First Aid Final UPDATED Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
A child has a deep cut on his arm. His face is moist and very pale. What would you do first? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Call 911 or the local emergency number.
What is the first step in caring for a wound with significant bleeding? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Apply direct pressure with a sterile or clean dressing.
If an open wound continues to bleed after applying direct pressure: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Any or all of the above. (add additional dressings and continue to apply direct pressure; do not
remove any blood-soaked dressings, ensure that 911 or the local emergency number has been
called)
When caring for a person who is actively bleeding from a wound, you would: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Apply direct pressure to the wound and then apply a pressure bandage.
A victim of a car accident has just vomited and now appears to be coughing up blood. He is
breathing very quickly and his pulse is fast and weak. What is most likely wrong? - CORRECT
ANSWER - He has internal bleeding.
Why does skin appear pale during shock? - CORRECT ANSWER - Both a and b.
(constriction of blood vessels near the skin's surface; the majority of blood being sent to vital
organs)
When shock occurs, the body prioritizes its need for blood. Where does it send blood first? -
CORRECT ANSWER - The brain, heart, and lungs
Which of the following are included in the care for shock? - CORRECT ANSWER - Any or
all of the above. (controlling external bleeding when present, having the person lie down, helping
the person maintain a normal body temperature)
, Which of the body systems are effected by shock? - CORRECT ANSWER - All body
systems.
You are giving care to a person in shock. Which of the following would be most appropriate? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Helping the person rest in the most comfortable position possible.
Torn earlobe - CORRECT ANSWER - avulsion
Black eye - CORRECT ANSWER - contusion
Scraped knee - CORRECT ANSWER - abrasion
Gunshot wound - CORRECT ANSWER - puncture
Cover with dressing and pressure bandage - CORRECT ANSWER - a major open wound
Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water - CORRECT ANSWER - a minor open
wound
A major open wound with an embedded object - CORRECT ANSWER - use bulky dressings
to stabilize
A severed body part - CORRECT ANSWER - wrap the part and place it in plastic bag, and
then in an ice and water slurry
To prevent infection of a minor open wound, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER - wash the
area with soap and water
and CORRECT Answers
A child has a deep cut on his arm. His face is moist and very pale. What would you do first? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Call 911 or the local emergency number.
What is the first step in caring for a wound with significant bleeding? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Apply direct pressure with a sterile or clean dressing.
If an open wound continues to bleed after applying direct pressure: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Any or all of the above. (add additional dressings and continue to apply direct pressure; do not
remove any blood-soaked dressings, ensure that 911 or the local emergency number has been
called)
When caring for a person who is actively bleeding from a wound, you would: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Apply direct pressure to the wound and then apply a pressure bandage.
A victim of a car accident has just vomited and now appears to be coughing up blood. He is
breathing very quickly and his pulse is fast and weak. What is most likely wrong? - CORRECT
ANSWER - He has internal bleeding.
Why does skin appear pale during shock? - CORRECT ANSWER - Both a and b.
(constriction of blood vessels near the skin's surface; the majority of blood being sent to vital
organs)
When shock occurs, the body prioritizes its need for blood. Where does it send blood first? -
CORRECT ANSWER - The brain, heart, and lungs
Which of the following are included in the care for shock? - CORRECT ANSWER - Any or
all of the above. (controlling external bleeding when present, having the person lie down, helping
the person maintain a normal body temperature)
, Which of the body systems are effected by shock? - CORRECT ANSWER - All body
systems.
You are giving care to a person in shock. Which of the following would be most appropriate? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Helping the person rest in the most comfortable position possible.
Torn earlobe - CORRECT ANSWER - avulsion
Black eye - CORRECT ANSWER - contusion
Scraped knee - CORRECT ANSWER - abrasion
Gunshot wound - CORRECT ANSWER - puncture
Cover with dressing and pressure bandage - CORRECT ANSWER - a major open wound
Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water - CORRECT ANSWER - a minor open
wound
A major open wound with an embedded object - CORRECT ANSWER - use bulky dressings
to stabilize
A severed body part - CORRECT ANSWER - wrap the part and place it in plastic bag, and
then in an ice and water slurry
To prevent infection of a minor open wound, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER - wash the
area with soap and water
