First Aid Basics

What is the correct procedure to help a choking victim?

• Give the victim water

• Perform the Heimlich maneuver

• Pat the victim on the back

• Perform CPR

How should you treat a minor burn?

• Apply butter to the burn

• Expose the burn to direct sunlight

• Cool the burn with cool water and cover with a sterile bandage.

• Rub the burn vigorously

What steps should be taken to care for a wound?

• Ignore the wound and let it heal on its own

• Use expired ointment on the wound

• Clean the wound, apply antibiotic ointment, cover with a bandage, change regularly, watch for infection.

• Rub dirt on the wound to 'clean' it

What are the signs of shock and how can it be recognized?

• Clear and coherent speech

• Warm and dry skin

• Signs of shock include rapid heartbeat, rapid breathing, cool and clammy skin, confusion, dizziness, fainting, weak pulse, and pale skin.

• Slow heartbeat and breathing

How should you manage a suspected fracture before medical help arrives?

• Immobilize the injured area, apply ice, keep the limb elevated, and do not attempt to realign the bone.

• Encourage movement of the limb

• Try to realign the bone yourself

• Apply heat to the injured area

What is the recommended technique for performing CPR on an adult?

• Using a defibrillator without performing any other steps

• Performing only chest compressions without rescue breaths

• Performing rescue breaths without chest compressions

• Perform chest compressions and rescue breaths in a ratio of 30 compressions to 2 breaths.

What is the first thing you should do when you encounter someone with a severe allergic reaction?

• Ask them if they need a hug

• Administer an epinephrine auto-injector

• Ignore the situation and walk away

• Offer them a glass of water

How can you differentiate between a first-degree and a second-degree burn?

• First-degree burns affect the underlying layers of the skin, while second-degree burns only affect the outer layer.

• First-degree burns only affect the outer layer of the skin, while second-degree burns affect both the outer and underlying layers.

• First-degree burns are more severe than second-degree burns.

• First-degree burns are characterized by blisters, while second-degree burns are not.

What are the key components of a basic first aid kit?

• band-aids, cotton balls, rubbing alcohol, thermometer, ice pack, flashlight

• adhesive bandages, gauze pads, adhesive tape, antiseptic wipes, scissors, tweezers, gloves

When should you apply a tourniquet to control bleeding?

• As a last resort when direct pressure and elevation have failed to control severe bleeding.

• Use a tourniquet for minor cuts and scrapes

• Apply a tourniquet immediately for any bleeding

• Apply a tourniquet after applying ice to the wound