Red Cross Youth 11 (Pre-Test)

This refers to an action taken in response to someone who is injured or has suddenly become ill.

• first aid
• rescue breaths
• chest compressions
• emergency services

The following are priorities of a first aider EXCEPT:

• Prevent cross-contamination between yourself and the casulty.
• Arrange for appropriate help.
• Assess the situation immediately while panicking.
• Protect yourself and the casualty from danger.

The following are ways to minimize the risk of cross-contamination. Check all that applies.

• Wash your hands and wear a latex-free disposable gloves.
• Cover cuts and scrapes on your hands with waterproof dressing.
• Do not touch a wound or any part of a dressing that will come into contact.
• Do not breathe, cough, or sneeze over a wound while treating a casualty.

A casualty has the right to refuse help, even if it causes further harm.

• true
• false

A quick and systemic assessment of a casualty to establish if any conditions or injuries sustained are life threatening.

• Primary Survey
• Secondary Survey
• Tertiary Survey

What is the normal breathing rate for adults?

• 20 to 30 breaths per minute

• 60 to 100 breaths per minute

• 12 to 16 breaths per minute

• 80 to 120 breaths per minute

Primary survey goes with the acronym DR. ABC. What do these letters mean?

• Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Circulation
• Danger, Reflex, Airway, Breathing, Compressions
• Diameter, Response, Airway, Breathing, Circulation
• Diameter, Reflex, Airway, Breathing, Compressions

How many chest compressions and rescue breaths should you administer to an unconscious casualty?

• 1 rescue breath after 30 compressions
• 2 rescue breaths after 15 compressions
• 3 rescue breath after 30 compressions
• 2 rescue breaths after 30 compressions

Which of the following is not a vital sign?

• level of response
• circulation
• breathing rate
• pulse

These are the sensations that the casualty feels and describes to you.

• signs
• symptoms
• cautions
• allergy