FIRST AID PRACTICE TEST #1 American Red Cross Test

1 Although choking is common in infants and children, more _______ than _______ die each year as a result. A. children / adults B. adults / children - Answer- B. adults / children 2 One of the most dangerous threats to a seriously injured victim is unnecessary movement. A. true B. false - Answer- 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. - Answer- C. In all cases impaled objects should not be removed. 4 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. - Answer- 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. - Answer- 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. - Answer- 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.