Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED Pre-Test Examination Questions and Answers (Graded A)

In which situation(s) do you have the consent of a victim to give CPR? - ANSWER-an unresponsive adult To protect yourself against bloodborne pathogens - ANSWER-wear gloves or use other barriers when blood or bodily fluid is present Checking the victim's ABCs begins with - ANSWER-listening for breathing sounds When should you call EMS? - ANSWER-when the victim has life threatening injury To control severe bleeding, first - ANSWER-apply direct pressure on the wound Proper wound care includes - ANSWER-covering the wound with a sterile dressing and bandage In the shock position, the victim - ANSWER-lies on back with feet raised 8-12 inches Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency because - ANSWER-the victim's airway may swell and block breathing First aid for a serious burn includes - ANSWER-protecting the burn area with loose dressing If a victim has a chemical spilled in the eye, how long should you flush the eye in running water? - ANSWER-20 minutes The signs and symptoms of a possible head or brain injury include - ANSWER-nausea, vomiting, severe or persistent headache; problems with vision or speech Signs and symptoms of a brain injury may occur as late as - ANSWER-1 week after the injury If a victim has a large object impaled in a wound in the chest, you should - ANSWER-dress and bandage the wound around the object When splinting a forearm injury, it is important to - ANSWER-put padding between the splint and skin; immobilize both the elbow and wrist; elevate the arm after splinting When putting ice on a a sprained ankle, keep the ice on the ankle - ANSWER-30 minutes then off for at least 30 minutes When a victim has persistent chest pressure or pain - ANSWER-call 911 immediately Help protect a victim having a seizure from being injured by - ANSWER-putting a pillow or folded coat under the victim's head If you know the victim is diabetic and is having a diabetic emergency, but you do not show whether it is a problem of high or low blood sugar, you should - ANSWER-give the victim sugar The first thing to do for a responsive victim who has swallowed a poisonous substance is to - ANSWER-call the poison control center If someone is bitten by a dog, the first thing you should do is - ANSWER-clean the wound with soap and water The signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction to a bee sting may include - ANSWER-difficulty breathing An effective way to warm a victim of hypothermia is to - ANSWER-cover the victim with blankets The signs and symptoms of heatstroke include - ANSWER-hot flushed skin If you are the first on the scene of a vehicle crash, you should try to help an unresponsive driver by - ANSWER-supporting the victim's head and neck if you can safely reach into the vehicle It may be acceptable to move a seriously injured victim if - ANSWER-fire or an explosion is likely; poisonous fumes are present; the victim is in the way of another seriously injured victim The first step in the cardiac chain of survival is - ANSWER-early access Basic life support is often needed for victims of - ANSWER-choking, drowning, or heat attack For purposes of performing basic life support techniques, a child is defined as someone between the ages of - ANSWER-1 and 8 The recovery position is used for a victim who - ANSWER-is unresponsive and breathing Rescue breathing is performed on a victim - ANSWER-after the chest compressions of CPR have begun To open an unresponsive victim's airway when a spinal injury is not suspected - ANSWER-tilt the head back and liftt he chin To make sure your air is going into the victim's lungs during rescue breathing - ANSWER-watch the victim's chest rise and fall; listen for the rushing sound of air filling the lungs; blow hard to the point of feeling resistance The purpose of using a barrier device during rescue breathing is to - ANSWER-prevent transmission of infections Rescue breathing is given to adults at a rate of - ANSWER-1 breath every 1 second Rescue breathing is given to infants and children at a rate of - ANSWER-1 breath every 3 seconds If a victim who is choking is coughing, you should - ANSWER-encourage continued coughing to expel the object The hand position to give abdominal thrusts to a responsive choking child or adult is - ANSWER-in the middle of the abdomen just above the navel Choking care for a responsive infant includes - ANSWER-alternating back blows and chest thrusts If the responsive choking adult to whom you are giving abdominal thrusts suddenly becomes unresponsive, what should you do? - ANSWER-start CPR The correct hand position for chest compressions in CPR for an adult or child is - ANSWER-on the lower half of the breastbone midway between nipples The correct hand position for chest compression in CPR for an infant is - ANSWER-one finger-width below an imaginary line between the nipples Give chest compressions in CPR to an adult at a rate of - ANSWER-100 compressions per minute The depth of chest compressions in CPR for an adult is - ANSWER-2 to 2 1/2 minutes In CPR for an adult, what is the correct ratio of compressions to breaths? - ANSWER-30 to 2 In CPR for an infant or child, what is the correct ratio of compressions to breaths? - ANSWER-15 to 1 Once you have begun CPR you should continue until - ANSWER-the victim shows signs of circulation or breathing; an AED is brought to the scene and is ready to use; EMS personnel arrive and take over An AED works by - ANSWER-shocking the heart to restore a normal rhythm when the heart is filibrating An AED should be used on a victim without signs of circulation - ANSWER-as soon as possible To use the AED appropriately - ANSWER-position the victim on their back; keep victim away from water; dry the victim's chest if necessary before applying pads When connected properly to the victim, the AED unit will advise you when to - ANSWER-give a shock; check the victim's circulation and give CPR; wait for the unit to analyze the victim's heart rhythm Following universal precautions mean - ANSWER-always assuming blood and other bodily fluids may be infected Checking for signs of circulation involves looking for - ANSWER-tingling sensations in the hands and feet You should gently press on wound edges to promote some bleeding with: - ANSWER-a puncture wound that is not bleeding Which of the following is a sign that you may have wrapped a circular bandage to tightly around a victim's arm? - ANSWER-victim's fingers are tingling An important first aid step for a victim with a large third- degree burn is to - ANSWER-prevent shock The signs and symptoms of a possible spinal injury may include - ANSWER-breathing problems and inability to move body parts The first aid for a fracture includes - ANSWER-immobilizing the fracture area Someone who has asthma may have which medication to use if an asthma attack occurs? - ANSWER-an inhaler The sign and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning may include - ANSWER-headache, dizziness, nausea The first aid for frostbitten fingers include - ANSWER-putting dry gauze or fluffy cloth between the fingers "Early access" in the cardiac chain of survival refers to - ANSWER-starting CPR right away for a victim without signs of circulation Basic life support is care given to - ANSWER-a victim who is not breathing or whose heart has stopped The recovery position is used for an unresponsive victim to - ANSWER-help keep the airway open; allow fluids to drain from the mouth; prevent inhaling stomach contents if the victim vomits Rescue breathing is given to - ANSWER-all victims who are not breathing To open the airway of a victim you think has a spinal injury, use the - ANSWER-jaw thrust About how long should you blow into an adult victim with each rescue breath? - ANSWER-1 second You treat choking in an unresponsive infant by giving - ANSWER-CPR The depth of chest compressions in CPR for a child is approximately - ANSWER-1 1/2 to 2 inches If you see an object in an unresponsive infant's mouth while giving CPR for choking, remove it by - ANSWER-sweeping it out with your finger What is an important step to take when using an AED? - ANSWER-give a shock only when instructed by the unit; be sure everyone is clear of the victim before giving a shock; use the AED only if