WorksheetsEmergency Care Study Guide
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 22mins
What is the primary purpose of first aid?
Immediate care for sudden illness or injury before professional help arrives.
To diagnose medical conditions.
To replace professional medical treatment.
To provide long-term care for chronic illnesses.
When should you activate EMS?
If someone is unconscious, there's uncontrolled bleeding, or a person is not breathing or has no pulse.
If someone has a minor cut or bruise.
If someone is feeling slightly tired.
If someone has a mild headache.
What are the ways to activate EMS?
Dial 911, contact a local emergency number, signal others if unable to speak, provide clear information.
Send a text message to a friend, wait for help to arrive, ignore the situation.
Post about the emergency on social media, wait for likes, hope someone calls for help.
Call a non-emergency number, leave a voicemail, wait for a callback.
What does the CAB approach in Basic Life Support stand for?
Circulation, Airway, Breathing
Compression, Airway, Breathing
Cardiac, Airway, Breathing
Care, Airway, Breathing
What are the steps in the Chain of Survival for adults and kids?
Early recognition and calling for help, Immediate CPR, Rapid defibrillation, Advanced life support
Early recognition and calling for help, Delayed CPR, Rapid defibrillation, Basic life support
Late recognition and calling for help, Immediate CPR, Slow defibrillation, Advanced life support
Early recognition and calling for help, Immediate CPR, Slow defibrillation, Basic life support
First aid is meant to replace advanced care.
True
False
What should you do within 10 seconds of identifying cardiac arrest?
Call EMS
Begin CPR
Use AED
Check for breathing
Within how many minutes should an AED be used for best survival outcomes?
1-2 minutes
3-5 minutes
5-7 minutes
10 minutes
When should you not stop CPR?
If you're physically exhausted
If the person revives
If professionals arrive and take over
If it becomes dangerous for you to continue
What should you do if a person is choking and can talk and breathe?
Perform abdominal thrusts
Encourage coughing
Call EMS
Give water
What is the recommended action for severe choking when a person can't speak or breathe?
Encourage coughing
Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich)
Give water
Call EMS
What should you do for external bleeding?
Apply direct pressure with sterile gauze
Use a tourniquet
Apply ice
Elevate the wound
What is a symptom of a heart attack?
Fever
Chest pain/pressure
Rash
Dizziness
What should you offer a person having a heart attack if they have no allergy?
Water
Aspirin
Coffee
Juice
What method is used to identify a stroke (CVA)?
RICE method
FAST method
ABC method
CPR method
Which of the following is not an extra sign of a stroke?
A) Sudden confusion
B) Vision problems
C) Loss of balance
D) Fever
List the types of shock mentioned in the document.
Hypovolemic shock, Cardiogenic shock, Distributive shock, Obstructive shock
Hypovolemic shock, Cardiogenic shock, Neurogenic shock, Anaphylactic shock
Septic shock, Cardiogenic shock, Distributive shock, Obstructive shock
Hypovolemic shock, Septic shock, Cardiogenic shock, Obstructive shock
What are the signs of shock?
Increased energy and alertness
Warm and dry skin
Rapid pulse and shallow breathing
High blood pressure
What is the first step in treating shock according to the document?
Give water
Lay person flat
Call 911
Use EpiPen
What are the signs of anaphylaxis?
Hives, swelling, difficulty breathing
Fever, chills, body aches
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Headache, dizziness, fatigue
What should be used immediately in case of anaphylaxis?
CPR
EpiPen
Antihistamine
Cold compress
Burn severity depends on:
the type of material burned
the duration of the burn
the temperature of the fire
all of the above
What is the rule used for determining the surface area of burns?
Rule of Nines
Rule of Eights
Rule of Sevens
Rule of Sixes
Which of the following is NOT a recommended treatment for severe burns?
A) Apply cool water
B) Cover with sterile dressing
C) Apply ointments
D) Remove tight clothing if safe
What should you do if someone is having a seizure?
Call emergency services and protect the person from injury.
Give them something to eat or drink.
Try to hold them down to stop the seizure.
Leave them alone until the seizure stops.
What are the signs of hypoglycemia?
Shakiness, sweating, confusion, unconsciousness
Increased thirst, frequent urination, blurred vision
Weight gain, increased appetite, high blood pressure
Dry skin, hair loss, brittle nails
What is the Rule of 15 for treating hypoglycemia?
A guideline to consume 15 grams of carbohydrates, wait 15 minutes, and recheck blood sugar levels.
A rule to take 15 units of insulin every 15 minutes until blood sugar stabilizes.
A method to eat 15 grams of protein every 15 minutes to maintain energy levels.
A strategy to drink 15 ounces of water every 15 minutes to stay hydrated.
What are the signs of hyperglycemia?
Excessive thirst, frequent urination, fruity breath, dry skin
Sudden weight loss, increased appetite, blurred vision
Cold sweats, trembling, confusion, irritability
Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, rapid heartbeat
What is the normal blood sugar range for fasting (before meals)?
70 – 99 mg/dL
100 – 125 mg/dL
126 – 140 mg/dL
50 – 69 mg/dL
What is the normal blood sugar range 1–2 hours after meals?
Less than 140 mg/dL
140-199 mg/dL
200-239 mg/dL
240 mg/dL or more
What is the usual range for random blood sugar levels at any time of day?
A) 70 - 140 mg/dL
B) 80 - 130 mg/dL
C) Less than 180 mg/dL
What is the normal range for A1C (3-month average percentage)?
Below 5.7%
Below 6.5%
Below 7%
Fill in the blank: The target range for fasting blood sugar levels before meals for people with diabetes is _______.
80 - 130 mg/dL
70 - 100 mg/dL
90 - 140 mg/dL
100 - 150 mg/dL
Fill in the blank: The target range for blood sugar levels 1-2 hours after meals for people with diabetes is _______.
Less than 180 mg/dL
Less than 150 mg/dL
Less than 200 mg/dL
Less than 160 mg/dL
What are common symptoms of hypoglycemia?
A) Thirst, frequent urination
B) Shaking, sweating, confusion
C) Dry mouth, fatigue
What is a fracture?
A break in bone.
A type of joint.
A muscle tear.
A skin abrasion.
What is a sprain?
A ligament injury.
A muscle tear.
A bone fracture.
A skin abrasion.
What is a strain?
A muscle/tendon injury.
A type of fruit.
A type of vehicle.
A type of weather condition.
What does the RICE method stand for?
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.
Run, Increase, Cool, Energize.
Relax, Immerse, Compress, Elevate.
Rotate, Insulate, Constrict, Elevate.
What is the body temperature for hypothermia?
Less than 95°F.
Between 95°F and 98.6°F.
More than 98.6°F.
Exactly 98.6°F.
What are the signs of hypothermia?
Shivering, slurred speech, confusion.
Increased heart rate, sweating, alertness.
Fever, headache, nausea.
Dry skin, rapid breathing, high energy.
What should you do if someone has frostbite?
Gently warm skin in water (NOT hot).
Rub the affected area vigorously.
Apply ice directly to the skin.
Ignore it and let it thaw naturally.
What is the first priority in scene safety/triage?
Your safety.
The safety of the patient.
The safety of bystanders.
The safety of property.
