Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED Pre-Test Examination Questions and Answers

Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED Pre -Test Examination Questions and Answers 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 w hen 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 bec ause - 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 runnin g 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 pressur e 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