FA Adult First Aid Quiz r21

A person burned their hand in the lunchroom. You should do which of the following?

• Cool the burn under clean, cool running water for at least 10 minutes, ideally 20 minutes.

• Wrap the burn tightly with gauze dressing and apply a sling and binder.

• Apply antibiotic ointment to the burn and offer the person some water to drink.

• Cool the burn with ice for at least 10 minutes, ideally 20 minutes.

Which of the following are some of the signs and symptoms of a concussion? Select all that apply.

• Loss of consciousness

• Runny nose

• Headache

• Chest pain

A person is having a diabetic emergency and requests sugar. The person is awake, can follow simple commands and can chew and swallow. How much sugar should you give? (adult person)

• 10 grams

• 20 grams

• 25 grams

• 30 grams

A person is having signs and symptoms of a heart attack. What should you do after calling 9-1-1- and getting equipment or telling someone to do so? Select all that apply.

• Assist with administering aspirin.

• Help the person rest in a comfortable position and loosen any tight clothing.

• Begin CPR, starting with compressions.

• Apply adult AED pads on the person.'s chest.

Which of the following statements about anaphylaxis is true?

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

• Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction.

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

• All of the above.

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

• The person has minor bleeding from and arm or a leg.

• The person has life threatening bleeding from a chest wound.

• The person has life-threatening bleeding from an arm or leg.

• The person has minor bleeding from a head wound.

When using direct pressure to control life-threatening bleeding on an arm or a leg, you should do which of the following?

• Lift the gauze dressing every minute to see of the bleeding has stopped.

• Apply direct pressure 2 inches below the wound with one hand so that you can call 9-1-1 with your other hand.

• Apply direct pressure directly on the wound with two hands until the bleeding stops or a tourniquet becomes available.

• Apply direct pressure 2 inches above the wound with two hands until the bleeding stops.

You believe that a responsive person has a head, neck, or spinal injury. What should you do after calling 9-1-1 and getting equipment or telling someone to do so?

• Have the person sit up and show you were it hurts.

• Have the person remain in the position they were found.

• Put the person in the recovery position.

• Have the person nod the head up and down and shake the head form side toe side to see if there is any pain or difficulty with movement.

If a responsive choking person is too large for you to reach around to give abdominal thrusts, which technique should you use to give care?

• Chest thrusts

• Finger thrusts

• Back blows only

• Abdominal thrusts

Which of the following medication can you assist a family member with administering when you suspect that a person is experiencing an opioid overdose?

• Naloxone

• Acetaminophen

• Epinephrine

• Albuterol