Lifesaving and Emergency Care Procedures:

Tim complains of chest pain, and he has difficulty breathing. What is Tim likely suffering from?

• choking

• heart attack

• poisoning

A knife or a broken glass slices through the layers of the skin causing heavy bleeding. Which type of bleeding injury is it?

• abrasion

• laceration

• puncture

Sue's friend inhales poisonous fumes. In which order should Sue administer the first aid steps on her friend?

• check, call, care

• call, check, care

• care, call, check

What is the first thing one should do if poison enters the eye?

• Cover the eye with a cool, moist towel.

• Flush the eye with lukewarm water immediately.

• Ask the person to blink his or her eyes.

You're sitting with your friend in the lunchroom and she chokes on a piece of candy. What is the best way to help her?

• Perform the Heimlich maneuver.

• Give her a dose of ipecac syrup.

• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

While chopping vegetables, Alejandra cuts her finger accidentally. What should Alejandra do first?

• Call a local emergency number or 911.

• Wash the wound with mild soap and running water.

• Tie a cloth around the wound.

James suffers a heart attack. His heartbeat and breathing have stopped completely. How would you help him?

• Call 911 and wait for medics to arrive.

• Perform the Heimlich maneuver.

• Perform CPR.

Latosha was using an electric saw and got her fingertip too close to the blade. She severed the tip and the finger bled heavily. Besides stopping the bleeding, what should she do?

• Soak the fingertip in cool water and seek medical help.

• Put the fingertip on ice and seek medical help.

• Wrap the fingertip in a clean cloth and seek medical help.

You are assisting a burn victim. The layers of skin and tissues are permanently damaged. The muscles and bones are affected by the burn too. Which type of burn is it?

• first-degree burn

• second-degree burn

• third-degree burn