First Aid Quiz

Which of the following could cause shock?

• A burn.
• A wound that is bleeding heavily.
• Anaphylaxis.
• All of the Above.

Which of the following statements about concussions 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.
• 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.

A woman burns her hand in the lunchroom. What should you do?

• Cool the burn with large amounts of cold water for at least 10 minutes.
• Cover the burn loosely with a dry, sterile dressing.
• Remove her from the source of the burn.
• All of the above.

You are giving first aid to a person with a muscle, bone or joint injury. 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.

When 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.

What sudden illness is usually caused by a blockage of blood flow to the brain?

• Diabetic Emergency
• Heat-related illness
• Heart attack
• Stroke

A person is having a diabetic emergency and requests sugar. The person is responsive and able to swallow. How much sugar should you give?

• 10 grams
• 15-20 grams
• 25 grams
• 5-10 grams

A 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 911

A person is having signs and symptoms of a heart attack. What should you do first?

• Have the person chew one regular-strength aspirin.
• Call 911
• Help the person rest in a comfortable position and loosen any tight clothing.
• Begin CPR

Which 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 the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis.
• The effects of anaphylaxis can be stopped or slowed by administering epinephrine.
• All of the above.