First Aid A

A woman burned her hand in the lunchroom. You should:

• A. Cool the burn with large amounts of cool or cold potable water for at least 10 minutes.

• B. Cover the burn loosely with a dry, sterile dressing.

• C. Remove her form the source of the burn.

• D. All of the above.

Which of the following statements about concussion is true?

• A. A person with a concussion will always lose consciousness briefly.

• B. A person must have to be hit with a great deal of force to sustain a concussion.

• C. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury.

• D. 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.

You are giving first aid to a person with a muscle, bone or joint injury. Emergency medical services (EMS) has been called. What should you do until they arrive?

• A. Bandage the injured body part.

• B. Apply cold if the person can tolerate it, and watch the person for signs and symptoms of shock.

• C. Splint the injury to immobilize it.

• D. All of the above.

When caring for a person who is having a seizure, you should:

• A. Place something between the person's teeth to prevent the person form biting his or her tongue.

• B. Remove nearby objects that might cause injury.

• C. Try to hold the person still.

• D. All of the above.

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

• Diabetic emergency

• Heart-related illness

• Heart attack

• Stroke

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

• 10 grams

• 15 to 20 grams

• 25 grams

• 5 to 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 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number.

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

• Have the person chew one regular-strength aspirin tablet or two low-dose aspirin tablets.

• Call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number.

• 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. A person experiencing anaphylaxis may have trouble breathing and go into shock.

• B. It is important to act quickly when a person is showing signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis.

• C. The effects of anaphylaxis can be stopped or slowed by administering epinephrine.

• D. All of the above.

IN what circumstance would it be appropriate to use a tourniquet?

• There are multiple people with life-threatening injuries who need care.

• The person has a bleeding chest wound.

• You do not have dressings and bandages available.

• You cannot access a pressure point to apply pressure.