First Aid Training for Missouri Valley Line Constructors
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
First Aid The immediate and temporary care given to a person who has been injured, or
suddenly become ill.
Good first aid training Will provide you with the skill to handle the emergency situation, as well as
develop safety awareness to help prevent the emergency situation.
First action in an emergency Make a quick survey of the entire scene.
Two things to look for when surveying the scene Is the scene safe to enter, and are there any other victims?
Determining which victim to treat first The victim with the worst life threatening injury or illness.
If you cannot help the victim Notify emergency rescue personnel and inform them of the hazards that prevent
you from helping.
Decision about the scene when reaching the victim Will the scene remain safe while performing first aid procedures?
If the scene will not remain safe for first aid Move the patient to a safe spot.
General rule for moving an injured person Move only if he/she is in immediate danger, or to provide lifesaving care.
Determining what happened to an unconscious person Check the area for any clues, question bystanders, and look for medical alert tags
on the victim.
Utilizing bystanders as a first responder They can summon help, and they can assist you in administering first aid.
Identifying yourself before first aid Identify yourself and inform the victim you are trained in First Aid.
Simple phrase for obtaining consent "I am (name), and I am trained to administer first aid. May I help you until the
proper medical help takes over?"
ABCD's for basic life support "A" is for airway - make sure the airway is open. "B" is for breathing - check to see
that the victim is breathing. "C" is for circulation - make sure the victim's heart is
beating. "D" is for defibrillation.
Seven pieces of information for the operator a. Description of the problem. b. What is presently being done. c. Ask for whatever
help is needed. d. Your name. e. Exact location of the emergency scene. f.
Number of people involved and their condition. g. Telephone number where you
can be reached.
When to hang up the receiver when telephoning for help Only after the other party hangs up their receiver.
Witnessing the survey of the scene Have a bystander witness your survey of the scene.
, Discussing the victim's condition As a first aider, you are not expected to discuss the victim's condition with
reporters or bystanders.
Average breathing rate for an adult 12 - 20 times per minute.
Oxygen levels in air The air entering the lungs is 20.9% oxygen, and exhaled breaths are 16% oxygen.
Respiratory emergency When the normal breathing process has stopped, and when oxygen intake is not
sufficient to support life.
True life-threatening respiratory emergency Any time a person is choking or having difficulty breathing.
Four things to look for when checking a victim for 1. Check for normal signs of breathing. 2. Look for signs of breathing (Watch for
breathing the rising and falling of the chest). 3. Listen for signs of breathing (Place your ear
next to the victim's nose and mouth). 4. Feel the victim's nose and mouth for signs
of breathing.
Artificial respiration A procedure used to cause air to flow into the person's lungs by using artificial
means.
Time until brain begins to die without oxygen Approx. 4 to 6 minutes.
Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation Each breath should last about 1 second and you should administer approximately
12 breaths per minute.
Ventilations One thing to watch for is that you do not breathe air into the victim's stomach.
Adequate oxygen supply The eye pupils will react to light.
Circulatory system The heart and blood vessels throughout the body.
Left side of the heart Receives oxygenated blood from the lungs and sends it to the tissues throughout
the body.
Right side of the heart Receives blood from the tissues and sends it to the lungs where carbon dioxide is
exchanged for oxygen.
Cardiac arrest When the heart stops beating normally.
Witnessed cardiac arrest Happens in the presence of the rescuer.
Un-witnessed cardiac arrest Happens when no one is around to see it.
Clinical death When the breathing and circulation process stop.
Brain damage time frame After approximately 4 to 6 minutes without oxygenated blood the brain begins to
die.
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
First Aid The immediate and temporary care given to a person who has been injured, or
suddenly become ill.
Good first aid training Will provide you with the skill to handle the emergency situation, as well as
develop safety awareness to help prevent the emergency situation.
First action in an emergency Make a quick survey of the entire scene.
Two things to look for when surveying the scene Is the scene safe to enter, and are there any other victims?
Determining which victim to treat first The victim with the worst life threatening injury or illness.
If you cannot help the victim Notify emergency rescue personnel and inform them of the hazards that prevent
you from helping.
Decision about the scene when reaching the victim Will the scene remain safe while performing first aid procedures?
If the scene will not remain safe for first aid Move the patient to a safe spot.
General rule for moving an injured person Move only if he/she is in immediate danger, or to provide lifesaving care.
Determining what happened to an unconscious person Check the area for any clues, question bystanders, and look for medical alert tags
on the victim.
Utilizing bystanders as a first responder They can summon help, and they can assist you in administering first aid.
Identifying yourself before first aid Identify yourself and inform the victim you are trained in First Aid.
Simple phrase for obtaining consent "I am (name), and I am trained to administer first aid. May I help you until the
proper medical help takes over?"
ABCD's for basic life support "A" is for airway - make sure the airway is open. "B" is for breathing - check to see
that the victim is breathing. "C" is for circulation - make sure the victim's heart is
beating. "D" is for defibrillation.
Seven pieces of information for the operator a. Description of the problem. b. What is presently being done. c. Ask for whatever
help is needed. d. Your name. e. Exact location of the emergency scene. f.
Number of people involved and their condition. g. Telephone number where you
can be reached.
When to hang up the receiver when telephoning for help Only after the other party hangs up their receiver.
Witnessing the survey of the scene Have a bystander witness your survey of the scene.
, Discussing the victim's condition As a first aider, you are not expected to discuss the victim's condition with
reporters or bystanders.
Average breathing rate for an adult 12 - 20 times per minute.
Oxygen levels in air The air entering the lungs is 20.9% oxygen, and exhaled breaths are 16% oxygen.
Respiratory emergency When the normal breathing process has stopped, and when oxygen intake is not
sufficient to support life.
True life-threatening respiratory emergency Any time a person is choking or having difficulty breathing.
Four things to look for when checking a victim for 1. Check for normal signs of breathing. 2. Look for signs of breathing (Watch for
breathing the rising and falling of the chest). 3. Listen for signs of breathing (Place your ear
next to the victim's nose and mouth). 4. Feel the victim's nose and mouth for signs
of breathing.
Artificial respiration A procedure used to cause air to flow into the person's lungs by using artificial
means.
Time until brain begins to die without oxygen Approx. 4 to 6 minutes.
Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation Each breath should last about 1 second and you should administer approximately
12 breaths per minute.
Ventilations One thing to watch for is that you do not breathe air into the victim's stomach.
Adequate oxygen supply The eye pupils will react to light.
Circulatory system The heart and blood vessels throughout the body.
Left side of the heart Receives oxygenated blood from the lungs and sends it to the tissues throughout
the body.
Right side of the heart Receives blood from the tissues and sends it to the lungs where carbon dioxide is
exchanged for oxygen.
Cardiac arrest When the heart stops beating normally.
Witnessed cardiac arrest Happens in the presence of the rescuer.
Un-witnessed cardiac arrest Happens when no one is around to see it.
Clinical death When the breathing and circulation process stop.
Brain damage time frame After approximately 4 to 6 minutes without oxygenated blood the brain begins to
die.
