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You have sized up the scene, formed an initial impression and determined the scene is safe. When starting the primary assessment, which of the following would you do first? a - ANSWER-Check for responsiveness

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American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED (2 latest Versions)
Newest 2025 Complete Questions And Correct Detailed Answers
(Verified Answers)|Already Graded A+


You have sized up the scene, formed an initial impression and
determined the scene is safe. When starting the primary assessment,
which of the following would you do first?
a - ANSWER-Check for responsiveness


Which of the following statements about bag-valve-mask resuscitators
(BVMs) is most accurate? - ANSWER-Ventilations are more effective
when two rescuers operate the BVM.


You are preparing to give ventilations to a 5-year-old child using a
resuscitation mask. You should give 1 ventilation about every -
ANSWER-3 seconds.


When performing chest compressions during CPR, you should give
compressions at a rate of at least how many compressions per minute?
- ANSWER-Between 100 and 120

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An AED has advised that a shock should be given. Which of the
following is appropriate? - ANSWER-Tell everyone to stand clear of the
victim.


You are about to apply AED pads to a victim's chest when you notice
that the victim has several body piercings with jewelry on their chest.
Which of the following should you do? - ANSWER-Apply the pads to the
chest, at least 1 inch away from the jewelry.


The cycle of chest compressions and ventilations in two-rescuer CPR for
an infant is: - ANSWER-15 chest compressions and 2 ventilations.


You are using a resuscitation mask to give ventilations to a child. After
you position and seal the mask, which of the following should you do
next? - ANSWER-Tilt the victim's head back to open the airway


You are providing care to a patron who started choking on some food.
The victim becomes unresponsive. Which of the following should you
do first - ANSWER-Lower the victim to the ground and begin CPR
starting with chest compressions.


Where should you place your hands when giving chest compressions to
an infant during CPR? - ANSWER-One hand on the forehead and two or
three fingers on the center of the chest.

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When giving abdominal thrusts to an adult who is choking, where
should you position your fist? - ANSWER-In the middle of the abdomen,
just above the navel


A person has been injured and is responsive. You should: - ANSWER-
Obtain consent, check the victim for life-threatening conditions and
speak with the victim to find out what happened.


Your initial impression reveals severe life-threatening bleeding in an
adult victim who appears to be unresponsive. Your next step should be:
- ANSWER-Control the bleeding with any available resources.


An injured patron is responsive and bleeding. After summoning EMS
personnel, obtaining consent and putting on disposable gloves, what is
your next care step? - ANSWER-Press firmly against the wound with a
sterile dressing and bandage.


A way to remember the questions to ask when taking a brief history is
to use the acronym SAMPLE. What does the A in SAMPLE stand for -
ANSWER-Allergies


What is the first step you should take in caring for a victim with burns? -
ANSWER-Remove the victim from the source of the burn.

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If a victim is having a seizure in the water: - ANSWER-Support the victim
with their head above water until the seizure ends.


During a swim meet, the bleachers behind your guard station suddenly
collapse. As you check the scene, you notice several people who appear
injured. Who should you approach first? - ANSWER-A victim who
appears unconscious.


When caring for musculoskeletal injuries, what does RICE stand for? -
ANSWER-Rest, immobilize, cold, elevate


All of the following are components of scene size-up EXCEPT: - ANSWER-
Checking for responsiveness.


Signs and symptoms of sudden illness do not include: - ANSWER-
Bruising or rigidness of the abdomen


When checking a victim during a secondary assessment you notice
changes in her LOC. What does the C stand for in LOC? - ANSWER-
Consciousness.

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