care first - (ANSWER)-an unresponsive infant or child <12 yrs whom you did not
see collapse
-a person who is choking
-allergic reaction and has an epinephrine auto injector
-a person who has severe, life-threatening. bleeding
SAMPLE - (ANSWER)S= signs and symptoms
A= allergies
Practice Test / Study Guide Newest Actual Questions
& Answers (A+ Guide Solutions.
emergency medical system - (ANSWER)network of professionals linked together
to provide the best care for people in all types of emergencies
your role in the EMS system - (ANSWER)1. recognizing that an emergency exists
2. deciding to take action
3. activating the EMS system
4. giving care until EMS take over
signs of an emergency - (ANSWER)unusual sounds, unusual odors, unusual sights,
unusual behaviors
good samaritan laws - (ANSWER)protect the responder from financial liability,
developed to encourage people to to help others in emergency situations
when to activate the EMS system - (ANSWER)-emergency situations
-emergency conditions
consent - (ANSWER)permission, what you must obtain before giving first aid care
to obtain consent - (ANSWER)1. state your name
,2. state the type/level of training that you have
3. explain what you think is wrong
4. explain what you plan to do
5. ask if you may help
pathogens - (ANSWER)harmful microorganisms that can cause disease
blood borne pathogens - (ANSWER)spread when blood from an infected person
enters the bloodstream of a person who is not infected
blood borne illnesses - (ANSWER)HIV, Hepatitis
airborne illnesses - (ANSWER)tuberculosis
2 steps to limiting your exposure to pathogens - (ANSWER)1. use PPE
2. wash your hands after giving care
personal protective equipment (PPE) - (ANSWER)is equipment used to prevent
pathogens from contaminating your skin, mucous membranes, or clothing
examples of PPE - (ANSWER)latex-free disposable gloves, CPR breathing barriers
(face shield/pocket mask)
, the emergency action steps - (ANSWER)CHECK, CALL, CARE
check - (ANSWER)first check the scene, then check the person
scene size-up - (ANSWER)-is the scene safe to enter?
-what happened?
-how many people are involved?
-what is your initial impression about the nature of the person's illness/injury?
-is anyone else available to help?
call first - (ANSWER)-any person 12+ who is unresponsive
-a child/infant whom you witnessed suddenly collapse
-an unresponsive child or infant known to have heart problems
care first - (ANSWER)-an unresponsive infant or child <12 yrs whom you did not
see collapse
-a person who is choking
-allergic reaction and has an epinephrine auto injector
-a person who has severe, life-threatening. bleeding
SAMPLE - (ANSWER)S= signs and symptoms
A= allergies
