Questions and Answers Rated A
Which of the following are appropriate first aid measures for chemicals in the eye? -
measures for treating thermal burns? - ANSWER -1) Thoroughly flush the affected
ANSWER -1) Treat for shock eye(s) with water
2) Remove the victim from the source of heat 2) Reassure and monitor the victim
3) Stop the burning process by cooling the 3) Allow the patient to remove contact lenses (if
affected areas with cool water applicable)
4) Attempt to identify the chemical and contact
poison control
At the scene of a traffic collision, a victim is
sitting on the curb at the side of the road. The
victim is conscious but his breathing is labored Which of the following will protect the spinal cord
and he appears to be experiencing a lot of pain from further damage? - ANSWER -1)
with each breath. You do not find any bleeding Maintaining manual stabilization until the victim
from the area during your primary assessment. receives additional treatment
What immediate care should be given? - 2) Establishing early manual stabilization of the
ANSWER -Activate EMS, place the victim neck and head
in a recovery position on the injured side (if
appropriate), treat for shock, continue to monitor
the victim, be prepared for the victim to vomit You are conducting a secondary assessment of a
conscious victim on the ground. He complains of
abdominal pain. What else might indicate a
You are talking to a victim at a traffic collision closed abdominal injury? - ANSWER -1) He
who you believe is experiencing internal is in the fetal position
bleeding. What are the correct first aid 2) Nausea and/or vomiting
measures? - ANSWER -1) Monitor the 3) Rapid shallow breathing
victim 4) The area is rigid or painful to the touch
2) Be prepared in the event the victim vomits
3) Provide care to prevent shock
4) Activate the EMS system When providing care to treat a nose bleed, you
should pack the victim's nostrils. -
ANSWER -False
Which of the following are appropriate first aid
measures for treating electrical burns? -
ANSWER -1) Treat for shock In addition to burns, acute exposure to radiation
2) Shut off the source of the electrical current may result in radiation sickness. Which of the
3) Loosely apply a sterile dressing to affected following are common symptoms of radiation
areas sickness? - ANSWER -1) Nausea and
4) Look for entry and exit wound vomiting
5) Conduct a primary assessment and, if 2) Hair loss
necessary, begin CPR immediately 3) Fatigue and weakness
6) Ensure that the scene is safe to enter
When providing care for a dental emergency, you
Which of the following are the correct first aid should: - ANSWER -1) Activate the EMS
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