Emergency Care Test Review

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Which is NOT a role of a volunteer first responder? Options: Calling 911, Bandaging Wounds, Stitching Wounds, Gathering Emergency Equipment

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Stitching Wounds

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Which is NOT true about giving first aid to a patient? Options: The Good Samaritan Law will help protect you, The risk of infection is low, It is better to call 911 and not need it, than not to call at all

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You are likely to get sued if you mess up

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Which is a true statement about being on the phone with the 911 operator? You do not have to know the nature of the emergency, You do not have to give them your telephone number, Make sure to stay on the phone until the dispatcher says it is ok to hang up, The number of injured people does not matter

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Make sure to stay on the phone until the dispatcher says it is ok to hang up

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Which is NOT true about checking for responsiveness? Shout the person's name, Only take 5-10 seconds, Tap their shoulder firmly.

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Shake the person awake

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Which is the medical term for a heart attack?

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Myocardial Infarction

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Which is NOT a sign of a heart attack? Options: slurred speech, pale or ashen skin, pain radiating down one or both arms, anxiety

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slurred speech

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Which medication can you give someone you believe is suffering a heart attack? Options: Ibuprofen, Tylenol, Aspirin, Epipen

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Aspirin

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What does CPR stand for?

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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

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Which is NOT true about CPR: The goal of CPR is to restart the heart, Your fingers should be interlocked with dominant hand on the bottom, Place your hands on the upper half of the breastbone, You should press hard and fast

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The goal of CPR is to restart the heart

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What does AED stand for?

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Automated External Defibrillator