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WorksheetsFirst Aid Chapter 10 Quiz
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
According to Chapter 10, what should you do if you encounter an ill or injured victim and do not find a life-threatening situation?
Wait for more experienced personnel to arrive
Leave the scene to avoid liability
Complete a secondary assessment and provide first aid as needed
Immediately transport the victim to a medical facility
What does Chapter 10 of the First Aid manual primarily cover?
How to activate the emergency action plan (EAP)
How to perform a secondary assessment, including checking a conscious victim and taking a brief history
How to recognize and provide first aid for injuries, illnesses, and medical conditions encountered on the job
Both B and C are correct
What technique is mentioned in Chapter 10 for taking a brief history during a secondary assessment?
RICE technique
SAMPLE technique
ABCDE technique
FAST technique
What is a common practice to carry a few first aid supplies according to the text?
In a large medical bag
In your hip pack
In a backpack
In a locker
What should every facility have according to the text?
A cafeteria for injured or ill persons
A swimming pool for therapy
A first aid area where an injured or ill person can receive first aid and rest
A gym for rehabilitation
What type of personnel might staff the first aid area in some facilities?
Lifeguards with basic training
Highly trained personnel, such as emergency medical technicians (EMTs)
Volunteers without medical training
Security personnel
When responding to an emergency, what is the first step toward taking appropriate action?
Calling for backup
Recognizing that an emergency has occurred
Transporting the victim to the hospital
Providing first aid immediately
Which of the following questions should you ask yourself in an emergency situation?
Should I provide care where the victim was found, or move them to the first aid room?
Should I take a break before assisting the victim?
Should I wait for someone else to notice the emergency?
Should I leave the scene to find a phone?
Is the safety of the victim or others compromised if you decide to act in an emergency situation?
Always
Never
It depends on the situation
Only if the victim is unconscious
What does the mnemonic SAMPLE stand for in the context of taking a brief history during a secondary assessment?
Severity, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events leading up to the incident
Signs and symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events leading up to the incident
Symptoms, Allergies, Medical history, Pain level, Last oral intake, Exercise routine
Signs, Assessment, Medication, Pain, Last meal, Environment
When performing a secondary assessment on a responsive victim, what is the first thing you should do according to the learning material?
Take a brief history
Perform a quick examination
Stop the assessment if life-threatening conditions are found
Delegate care to lifeguards if available
What should you determine about the victim's medications during a secondary assessment?
If the victim is allergic to any medications
If the victim has taken their medications as prescribed today
If the victim has ever been prescribed medications
The brand names of the medications the victim is taking
When talking to a child during a secondary assessment, what approach is recommended?
Talk from a higher level to assert authority
Use complex medical terms to ensure accuracy
Get down at eye level and speak slowly in a friendly manner
Only talk to the child if the parent or legal guardian is not present
What is the purpose of asking about the 'Events leading up to the incident' in the SAMPLE mnemonic?
To determine the victim's general health condition
To find out what the victim was doing just before and at the time of the incident
To assess the victim's memory and cognitive function
To establish a timeline for legal documentation
When checking a responsive person, what should you visually inspect the person's body for?
Color of their clothing
Bleeding, cuts, bruises, and obvious deformities
Their personal belongings
Signs of boredom or disinterest
What should you do if a responsive person is unable to move a body part or has pain on movement?
Ask them to try moving again
Help the person rest in a comfortable position
Encourage them to walk it off
Immediately move the affected body part to check its flexibility
When inspecting a victim, what kind of identification should you look for on their wrist, neck, or ankle?
Fashion accessories
Medical ID tag, necklace or bracelet
Fitness tracker or watch
Jewelry with their name on it
What is the purpose of medical identification tags when inspecting a victim?
To provide contact information for their family
To indicate the victim's blood type
To provide medical information about the person if they are unable to communicate
To show the victim's insurance details
What is NOT one of the steps to follow when a person is unable to move a body part or has pain on movement?
Help the person rest in a comfortable position
Reassure the person
Determine whether to summon EMS personnel
Apply heat to the affected area immediately
What can sudden illness include?
Only non-life-threatening conditions
Only allergic reactions
Diabetic emergencies, fainting, seizures, and stroke
Only psychological conditions
Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of sudden illness?
Difficulty speaking or slurred speech
Nausea or vomiting
Sweating
Increased appetite
What is the first step in providing care for sudden illness according to the General Care Steps for Sudden Illness?
Keep the victim from getting chilled or overheated.
Care for any life-threatening conditions first.
Monitor the victim's condition and watch for changes in LOC.
Do not give the victim anything to eat or drink.
When dealing with a diabetic emergency, if the person is hypoglycemic and awake, how much sugar (in grams) should be given?
5 to 10 grams
10 to 15 grams
15 to 20 grams
20 to 25 grams
Under which circumstance should you NOT give anything by mouth to a victim experiencing a diabetic emergency?
The person is unresponsive.
The person is responsive but not fully awake and is unable to swallow.
The person does not feel better within about 10 to 15 minutes after taking sugar.
A form of sugar cannot be found immediately.
What should you do if a person experiencing a diabetic emergency does not feel better within about 10 to 15 minutes after taking sugar?
Wait longer and see if symptoms improve.
Give them more sugar immediately.
Summon EMS personnel for any of the following circumstances.
Try to find a different form of sugar.
What is the first step you should take when someone faints and regains consciousness?
Give them something to eat or drink immediately.
Make sure the victim is breathing normally and position them on their back.
Ask them to stand up and walk immediately.
Position the victim on their side.
How long do generalized seizures usually last?
Less than a minute
1 to 3 minutes
5 to 10 minutes
More than 10 minutes
What should you do to protect a person having a seizure?
Restrain the person to prevent movement.
Move nearby objects away from the person and protect their head.
Offer them water to help them recover faster.
Ask them to hold their breath to stop the seizure.
What is a possible sign of cardiac arrest in the context of a seizure?
The person is fully awake and alert after the seizure.
The person has a lucid period during the seizure.
The seizure lasts more than 5 minutes.
The person becomes rigid and may lose muscle control.
When should you summon EMS personnel if someone is having a seizure?
The seizure occurs in the water.
The person is known to have diabetes.
The person fails to regain consciousness after the seizure.
All of the above
What is the first step to take if a person has a seizure in the water?
Remove the person from the water as soon as possible.
Summon EMS personnel.
Position the person on their back and perform a primary assessment.
Give ventilations or CPR if needed.
What should you do once a seizure victim in the water is breathing normally and is fully awake and alert?
Give them something to eat or drink.
Leave them in the water until EMS arrives.
Position them on their side and continue to monitor their airway and breathing.
Immediately perform CPR.
Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of a stroke?
Sudden, severe headache.
Loss of balance or coordination.
A rash that appears on the skin.
Difficulty with speech.
Why is it critical to recognize the signs of a stroke and summon EMS personnel immediately?
Because stroke symptoms can be treated at home.
Because the treatments in the hospital are time-limited and every minute matters.
Because strokes are not life-threatening.
Because strokes can be completely cured if treated quickly.
What does the acronym FAST stand for in stroke identification and care?
Face, Arm, Speech, Time
Feet, Attention, Strength, Talk
Focus, Arm, Sight, Test
Facial droop, Arm weakness, Stability, Tongue deviation
According to the FAST mnemonic, what should you ask a person to do to check for facial weakness?
Ask the person to touch their nose.
Ask the person to smile.
Ask the person to close their eyes tightly.
Ask the person to raise their eyebrows.
What is the significance of 'Time' in the FAST stroke mnemonic?
Time to take the person's temperature.
Time to wait and see if symptoms improve.
Time to summon EMS personnel if any one of the signs or symptoms are seen.
Time to give the person medication.
What type of injury is classified as a wound according to the text?
An injury to the body's soft tissue.
A burn injury only.
An injury to the body's bones.
An injury that does not break the skin.
How are soft tissue injuries typically classified?
Mild or severe.
Internal or external.
Closed or open wounds.
Contagious or non-contagious.
What can cause a soft tissue injury?
Exposure to cold temperatures.
High blood pressure.
A scrape, cut, puncture, or burn.
Lifting heavy objects.
What is the simplest closed wound described in the text?
A) A cut
B) A bruise
C) A scrape
D) A laceration
What should you summon immediately if the victim shows any sign or symptom of shock or severe pain from internal bleeding?
A) Police
B) Firefighters
C) EMS personnel
D) A family member
What is NOT listed as a symptom of severe pain or internal bleeding?
A) The victim becomes confused, faint, drowsy or unresponsive.
B) The victim is vomiting blood or coughing up blood.
C) The victim has skin that feels cool or moist, or looks pale or bluish.
D) The victim has a rapid heartbeat.
What should you do first while waiting for EMS personnel to arrive if a victim is suffering from internal bleeding?
A) Lay the person flat.
B) Monitor the victim's condition.
C) Care for any life-threatening conditions first.
D) Help the victim rest in a comfortable position and reassure them.
For how long should a cold pack be applied to a closed wound that is not serious?
A) No more than 10 minutes.
B) No more than 15 minutes.
C) No more than 20 minutes.
D) No more than 30 minutes.
What type of wound can be cared for by applying direct pressure over the wound until the bleeding stops and then cleaning the wound and applying an adhesive bandage?
A) A deep, penetrating injury
B) A minor scrape of the top layer of skin
C) A severe abrasion
D) A large cut with excessive bleeding
What is an abrasion?
A cut in which a piece of soft tissue is torn off
A wound that often does not bleed profusely but can easily become infected
A deep cut that can damage nerves, large blood vessels, and other soft tissues
A wound where the skin has been rubbed or scraped away
What is important to do to prevent infection in an abrasion?
Remove any impaled object embedded in the wound
Clean the wound with soap and water
Apply pressure to stop bleeding
Perform CPR
What characterizes a laceration?
Skin is rubbed or scraped away
A piece of soft tissue is torn off
A wound that does not bleed profusely
Cuts that bleed freely and can be deep
What is an avulsion?
A wound where the skin has been rubbed or scraped away
A deep cut that can damage nerves, large blood vessels, and other soft tissues
A cut in which a piece of soft tissue is torn off
A wound that often does not bleed profusely but can easily become infected
What should you NOT do with an impaled object in a puncture wound?
Leave it in place unless it makes CPR impossible to perform
Clean the wound with soap and water
Remove it immediately
Apply pressure around the wound
Which type of wound often does not bleed profusely but can easily become infected?
Abrasion
Laceration
Avulsion
Puncture
What is the first step in caring for a minor wound such as an abrasion?
Clean the wound with soap and water.
Apply direct pressure until bleeding stops.
Cover the wound with a sterile dressing.
Wash your hands.
When caring for a major wound, why should you not apply direct pressure over broken bones?
To avoid causing more pain to the victim.
To prevent the risk of infection.
To avoid further damage to the bone.
To control bleeding without causing harm to the bone structure.
What should you do if the dressing becomes saturated with blood while caring for a major wound?
Remove the old dressing and clean the wound again.
Apply additional dressings over the soaked one and reapply pressure.
Immediately transport the victim to a hospital.
Stop applying pressure and cover the wound with a bandage.
After bleeding stops for a minor wound, what should be applied to the wound if the victim has no known allergies or sensitivities to medication?
A cold compress.
An antibiotic ointment.
A pain relief medication.
A heat pack.
What is the recommended position for a victim who is suffering from shock due to a major wound?
Sitting upright.
On their stomach.
On their back.
In a recovery position.
What is a tourniquet used for?
To monitor blood pressure
To constrict blood vessels and stop blood flow to a wound
To keep a limb immobilized
To apply medication to a wound
Under which circumstance might it be necessary to use a tourniquet?
When there is a minor cut or abrasion
When direct pressure over several minutes is sufficient to control bleeding
When the injured person's limb is trapped in a confined space
When the scene is completely safe
How far above the wound should a manufactured tourniquet be positioned?
Directly on the wound
1 inch above the wound
2 inches above the wound
5 inches above the wound
What should NOT be done after applying a tourniquet?
Tightening the tourniquet by twisting the rod
Securing the tourniquet in place
Covering the tourniquet with clothing
Noting and recording the time the tourniquet was applied
What should be used to make a makeshift tourniquet if a commercially manufactured tourniquet is not available?
A piece of rope and a long stick
A strip of soft material that is 2 to 4 inches wide and a short, sturdy stick
A belt and a pen
An elastic band and a spoon
What is a hemostatic dressing used for?
To cool down body temperature
To speed up clot formation
To reduce pain
To immobilize a broken limb
When should a hemostatic dressing typically be used?
When a minor cut occurs
When standard first aid procedures are practical
When severe, life-threatening bleeding exists and standard first aid procedures fail or are not practical
When a tourniquet is effectively controlling the bleeding
Where should you not apply a tourniquet but could consider using a hemostatic dressing?
On a finger
On the neck or torso
On the forearm
On the lower leg
What is one of the signs of shock?
Increased body temperature
Calm behavior
Excessive thirst
Slow breathing
What should you NOT do to a victim of shock?
Keep the victim from getting chilled or overheated
Give food or drink to the victim
Control any external bleeding
Cover the victim with a blanket to prevent loss of body heat
What is the recommended position for a victim of shock?
Sitting upright
Lying flat on their back
In a recovery position on their side
Standing with support
What should the victim do after the bleeding from a nosebleed stops to prevent re-bleeding?
Tilt their head back and relax
Pinch the nostrils again for several minutes
Avoid rubbing or blowing the nose
Lie down flat with the head elevated
When caring for an impaled object in the eye, what should you NOT do?
Keep the victim as still as possible
Remove the object from the eye
Bandage loosely and do not put pressure on the injured eye
Stabilize the object with a shield
If a victim has an impaled object in the eye and is breathing, what is the first step in providing care?
Summon EMS personnel
Stabilize the object with a shield
Apply direct pressure to the area
Flush the eye with water
How should you care for small foreign bodies in the eye?
Rub the eye to dislodge the object
Flush the eye with water and seek medical attention if the object remains
Use a cotton swab to remove the object
Apply an adhesive bandage over the eye
What is the recommended duration for flushing the eye if chemicals are involved?
Until the irritation stops
For at least 5 minutes
For at least 15 minutes or until EMS personnel take over
For 30 seconds
What should you do if a tooth is knocked out?
Scrub the tooth and attempt to clean it before reinserting.
Pick up the tooth by the crown and avoid touching the root, then seek emergency dental care.
Place the tooth in a dry tissue and wait for a few days before seeking dental care.
Apply direct pressure to the gums where the tooth was knocked out.
How should you control bleeding from a scalp injury?
Apply a tourniquet to the head to stop the blood flow.
Apply gentle pressure around the wound if there is no suspicion of a skull fracture.
Pour hydrogen peroxide on the wound to disinfect and stop the bleeding.
Summon EMS personnel only if the bleeding does not stop within 10 minutes.
What is the recommended action if you suspect a head, neck, or spinal injury?
Move the victim to a comfortable position to minimize pain.
Minimize movement of the head, neck, and spine and see Chapter 11 for further care.
Apply a cold compress to the head to reduce swelling.
Encourage the victim to keep moving their head to ensure mobility.
What should you NOT do when dealing with an impaled object?
Place several dressings around the object to stabilize it.
Bandage the dressings in place around the object.
Remove the object before EMS personnel arrive.
Avoid placing pressure on or moving the object.
What is the first step in caring for an open abdominal injury?
Carefully remove clothing from around the wound.
Summon EMS personnel.
Cover the organs with a moist, sterile dressing.
Place a folded towel or cloth over the dressing to keep the organs warm.
If organs are protruding from an abdominal wound, what should you NOT do?
Attempt to put them back into the abdomen.
Cover the organs with a moist, sterile dressing.
Place a folded towel or cloth over the dressing.
Care for shock.
When treating an animal or human bite, what is the first thing you should do if the wound bleeds severely?
Wash the wound with soap and water.
Summon EMS personnel.
Apply a small amount of antibiotic ointment.
Control the bleeding with a sterile bandage.
What should be done with a severed body part after it is wrapped in sterile gauze?
Place it directly on ice.
Put it in a plastic bag and then in a container with ice water.
Leave it exposed to air.
Dispose of it properly.
What is the correct action to take after controlling the bleeding of a severed body part?
Cover the wound with a sterile dressing and bandage the wound to prevent infection.
Apply antibiotic ointment to the wound.
Wash the wound with soap and water.
Immediately transport the victim to the hospital without covering the wound.
What are the four sources of burns mentioned in the document?
Heat, cold, friction, chemicals
Heat, radiation, electricity, cold
Heat, radiation, chemicals, electricity
Heat, light, sound, radiation
According to the document, what is the severity of a burn dependent on?
Temperature or strength of the heat or energy source
Length of exposure to the burn source
Location of the burn
All of the above
Which of the following is a critical burn that needs immediate medical attention?
A burn that causes difficulty breathing
A minor burn to the fingertips
A small burn from a household cleaner
A burn that is painful but does not affect breathing
What is the first step in caring for burns as per the general guidelines provided in the document?
Cover the burned area with a dry, sterile dressing
Cool the burned area with large amounts of cool or cold tap water
Monitor the victim for hypothermia
Stop the burning by removing the victim from the source of the burn
How long should you cool the burned area with cool or cold tap water according to the document?
At least 5 minutes
At least 10 minutes
At least 15 minutes
At least 20 minutes
What is the first step in caring for a burn caused by electricity according to Table 10-1?
Cover the burn loosely with a dry, sterile dressing.
Summon EMS personnel.
Check the scene for safety and check for life-threatening injuries.
Cool the burn with cold tap water for at least 10 minutes.
When treating a chemical burn, how long should you flush the area with cool water if EMS has not yet arrived?
Until the pain subsides.
For at least 5 minutes.
For at least 20 minutes, or until EMS personnel arrive.
For at least 10 minutes.
If a chemical gets into a victim's eye, what should you do to flush it out?
Flush the eye with tap water for at least 5 minutes.
Flush the eye with tap water for at least 15 minutes, or until EMS personnel arrive and begin care.
Use a chemical neutralizer to flush the eye immediately.
Have the victim keep their eye closed until EMS personnel arrive.
What should you do to treat a burn caused by radiation from the sun?
Flush the area with cool water for at least 20 minutes.
Cool the burned area and protect it from further damage by keeping it out of the sun.
Summon EMS personnel immediately.
Brush off any dry chemicals with a gloved hand.
Which two spiders are known to be poisonous in the United States?
Tarantula and Wolf Spider
Black Widow and Brown Recluse
Huntsman Spider and Daddy Longlegs
Orb Weaver and Jumping Spider
How many people in the United States are reported each year to die from venomous snakebites?
Fewer than five
Between 7,000 to 8,000
More than 10,000
About 100
What should you do to care for a bite from a venomous snake?
Apply ice or electricity, suction or a tourniquet
Wash the wound and apply an elastic roller bandage
Cut the wound to let the venom out
Give the victim a painkiller and wait for the symptoms to disappear
When applying an elastic roller bandage for a snakebite, how should you place the end of the bandage?
Randomly on the skin
With a knot directly over the bite
Against the skin and use overlapping turns
Loosely around the limb without overlapping
What is the correct method for wrapping a bandage on a joint, such as a knee or ankle, after a snakebite?
Use long, straight wraps around the joint
Use figure-eight turns to support the joint
Wrap tightly to restrict all movement
Only wrap the area above the joint
What should NOT be done for any snakebite?
Check for feeling, warmth, and color of the limb beyond where the bandage will be placed
Apply an elastic roller bandage
Apply ice or electricity, suction or a tourniquet
Wash the wound
What is the first step in caring for an insect sting?
Wash the wound with soap and water
Cover the site with a dressing
Examine the sting site to see if the stinger is present
Apply a cold pack to the site
What should be done immediately if someone is stung by a jellyfish?
Apply a pressure immobilization bandage
Remove any remaining tentacles with gloved hands
Rub the wound with fresh water
Apply a cold pack to the site
Which of the following substances should NOT be applied to a sting from marine life?
Fresh water
Salt water
Ammonia
Baking soda
