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A victim with a low body temperature will have cool skin and may shiver.
True
False
To give first aid for a small burn on the arm,cool the burn with cold but not ice cold water.
True
False
After you give first aid, you should wash your hands to help prevent illness.
True
False
The first thing you should do to skin that has frostbite, is to try to thaw it.
True
False
When a victim is having a heat- related emergency, you should move the victim to a cool place & sponge or spray the victim with ice-cold water & fan the victim.
True
False
A person having a __________ may have an uncomfortable feeling, such as pain or pressure in the chest or other areas of the upper body.
Heart attack
Stroke
Seizure
Nose bleed
Sighs of a bad allergic reaction include trouble breathing, swelling of the tongue and face, and fainting.
True
False
If a person has a medical problem, they will always be wearing a medical alert bracelet.
True
False
If a victim with a low blood sugar is responding and can sit up and swallow, you should give the victim something that contains sugar to eat or drink.
True
False
When giving first aid for a victim with a possible broken bone or sprain,put a plastic bag filled with ice on the injured area with a towel between the ice bag & the skin for up to 20 minutes.
True
False
When a victim is having a seizure, you should try to hold the victim down to protect the victim from injury.
True
False
The warning signs of ________ include sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body.
Stroke
Heart attack
Shock
Heat cramps
After you give first aid; you should put your used gloves in a _______ bag if one is available.
Biohazard
Trash
Plastic
Paper
If a victim is showing signs of shock, you should help the victim lie down on his back and raise his.
Legs/Feet
Arms/Hands
Head
Legs/Feet & Arms/Hands
If a knife or stick has been pushed into the victim's body, you should remove it quickly as possible.
False
True
After you check the scene to be sure it is safe, you should first look for problems that may be life threatening.
True
False
Personal protective equipment includes _______ to protect your hands from blood and other body fluids.
Gloves
Goggles
Mask
Gown
With the victim of electrocution, the only burns you are concerned about are the ones that you can see.
True
False
If a victim falls from a height and then becomes sleepy or confused or vomits or complains of a headache, the victim may have a head injury.
True
False
You should watch a victim for at least 30 minutes after the victim has been bitten by an insect,bee,or spider because the victim may develop signs of a bad allergic reaction.
True
False
To help stop bleeding that you cans see,put firm pressure on a dressing or bandage over the bleeding area.
True
False
Possible head or spinal injuries are only a concern if the victim was knocked out.
True
False
To care for a victim with nosebleed, have the victim look up, and place constant pressure on both sides of the nostrils for a few minutes until the bleeding stops.
True
False
A victim with heatstroke will have red, hot, dry skin, and may be confused or have strange behavior.
True
False
If a victim is having a seizure, you should not put anything in his or her mouth.
True
False
What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1- rescuer infant CPR?
20 compressions to 2 breaths
5 compressions to 1 breath
15 compressions to 2 breaths
30 compresssions to 2 breaths
Why is defibrillation important?
It is not important for cardiac arrest
It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm
It prevents rearrest from occurring
There is a 100% success rate in regaining a normal cardiac rhythm?
An 8 month old infant is eating & suddenly begins to cough. The infant is unable to make any noise shortly after. You pick the infant up and shout for help.
Which action do you perform to relive choking in an unresponsive infant?
Attempt a blind finger sweep when giving breaths to remove the obstructing object
Perform CPR, and look in the mouth for the obstructing object
Give sets of 5 back slaps and 5 chest thrusts
Give 5 sets of abdominal thrusts and 5 back slaps
What is a consideration when you are using an AED?
AEDs can be used while a victim is submerged in water
You should not use an AED on someone with an implanted pacemaker
On a hairy chest, the pads may not stick and may fail to deliver a shock
You should never remove a transdermal medication patch before applying AED pads
A 67 year old man is found unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse. You and a second rescuer begin performing high-quality CPR.
When should rescuers switch positions during CPR?
Never switch rescuers, and maintain current role
Switch rescuers when placing the AED pads
Switch rescuers at 5- minute intervals
Switch rescuers about every 2 minutes
Which victim requires high- quality CPR?
A victim who is responsive, is having trouble breathing, and has a pulse less than 60/min
A victim who is responsive, has a pulse,and is having trouble breathing
A victim who is unresponsive, with no normal breathing, and no pulse
A victim who is unresponsive, has a strong pulse, and is breathing adequately.
After the AED pads are attached to the victim's bare chest, The AED detects ventricular fibrillation. What is the next step when using an AED?
Follow the AED prompts
Press the shock button
Check the victim for a carotid pulse
Clear the patient
When performing CPR on an unresponsive choking victim, what modification should you incorporate?
There are no modifications to CPR for an unresponsive choking victim
Attempt a jaw thrust instead of head tilt chin lift
You do not give breaths to an unresponsive choking victim
Each time you open the airway, look for the obstructing object
How do you perform chest compressions when providing high-quality CPR to a child victim?
By compressing the chest at least one half the depth of the chest, about 3 inches (8cm)
By compressing the chest at least two thirds the depth of the chest, about 4 inches (10 cm)
By compressing the chest at least one third the depth of the chest, about 2 inches (5 cm)
By compressing the chest at least one fourth the depth of the chest, about 1.5 inches (4 cm)
A 67 year old man is found unresponsive, not breathing, no pulse. You & a second rescuer begin performing high-quality CPR.
You notice the person giving chest compressions is not allowing for complete chest recoil. What is your next course of action?
Immediately take over chest compressions
Tell the compressor you notice decreased chest recoil
Take over leadership and give directions
Stand back and await direction from the team leader
The 5 links in the AHA Adult Chain of Survival are recognition and activation of EMS, early CPR, rapid defibrillation, and which of the following?
Relief of chocking, and integrated post- cardiac arrest care.
Advanced life support and relief of choking
Rapid transportation to a healthcare facility
Advanced life support, and post-cardiac arrest care
Why does allowing complete chest recoil increase the benefit of CPR?
Less rescuer fatigue
Allows the heart to refill with blood between compressions
Reduces the risk of rib fractures
Increases the rate of chest compressions
Why should the chest be compressed to the correct depth during CPR?
An adequate depth of compressions creates blood flow
An adequate depth of compressions creates air flow and adequate oxygenation
An adequate depth of compressions prolongs asystole
An adequate depth of compressions stimulates spontaneous breathing
Which is the ratio of compressions to ventilations for 2 rescuer CPR on an infant?
15 to 2
5 to 1
20 to 2
30 to 2
The first step after opening an AED case is, turning the AED on.
True
False
While a rescuer provides compressions and counts out loud, another rescuer gives breaths. How should the second rescuer open the airway?
Jaw thrust technique
Head tilt-chin technique
Neck flexion technique
Insert a nasopharyngeal airway
The step of "look, listen, and feel." was removed from the Basic Life Support sequence of the 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR.
True
False
To identify cardiac arrest, healthcare providers should feel for a pulse for no longer than how many seconds?
10 seconds
15 seconds
20 seconds
30 seconds
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