Question Bank for Website - First Aid & Emergency Procedures PDF

**When child-proofing a home or office in order to make it safe, which method should be used to assess for potential dangers?** A. Walk around the house or office and think like a child B. Have a child walk around and pick up all things that could harm a small child C. Get down on your han...

**When child-proofing a home or office in order to make it safe, which method should be used to assess for potential dangers?** A. Walk around the house or office and think like a child B. Have a child walk around and pick up all things that could harm a small child C. Get down on your hands and knees so you can see like a small child does D. Just teach the child not to touch. There\'s no way to childproof a location. 2. **An 8-year-old child fell to the ground from an 8-foot-high playground structure. He is lying on his back and moving very little. What sign or symptom would make you call 911 right away?** A. **He cannot feel or move his arms or legs** B. **He is bleeding from the nose** C. **He has knocked out his two front teeth** D. **He has an obvious large bruise on his side** 3. **What is the correct definition for anaphylaxis?** A. A sometimes itchy, mild allergic reaction that only affects the skin B. A severe and life-threatening allergic reaction that affects the airway, breathing, and circulation of a victim C. A severe case of sneezing and eye watering followed by a runny nose D. A severe, life-threatening condition where the appendix bursts and spreads infection throughout the body 4. **When is a head injury an automatic 911 call?** A. **When you think the victim is going to vomit** B. **When the victim says they have a headache** C. **When the victim is unconscious at any point after the injury** D. **If the victim doesn\'t know what happened** 5. **What would be the correct treatment for a person suffering from heat exhaustion or heat stroke?** A. **Give the person large amounts of ice cold water to drink.** B. **Quickly cover the persons entire body in ice.** C. **Do not move the person. Call 911 and wait for EMS to arrive.** D. **Cool the person. Immerse their full body in cool water if it can be done safely.** 6. **What should a rescuer do after a seizure has stopped?** A. **Roll the person onto the side and make sure the airway is clear.** B. **Begin CPR with 30 chest compressions and 2 breaths.** C. **Don\'t touch the person. Wait for EMS to arrive.** D. **Open the airway and give 2 full breaths.** 7. **What are the recommended steps to take to reduce germs when washing your hands?** A. **Use a disposable towel to turn on the faucet, wet your hands, apply soap, rub your hands together covering all surfaces for at least 20 seconds, rinse, dry, use a disposable towel to turn off the sink.** B. **Wet your hands, apply soap, rub your hands together covering all surfaces for at least 20 seconds, rinse and dry your hands.** C. **Rub your hands together covering all surfaces for at least 10 seconds, add soap, rinse, dry, then use a disposable towel to turn off the sink.** D. **Apply hand gel, and rub your hands together for at least 20 seconds. This is the best way to eliminate all types of germs and contaminants.** 8. **What law protects against civil lawsuits when we try to help a victim in medical need?** A. **The right to defend yourself** B. **The Good Samaritan Act** C. **The Whistleblower Protection Act** D. **OSHA 1910.151** **OSHA: this rule enforces that employers must train employees in CPR and First Aid or provide Firs Aid and CPR services in the absence of infirmary or nearby medical help.** 9. **The scene is safe, you\'ve turned on the AED and it prompts you to attach the pads. Choose the best answer for correct pad placement on a 10 year old child cardiac arrest victim.** A. **Place one pad on center of chest and the other in the middle of the victim\'s back** B. **Place one pad on lower right side of chest below the breast and the other on the upper left side of chest above the breast** C. **Place one pad on upper right side of chest and one on upper left side of chest** D. **Place one pad on upper right side of chest and the other pad on the lower left side of the chest** 10. **When checking for scene safety for the use of an AED, which of these best describes the dangers that would stop us from using an AED?** A. **Screaming bystanders that may become dangerous and assault us** B. **A scared pet that appears to be agitated when we are trying to help its owner** C. **Flammable gases, patient lying in standing water, combustible liquids near the victim** D. **Vomit or saliva on the person\'s shirt, urine around the patient\'s lower torso, and a damp swimsuit** 11. **What should you do if you suspect a person has swallowed a poison?** A. **Wait at least 5 minutes to see if the poison affects the person** B. **Make the person vomit immediately** C. **Drive the person to the hospital** D. **Call poison control** 12. **Why is shock so dangerous?** A. **Shock can make a person dangerously cold and could cause frostbite** B. **Shock makes it difficult for a person to breathe and therefore could cause anaphylactic shock** C. **Shock will eventually cause the person to lose their breathing and pulse if not treated.** D. **Shock can cause a person to get extremely confused simply appear drunk** 13. **Where is the proper location for delivering the Epipen injection on a child experiencing anaphylaxis?** A. **The upper arm** B. **The stomach** C. **The outer thigh** D. **The shoulder** 14. **Why can an opioid overdose cause death?** A. **Opioids are a central nervous system stimulant and can cause heart attacks** B. **Opioids are a central nervous system depressant and can cause a person to stop breathing** C. **Opioids can cause a person to believe they are invincible and therefore can cause life-threatening injury** D. **Opioids can cause severe paranoia and therefore can cause one to take their own life** 15. **You find that the victim is not responsive, not breathing normally, and you\'ve called 911. What is your next treatment?** A. **Begin rescue breathing and then check for a pulse after two minutes** B. **Begin abdominal thrusts to clear the airway. Then check for a pulse** C. **Begin chest compressions at a rate of 100-120 per minute and give 2 rescue breaths after every 30 compressions** D. **Give rescue breaths at a rate of 1 every 5 seconds until the victim begins to respond** 16. **A 12-year-old child is having a seizure on a playground. After checking for scene safety, what is the next best treatment?** A. **Hold the seizing child flat so that they don\'t hurt themself** B. **Force their mouth open using the finger twist method to help prevent them from biting their tongue** C. **Protect their head and body from hitting objects or the ground and let them finish the seizure safely** D. **Try to give 2 rescue breaths and begin CPR** 17. **The scene is safe, you\'ve turned on the AED, and it prompts you to attach the pads. Choose the best answer for correct pad placement on an adult cardiac arrest victim.** A. **Place one pad on center of chest and the other in the middle of the victim\'s back** B. **Place one pad on upper right side of chest and other on left lower outer chest wall below the left breast, centered on middle of arm pit** C. **Place one pad on upper right side of chest and one on upper left side of chest** D. **Place one pad on lower right side of chest below the breast and the other on the upper left side of chest above the breast** 18. **An 11-year-old boy was playing soccer when he was kicked in the knee. He fell to the ground in pain. What would make you suspect this injury is more serious and may need emergency treatment?** A. **The boy states that his knee really hurts** B. **The boy says he heard a snap** C. **The boy is holding his knee and not letting anyone touch it** D. **The knee looks deformed** 19. **What\'s the best course of action to prevent an accidental backing injury?** A. **Tell the children to be careful and watch in the rear-view mirror** B. **Walk around vehicle before backing and have all children at a safe gathering place so you can count heads** C. **Have a person outside at all times** D. **Use rear-view mirrors and backing camera and tell the kids to stay away from the vehicle** 20. **What link in the cardiac chain of survival comes after recognition of a cardiac arrest and activating emergency response?** A. **Post Cardiac Arrest Care** B. **Recovery** C. **High Quality CPR** D. **Advanced Medical Care** 21. **What should you do if a person is hitting their head on the ground during a seizure?** A. **Hold their body tightly to keep them from seizing.** B. **Put something soft under their head as a cushion, like a towel.** C. **Roll the person onto one side during the seizure activity.** D. **Wait until all seizure activity has stopped, then care for any head injury.** 22. **When assessing a victim for injuries, why do we pay attention to the mechanism of injury as a rescuer?** A. **The mechanism of injury can help us understand what internal and external injuries the victim may have regardless of whether we can see them** B. **The mechanism of injury will tell us exactly how severe the injury is when a victim is injured** C. **The mechanism of injury is important to the insurance company and therefore the health insurance claim may not be paid if we can\'t describe it** D. **The mechanism of injury is how we understand why the body reacts the way it does after a victim becomes ill or injured** 23. **You find an infant in a safe environment who is not moving and not breathing normally. What would be the correct course of action?** A. **Begin back slaps and chest thrusts** B. **Call 911 and begin infant CPR** C. **Perform a finger sweep followed by chest thrusts and back slaps** D. **Yell for help and carry the victim to a neighbor\'s house** 24. **Why should you use a spacer when administering albuterol for an asthma attack?** A. **The spacer helps the victim hold the albuterol** B. **The spacer reduces the amount of medication getting into the lungs so that the victim doesn\'t overdose** C. **The spacer helps the medication reach the lungs instead of depositing on the tongue or back of the throat** D. **The spacer is fun to watch and encourages children to use it more often** 25. **What is the advantage of using a hemostatic agent?** A. **It can help heal the skin more quickly than stitches** B. **It can help clot the blood in hard-to-control bleeding situations** C. **It will control bleeding so a person does not need to get stitches** D. **When used on a wound, no bandages are needed** 26. **A worker was just hit by a forklift. The scene is safe and you begin to assess the worker. You see that she is conscious and breathing normally, but obviously in pain. What is the purpose of doing a secondary survey on this victim?** A. **To discover potentially life threatening injuries that may not be immediately apparent** B. **To get the victim\'s insurance and contact information** C. **To find an accurate pulse rate, breathing rate, and blood pressure** D. **To find out if the person is responsive and breathing normally** 27. **You are performing CPR on an 8 month old infant and an AED arrives. How would you apply the pads on the infant?** A. **One on the center of the chest and the other on the center of the back** B. **One on the upper right chest and the other on the lower left rib cage** C. **One on the upper left chest and the other on the lower right rib cage** D. **Apply both pads near the center of the infant\'s chest** 28. **A co-worker cut his wrist on a bandsaw and is bleeding severely. Blood is spurting from an arterial bleed. Direct pressure is not controlling the bleeding. What is the best treatment?** A. **Use a pressure point** B. **Tape a bandage more firmly over the wound** C. **Hold the arm below the level of the heart** D. **Apply a tourniquet** 29. **What is the best, most accurate description for \"agonal respirations\"?** A. **An attempt to breathe through congested nasal passages causing loud sounds** B. **Respirations that are fast and labored** C. **An ineffective gasping, gulping type of attempt to breathe that does not look normal** D. **Mouth breathing that is less than 12 breaths per minute** 30. **If a victim had a sharp object in their eye, what would be the correct treatment?** A. **Rinse the eye for no more than 15 minutes and transport to hospital** B. **Try to remove object with tweezers, rinse eye for 15 minutes, place gauze over eye, and transport to hospital** C. **Place a cup over the affected eye, a pad over the non affected eye, and wrap gauze around both eyes and head to hold them in place.** D. **Use a magnet to get the sharp object out of the eye. Then rinse for 15-20 minutes with saline and cover both eyes with gauze bandages and transport to the hospital.** 31. **You have an unconscious choking person. 911 has been called and you just gave the first set of 30 compressions. What should you do next?** A. **Check the mouth for an object** B. **Give 2 breaths** C. **Start another 30 chest compressions** D. **Give abdominal thrusts** 32. **What is the best treatment to give a possible stroke patient who is not in the hospital?** A. **Offer them something sweet** B. **Lay them down and cover them with a blanket to keep them warm** C. **Don\'t delay calling 911 and get the person to the hospital as soon as possible** D. **Offer them aspirin** 33. **Which of the following is an important practice when removing gloves?** A. **Never touch a gloved hand to the outside of the other glove** B. **Used gloves must be thrown away into a red bio-hazard bag** C. **Used gloves must be properly disinfected before throwing them away in the regular trash** D. **Only touch glove-to-glove and skin-to-skin** 34. **You notice that a 6 month old infant is not awake, not moving, and not breathing normally. The infant\'s skin is blue. What would make you suspect the infant is unconscious from choking?** A. **There are grapes on the floor around the infant\'s body and you believe there is one missing** B. **A sibling told you that the baby was choking before you got there** C. **The infant was gasping for breath and unable to speak** D. **When you attempt to breathe air into the lungs, the air will not go in regardless of your attempt to re-position the airway** 35. **What is the first step you should take when encountering a person with a penetrating injury?** A. **Ensure the scene is safe** B. **Apply direct pressure to the wound** C. **Call for emergency services** D. **Remove the object causing the penetration** 36. **Choose the correct location and hand placement to perform abdominal thrusts on a choking child.** A. **Place the heel of one hand just above the navel (belly button)** B. **Place the thumb side of the fist just below the navel (belly button)** C. **Place the thumb side of the fist just above the navel (belly button) but below the ribs** D. **Place the palm side of the hand just above the navel (belly button) but below the ribs** 37. **What are the correct and safest steps in rescuing a victim who is drowning in water?** A. **Reach, row a boat, swim to them** B. **Reach with your hand, throw a preserver, swim to them** C. **Throw a preserver, swim to them, row in a boat** D. **Reach with hand or leg, reach with pole, throw a flotation device** 38. **A 10-year-old female just collapsed on the floor after choking on a grape. What would be your first action after calling 911?** A. **Attempt 2 rescue breaths** B. **Give 30 abdominal thrusts** C. **Give 30 chest compressions** D. **Open the airway and look for the object in the airway** 39. **A 38-year-old male has just collapsed and is now lying on the floor. What is the best first action?** A. **Run over to the person and begin 5 cycles of CPR** B. **Start giving the person rescue breaths with a one-way valve rescue mask** C. **Elevate the person\'s legs and cover them with a blanket while waiting for them to wake** D. **Ensure the scene is safe; if it is, tap the person\'s shoulder and ask if they are ok** 40. **After CPR has been started, when would it be appropriate to stop?** A. **When the scene becomes unsafe for the rescuer** B. **When an equally trained or more advanced trained rescuer takes over for you** C. **When the victim begins to move and breathe normally** D. **All of the above** 41. **Which of these is a controllable risk factor of cardiovascular disease or heart attacks?** A. **Age** B. **Exercise** C. **Race** D. **Gender** 42. **What is the advantage of having a commercially available glucose gel or liquid available to treat a diabetic emergency?** A. **The sugar in these is made from only natural corn syrup** B. **It\'s easier to store, more stable, and designed to absorb quickly** C. **The glucose tastes better and is made from orange juice** D. **It is sugar-free and therefore will not cause complications with low blood sugar** 43. **If you cannot reposition a knocked-out tooth back into its socket, what is the best alternative for preserving the tooth?** A. **Place it in milk.** B. **Place it in a water.** C. **Wrap it in a dry cloth.** D. **Keep it cool in a plastic bag.** 44. **A coworker just amputated his thumb in a cutting press. What is your first concern as a first aid provider?** A. **Finding the amputated part** B. **Assessing the patient for life threatening conditions** C. **Applying a tourniquet** D. **Getting others to help you immediately** 45. **How would you describe venous bleeding?** A. **Bright red with a small amount of bleeding and easy to control** B. **Dark red, oozing, and more easily controlled** C. **Bright red with large amounts of blood** D. **Pulsating or squirting** 46. **You are placing AED pads on a cardiac arrest victim when you see a metal necklace on his neck. What should you do with the necklace?** A. **Move it out of the way if needed in order to place the pads.** B. **Take the necklace off. Make sure no metal is on the person\'s body.** C. **Place a cloth between the metal and the persons skin to that no metal is touching bare skin.** D. **Cover up the metal with anything that is non-conductive so sparks do not fly.** 47. **For an unresponsive patient with suspected opioid overdose which of the following is the most reasonable treatment?** A. **If a patient has no pulse and no breathing, naloxone should be administered first before providing other care.** B. **With a patient in cardiac arrest, the focus should be high-quality CPR rather than naloxone administration.** C. **Administer 1 dose of naloxone and give 2 minutes of rescue breathing before considering CPR.** D. **Only administer naloxone if the patient is older than 12 years of age.** 48. **A child presents with bleeding from the ear after a fall. Prior to seeking advanced medical care, what is the most appropriate action to take?** A. **Loosely apply a clean dressing outside the ear.** B. **Apply direct pressure to prevent blood running out of the ear.** C. **Gently insert a cotton swab into the ear to absorb the blood.** D. **Use mild soap and water to clean the ear to prevent infection.** 49. **A 12-year-old child is having a seizure on a playground. After checking for scene safety, what is the next best treatment?** A. **Hold the seizing child flat so that they don\'t hurt themself** B. **Force their mouth open using the finger twist method to help prevent them from biting their tongue** C. **Protect their head and body from hitting objects or the ground and let them finish the seizure safely** D. **Try to give 2 rescue breaths and begin CPR** 50. **When would you place a victim in the recovery position?** A. **When the person is at risk of a spinal injury** B. **When the person needs CPR** C. **When the person is breathing normally** D. **When both you and the victim are in danger** 51. **What should a rescuer do to care for a person having a seizure?** A. **Hold them tightly to help stop them from seizing.** B. **Put something between their teeth to keep them from biting their tongue.** C. **Protect them from hitting any sharp objects or hitting their head while the seizure happens.** D. **Force the airway open while the person is seizing.** 52. **What link in the cardiac chain of survival comes after recognition of a cardiac arrest and activating emergency response?** A. **Post Cardiac Arrest Care** B. **Recovery** C. **High Quality CPR** D. **Advanced Medical Care** 53. **Which statement is most correct as it relates to calling 911 on a cell phone?** A. **Landline phones are much better than using a cell phone when calling 911** B. **The home screen is locked on a cell phone and will not let a stranger call 911** C. **Cell phones can call 911 even if the home screen is locked with a password** D. **Smart devices are useful, but they are not a good choice for calling 911** 54. **Choose the correct list of common signs of possible child abuse and neglect.** A. **Shy, poor grades, old outdated tennis shoes** B. **Unpopular hair cut, hard time speaking to teacher, walks with a limp** C. **Shy, has strange bruising on back and buttocks, appears underfed and undernourished** D. **Hungry, doesn\'t do well in sports, doesn\'t want to speak to strangers** 55. **The scene is safe, you\'ve turned on the AED and it prompts you to attach the pads. Choose the best answer for correct pad placement on a 10 year old child cardiac arrest victim.** A. **Place one pad on center of chest and the other in the middle of the victim\'s back** B. **Place one pad on lower right side of chest below the breast and the other on the upper left side of chest above the breast** C. **Place one pad on upper right side of chest and one on upper left side of chest** D. **Place one pad on upper right side of chest and the other pad on the lower left side of the chest** 56. **You see an infant on the floor next to several plastic beads. The infant is not making any noise, but is conscious and gagging. What should you do?** A. **Give chest compressions** B. **Give two breaths** C. **Wait 30 seconds to make sure the infant is choking** D. **Give 5 back slaps followed by 5 chest thrusts** 57. **What are the signs and symptoms of heat stroke?** A. **Sweaty skin with leg cramps** B. **Sweaty skin with thirst** C. **Unconscious, hot and dry skin** D. **Cold skin, sweaty, agitated** 58. **What\'s the primary difference between compressions on an adult vs. a small child?** A. The child\'s chest wall is more easily compressed, so we shouldn\'t push as deep B. We should use two hands on a small child and one hand on an adult C. We may use one hand instead of two in order to compress the small child\'s chest D. We should use three fingers for chest compressions on a child and five fingers on an adult 59. **How would you describe venous bleeding?** A. Bright red with a small amount of bleeding and easy to control B. Dark red, oozing, and more easily controlled C. Bright red with large amounts of blood D. Pulsating or squirting 60. **What are the signs and symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction?** A. Swollen tonsils, upset stomach with laryngitis B. Sneezing, watery eyes, itchy red skin, and sore throat C. Severe abdominal pain, rigid abdomen, pale skin, and anxiety D. Pale skin, swollen and/or itchy tongue, difficulty breathing, rapid heart rate, and low blood pressure 61. **Which of these best describes the purpose for \"hands-only\" CPR?** A. Hands-only CPR is better and more effective than full CPR and is now the best way to provide CPR for any patient by any responder B. Hands-only CPR reduces risk of liability and increases oxygenation better than CPR with mouth-to-mouth resuscitation C. Hands-only CPR is now the only method for providing CPR regardless your level of education and expertise D. Hands-only CPR was designed for those who are not trained or feel uncomfortable delivering mouth-to-mouth breaths. It doesn\'t replace traditional CPR. 62. **When should a rescuer call 911 for a seizure?** A. Only call 911 if the person stops breathing after the seizure. B. Call 911 right away for any seizure unless the person has a known seizure condition with a preplanned treatment policy. C. Wait 1 minute after the seizure has stopped to determine if 911 is needed. D. Call 911 only if the person does not regain full consciousness within 2 minutes after the seizure stops. 63. **A 10-year-old child burned her hand while taking cookies out of the oven. The child has blisters, pain, and redness on the top of her hand. How should you treat the child?** A. Wrap wet gauze around the burned area to make a pressure bandage B. Place the victim in the recovery position C. Apply cool water to the entire burn for several minutes D. Apply vaseline or other lotion 64. **What is the medical term for a nosebleed?** A. Epistaxis B. Rhinorrhea C. Hematemesis D. Hemoptysis 65. **A co-worker collapsed to the ground. You checked the scene for safety and did not see anything that would endanger you as a rescuer. What should you do next?** A. Call 911 B. Check the person for response and signs of normal breathing C. Start chest compressions D. Give 2 breaths 66. **How might a rescuer recognize that a victim is experiencing a traumatic arterial bleed?** A. Dark red blood oozing from the wound B. Small amount of bright red, coagulated blood oozing from the wound C. Bright red, pulsating or spurting blood, coming from an uncovered wound D. Small amount of dry, dark red blood that has stopped bleeding 67. **You are in a restaurant when you see a man standing at the side of his table looking panicked. He appears to be gagging but not making any sounds. The scene is safe so you move toward the person. What is the first thing you should do?** A. Ask if he is choking to see if he can respond verbally B. Lay him on the floor and begin CPR compressions C. Slap him 5 times on the back and then call 911 D. Assume he is having a heart attack and call 911 68. **A coworker just amputated his thumb in a cutting press. What is your first concern as a first aid provider?** A. Finding the amputated part B. Assessing the patient for life threatening conditions C. Applying a tourniquet D. Getting others to help you immediately 69. **When assessing a victim for injuries, why do we pay attention to the mechanism of injury as a rescuer?** A. The mechanism of injury can help us understand what internal and external injuries the victim may have regardless of whether we can see them B. The mechanism of injury will tell us exactly how severe the injury is when a victim is injured C. The mechanism of injury is important to the insurance company and therefore the health insurance claim may not be paid if we can\'t describe it D. The mechanism of injury is how we understand why the body reacts the way it does after a victim becomes ill or injured 70. **Which of these best describes the purpose for \"hands-only\" CPR?** A. Hands-only CPR is better and more effective than full CPR and is now the best way to provide CPR for any patient by any responder B. Hands-only CPR reduces risk of liability and increases oxygenation better than CPR with mouth-to-mouth resuscitation C. Hands-only CPR is now the only method for providing CPR regardless your level of education and expertise D. Hands-only CPR was designed for those who are not trained or feel uncomfortable delivering mouth-to-mouth breaths. It doesn\'t replace traditional CPR. 71. **When a person suffers from a severe allergic reaction and has been prescribed an EpiPen, what order of steps best fits the proper use of an EpiPen?** A. Place thumb over end of pen, shake well, remove cap, push and hold EpiPen against outer thigh for 5 seconds B. Check expiration date, remove cap without placing thumb over end, push and hold EpiPen against outer thigh for 5 seconds C. Check expiration date, remove cap without placing thumb over end, push and hold EpiPen against outer thigh for 3 seconds D. Check expiration date, remove cap, push and hold EpiPen against inner thigh for 10 seconds 72. **What is the best way to eliminate the fear of bloodborne disease transmission when performing CPR on a victim that needs your help?** A. Use personal protective equipment B. Do not touch a person if there are bodily fluids present C. Do not start CPR on a person unless you have a face shield D. Use a napkin or other paper towel over the person\'s mouth 73. **In which situation would it be unsafe to use an AED?** A. The victim\'s clothes are soaking wet B. The victim is lying next to an open gas can C. The victim is lying on snow D. The victim has a pacemaker 74. **You are with an adult who is confused, agitated, and their breath smells sweet or like they\'ve been drinking wine. What type of blood sugar emergency would this be based on the signs and symptoms?** A. High blood sugar B. Low blood sugar C. Insulin overdose D. No blood sugar emergency. They\'re drunk 75. **Why is it important to practice \"Universal Precautions\" in the workplace?** A. Universal Precautions is the method for protecting others from colds and flu B. Universal Precautions is the method for preventing infection from disease and ensuring safety while providing emergency medical care C. Universal Precautions are required by OSHA and if we don\'t follow the law, the employer will be fined severely D. Universal Precautions prevent prejudice against race and gender and therefore are required by law 76. **Which of these is a controllable risk factor of cardiovascular disease or heart attacks?** A. Age B. Exercise C. Race D. Gender 77. **What is the medical term for a nosebleed?** A. Epistaxis B. Rhinorrhea C. Hematemesis D. Hemoptysis 78. **What is the correct method to remove a tick?** A. Use tweezers to grasp the tick close to the skin and pull steadily. B. Using your fingers, twist and pull the tick out slowly. C. Crush the tick with a tweezer and then remove it. D. Use a match or lighter to the tick to make it let go. 79. **Being uncertain of having the skills to perform CPR is one of the five fears we discussed. Which fear listed was not one of the fears we discussed?** A. Might hurt or kill the patient B. Lawsuits C. Lack of preparation D. The scene is unsafe 80. **What is the first link in the cardiac chain of survival?** A. Defibrillation B. Recognize a cardiac arrest and activate 911 C. High Quality CPR D. Advanced Medical Care 81. **Which of these are symptoms of cardiac-related chest pain?** A. Sharp, shooting, abdominal pain; left leg pain; numbness of the left foot B. One hand weaker than the other, facial droop, slurred speech, weakness C. Chest pressure, chest pain, left or right arm pain, neck and jaw pain, weakness D. Fever, shortness of breath, colored sputum, sharp pain between ribs 82. **Choose the most appropriate statement regarding hand washing.** A. When there is a visible contaminant on your hands, using soap and water for at least 20 seconds is the best way to disinfect them. B. Using alcohol-based hand gel or foam is the only way to disinfect your hands after having contact with someone\'s bare skin. C. When you have visible contaminant on your hands, using an alcohol gel or foam is just as effective as soap and water to disinfect as long as you wipe the contaminant off of your hands with a disposable towel first. D. You should wash your hands with soap and warm running water for a minimum of 2 minutes to properly disinfect them. 83. **When providing CPR to an adult victim, it is vital to remember this philosophical point regarding attempted rescue.** A. CPR must be performed perfectly or the person will die B. CPR is artificial life support when performed correctly C. CPR buys time and doesn\'t guarantee survival even when done perfectly D. CPR can hurt a victim worse, so don\'t try anything unless you know what to do 84. **You recognize that a child is choking and ask if you can help. The child nods frantically. You send someone to call 911 and stand behind the victim. What is your next action?** A. Give back slaps B. Give abdominal thrusts C. Give chest thrusts D. Lay the child down 85. **You just gave 30 compressions to an unconscious choking adult. You checked the mouth and didn\'t see any obvious object that could be swept clear. You opened the airway and attempted a breath. No air went in. What should you do next?** A. Give 30 compressions B. Reposition the airway and reattempt another breath C. Give 30 abdominal thrusts D. Use a jaw thrust maneuver to open the airway as you perform a blind finger sweep 86. **Infection is the primary complication related to capillary bleeding. What single treatment could help prevent infection?** A. Direct pressure B. Indirect pressure with pressure points C. Cleaning with an antiseptic cleanser and covering with a sterile dressing D. Rubbing vaseline over the wound 87. **How would you characterize capillary bleeding?** A. Small amount of bright red blood, easily controlled with direct pressure B. Large amount of bleeding, bright red, and hard to control C. Dark red and pulsating D. Dark red, oozing with large amount of blood loss 88. **What is the primary goal when providing first aid for penetrating injuries?** A. To provide initial care and support until medical help arrives B. To ensure bleeding is controlled prior to contacting medical providers C. To remove the object causing the injury then provide care and support D. To clean the wound thoroughly before seeking medical care 89. **Why should individuals on blood thinners seek further medical attention during a nosebleed?** A. Blood thinners make it harder to control the bleeding. B. They are more likely to develop other complications following the nosebleed. C. They should not use any first-aid techniques and only rely on medical professionals. D. They might not experience nosebleeds at all while on blood thinners. 90. **Why is it important to avoid applying direct pressure to an ear that is bleeding due to trauma?** A. It can lead to a build-up of pressure and increased pain. B. It can cause the bleeding to increase. C. It might cause the ear canal to collapse. D. It can push debris further into the ear. 91. **Which combination of steps should be taken to control bleeding from a tongue or lip injury?** A. Rinse with water, clean with a damp cloth, apply direct pressure. B. Apply a cold compress, rinse with hot water, apply pressure. C. Rinse with alcohol, apply ice, avoid touching the wound. D. Apply a hot compress, clean with mild soap and water, apply pressure. 92. **What is the most dangerous side effect of fainting?** A. Going unconscious B. Hitting your head when you fall C. Breaking your nose D. Knocking out a tooth 93. **Which of the following is a common sign of a seizure?** A. Unresponsiveness and jerking movements B. A severe headache and throbbing pain C. Violent thrashing and breathing that has stopped D. Abdominal pain followed by unconsciousness 94. **Combine the steps for treating a scorpion sting correctly. Which sequence of actions is appropriate?** A. Remove yourself from the area, clean the sting site, apply a cold compress, seek medical attention. B. Capture the scorpion, apply a cold compress, clean the sting site, seek medical attention C. Remove yourself from the area, apply a hot compress, monitor for symptoms, go back and capture the scorpion. D. Clean the sting site, apply a hot compress, monitor for symptoms, seek medical attention. 95. **Anaphylaxis is when a person experiences which of these conditions?** A. A severe nose bleed B. A severe and life-threatening allergic reaction C. An abdominal bleed D. A bruise that spreads across the back 96. **What are signs of a head, neck, or back injury?** A. Inability to move the arms and legs B. Pain in the back C. Fluid in the ears or nose D. All the above 97. **What is the most important principle to remember with electrical burns?** A. Ensure the victim is removed from the source of electricity or the electricity is shut off before touching the victim B. Electrical burns require much more water to cool the burned area. You should cool the burn under running water for at least 20 minutes. C. Never attempt to rescue somebody who has an electrical burn. The only thing you should do is call 911 and wait. D. Electrical burns will only have one spot on the body that is burned. Make sure to focus on that one area when treating the burn. 98. **You are in a restaurant when you see a man standing at the side of his table looking panicked. He appears to be gagging, but not making any sounds. The scene is safe. You should immediately begin administering chest thrusts.** A. True B. False 99. **Having mobile phone technology has made it more difficult to call 911 and slows down needed emergency response.** A. True B. False 100. **The common signs and symptoms related to a possible stroke include drooping face, slurred speech, and weakness in one arm.** A. True B. False 101. **Universal precautions is the single most effective means for preventing the spread of contagious disease when providing CPR and First Aid.** A. True B. False 102. **Agonal respirations are difficult to detect because they look and sound like normal breathing but are not.** A. True B. False 103. **A 38-year-old male has just collapsed and is now lying on the floor. The scene is safe and you have personal protective equipment on. The next step is to tap and shout to check for responsiveness.** A. True B. False 104. **The proper location to attach AED pads on a child are the right upper chest and the lower left side of chest, mid axillary line.** A. True B. False 105. **The proper procedure for dislodging a foreign body airway obstruction in an infant is to perform back blows/slaps followed by chest thrusts.** A. True B. False 106. **Per the most current guidlines related to arterial bleeding, life threatening bleeding that is difficult to control with direct pressure should cause the rescuer to consider the use of a tourniquet.** A. True B. False 107. **Care for shock includes elevating the legs and keeping the person warm.** A. True B. False 108. **Being aware of the mechanism of injury when dealing with an injured person helps us be aware of potential injuries that may not be otherwise obvious.** A. True B. False 109. **A worker was just hit by a forklift. The scene is safe and you begin to assess the worker. She is conscious, breathing and has a pulse. A secondary survey is done to assess for other potentially serious or life threatening injuries that may not be obvious.** A. True B. False 110. **Unconsciousness after a severe head injury is an automatic 911 call.** A. True B. False 111. **The single most important action when dealing with a severe burn is to stop the burning action.** A. True B. False 112. **Commercially available glucose is less effective for the treatment of low blood sugar in the diabetic emergency.** A. True B. False 113. **The outer thigh is the correct location for delivering a life-saving dose of epinephrine during an anaphylactic reaction.** A. True B. False 114. **Use of a spacer when delivering an albuterol inhaler is a waste of time and money.** A. True B. False 115. **The most important action to help treat a person who is having heat stroke is to cool them down.** A. True B. False 116. **One of the best ways to protect children from accidental poisoning is to use cabinet and drawer locks where poisons are stored.** A. True B. False 117. **Having all children gather in a visible area prior to backing out of a driveway is one of the safest ways to prevent a backing accident.** A. True B. False 118. **When rescuing a child who is drowning in a pool, it is important that the rescuer dive in immediately, swim to the child, and help him/her back to the side of the pool.** A. True B. False 119. **In adult CPR, it\'s important to lean over the victim\'s chest and deliver a straight-down compression. Compressions delivered at an angle can reduce the effectiveness of CPR.** A. True B. False 120. **The proper procedure for administering CPR to an adult cardiac arrest victim is: (1) call 911; (2) begin cycles of chest compressions at a depth of 2-2.4 inches deep and a rate of between 100-120 compressions per minute for 30 compressions; (3) give 2 rescue breaths; and (4) continue until an AED arrives, professional help takes over, or the victim revives.** A. True B. False 121. **Unconsciousness after a severe head injury is an automatic 911 call.** A. True B. False 122. **When a person experiences low blood sugar that affects their ability to operate normally, the first course of first aid treatment is to give them sugar.** A. True B. False 123. **The most important action to help treat a person who is having heat stroke is to cool them down.** A. True B. False