FIRST AID/CPR TEST REVIEW
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
How far do the chest compressions go on an adult? - Answer-1.5-2 inches
How far do the chest compressions go on a child - Answer-1/3-1/2 depth of the chest
How far do the chest compressions go on an infant - Answer-1/3-1/2 depth of the chest
What is the alternate to the heimlich for an infant? - Answer-Back blows and chest
thrusts
What is the purpose of the initial check? - Answer-to see if the victim's condition is life-
threatening
Steps to control bleeding - Answer-Pressure, elevation, pressure points
anaphylaxis - Answer-severe allergic reaction usually caused by medications, foods,
insect stings, or plants
Amputated parts should be kept (3) - Answer-Cool, clean, and dry
The purpose of a dressing is to - Answer-absorb blood and cover a wound
The purpose of a bandage is to - Answer-apply pressure and hold the dressing in place
the firsts step to treating a heat burn is to - Answer-get away form the heat source
care for a nosebleed - Answer-tilt head forward and pinch soft part of the nose
When should you remove impaled objects? - Answer-NEVER
splinting technique main points - Answer-stabilize, immonilize, go to joint above and
below, leave in position found
do not apply ice to - Answer-snake bites
if you suspect a spine injury, you should - Answer-immobilize the victim
when should you use rescue moves? - Answer-to get the victim out of a dangerous area
are you analyzing the heart rhythm when using the AED? - Answer-yes
ratio of shocks to CPR - Answer-1:2
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
How far do the chest compressions go on an adult? - Answer-1.5-2 inches
How far do the chest compressions go on a child - Answer-1/3-1/2 depth of the chest
How far do the chest compressions go on an infant - Answer-1/3-1/2 depth of the chest
What is the alternate to the heimlich for an infant? - Answer-Back blows and chest
thrusts
What is the purpose of the initial check? - Answer-to see if the victim's condition is life-
threatening
Steps to control bleeding - Answer-Pressure, elevation, pressure points
anaphylaxis - Answer-severe allergic reaction usually caused by medications, foods,
insect stings, or plants
Amputated parts should be kept (3) - Answer-Cool, clean, and dry
The purpose of a dressing is to - Answer-absorb blood and cover a wound
The purpose of a bandage is to - Answer-apply pressure and hold the dressing in place
the firsts step to treating a heat burn is to - Answer-get away form the heat source
care for a nosebleed - Answer-tilt head forward and pinch soft part of the nose
When should you remove impaled objects? - Answer-NEVER
splinting technique main points - Answer-stabilize, immonilize, go to joint above and
below, leave in position found
do not apply ice to - Answer-snake bites
if you suspect a spine injury, you should - Answer-immobilize the victim
when should you use rescue moves? - Answer-to get the victim out of a dangerous area
are you analyzing the heart rhythm when using the AED? - Answer-yes
ratio of shocks to CPR - Answer-1:2
