Health: First Aid Practice Test

If additional bandages are needed for a severely bleeding wound they should be placed on top of the older bandages.

Which type of burn is BEST described in the image below? Blisters, scarring, more pain A. first-degree burn B. second-degree burn C. third-degree burn D. fourth-degree burn

Which of the following statements BEST explains why third-degree burns are less painful than second-degree burns? A. Third-degree burns are not as severe as second-degree burns. B. Third-degree burns result in nerve damage, which reduces feeling. C. Blisters are a mechanism of second-degree burns to alleviate pain. D. Second-degree burns result in scarring.

First aid for severe injuries should always be followed by professional attention.

Which of the following is TRUE for CPR chest compressions? A. Compressions should be between 2.5 and 3 inches. B. 50 compressions should be followed by 2 rescue breaths. C. 100 compressions should be performed every minute. D. Elbows should be relaxed.

The acronym CPR stands for __________. A. cardiopalpatory resuscitation B. cardiopreparatory rescue C. cardiopulmonary resuscitation D. chest pressure and rescue

Consent from the victim is not always needed before providing first aid.

Which type of burn is BEST described in the image below? Reddish Skin, white border, some pain A. first-degree burn B. second-degree burn C. third-degree burn D. forth-degree burn

Which type of burn is BEST described in the image below? Max loss of skin, reduced feeling, almost whitish A. first-degree burn B. second-degree burn C. third-degree burn D. fourth-degree burn

Which of the following is NOT a type of injury commonly treated by first aid? A. burns B. cuts C. sprains D. hernias

"Make haste slowly" summarizes the attributes of a rescuer when applying first aid.

Personal protective equipment is unnecessary when providing first aid.

The Heimlich maneuver, or abdominal thrust, should be used when someone is choking.

The universal sign for choking is __________. A. two balled fists pressing the abdomen B. pointing at an open mouth C. two hands grasping the neck D. pretending to cough

The ABCs of first aid stand for __________. A. airway, breathing, and circulation B. accident, bruising, and caution C. allergy, bleeding, and CPR D. airway, bruising, and CPR

Which of the following is NOT a necessary first aid procedure for treating cuts? A. calling for emergency assistance B. cleaning the wound C. applying pressure D. applying antibacterial ointment