American Red Cross First Aid Study
Guide Questions and Answers
What would be the general care for a burn? - CORRECT ANSWER ->>Cool the burn with cool water,
cover burn loosely, remove the person from the burn source.
What type of injury involves an open wound where the bone has broken through the skin? - CORRECT
ANSWER ->>Open Fracture
How do you generally care for a muscle, bone, or joint injury? - CORRECT ANSWER ->>Rest it, stabilize it,
ice it on and off elevate.
How do you care for someone having a seizure? - CORRECT ANSWER ->>Clear any objects that are in the
way that might cause injury.
What sudden illness is caused by a blockage of blood flow to the brain? - CORRECT ANSWER ->>Stroke
What is the general illness resulting from too much or too little sugar in a person's blood? - CORRECT
ANSWER ->>Diabetes
How do you care for a victim of heat exhaustion? - CORRECT ANSWER ->>Move them away from the
heat, lay them down and remove any heavy clothing, have them drink lots of fluids, cool the person, and
monitor them closely.
What are the three most common heat related illnesses? - CORRECT ANSWER ->>Muscle cramps, heat
exhaustion, heat strokes
How should you care for someone with minor frostbite? - CORRECT ANSWER ->>Get them to a warm
place and remove any wet clothing, warm area in warm water, if the water is not nearby hold closely to
your body and try skin to skin contact for warmth but do not rub it.
Guide Questions and Answers
What would be the general care for a burn? - CORRECT ANSWER ->>Cool the burn with cool water,
cover burn loosely, remove the person from the burn source.
What type of injury involves an open wound where the bone has broken through the skin? - CORRECT
ANSWER ->>Open Fracture
How do you generally care for a muscle, bone, or joint injury? - CORRECT ANSWER ->>Rest it, stabilize it,
ice it on and off elevate.
How do you care for someone having a seizure? - CORRECT ANSWER ->>Clear any objects that are in the
way that might cause injury.
What sudden illness is caused by a blockage of blood flow to the brain? - CORRECT ANSWER ->>Stroke
What is the general illness resulting from too much or too little sugar in a person's blood? - CORRECT
ANSWER ->>Diabetes
How do you care for a victim of heat exhaustion? - CORRECT ANSWER ->>Move them away from the
heat, lay them down and remove any heavy clothing, have them drink lots of fluids, cool the person, and
monitor them closely.
What are the three most common heat related illnesses? - CORRECT ANSWER ->>Muscle cramps, heat
exhaustion, heat strokes
How should you care for someone with minor frostbite? - CORRECT ANSWER ->>Get them to a warm
place and remove any wet clothing, warm area in warm water, if the water is not nearby hold closely to
your body and try skin to skin contact for warmth but do not rub it.
