FIRST AID PRACTICE TEST #1 American Red Cross Test

1 Although choking is common in infants and children, more _______ than _______ die each year as a result. A. children / adults B. adults / children

2 One of the most dangerous threats to a seriously injured victim is unnecessary movement. A. true B. false

3 Which statement regarding impaled object is correct? A. in most cases the object should not be removed. B. A splinter may be removed with tweezer if it is in the skin. C. In all cases impaled objects should not be removed. D. Both a & b are correct.

4 If a victim is choking and yet still able to breathe or speak, the first aider should: A. Use abdominal thrusts. B. Encourage the victim to continue to cough forcefully on his/her own.

5 First aiders should not put themselves in grave danger. Dangerous situation should be left to: A. Only licensed Emergency Medical Technicians or Licensed Physicians or Nurses. B. Professionals like fire fighters and police who have the training and equipment to deal with them.

6 To call the EMS system, you should use: A. 911 as it applies throughout the United States and you will get immediate help. B. The local emergency telephone number for your area and work place.

7 The most common type of wound is a ________ . It can easily become infected if not keep clean. A. Avulsion B. Bruise C. Cut D. Scrape

8 Severe allergic reactions may become life threatening when the victim's face, neck, and tongue: A. swell, closing the airway B. go into spasms

9 _____________ is usually slow and clots easily, and isn't a bright red. A. capilary B. venous C. arterial

10 If a victim is conscious, talk to that person and ask how he or she feels. During a head-to-toe check: A. check: face; if breathing is normal; skin color, for any pain, odd bumps, a medical alert tag. B. Notice if the victim is drowsy, not alert or confused. C. Both a & b are correct.

11 The first aider may determine there is an emergency by looking for: A. unusual situations or smells; pain or or deformity of limbs. B. unusual noises, sights, odors, appearance or behaviour.

12 Before giving first aid to an injured or ill person, the first aider must have permission. The only exceptions are: A. if the conscious victim is a child and the condition is serious. B. If the victim is unconscious or unable to respond. C. Both a & b are correct.

13 First aiders need to stay calm and think before they act. There are three basic steps to take: A. Check the scene, call 911, and care for the victim B. Evaluate the situation, call 911, and secure care for the victim.

14 When the first aider calls EMS there are important steps to follow. Which statement is most correct? A. Call 911 and give the exact location of the emergency. Then, do nothing until EMS arrives. B. Call the emergency number. Give the dispatcher the necessary information. Do NOT hang up until the dispatcher hangs up. Give care to the victim.

15 The MOST important thing you can do as a first aider is to: A. realize what care to provide. B. provide care until professional medical help arrives. C. call your local emergency phone number.

16 Which of the following situations would LEAST likely require a call to the EMS system: A. the victim is either bleeding severely, unconscious, has chest pain or has no pulse. B. the victim is either vomiting, has a severe headache, or has slurred speech. C. the victim has a known medical history of epilepsy or has had a seizure and is now sleepy. D. The victim either has chest pain, pain in the abdomen, or appears to have broken bones.

17 To find out if the victim's heart is beating, check the pulse at the carotid artery, which is located: A. in the side of the neck B. in the crease between the trunk of the body and the leg, near the groin.

18 A person that is hyperventilating feels: A. that they can't get enough air B. afraid and anxious or seem confused C. dizzy or fingers and toes feel numb and tingly D. All of the above

19 The purpose of dressings is to: A. soak up blood and help keep germs out. B. wrap or cover any part of the body C. Raise the injured area above the heart

20 To find out if the heart is beating, check the pulse of an infant: A. at the side of the neck B. inside the arm, between the shoulder and elbow.

21 You should move a victim when: A. you are faced with immediate danger such as fire, lack of oxygen, etc. B. it is necessary in order to reach another victim who has more serious injuries C. you need to provide proper care, such as CPR D. all of the above

22 When a person hyperventilates, the breathing is _________. A. rapid, shallow B. rapid, deeper

23 When checking a conscious victim: A. don't ask the victim to move any painful areas. B. do not move the victim yourself C. ask the victim to move each part of the body that doesn't hurt. D. All of the above

24 Soon after a victim stops breathing, the heart will stop beating. Brain damage is likely within: A. 6 to 10 minutes B. Over 10 minutes C. 4 to 6 minutes

25 The first aider would give about _______ breaths in one minute for a young child, and then recheck the pulse. A. 12 B. 20

26 It is important to recognize the early signals of infection. Mark one of the signals that indicates serious infection. A. develop a fever and feel ill. Red streaks may develop B. area around the would becomes swollen and red C. area may feel warm or throb with pain D. may discharge pus

27 Difficulty in breathing can be the first signal of a more serious emergency, such as __________. A. a heart problem B. an anxiety attack

28 When you arrive on an emergency scene, you need to look: A. for anything that might make the scene unsafe for you and others B. for clues as to what caused the emergency. C. carefully for more than one victim. It's easy to overlook a small child D. All of the above are important.

29 If a person vomits, a first aider should: A. Turn the victim on his or her back to let the material flow down the throat. B. Roll the victim on his or her side and clear the mouth of any matter.

30 When doing mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing, to avoid getting air in a victim's stomach: A. Don't breathe too long. B. Don't breathe too hard. C. Open the airway far enough. D. All of the above.

31 A victim whose airway is completely blocked can be identified when: A. There is difficulty speaking and the face is inflamed. B. he/she can't speak, cough forcefully or breath.

32 If it appears a victim is not breathing, the first aider should look, listen, and feel for breathing for about ______ seconds. A. 3 seconds B. 6 seconds C. 5 seconds

33 Calling for help is often the most important action you can take to help the victim. A. true B. false

34 The role of a first aider in the Emergency Medical System includes four basic steps: A. (RDCP) Recognize, Decide to act, Call, Provide care. B. (CAPE) Call, Act, Respond, Execute

35 Rescue breathing is given to: A. Anyone who is unconscious and not breathing but has a pulse. B. Anyone who is not breathing but has a pulse. C. Anyone who is not breathing, unconscious, and has no pulse.

36 Infected pets, wild animals, and humans can pass diseases and _________ through bites. A. Rabies B. Herpes simplex III

37 When a first aider gives rescue breathing he or she should begin by: A. Pinching the victim's nose shut and making a tight seal around the victim's mouth with your mouth. B. Tilting the head back and lifting the chin to open the airway.

38 When a choking victim has received abdominal thrusts, follow up care is important because there may have been: A. Internal injuries. B. Severe irritation of the throat.

39 The first aider, upon reaching a victim, should check first to see: A. If the victim is severely bleeding. B. If the victim is breathing with trouble or in a strange way C. If the victim is conscious or unconscious

40 For an infant with a blocked airway, you will give 5 back blows between the should blades. You should support the infant by: A. Positioning the infant face down on a hard surface if possible, like a table. B. Positioning the infant face down on your forearm so that the head is lower than the chest.

41 The greatest risk of infection from diseases is when you touch blood or other body fluids. You should: A. avoid contact with body fluids when possible. B. place barriers such as disposable gloves or a clean dry cloth between the victim's fluids and yourself. C. Both a & b.

42 When the heart beats in an irregular way, it is called a ___________ A. heart attack B. cardiac arrest

43 When giving rescue breathing to an infant, seal your mouth over the infant's mouth and nose. Breathe only enough to see the chest rise, about __________________. A. 2 seconds B. 1 second C. 1.5 or 1 1/2 seconds

44 All but one of the signals below the first aider should recognize as an indication of heart problems: A. Persistent pain or discomfort in the chest that does not go away. B. Brief but stabbing pan or pain that gets worse when you bend or breathe deeply. C. Pain that may spread to the shoulder, arm, neck, jaw or back. Pulse may be irregular. D. has difficulty breathing and the skin may be pale or bluish. (Cyanosis)

45 A first aider may identify severe bleeding when: A. There is a large amount of blood on the fact. (face?) B. Blood spurts out of a wound. (arterial)

46 A bandage is any material used to wrap or cover any part of the body. It is often used to hold a dressing in place. A. true B. false

47 Irreversible brain damage is certain when breathing stops for: A. 6 to 10 minutes B. over 10 minutes C. 4 to 6 minutes

48 Do NOT move a seriously injured victim unless there is: A. difficulty in a giving first aid on the scene. B. An immediate danger such as fire, flood or poisonous gas.

49 A pressure bandage should be applied snugly to help control bleeding. If blood soaks through the bandage, you should: A. apply more dressings, Do not remove blood soaked ones. B remove the blood soaked dressings. Apply new sterile ones.

50 Most people who die of a heart attack die within__________ A. 1 hour B. 2 hours C. 3 hours

51 To find out if the heart is beating, check the pulse of an adult or child: A. At the side of the neck. B. Inside the arm, between the should and the elbow.

52 When a first aider suspects a heart attack, he or she should: A. Convince the victim to stop activity and rest. Reassure and comfort the victim B. Try to obtain information about the victim's condition. Assist with any prescribed medication. C. Call the local emergency number for help and continue monitoring the victim's condition. D. All of the above are important steps for care.

53 The main signal of a cardiac arrest is: A. Absence of pulse. B. Severe chest pains. C. Difficulty breathing, with the skin pale or bluish.

54 CPR is: A. a combination of chest compression and rescue breathing. B. Abdominal compression and rescue breathing.

55 When should the first aider stop CPR? A. Another trained person takes over. B. EMS personnel arrive and take over. C. It's unsafe or you're exhausted and unable to continue. D. All of the above.

56 For a small child, the first aider should give _______ breaths about every _______ seconds. A. 1breath in 3 B. 1 breath in 4 C. 1 breath in 5

57 The leading cause of death for adults in the United States is: A. Vehicle accidents. B. Heart disease C. Accidental injuries

58 Up to age 44, the leading cause of death is: A. Accidents B. Heart disease C. Cancer

59 The leading cause of death in children in the USA is A. Disease B. Guns & other weapons C. Accidental injuries

60 Dressings are pads placed directly on the wound to soak up blood and help keep germs out. A. True B. False

61 It may be only a matter of _________ before a child or infant dies in a life threatening emergency. A. 2 minutes B. Seconds C. 4 minutes

62 A wound is _______ when the skin's surface is broken, such as scrapes, cuts and punctures. A. Closed B. Open

63 A first aider should check an unconscious person to see: A. If the victim is breathing B. If the victim has a pulse C. If the victim is bleeding severely D. All of the above.

64 _____________ bleeding is usually slow, steady and dark red. A. Capillary B. Venous C. Arterial

65 When a child hyperventilates, they are often frightened and confused and breathing is shallow and rapid. They may say that: A. They feel dizzy B. Their fingers and toes feel numb or tingly C. Both a & b are correct

66 When giving breaths to children, each breath should last about __________ A. 1 second B. 1.5 second C. 2 seconds

67 The first aider should then turn the infant over and give ______ chest thrusts, no deeper than ______ deep. Repeat. A. 5 / one inch B. 3 / one inch C. 4 / two inches

68 If you find a child unconscious and not breathing, give rescue breathing for about _______ before calling the local emergency number. A. 2 minutes B. 1 minute C. 5 minutes

69 Choking is a common breathing emergency. Some common causes of choking are: A. Swallowing large pieces of poorly chewed food. B. Eating while talking excitedly, laughing or eating to fast. C. Walking, playing, or running with food or objects in the mouth. D. All of the above

70 If you are unable to breathe air into the child, the airway is probably blocked. Give _______ thrusts. A. Chest B. Abdominal

71 If there is no pulse you should start CPR, give cycles of _______ chest compressions ad and ______ rescue breathing. A. 5 / 1 B. 1 / 5

72 When checking an infant's pulse, the first aider should check: A. the carotid artery, in the neck groove B. The brachial artery, on the inside of the upper arm

73 The leading cause of unintentional deaths is: A. Choking B. Motor Vehicle Accidents C. Falls

74 When providing rescue breathing to an adult victim, the first aider should give one breath about one every _____ seconds. A. 3 seconds B. 6 seconds C. 5 seconds

75 Any chest pain that is severe, lasts longer than _______ minutes, or persists even during rest requires immediate medical care. A. 6 B. 10

76 When a first aider smells an unusual odor, he or she should A. Try to remove any victims as soon as possible. B. Put his/her own safety first. Leave the area if there is a strong odor.

77 When giving rescue breathing, if the first aider suspects a victim has a head, neck, or back injury, he/she should: A. Try not to move the victim's head and neck B. try to lift the chin without tilting the head C. Remember that the non-breathing victim's greatest need is for air D. All of the above are correct

78 When the heart stops beating entirely, it is called _________ A. Heart Attack B. Cardiac Arrest

79 A first aider may also check for victim's breathing by: A. Putting his/her head near the victim's mouth and nose B. Watching the chest to see if it rises and falls C. Both are true

80 The "Good Samaritan Law," gives legal protection to people who provide first aid when: A. They have asked a conscious victim for permission before giving care. B. They act as any reasonable and prudent person would under the same conditions. C. Both a & b are correct

81 A wound is _________ when the damage is to the soft tissues under the skin surface. A. Closed B. Open

82 For chest compression to be most effective, the victim should be placed: A. Lying flat, on his or her back, on a level surface. B. Place the victim in the most comfortable, usually the back, with the head and chest slightly elevated.

83 A wound caused by a pointed object that pierces the skin is a puncture wound. The main concern is that: A. Severe bleeding. B. A severe infection needs a tetanus shot.

84 You may realize a child is having asthma attack when there is: A. A Wheezing sound. A. A gurgling sound.

85 If a bite breaks the skin, the first aider should: A. Cleanse the wound B. Cover the wound with a bandage C. Seek medical attention D. All of the above

86 ___________ is usually bright red and spurts from the wound. This is one of the easily recognizable signals of severe bleeding. A. Capillary B. Venous C. Arterial

87 An injured person may become unpleasant or angry. A. The first aider should tell the victim to calm down; that you are trying to help. B. It is best to do nothing if you feel threatened by the victim's behavior. C. Leave the immediate area and call your local emergency number for help.

88 The purpose of bandages is to: A. Hold dressings in place. B. Support an injured part of the body. C. Both a & b. D. Neither a or b.

89 When a victim has no pulse and is not breathing, the brain can begin to die in as little as _____________ minutes. A. 3 minutes B. 5 minutes C. 4 minutes

90 A major cause of breathing emergencies for children is: A. Choking on a piece of food or a small object. B. Respiratory illnesses and high fever. C. Electrical shock or drowning.

FIRST AID PRACTICE TEST #1 American Red Cross Test (40 question test. Questions taken from all three tests)