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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following could cause shock?A burn.A wound that is bleeding heavily.Anaphylaxis.All of the Above.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following statements about concussions is true?A person with a concussion will always lose consciousness briefly.A person must have to be hit with a great deal of force to sustain a concussion.A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury.It is safe for a person who may have a concussion to immediately resume whatever activity he or she was engaged in when the injury occurred.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceA woman burns her hand in the lunchroom. What should you do?Cool the burn with large amounts of cold water for at least 10 minutes.Cover the burn loosely with a dry, sterile dressing.Remove her from the source of the burn.All of the above.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceYou are giving first aid to a person with a muscle, bone or joint injury. EMS has been called. What should you do until they arrive?Bandage the injured body part.Apply cold if the person can tolerate it, and watch the person for signs and symptoms of shock.Splint the injury to immobilize it.All of the above.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhen caring for a person who is having a seizure, you should:Place something between the person's teeth to prevent the person from biting his or her tongue.Remove nearby objects that might cause injury.Try to hold the person still.All of the Above.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat sudden illness is usually caused by a blockage of blood flow to the brain?Diabetic EmergencyHeat-related illnessHeart attackStroke
- 7. Multiple ChoiceA person is having a diabetic emergency and requests sugar. The person is responsive and able to swallow. How much sugar should you give?10 grams15-20 grams25 grams5-10 grams
- 8. Multiple ChoiceA person has signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion. What should you do?Have the person quickly drink large amounts of cool water.Get the person out of the heat and into a cooler place.Immerse the person up to the neck in ice water.Call 911
- 9. Multiple ChoiceA person is having signs and symptoms of a heart attack. What should you do first?Have the person chew one regular-strength aspirin.Call 911Help the person rest in a comfortable position and loosen any tight clothing.Begin CPR
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following statements about anaphylaxis is true?A person experiencing anaphylaxis may have trouble breathing and go into shock.It is important to act quickly when a person is showing the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis.The effects of anaphylaxis can be stopped or slowed by administering epinephrine.All of the above.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceIn what circumstance would it be appropriate to use a tourniquet?There are multiple people with life-threatening injuries who need care.The person has a bleeding chest.You do not have dressings and bandages available.You cannot access a pressure point to apply pressure.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhen using direct pressure to control non-life-threatening bleeding from an open wound, you should:Lift the dressing every minute to see if the bleeding has stopped.Remove and replace dressings as they become more saturated with blood.Use hemostatic dressings.Add additional dressings and continue to apply direct pressure until the bleeding stops and bandage the wound.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceYou believe that a person has a head, neck or spinal injury. What should you do?Remove the person's safety helmet.Have the person remain in the position he or she is until EMS personnel arrive.Put the person in the recovery position.Have the person nod their head up and down and shake it from side to side to see if there is any pain or discomfort.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following could be signs or symptoms of stroke?Drooping features on one side of the face.Trouble with speech or language.An arm that drifts downward when both arms are lifted in front of the body.All of the above.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceA person is having an asthma attack. What should you do?Have the person sit down and take deep breaths.Encourage the person to use their quick-relief medication and call 911 if the person's condition doesn't improve in 5-15 minutes.Give the person a cool drink.Help the person use their epinephrine auto injector.
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