First Aid/CPR Exam

What should you do if you recognize that an emergency exists?

• Wait for someone else to call for help

• Leave the area immediately

• Call 911, give care until help arrives, stay calm

• Ignore the situation

Which of the following is NOT a sign that an emergency might exist?

• A stopped vehicle

• Unusual noises

• Strong odors

• A clear and sunny day

What might a stopped vehicle indicate in the context of recognizing an emergency?

• A car accident

• A routine traffic stop

• A parking spot

• A car sale

What might strong odors indicate in an emergency situation?

• Delicious food being cooked

• A gas leak

• Freshly cut grass

• Flowers blooming

What might prevent someone from helping an ill or injured person due to the presence of other people?

• Confidence in personal abilities

• Uncertainty about who is going to help

• Knowledge of first aid techniques

• Availability of medical equipment

Which of the following is a barrier to helping that involves concern for one's own health?

• Fear of legal consequences

• Fear of catching a disease

• Lack of time

• Disinterest in helping others

What can cause hesitation in deciding whether to call emergency services?

• Being certain of the situation

• Knowing the exact location of the incident

• Having all the necessary information

• Being unsure of when to call 9-1-1

What might cause a person to hesitate before helping an ill or injured person?

• Being trained in first aid

• Being unsure of the person's condition or the type of injury or illness

• Having a first aid kit

• Being in a familiar environment

According to Good Samaritan Laws, how should you act to be protected under these laws?

• Act in bad faith

• Be deliberately negligent

• Act within the scope of your training

• Abandon the person after starting to give care

What is the first thing you should do to help a person in need of first aid?

• Call 9-1-1 immediately.

• Obtain consent to help the person.

• Start giving care right away.

• Leave the person alone.