Principles of First Aid and Medical Emergencies

In an emergency situation, who is the most important person?

• A. Yourself

• B. The injured victim

• C. Bystanders

You must wear gloves at all times when performing first aid

• A. True

• B. False

A well-stocked first-aid kit can help you respond effectively to

• A. Common Injuries

• B. Avoid infection

• C. Emergencies

• D. All the above

Trouble breathing, swelling of the face or tongue and fainting are signs of a ...

• Heart attack

• Stroke

• Severe allergic reaction

• Nosebleed

Uncomfortable chest pain, pressure, shortness of breath and uncomfortable feeling in the upper arm are signs of a ...

• Stroke

• Heart attack

• Allergic reaction

• Choking

Check if the scene is safe, Call 911, Take off safety cap, Press injector into the thigh, Note the time and dispose of the needle properly are steps for ...

• Helping with a heart attack

• Stopping a bleeding wound

• Using an Epi-pen

• Taking off gloves

What happens when there is abnormal electrical activity in the brain which may lead to uncontrollable shaking?

• Seizure

• Fainting

• Heart attack

What is the very first action you take when you think someone needs first aid?

• call 9-1-1

• see if the scene is safe

• ask if you can help them

• check to see if they are responding

In the US, what number do you call when you need emergency help?

• 911

• 611

• 711

• 919

What is a device that delivers an electric shock to the heart to help it beat properly?

• AED

• Inhaler

• epi-pen