First Aid

Multiple Choice

What are some signs that an emergency exists and you should call 911?

• Stopped vehicle, unconsciousness, unusual noises, strong odors

• Crowded places, loud music, bright lights, laughter

• Busy traffic, sunny weather, open stores, people walking

• Clean air, quiet environment, people talking, no vehicles

Multiple Choice

True or False: If you call 911 because you think that there is an emergency but 911 was not needed, you can get a ticket based on the Good Samaritan Laws.

• False
• True

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to be covered under the Good Samaritan Law?

• You act in good faith.

• You are deliberately negligent or reckless.

• You act within the scope of your training.

• You do not abandon the person after starting to give care.

Multiple Choice

If there is an emergency but the person refuses help, you should never call 911 because of their refusal.

• You should try to convince them for at least an hour before calling.
• You should call 911 regardless of their refusal.
• Call 911 only if they change their mind later.
• You should respect their wishes and leave them alone.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are recommended steps to prevent disease transmission when giving first aid?

• Avoid contact with blood or bodily fluids.

• Remove jewelry or loose clothing.

• Share personal items with the injured person.

• Place barriers between you and the person.

Multiple Choice

When calling 911, which of the following should you NOT do?

• Hang up as soon as you give your location.

• Provide the nature of the emergency.

• Give details about the emergency.

• Stay on the line until instructed to hang up.

Multiple Choice

In which situation is it appropriate to move an injured person?

• To make them more comfortable.

• If there is a risk of fire or explosion.

• If you are unsure of their injuries.

• To get them away from a crowd.

Multiple Choice

In which situation is it appropriate to move an injured person?

• To make them more comfortable.

• You need to give them CPR or other proper treatment

• If you are unsure of their injuries.

• To get them away from a crowd.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a method shown for moving an injured person?

• Walking assist

• Two-person seat carry

• Fireman's carry

• Blanket drag

Multiple Select

Which items are typically found in a standard first aid kit?

• Bandages

• Antibiotic ointment

• Hand sanitizer

• Flashlight

Multiple Select

Which of the below are the 3 emergency action steps mentioned on the slide?

• Consider

• Care

• Check

• Call

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a symptom of shock?

• High energy

• Excessive thirst

• Increased appetite

• Dry skin

Multiple Select

Which of the following is not a symptom of shock?

• Rapid pulse

• Excessive thirst

• uncontrolled urination

• uncontrolled speaking

Multiple Choice

True or False, you should never move an unconscious person.

• False
• True
• Always move them to a comfortable position

Multiple Choice

What should you do 2nd if you see an adult who is choking but still conscious?

• Call 911 immediately

• Obtain consent to help

• Perform CPR

• Give them water

Multiple Choice

What should you do 3rd if you see an adult who is choking but still conscious?

• Call 911 immediately

• Obtain consent to help

• Perform CPR

• Give them water

Multiple Choice

What is the correct way to help a conscious choking infant?

• Place the infant stomach-down across your forearm and give five quick, forceful blows on the infant’s back with the heel of your hand.

• Lay the infant on their back and press on their chest.

• Give the infant water to drink.

• Shake the infant gently.

Multiple Choice

When giving CPR it is now recommended that we do chest compressions only because the lungs are full of air, blood is full of oxygen, circulating the oxygenated blood is key.  Any interruption of chest compressions (like for breathing) stops blood flow to the brain. Which of the below is true?

• Chest compressions only are recommended during CPR.
• Only breaths are recommended during CPR.
• Chest compressions should be done with breaths.
• Breathing is essential during CPR.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are important steps when giving rescue breaths to someone who has stopped breathing and chest compressions are not possible?

• Tilt the head and lift the chin.

• Pinch the nose shut.

• Blow in to make the chest clearly rise.

• Do not tilt the head back as far to open airway.

Multiple Choice

Checking a pulse allows you to check for a heart beat.  If this is no pulse then the heart has gone into cardiac arrest (has stopped breathing). Which of the below is true?

• A pulse indicates a healthy heart.
• No pulse means the heart is beating slowly.
• A strong pulse indicates cardiac arrest.
• No pulse indicates cardiac arrest.

Multiple Choice

When performing hands-only CPR, to what song's beat should you give chest compressions?

• Stayin' Alive

• Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

• Happy Birthday

• Jingle Bells

Multiple Choice

When performing hands-only CPR, what is the pace you should you give chest compressions?

• 100 compressions per minute

• 120 to 140 compressions per minute
• 60 to 80 compressions per minute
• 80 compressions per minute

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should NOT be done when treating a burn?

• Apply ice to the burn.

• Flush burn with cool water.

• Cover with a clean covering.

• Call 911 if necessary.

Multiple Select

Which of the following should be done when treating a burn?

• Apply ice to the burn.

• Flush burn with cool water.

• Cover with a clean covering.

• Call 911 if necessary.

Multiple Choice

What is the first thing you should do if you see an embedded object in a wound?

• Remove the object immediately

• Bandage bulky dressings around the object

• Do not remove the object

• Apply ice directly to the object

Multiple Select

Which of the following are correct steps to take when dealing with a severed body part?

• Control bleeding and apply pressure

• Place the body part directly on ice without a bag

• Wrap the severed body part in sterile gauze or a clean cloth

• Place the body part in a plastic bag and put on ice

Multiple Choice

*Have the person sit leaning forward

*Using gloves, pinch nostrils together for 10 minutes

*Apply an ice pack to the bridge of the nose

*Apply pressure to the upper lip just beneath the nose if bleeding doesn’t stop

Which of the below is not a recommendation for a nose bleed?

• Lie down flat, pinch nostrils for 20 minutes, apply a towel to the nose, apply pressure to the chin if needed.
• Sit leaning forward, pinch nostrils for 10 minutes, apply ice pack, apply pressure to upper lip if needed.
• Sit leaning back, pinch nostrils for 5 minutes, apply heat to the nose, apply pressure to the forehead if needed.
• Stand upright, pinch nostrils for 15 minutes, apply a warm cloth to the nose, apply pressure to the cheeks if needed.

Multiple Choice

What type of injury is a sprain?

• fracture

• broken bone

• soft tissue

• dislocation

Multiple Choice

What should you do if someone faints?

• Give them water immediately

• Raise their legs 12 inches

• Make them stand up quickly

• Give them food

Multiple Select

Based on the slide, which actions are appropriate if someone is bitten by a snake

• Call 911

• Keep the injured area still and lower than the heart

• Apply a tourniquet above the bite

• Wash the wound

Multiple Choice

Insect bites

*wash the area

*put an ice pack on the bite

*watch for signals of an allergic reaction

Which of the below is a recommendation for an insect bite?

• Wash the area, put an ice pack on the bite, and watch for allergic reactions.
• Take a painkiller immediately
• Apply heat to the area
• Ignore the bite completely

Multiple Choice

Heat Stroke

*Move the person to a cool place

*loosen tight clothing

*fan the person

*give small amounts of cool water

*call 911 if losing consciousness

Which of the below is a recommendation for heat stroke?

• Move the person to a cool place
• Give the person hot drinks
• Wrap the person in a wet blanket
• Leave the person in direct sunlight