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HEALTH QUIZ on Chapter 27 "First Aid & Emergencies"

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the very first action you take when you think someone needs first aid?

a)

call 9-1-1

b)

see if the scene is safe

c)

ask if you can help them

d)

check to see if they are responding

2.

In the US, what number do you call when you need emergency help?

a)

911

b)

611

c)

711

d)

919

3.

What Does CPR Stand For?

a)

Cardiopassionate Revival

b)

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

c)

Cardiohelper Rescue

4.

What is a device that delivers an electric shock to the heart to help it beat properly?

a)

AED

b)

Inhaler

c)

epi-pen

5.

Do all injuries get the same treatment?

a)

Yes

b)

No

6.

When using direct pressure to control

non-life-threatening bleeding from an open wound,
you should:

a)
Lift the dressing every minute to see if the
bleeding has stopped.
b)
Remove and replace dressings as they
become saturated with blood.
c)
Use a hemostatic dressing.
d)
Add additional dressings and continue to apply
direct pressure until the bleeding stops, and
then bandage the wound.
7.
You believe that a person has a head, neck or
spinal injury. What should you do?
a)
Remove the person’s safety helmet.
b)
Have the person remain in the position he or
she is in until emergency medical services
(EMS) personnel arrive and take over.
c)
Put the person in the recovery position.
d)
Have the person nod the head up and down
and shake the head from side to side to see if
there is any pain or difficulty with movement.
8.

What should you do if an adult appears to be choking on a piece of food and is coughing?

a)

Let the person continue coughing

b)

Use abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) to expel the food

c)

Vigorously pat the person on the back

d)

Reach inside the person’s mouth and attempt to clear the airway 

9.

When you try to give an unresponsive adult a rescue breath and the chest does not appear to rise, what would you do next?

a)

Perform abdominal thrusts

b)

Begin CPR

c)

Go call 911

d)

Repeat the head tilt/chin lift maneuver and attempt the breath again

10.

What does practicing universal precautions protect you from?

a)

getting blood on you

b)

the spread of diseases

c)

the gross stuff

d)

touching someone

11.

Which step DOES NOT belong when you are trying to control bleeding?

a)

Raise the wound above the heart.

b)

Cover with clean gauze or a clean cloth.

c)

Rub dirt in the wound to control bleeding.

d)

Secure wound.

e)

Apply pressure.

12.

The Good Samaritan Law protects you from

a)

being sued when to apply first aid to a someone

b)

from getting hurt.

13.

If a 1st degree or 2nd degree burn is located on your face, hands or feet you should do what?

a)

Wait till it heals.

b)

Stay out of the sun.

c)

See a doctor.

d)

Put mustard on it.

14.

Before performing CPR you should have someone call 911.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Which is NOT a sign of choking?

a)

Someone clutching their neck

b)

Can’t speak

c)

The face is black and blue

d)

Someone is clutching their stomach

16.

You should loosen the clothes of someone who has gone into shock.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

What type of burn is the most severe?

a)

1st degree

b)

2nd degree

c)

3rd degree

18.

Where should you stand when preforming abdominal thrusts on a choking victim?

a)

Behind

b)

In front

c)

Left Side

d)

Right Side

19.

How do you treat a 2nd degree burn?

a)

Rub butter on the burn

b)

Put ice directly on the burn

c)

Run the burn under cool water for 10 minutes then apply a sterile dressing

20.

How do you treat an arm fracture?

a)

Splint

b)

Shove the arm back into place

c)

Duct Tape

21.

A wound is a break or tear in the skin.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

What type of burn has no pain?

a)

1st degree

b)

2nd degree

c)

3rd degree

23.

What are the 3 types of burns?

a)

Sunburn, Grease burn & Oil Burn

b)

Bad, Worse & Worst

c)

1st Degree, 2nd Degree & 3rd Degree

24.

To stop bleeding from a wound you would apply direct pressure.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

If you are choking and alone, you can perform abdominal thrusts on yourself by using a chair.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

An example of universal precautions would be:

a)

Wearing disposable gloves

b)

Disposing of bodily fluids properly

c)

Not touching your eyes, nose, ears, and mouth while giving care

d)

All of these are examples

27.

Which of the following life threatening situations should result in immediate contact with 911?

a)

Unconsciousness

b)

Choking

c)

Severe burns and bleeding

d)

All of the above

28.

______ refers to someone who moves, speaks, blinks, or otherwise reacts when you tap them an ask if they are okay.

a)

Unresponsive

b)

Agitated

c)

Responsive

d)

Treatable

29.

Which of the following are reasons to phone 911? Choose all that apply.

a)

Person doesn't respond to voice or touch.

b)

Person has chest discomfort or signs of stroke.

c)

Patient has a breathing problem / is gasping

d)

Person has a severe injury/burn/ bleeding or is having or has had a seizure.

e)

Person can't move a body part, has received an electric shock, or has been exposed to poison.

30.

If you are alone you should do which of the following?

a)

Shout for help.

b)

Phone 911 and put the cell phone on speaker mode

c)

Follow the dispatcher's instructions

d)

Don't hang up until the dispatcher tells you to

e)

All of the above

31.

Which of the following is true about when it is okay to move an ill or injured person?

a)

Generally do not move - esp if suspect a spine or pelvic injury.

b)

Move only if area is unsafe for you or the injured ill person - do the clothes drag to move them.

c)

If unresponsive and breathing and no suspected spine / pelvic injury you may roll onto side to keep their airway open / prevent aspiration of vomit, etc.

d)

All of the above

32.
What is the immediate care given until professional medical personnel arrive at the scene of an accident or sudden illness?
a)
help
b)
first aid
c)
CPR
d)
AED
33.
You should never move a victim unless they are in immediate danger.
a)
True
b)
False
34.

What is the first thing to do in assessing an emergency situation?

a)

Check the vital signs of the victim

b)

Do a head-to-toe examination

c)

Survey if the scene is safe

d)

Perform CPR to the Victim

35.

Common emergencies include bone, joint, and muscle injuries.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

What degree burn is this?

a)

First Degree

b)

Second Degree

c)

Third Degree

d)

Fourth Degree

37.

Which of the following should you put on a burn?

a)

Butter

b)

Oil

c)

Cool Water

d)

Ice Water

38.

Select all cuts someone should go to the ER for.

a)

Cuts that won't stop bleeding after 30 seconds

b)

Bites from animals / people

c)

Cuts from rusty / jagged objects

d)

Cuts that cut through veins / arteries

e)

Wounds from an impaled object

39.

Which of the following is NOT a goal of first aid

a)

preserving life

b)

alleviate suffering

c)

promote recovery

d)

receiving compensation

40.

What is the first role of the first aid provider

a)

decide to help

b)

take the appropriate actions

c)

recognize the emergencies

41.

What is the correct first aid for a nosebleed?

a)

stuff the person’s nose with gauze pads while the person lies flat.

b)

press both sides of the person’s nose while the person sits and leans forward.

c)

lightly press on the person’s nose while the person sits and leans back.

d)

tightly wrap gauze around the person’s head and nose while the person sits and leans

back.

42.

What should a citizen responder do for someone who has a PARTIALLY blocked airway?

a)

5 Back Blows

b)

5 Abdominal Thrusts

c)

Encourage them to continue coughing

d)

Modified CPR

43.

When controlling bleeding, you should remove the first layer of gauze before adding more?

a)

True

b)

False

44.

When applying direct pressure, you should use...

a)

Your thumb

b)

Two fingers

c)

Palm of your hand

d)

Fist with knuckles against the wound

45.

A teen falls off his bike and hits his head - he was not wearing a helmet.

Is this an emergency?

a)

Yes

b)

No

46.

What are some essential items to include in an emergency supplies checklist for a hurricane?

a)

candles, matches, and lighters

b)

extra clothing and blankets

c)

books and board games

d)

non-perishable food, water, flashlight, batteries, first aid kit, medications, personal hygiene items, cash, important documents, and a portable phone charger

47.

What is the purpose of an emergency supplies checklist?

a)

To ensure individuals have all necessary items and resources in case of a vacation.

b)

To provide a list of non-essential items for emergencies.

c)

To ensure individuals have all necessary items and resources in case of an emergency or disaster.

d)

To create unnecessary panic among individuals.

48.

What should you do if a tornado warning is issued?

a)

Go outside to watch the storm

b)

Continue with your daily activities

c)

Immediately take shelter

d)

Ignore the warning

49.

What is the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning?

a)

A watch means a tornado is occurring; a warning means it might occur

b)

A watch means conditions are favorable for a tornado; a warning means a tornado has been sighted

c)

A watch is issued after a tornado; a warning is issued before

d)

There is no difference

50.

Which of the following is NOT a safe place to take shelter during a tornado?

a)

A storm cellar

b)

A basement

c)

A mobile home

d)

An inside room without windows