Week 13 first aid and disease

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a possible consequence of not treating an injury promptly with first aid?

• Faster recovery

• Increased risk of infection

• Immediate healing

• Reduced pain instantly

Open Ended

Why is it important to know how to provide first aid in everyday life?

Multiple Choice

What are some essential items that should be included in a first-aid kit?

• Gauze pads, bandages, medical tape, cotton balls, and scissors

• Canned food and bottled water

• Books and magazines

• Cleaning supplies and air fresheners

Open Ended

Describe the steps you should take when you first encounter an injured person before medical professionals arrive.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are standard precautions to prevent the spread of disease during first aid?

• Wearing gloves

• Using universal precautions

• Ignoring minor wounds

• Washing hands after providing aid

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a recommended step for treating minor cuts, scratches, or puncture wounds?

• Apply pressure with a sterile bandage

• Flush the wound with clean water

• Apply antibiotic cream or ointment

• Leave the wound uncovered to air dry

Open Ended

Compare the risks and recommended responses for animal bites, snake bites, and insect bites.

Multiple Choice

Burns can be caused by exposure to all of the following EXCEPT:

• Fire

• Electrical current

• Cold water

• Chemicals

Multiple Select

Which situations require an immediate first-aid response and possibly calling 911? Select all that apply.

• Third-degree burns

• Minor cuts

• Severe bleeding

• Mild itching from insect bites

Open Ended

Explain the difference between Full CPR and Hands-Only™ CPR and when each is recommended.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps for performing Hands-Only CPR?

• Call 911, position hands on chest, push hard and fast, do not stop until help arrives or AED is ready

• Position hands on chest, call 911, push hard and fast, stop after 1 minute

• Call 911, push slowly, compress chest 1 inch, stop if person wakes up

• Position hands on chest, call 911, push gently, stop after 5 compressions

Multiple Select

Which actions should you take when treating someone for electrical shock?

• Call 911 immediately

• Touch the person while they are in contact with electricity

• Turn off the electricity source

• Apply bandages to burns

Open Ended

Describe the steps you would take to assist someone experiencing heat exhaustion.

Open Ended

Explain the differences between frostnip, superficial frostbite, and deep (severe) frostbite.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a sign of choking?

• Grabbing throat with both hands

• Inability to breathe normally

• Blue skin, lips, and nails

• Sweating profusely

Open Ended

What skills can you use to protect yourself and others from communicable diseases?

Open Ended

Explain why hand washing is considered an important practice in preventing communicable diseases.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a way to promote resistance to infection?

• Washing your hands regularly

• Practicing respiratory etiquette

• Avoiding all forms of physical activity

• Getting vaccinated

Multiple Select

Select all the actions that support your immune system.

• Eating a balanced diet

• Getting enough sleep

• Using tobacco products

• Getting regular checkups

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about vaccines is true?

• Vaccines contain live pathogens that can make you sick.

• Vaccines contain a dead or nontoxic part of a pathogen.

• Vaccines always cause infection.

• Vaccines are not effective in preventing diseases.

Multiple Choice

After today's lesson on first aid, do you feel more confident in your ability to help someone who is injured?

• Yes, much more confident

• Somewhat more confident

• Not really, I still have questions

• No, I feel the same as before

Open Ended

What is one important thing you learned about providing first aid in this lesson?