FIRST AID EXAM – AHA QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS GRADED A+
B
When you are providing first aid you should:
a. wear PPE
b. only wear PPE if the person is someone you don't know
c. not be concerned about PPE if you wash your hands
d. use cloth gloves to protect your hands - A
When you phone for help, you should stay on the line with the dispatcher until:
a. people with more advanced training arrive
b. the dispatcher tells you it's okay to hang up - B
After giving first aid, you:
a. can talk about what happened with anyone you want
b. cannot discuss anything with coworkers; you must keep private things private
c. can speak to a reporter about the incident
d. can discuss the incident with your immediate coworkers only - B
You should wash your hands for at least:
a. 10 seconds
b. 15 seconds
c. 20 seconds
d. 3 minutes - C
, When assessing the scene, you should consider which of the following: (circle all that apply)
a. danger to yourself and others
b. how many people are injured or ill
c. where the location is
d. where the nearest telephone is - all of the above
You should replace any supplies you use from the first aid kit.
True or false? - true
When giving abdominal thrusts to an adult who is choking, you should:
a. place your hands near the throat
b. place your hands near the left side of the lower abdomen
c. put the thumb side of your fist slightly above her navel and well below the breastbone - C
Signs of a sever allergic reaction include trouble breathing, swelling of the face and tongue, and the
person may stop responding.
True or false? - true
A person with a __________ is usually awake and can talk but may have an uncomfortable feeling, such
as chest pain or pressure in the chest:
a. stroke
b. seizure
c. heart attack - C
ANSWERS GRADED A+
B
When you are providing first aid you should:
a. wear PPE
b. only wear PPE if the person is someone you don't know
c. not be concerned about PPE if you wash your hands
d. use cloth gloves to protect your hands - A
When you phone for help, you should stay on the line with the dispatcher until:
a. people with more advanced training arrive
b. the dispatcher tells you it's okay to hang up - B
After giving first aid, you:
a. can talk about what happened with anyone you want
b. cannot discuss anything with coworkers; you must keep private things private
c. can speak to a reporter about the incident
d. can discuss the incident with your immediate coworkers only - B
You should wash your hands for at least:
a. 10 seconds
b. 15 seconds
c. 20 seconds
d. 3 minutes - C
, When assessing the scene, you should consider which of the following: (circle all that apply)
a. danger to yourself and others
b. how many people are injured or ill
c. where the location is
d. where the nearest telephone is - all of the above
You should replace any supplies you use from the first aid kit.
True or false? - true
When giving abdominal thrusts to an adult who is choking, you should:
a. place your hands near the throat
b. place your hands near the left side of the lower abdomen
c. put the thumb side of your fist slightly above her navel and well below the breastbone - C
Signs of a sever allergic reaction include trouble breathing, swelling of the face and tongue, and the
person may stop responding.
True or false? - true
A person with a __________ is usually awake and can talk but may have an uncomfortable feeling, such
as chest pain or pressure in the chest:
a. stroke
b. seizure
c. heart attack - C
