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- 1. Multiple ChoiceA woman burned her hand in the lunchroom.
You should:Cool the burn with large amounts of cool or
cold potable water for at least 10 minutes.Cover the burn loosely with a dry, sterile
dressing.Remove her from the source of the burn.
dressing.
level of trainingAll of the above - 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following statements about
concussion 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.
emergency number.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 ChoiceYou are giving first aid to a person with a muscle,
bone or joint injury. Emergency medical services
(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 - 4. 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 - 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat sudden illness is usually caused by a
blockage of blood flow to the brain?Diabetic emergencyHeat-related illnessHeart attackStroke - 6. Multiple ChoiceA person is having a diabetic emergency and
requests sugar. The person is responsive and
able to safely swallow. How much sugar should
you give?10 grams15 to 20 grams25 grams5 to 10 grams - 7. 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 9-1-1 or the designated emergency
number. - 8. 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 tablet or two low-dose aspirin tablets.Call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency
number.Help the person rest in a comfortable position
and loosen any tight clothing.Begin CPR. - 9. 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 signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis.The effects of anaphylaxis can be stopped or
slowed by administering epinephrine.All of the above - 10. 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 wound.You do not have dressings and bandages
available.You cannot access a pressure point to
apply pressure. - 11. 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 saturated with blood.Use a hemostatic dressing.Add additional dressings and continue to apply
direct pressure until the bleeding stops, and
then bandage the wound. - 12. 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 in until emergency medical services
(EMS) personnel arrive and take over.Put the person in the recovery position.Have the person nod the head up and down
and shake the head from side to side to see if
there is any pain or difficulty with movement. - 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following could be signs or symptoms
of stroke?Drooping features on one side of the faceTrouble with speech or languageAn arm that drifts downward when both arms
are lifted in front of the bodyAll of the above - 14. 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 his or her
quick-relief medication, and call 9-1-1 or
the designated emergency number if the
person’s condition does not improve within
5 to 15 minutes of taking the medication.Give the person a cool drink.Help the person use his or her epinephrine
auto injector. - 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following could cause shock?A burnA wound that is bleeding heavilyAnaphylaxisAll of the above
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