Recognizing and Responding to Emergencies Quiz

What is the first thing you should do in an emergency situation?

• Administer first aid immediately

• Assess the scene for potential dangers

• Find someone else to help the victim

• Provide comfort to the victim

What is the universal sign for choking?

• Hands on the head

• Hands on the stomach

• Hands on the throat

• Hands on the chest

What is the first aid for minor burns?

• Apply ice directly to the burn

• Remove any clothing from the burned area

• Apply pressure to stop bleeding

• Cool the burn under cool running water

What is the purpose of the Good Samaritan Law?

• To penalize bystanders for providing assistance

• To encourage bystanders to get involved in emergency situations without fear of being sued

• To provide legal protection to healthcare professionals only

• To discourage bystanders from helping in emergency situations

What is the first aid for a person experiencing a seizure?

• Clear the area of any objects that could injure them

• Place the person in a sitting position

• Put something in the person's mouth

• Restrain the person to prevent injury

What is the first step in recognizing breathing emergencies?

• Ask the person if they are choking

• Check for pulse

• Assess general condition and level of consciousness

• Check for uncontrolled bleeding

What is the first aid for a person who has fainted?

• Elevate the person's head

• Put something in the person's mouth

• Raise the person's feet above heart level

• Call 911 immediately

What is the first aid for a person who is bleeding heavily?

• Remove any clothing from the wound

• Apply firm direct pressure with both hands

• Apply a tourniquet immediately

• Apply ice directly to the wound

What is the first step in activating the emergency response system?

• Call 911 and speak clearly

• Share your location and the location of the victim

• Stay on the phone with the dispatcher until they tell you that you may hang up

• Provide the name of the person and nature of the problem

What is the first aid for a person experiencing a heart attack?

• Give the person water to drink

• Make the person lie down and rest

• Administer chest compressions

• Call 911 and administer aspirin if available and not allergic