St. John Ambulance: CPR Level C with AED Exam
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is first aid? - CORRECT ANSWER emergency help given to an injured or
suddenly ill person, using readily available materials
What are the objectives of first aid? (3) - CORRECT ANSWER - preserve life
- prevent the illness or injury from becoming worse
- promote recovery
Who is a first aider? (2) - CORRECT ANSWER - one who takes charge of an
emergency scene and gives first aid
- doesn't diagnose or treat - suspects and gives first aid
What can a first aider do (besides giving first aid)? (4) - CORRECT ANSWER -
protect the casualty's belongings
- keep unnecessary people away
- reassure family or friends of the casualty
- clean up emergency scene and work to correct any unsafe conditions that may have caused
the injuries
Age of infant, child, adult casualty - CORRECT ANSWER infant: under one year old
child: from age one to age eight
adult: over eight years of age
Two "legal" situations in which you might give first aid - CORRECT ANSWER - as
part of your job
- as a passerby
, Good Samaritan Principles (4) - CORRECT ANSWER you identify yourself as a first
aider and get CONSENT from the injured or ill person before you touch them
you use REASONABLE SKILL AND CARE in accordance with the level of knowledge and
skill that you have
you are not NEGLIGENT in what you do
you do not ABANDON the person
Three basic types of risks to be aware of... - CORRECT ANSWER - energy source that
caused original injury
- hazards from secondary or external factors
- hazards of rescue or first aid procedures
Steps a first aider can take to reduce risk of transmission (5) - CORRECT ANSWER 1.
gloves
2. hand washing
3. minimizing mouth to mouth contact
4. gloves when handling sharp objects
5. cleaning up after an emergency
In a violent situaiton, four things to do while waiting for the police - CORRECT
ANSWER 1. protect your safety and that of others if you can
2. give first aid for any injuries (be sensitive)
3. keep onlookers away as much as possible
4. don't disturb the scene
child abuse - CORRECT ANSWER any form of physical harm, emotional deprivation,
neglect or sexual maltreatment which can result in injury or psychological damage to a child
three signs of child abuse - CORRECT ANSWER 1. suspicious injuries
2. unusually shaped bruises or burns
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is first aid? - CORRECT ANSWER emergency help given to an injured or
suddenly ill person, using readily available materials
What are the objectives of first aid? (3) - CORRECT ANSWER - preserve life
- prevent the illness or injury from becoming worse
- promote recovery
Who is a first aider? (2) - CORRECT ANSWER - one who takes charge of an
emergency scene and gives first aid
- doesn't diagnose or treat - suspects and gives first aid
What can a first aider do (besides giving first aid)? (4) - CORRECT ANSWER -
protect the casualty's belongings
- keep unnecessary people away
- reassure family or friends of the casualty
- clean up emergency scene and work to correct any unsafe conditions that may have caused
the injuries
Age of infant, child, adult casualty - CORRECT ANSWER infant: under one year old
child: from age one to age eight
adult: over eight years of age
Two "legal" situations in which you might give first aid - CORRECT ANSWER - as
part of your job
- as a passerby
, Good Samaritan Principles (4) - CORRECT ANSWER you identify yourself as a first
aider and get CONSENT from the injured or ill person before you touch them
you use REASONABLE SKILL AND CARE in accordance with the level of knowledge and
skill that you have
you are not NEGLIGENT in what you do
you do not ABANDON the person
Three basic types of risks to be aware of... - CORRECT ANSWER - energy source that
caused original injury
- hazards from secondary or external factors
- hazards of rescue or first aid procedures
Steps a first aider can take to reduce risk of transmission (5) - CORRECT ANSWER 1.
gloves
2. hand washing
3. minimizing mouth to mouth contact
4. gloves when handling sharp objects
5. cleaning up after an emergency
In a violent situaiton, four things to do while waiting for the police - CORRECT
ANSWER 1. protect your safety and that of others if you can
2. give first aid for any injuries (be sensitive)
3. keep onlookers away as much as possible
4. don't disturb the scene
child abuse - CORRECT ANSWER any form of physical harm, emotional deprivation,
neglect or sexual maltreatment which can result in injury or psychological damage to a child
three signs of child abuse - CORRECT ANSWER 1. suspicious injuries
2. unusually shaped bruises or burns
