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WorksheetsRecall CPR
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 40mins
Which option shows the correct C-A-B sequence for adult CPR?
Circulation, Assessment, Breaths
Compressions, Airway, Breathing
Check, Alert, Begin breaths
Chest rise, Assess, Breathing only
During the 'Airway' step in CPR, what simple action should you perform first to open the airway?
Tilt the head back and lift the chin
Seal the nose and give two breaths
Place hands low on the sternum
Roll the victim onto their side
You find an unresponsive adult without normal breathing. Using the C-A-B approach, what is the best immediate plan of action?
Check pulse for thirty long seconds
Start chest compressions hard and fast
Give rescue breaths before compressions
Elevate legs to improve circulation
Which sign most clearly indicates a severely obstructed airway requiring immediate action?
Mild wheezing with normal color
Slow breathing while speaking
Loud, forceful coughing with speech
Silent cough with cyanotic lips
When a responsive adult cannot speak, breathe, or cough and nods yes to help, what is the next best action?
Begin abdominal thrusts and call for help
Encourage continued hard coughing only
Place in recovery position to rest
Give water and pat the back gently
What is the primary anatomical structure blocked during choking leading to poor air exchange?
Esophagus carrying swallowed food
Trachea also called the windpipe
Bronchioles inside lung alveoli
Nasal passages and sinuses
Which statement about assisting a choking person is most accurate?
If they can speak, start thrusts immediately
Wait for cyanosis before intervening
If they can cough, encourage coughing only
Back slaps are safer than thrusts in adults
Which combination lists signs of severe airway obstruction?
Productive cough, chest pain, fever
Wheezing, sneezing, watery eyes
Runny nose, hoarse voice, sore throat
Cyanosis, silent cough, inability to speak
Why should abdominal thrusts not be performed on a person who is not choking?
It increases risk of aspiration pneumonia
It reduces coughing reflex permanently
It can injure ribs and internal organs
It delays needed pain medication
A bystander sees someone grasping their throat, breathing poorly, and unable to speak. What is the best immediate sequence?
Insert fingers to sweep throat for the object
Lay them down, check pulse, start compressions
Give water, wait for EMS, monitor breathing
Ask if choking, start abdominal thrusts, call for help
Which outcome best explains the goal of the Heimlich maneuver in severe choking?
Force air upward to expel the obstruction
Redirect food into the esophagus safely
Lower lung pressure to stop hyperventilation
Relax throat muscles for easier swallowing
In the visual showing a person clutching the throat, which emergency condition is being depicted?
Choking due to airway blockage
Seizure with muscle contractions
Heartburn after heavy meal
Fainting from low blood pressure
Which hospital code is used to indicate a medical emergency requiring immediate clinical response?
Code Pink for severe allergy
Code Blue for medical emergency
Code Yellow for cardiac arrest
Code Violet for power outage
A fire breaks out in a ward. Which code should staff announce to coordinate response?
Code Violet for aggression
Code Blue for collapse
Code Pink for abduction
Code Red for fire incident
A nurse notices escalating aggression from visitors in the emergency department. Which code best addresses this scenario?
Code Pink for neonatal issue
Code Red for building fire
Code Violet for violent behaviour
Code Yellow for disaster triage
During a mass-casualty incident from a nearby transport accident affecting hospital operations, which code is most appropriate?
Code Red for localized equipment fire
Code Blue for general medical emergency
Code Yellow for internal or external disaster
Code Pink for pediatric abduction
Which statement best defines shock in the human body?
Rapid oxygen delivery causes blood pressure to rise
Normal blood flow maintains stable oxygen to organs
Excess blood volume increases oxygen to all tissues
Inadequate blood flow reduces oxygen to vital organs
According to the diagram, what immediate physiological change contributes to less blood reaching organs during shock?
Increase in blood sugar improves organ perfusion
Increase in blood pressure reduces organ perfusion
Decrease in blood pressure reduces organ perfusion
Rise in body temperature increases organ perfusion
Which set lists only vital organs that are jeopardized when blood flow drops in shock?
Brain, heart, kidneys are at high risk
Intestines, spleen, pancreas are at high risk
Stomach, gallbladder, thyroid are at high risk
Liver, skin, muscles are at high risk
Which combination of signs most strongly suggests a patient is entering shock?
Warm flushed skin with slow breathing
Moist pink skin with normal vital signs
Normal skin color with high blood pressure
Pale or cyanotic skin with low blood pressure
A patient after trauma shows tachycardia, rapid breathing, and complains of intense thirst. What is the most appropriate inference?
These together indicate possible early shock
These together indicate normal stress response
These together indicate improved circulation
These together indicate dehydration only
Look at the hand shown. Which clinical term best describes the purple discoloration of the fingertips seen here in a shock patient?
Erythema indicating increased perfusion
Vitiligo indicating melanocyte loss
Cyanosis indicating poor oxygenation
Jaundice indicating bilirubin excess
Which action should be done first when encountering a person who may be in shock?
Elevate the legs about eight to twelve inches
Notify the provider immediately for medical care
Check pulse and respirations if possible
Place a blanket around the person if cold
When controlling bleeding for a shock patient, what is the correct initial precaution?
Remove constrictive clothing immediately
Elevate the injured limb above the heart
Apply ice directly to the bleeding site
Put on gloves before touching the wound
A conscious patient in shock is vomiting. What is the best position?
Place the person on her side to protect the airway
Have the person sit upright with head forward
Lay the person flat with pillows under the head
Keep the person prone with arms at the side
In which situation should you avoid elevating the legs of a person in shock?
Skin is pale, cool, and clammy without injuries
Minor bleeding controlled with direct pressure
Suspected head, neck, back, or abdominal injury
Mild dizziness that improves with rest
You find an unresponsive adult with no breathing and no pulse, and you are trained and allowed. What should you do next?
Place the person in the recovery position
Offer sips of water to prevent dehydration
Wait quietly for advanced help to arrive
Begin CPR immediately following current guidelines
Which action helps maintain normal body temperature for a shock patient in cold weather?
Fan the person vigorously for air flow
Place a blanket around the person for warmth
Offer hot liquids to warm from the inside
Apply cold packs to the neck and armpits
Why is giving liquids or food to a person in shock not recommended?
Risk of vomiting and aspiration during care
It immediately lowers blood pressure further
It interferes with checking distal pulses
It causes excessive shivering and heat loss
After providing first aid for shock, what is an essential final step for responders?
Give detailed medical diagnosis to relatives
Report and document the incident properly
Dispose of gloves in regular household trash
Transport the person yourself to the hospital
Which action best describes the shock position shown in the visual?
Stand leaning forward with hands on knees
Lie prone with arms above the head
Sit upright with knees flexed comfortably
Lay supine with legs elevated slightly
When providing first aid for shock, which step is appropriate if spinal or neck injury is not suspected?
Turn the head slightly to one side
Remove the blanket immediately
Elevate the head and shoulders
Massage the neck and shoulders
What is the primary reason a myocardial infarction damages heart muscle, as shown in the diagram?
Enlarged ventricles store more oxygen
Open valves allow excess blood flow
Rapid heartbeat increases oxygen delivery
Blocked coronary arteries reduce oxygen supply
A 58-year-old with chest pain and pale, clammy skin becomes dizzy and collapses. Based on the visuals, what is the most appropriate immediate positioning while awaiting EMS?
Place prone, lower legs, cool the room
Lay supine, elevate legs, keep warm
Semi-reclined, knees bent, loosen belt
Sit upright, legs dangling, apply ice
Which symptom is most characteristic of a heart attack involving chest discomfort?
Pressure or squeezing behind the breastbone
Sharp brief twinge over the lower abdomen
Itchy rash on the upper chest area
Burning sensation limited to the tongue
Which set lists locations where heart attack pain can radiate beyond the chest?
Ears, eyelids, scalp, or temple sites
Knees, ankles, toes, or heel areas
Arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach regions
Lower spine, coccyx, hip crest, or groin
Which combination best represents autonomic signs commonly seen during a heart attack?
Warm dry skin with facial flushing
Hot skin without any sweat formation
Cold clammy skin with perspiration noted
Normal skin tone with brisk capillary refill
Which cardiovascular change is a potential sign of a heart attack?
Pulse that increases after deep breathing
Weak and irregular pulse rate observed
Bounding and perfectly regular pulse
Absent pulse only in one finger
Which symptom pattern is more likely in women experiencing myocardial infarction?
Shortness of breath, nausea, fatigue without chest pain
Severe calf cramps relieved by walking only
Persistent ear pain with decreased hearing noted
Chills and rigors with productive cough only
Which statement best explains why heart attacks in women may go unrecognized?
Symptoms always start with crushing chest pain
Symptoms require immediate fever development
Symptoms can be flu-like and women may deny MI
Symptoms never include shortness of breath
A patient reports indigestion, nausea, and upper body pain with cold sweat. Which action is most appropriate first?
Ask them to perform strenuous exercise briefly
Encourage fluids and observe for two hours
Offer antacids and reassess in thirty minutes
Activate emergency medical services immediately
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with a heart attack?
Itchy skin localized to forearms only
Anxiety accompanied by a sense of doom
Dizziness or feeling faint occurs suddenly
Shortness of breath with minimal exertion
Which finding differentiates heartburn from possible heart attack during triage?
Discomfort radiating to jaw or left arm
Pain limited to one fingertip only
Burning that disappears after sipping water
Relief after gentle neck stretching exercises
Which cluster of symptoms should raise suspicion of MI in the absence of chest pain?
Mild sore throat resolving with lozenges
Chronic itchy scalp without other complaints
Isolated knee swelling after recent sprain
Unexplained fatigue, lightheadedness, and sweating
Which action should be taken first when a person shows signs of a myocardial infarction?
Notify the provider immediately
Loosen tight clothing around neck
Offer cool water for comfort
Document the event thoroughly
During suspected heart attack care, why is loosening clothing around the neck recommended?
To improve airway and breathing comfort
To reduce the person’s heart workload
To prevent aspiration of stomach contents
To prepare for applying a defibrillator
You find an adult unresponsive with suspected MI. Breathing stops and there is no pulse. What is the most appropriate action if you are trained and permitted?
Begin CPR immediately
Wait quietly for EMS
Provide small sips of water
Move the person to standing
Which practice is correct when caring for severe external bleeding?
Leave to find help before assisting
Offer fluids to prevent dizziness
Delay gloves to save initial seconds
Put on gloves before controlling bleeding
Which combination best represents a complete, safe response to a suspected heart attack?
Ignore pulse checks, tighten neck clothing
Drive them yourself, give water, leave briefly
Give food, keep standing, apply cold packs
Call for help, comfort position, monitor breathing
In a crowded gym, someone collapses clutching chest. You are trained. Prioritize the next three actions.
Call for provider, position comfortably, stay until help arrives
Offer liquids, document later, then call family
Tighten clothing, wait alone, begin paperwork
Move them outside, delay calling, give snacks
Which action should occur first when you encounter severe external bleeding?
Notify the provider immediately
Apply firm direct pressure
Elevate the injured limb
Secure the dressing in place
When applying direct pressure to a bleeding wound, which practice is correct?
Massage around the wound edges
Remove soaked pads quickly
Press lightly and intermittently
Press down hard continuously
Blood soaks through the first pad while you are controlling bleeding. What should you do next?
Place another pad over the first
Wrap tightly with elastic bandage
Remove the first pad and replace
Rinse the wound with water
When is wound elevation appropriate during bleeding control?
When bleeding is spurting rapidly
When the limb is obviously deformed
When the patient is unconscious
When no broken bones are suspected
After bleeding slows, what is the proper next step?
Give the person sugary fluids
Start chest compressions immediately
Remove gloves and leave the scene
Secure the dressing and reassess
Which combination best indicates possible poisoning in a patient?
Runny nose with itching
Mild headache only
Vomiting with drowsiness
Hiccups with sneezing
You suspect a patient has been poisoned. What is the most appropriate immediate action for a medical assistant?
Induce vomiting right away
Notify the provider immediately
Give milk to dilute toxin
Wait to observe new symptoms
Which burn type is limited to the epidermis and typically presents with redness without blisters, as shown in the leftmost diagram?
Third-degree burn (full-thickness)
Electrical burn with deep tissue
Second-degree burn (partial-thickness)
First-degree burn (superficial)
In the center panel with visible blisters, which skin layers are primarily involved in a partial-thickness burn?
Muscle and bone structures
Epidermis and part of the dermis
Epidermis only, no dermis involved
Entire dermis and subcutaneous fat
According to the rightmost panel, which feature best indicates a full-thickness (third-degree) burn?
Moist, blistered surface with pain
Dry, leathery surface with destroyed dermis
Mild erythema that resolves quickly
Pink, warm skin that blanches
Based on the labeled skin layers in the second image, which burn classification extends through the epidermis and entire dermis, potentially reaching subcutaneous tissue?
Full-thickness burn through dermis
Radiation burn limited to hair follicles
Partial-thickness burn into upper dermis
Superficial burn affecting epidermis only
A patient has painful blisters after a scald. Using the diagrams, which initial first aid step best matches partial-thickness burns before definitive care?
Remove adherent clothing immediately
Apply butter to keep moisture
Cool the area with running water
Break blisters to relieve pressure
Using both diagrams, which statement best differentiates superficial and partial-thickness burns?
Both injuries extend through the entire dermis
Superficial burns commonly appear charred and insensate
Partial-thickness involves dermis; superficial does not
Superficial burns blister more than partial-thickness
Which action is recommended first when treating a minor burn on a patient’s forearm?
Notify the provider and put on gloves
Apply ice directly to the burned skin
Cover the area with petroleum jelly
Remove clothing stuck to the burned skin
For a minor burn, what is the correct method to cool the injury?
Use cool clean water on the burn
Apply cold butter over the skin
Use a bag of crushed ice
Spray alcohol to evaporate heat
After pain from a minor burn eases, what dressing is appropriate?
Dry clean dressing or nonadhesive sterile bandage
Tight elastic wrap with strong pressure
Adhesive bandage directly on the blister
Wet gauze soaked in antiseptic solution
Which substance is contraindicated for any burn care in the field?
Cool clean running water only
Nonadhesive sterile dry bandage
Ointment, salve, or grease on the burn
Light sterile gauze covering
A person’s shirt ignites and flames are present. What immediate action should be taken?
Pour ointment to smother fire
Have them stop, drop, and roll
Run to improve air flow
Remove the shirt by pulling fast
During care for a more serious burn, the patient is unresponsive and not breathing with no pulse. What should a trained rescuer do next?
Remove all burned clothing quickly
Apply cool water over the burn
Place ointment to prevent drying
Begin CPR if trained and allowed
When clothing is stuck to a serious burn, what is the safest approach?
Cover with sterile gauze without pulling clothing
Pull the clothing away slowly from skin
Cut around and peel off adhered fabric
Rinse vigorously to loosen the fabric
A lab worker splashes a corrosive chemical on both arms. What is the priority first aid?
Neutralize acid with a basic solution
Call for help and irrigate thoroughly with water
Cover with ointment and wrap tightly
Apply ice packs to reduce the heat
Which symptom is most commonly reported just before a fainting episode?
Sharp joint stiffness
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Itchy skin patches
Sudden high fever
A person feels faint while sitting. What immediate position is recommended?
Bend forward, head between knees
Lean back, head extended
Stand up and pace slowly
Cross legs and squeeze hands
When a person has fainted and has no suspected injuries, which leg position is advised?
Keep legs flat and crossed
Elevate legs eight to twelve inches
Elevate one leg twenty inches
Hang legs over a chair
Which sign listed below can precede fainting and indicates reduced perfusion?
Flushed skin with rapid pulse
Rash with normal pulse
Pale skin with weak pulse
Warm skin with strong pulse
Which action should occur first when you recognize someone may faint soon?
Apply cold packs to the neck
Begin documenting the incident
Notify the provider immediately
Offer water and sugary snacks
After symptoms resolve, how long should the person remain in position before rising?
Nearly twenty minutes
At least five minutes
About thirty seconds
Roughly one minute
You must call for help but cannot leave the person who feels faint. What should you do?
Escort the person to a nurse
Wait quietly until recovery
Ask bystanders to move away
Use the facility communication protocol
Which step is recommended immediately after a person recovers from a simple faint?
Have the person jog in place
Help the person get up slowly
Give strong coffee immediately
Encourage quick deep squats
Why is reporting and documenting a fainting incident important even if recovery is quick?
Records guarantee no recurrence
Documentation prevents future episodes
Paperwork replaces medical evaluation
Fainting may indicate serious conditions
