CPR, First Aid, and AED

Which statement about responding to an emergency is TRUE?

• Once the scene is considered safe, it is okay to move a patient before administering first aid.
• When approaching a conscious victim, identify yourself and express your intent to provide assistance.
• Good Samaritan Laws are the same in each state and can be used in all emergencies.
• Medic Alert bracelets and necklaces are not considered important in most emergencies.

Which of the following indicates a life-threatening emergency?

• A red, swollen and painful ankle, victim can wiggle toes
• Alert victim complaining of pain in the jaw and a nosebleed.
• Bright red bleeding from the neck which is spurting
• A burn on the forearm which is moderately red, but not blistered

The BEST reason for immobilizing a broken bone is to:

• Assist with walking.
• Decrease swelling.
• Prevent further injury.
• Reduce pain.

After making sure the scene is safe, what should be the NEXT action when approaching a victim found to be lying on the floor?

• Check to see if the victim is responsive.
• Begin giving ventilations to the victim.
• Call 9-1-1.
• Call your doctor.

Which of the following are MOST likely signs of inadequate circulation?

• Coughing and talking
• Bruising of the extremities
• Reddish tint near the affected injury
• Bluish color around the nose and mouth

A person eating dinner begins to cough loudly.  What should be done NEXT?

• Give an abdominal thrust.
• Leave the victim to call 9-1-1.
• Encourage the victim to continue to cough forcefully.
• Give solid slaps between the victim’s shoulder blades.

Which describes the correct hand position when giving abdominal thrusts?

• Put your arms around the victim and clasp hands.
• Make fists with both hands, wrap arms around victim.
• With arms around victim, make a fist with one hand, cover with other hand.
• Keep both hands flat against the abdomen, just above the naval.

Which statement is TRUE about shock?

• All victims, regardless of injuries, should be treated for shock.
• Increased pulse and respirations, and low blood pressure, are symptoms of shock.
• Keeping a shock victim calm and comfortable is a myth.
• As long as a victim is conscious, he/she is not in shock.

 A man with pain in the jaw, dizziness, shortness of breath and heartburn MOST likely is experiencing a:

• Seizure
• Stroke
• Heart attack
• Kidney stone

Syrup of ipecac and activated charcoal should be kept in first aid kits to help treat what condition?

• Burns
• Fainting
• Fractures
• Poisoning