First Aid Emergency Response Quiz

Which statement about responding to an emergency is TRUE?

• Once the scene is considered safe, it is okay to move a patient before administering first aid

• When approaching a conscious victim, identify yourself and express your intent to provide assistance

• Good Samaritan Laws are the same in each state and can be used in all emergencies

• Medic Alert bracelets and necklaces are not considered important in most emergencies

Which of the following indicates a life-threatening emergency?

• A red, swollen and painful ankle, victim can wiggle toes

• Alert victim complaining of pain in the jaw and a nosebleed

• Bright red bleeding from the neck, which is spurting

• A burn on the forearm, which is moderately red, but not blistered

The BEST reason for immobilizing a broken bone is to:

• Assist with walking

• Decrease swelling

• Prevent further injury

• Reduce pain

After making sure the scene is safe, what should be the NEXT action when approaching a victim found to be lying on the floor?

• Check to see if the victim is responsive

• Begin giving ventilations to the victim

• Call 9-1-1

• Call your doctor

Which of the following are MOST likely signs of inadequate circulation?

• Coughing and talking

• Bruising of the extremities

• Reddish tint near the affected injury

• Bluish color around the nose and mouth

A person eating dinner begins to cough loudly. What should be done NEXT?

• Give an abdominal thrust

• Leave the victim to call 9-1-1

• Encourage the victim to continue to cough forcefully

• Give solid slaps between the victim’s shoulder blades

Which describes the correct hand position when giving abdominal thrusts?

• Put your arms around the victim and clasp hands

• Make fists with both hands, wrap arms around victim

• With arms around victim, make a fist with one hand, cover with other hand

• Keep both hands flat against the abdomen, just above the naval

Which statement is TRUE about shock?

• All victims, regardless of injuries, should be treated for shock

• Increased pulse and respirations, and low blood pressure, are symptoms of shock

• Keeping a shock victim calm and comfortable is a myth

• As long as a victim is conscious, he/she is not in shock

A man with pain in the jaw, dizziness, shortness of breath and heartburn MOST likely is experiencing a:

• Seizure

• Stroke

• Heart attack

• Kidney stone

Syrup of ipecac and activated charcoal should be kept in first aid kits to help treat what condition?

• Burns

• Fainting

• Fractures

• Poisoning