WorksheetsWeek 15 FA Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
About 4,000 Americans die from unintentional drowning each year and is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4.
True
False
Which of the following behaviors is the most reliable indicator that someone is experiencing an aquatic emergency and may be drowning?
Splashing vigorously and calling for help
Floating calmly on their back with eyes closed
Quietly bobbing up and down, unable to call out, with arms pressing downward
Swimming toward the pool edge with a steady stroke
It is safe and appropriate to swim out to a drowning victim even if you are not trained in water rescue.
True
False
When rescuing a distressed swimmer who is too far to reach safely, what is the best method to assist them?
Swim directly to the victim and tow them back without equipment
Throw a buoyant object, such as a life ring or rescue bag, for them to grab
Shout instructions for them to swim harder toward the shore or pool edge
Extend your arm and lean into the water to try to reach them
When performing CPR on a person with a suspected head, neck, or spine injury, which method should be used to open the airway?
Head tilt, chin lift
Jaw thrust maneuver
Mouth to mouth without opening airway
Neck extension by supporting the chin
Before providing care to any injured or ill person, you must first obtain (a) .
A PERSON IS RESPONSIVE AND SHOWING SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF A LIFE-THREATENING CONDITION BUT DOES NOT CONSENT TO CARE. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
DO NOT GIVE CARE BUT CALL 9-1-1
GIVE CARE AND CALL 9-1-1
DO NOT GIVE CARE AND ADVISE THE PERSON TO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY
GIVE CARE; CONSENT IS NOT NECESSARY IF THE PERSON IS RESPONSICVE AND HAS SIGNS OF SYMPTOMS OF A LIFE THREATENING CONDIDTION
check the scene safety
Which of the following factors can affect how the body maintains a normal temperature?
Environmental conditions
Clothing and protective gear
Physical activity level
All of the above
Which of the following factors can make a person more susceptible to heat or cold-related emergencies?
Age (very young or older adults)
Certain medical conditions or medications
Alcohol or drug use
All of the above
Which of the following are common signs and symptoms of dehydration? (Select all that apply — 3 correct answers)
Dry mouth and cracked lips
Dark yellow, concentrated urine
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Cool, clammy skin
What is the most appropriate care for a person experiencing exertional heat exhaustion?
Move the person to a cooler environment, loosen clothing, and give cool fluids if conscious
Encourage the person to continue exercising to “sweat it out”
Immediately immerse the person in ice water regardless of their condition
Avoid giving fluids until medical professionals arrive
You are volunteering at a summer sports tournament. A player suddenly collapses. They are hot to the touch, have flushed skin, are not sweating, and appear confused and disoriented. What is the most appropriate immediate action you should take?
Offer them a sports drink and encourage them to keep playing once they feel better
Cover them with blankets to prevent shock and wait for medical help
Move them to a cooler place, rapidly cool their body with cold water or ice packs, and call 911
Have them lie down in the sun to rest and recover naturally
What happens when a person experiences frostbite?
The body overheats, leading to flushed skin and heavy sweating
The skin and underlying tissues freeze, causing numbness and possible permanent damage
The person becomes dehydrated due to fluid loss from sweating
Muscle cramps from overexertion
What is the most appropriate care for a person experiencing hypothermia?
Place the person in a hot shower immediately to raise body temperature quickly
Ignore shivering since it is not a serious sign
Move the person to a warm environment, remove wet clothing, and warm them gradually
Where do you administer an epipen?
Between the knee and foot.
Between the hip and knee.
Between the elbow and the hand.
Between the shoulder and the elbow.
The three "C"s for a medical emergency are....
Care, Call and Check
Control, Call and Care
Check, Call and Care
Call, Care and Check
Which of the following is the best practice when splinting an injury?
Splint the injury exactly where it occurred, without moving the person at all
Splint the injured area in the position you find it, immobilizing the joints above and below
Always straighten the injured limb before applying the splint
Apply the splint loosely so the limb can still move freely
What is the most appropriate care for a person who has sustained an electrical burn?
Immediately cool the burn with large amounts of water while the power source is still active
Ensure the power source is turned off, call 911, and provide care for both the burn and possible underlying injuries
Apply ice directly to the burn to reduce pain and swelling
Ignore the burn if the skin looks only slightly damaged
What is the most appropriate first step when caring for a person with suspected poisoning?
Immediately induce vomiting to remove the poison
Give the person large amounts of water to dilute the poison
Wait to see if symptoms worsen before taking action
Call 911 or the Poison Help hotline and follow their instructions
