FIRST AID PRACTICE TEST #1 American Red Cross Test UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers

FIRST AID PRACTICE TEST #1 American
Red Cross Test UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
1
Although choking is common in infants and children, more _______ than _______ die each year
as a result.


A. children / adults

B. adults / children - CORRECT ANSWER - B. adults / children


2
One of the most dangerous threats to a seriously injured victim is unnecessary movement.
A. true

B. false - CORRECT 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. - 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. - CORRECT
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. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT
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.
A. Avulsion
B. Bruise
C. Cut

D. Scrape - CORRECT ANSWER - D. Scrape


8
Severe allergic reactions may become life threatening when the victim's face, neck, and tongue:
A. swell, closing the airway

B. go into spasms - CORRECT ANSWER - A. swell, closing the airway


9
_____________ is usually slow and clots easily, and isn't a bright red.
A. capilary

, B. venous

C. arterial - CORRECT ANSWER - A. capillary


10
If a victim is conscious, talk to that person and ask how he or she feels. During a head-to-toe
check:
A. check: face; if breathing is normal; skin color, for any pain, odd bumps, a medical alert tag.
B. Notice if the victim is drowsy, not alert or confused.

C. Both a & b are correct. - CORRECT ANSWER - C. Both a & b are correct.


11
The first aider may determine there is an emergency by looking for:
A. unusual situations or smells; pain or or deformity of limbs.

B. unusual noises, sights, odors, appearance or behaviour. - CORRECT ANSWER - B.
unusual noises, sights, odors, appearance or behaviour.


12
Before giving first aid to an injured or ill person, the first aider must have permission. The only
exceptions are:
A. if the conscious victim is a child and the condition is serious.
B. If the victim is unconscious or unable to respond.

C. Both a & b are correct. - CORRECT ANSWER - C. Both a & b are correct..


13
First aiders need to stay calm and think before they act. There are three basic steps to take:
A. Check the scene, call 911, and care for the victim
B. Evaluate the situation, call 911, and secure care for the victim. - CORRECT
ANSWER - A. Check the scene, call 911, and care for the victim
.