CPR/AED/First Aid

When you are providing first aid you should

• wear personal protective equipment (PPE)

• only wear PPE if the person is someone you don't know

• not be concerned about PPE if you wash your hands

• use cloth gloves to protect your hands

When you phone for help, you should stay on the line with the dispatcher until

• you hear the sirens

• the dispatcher tells you help is on the way

• the dispatcher tells you its ok to hang up

• the AED arrives

After giving first aid, you

• can talk about what happened with anyone you want

• cannot discuss anything with coworkers; you must keep private things private

• can speak to a reporter about the incident

• can discuss the incident with you immediate coworkers only

How long should you wash your hands for?

• 10 sec

• 15 sec

• 20 sec

• 3 min

When assessing a scene, which of the following should you consider?

• danger to yourself and others

• how many people are injured or ill

• where the location of the emergency is

• all answers are correct

You should replace any supplies you use from a first aid kit.

• True

• False

When giving abdominal thrusts to an adult who is choking, you should

• place your hands near the throat

• place your hands near the left side of the lower abdomen

• place your fist below the belly button

• put the thumb side of your fist slightly above the belly button and well below the breast bone

Which of the following are signs of a severe allergic reaction?

• trouble breathing; swelling of the face and tongue; person may stop responding

• chest discomfort; shortness of breath; cold sweat; nausea; pain in the left arm

• confusion or irritability; sleepiness; hunger or thirst; pale skin color

• sudden numbness in face and arm; trouble speaking; sudden loss of balance

A person with a(n) ___ is usually awake and can talk but may have an uncomfortable feeling, such as pain or pressure, in the chest.

• stroke

• seizure

• heart attack

• allergic reaction

The warning signs of ___ include sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body.

• fainting

• a stroke

• a heart attack

• seizure