FIRST AID
Mark the correct answer on the answer sheet provided.
1. You can care for an unresponsive victim under what type of consent:
A. expressed
B. implied
C. improvised
D. assumed
2. Which of the following actions is not one that a bystander should take?
A. Recognize the emergency.
B. Decide to help.
C. Terminate care before help arrives.
D. Assess the victim.
3. Which of the following items helps minimize the risk of disease transmission:
A. medical exam gloves
B. breathing devices
C. eye protection
D. all of the above
4. All of the following are part of the Scene Size-up, except:
A. identify hazards
B. determine the number of victims
C. get an impression of what happened
D. determine who is responsible for the incident
5. Of the following emergencies, which is considered an immediate threat to life?
A. Person with severe back pain
B. Person bleeding from his or her mouth
C. Person choking
D. Person screaming in pain
6. A condition that results when the body temperature falls because the body cannot produce heat as fast as it is being lost is called:
A. hypertension
B. hyperthermia
C. hypothermia
D. hypotension
7. When caring for a person with heat cramps, you should:
A. rest in a cool area
B. stretch the cramped muscle
C. provide cool water or sports drink
D. all of the above
8. A powerful reaction to a substance that can occur within minutes or even

seconds is known as:
A. seizures
B. anaphylaxis
C. prophylaxis
D. sensitivity
9. When caring for an amputation, the amputated part should be:
A. stored directly on ice
B. kept warm and dry
C. kept at room temperature
D. wrapped in plastic and kept cool
10. To care for a liquid chemical burn:
A. cover the burn immediately with a dry dressing
B. flush the burned area continuously with water
C. apply a pressure bandage
D. rub butter on the wound
11. When caring for a penetrating wound to the abdomen with the organs protruding, you should:
A. cover protruding organs with a moistened sterile dressing
B. attempt to replace organs inside the abdomen
C. cover protruding organs with a dry sterile dressing
D. place the victim in a seated position
12. When using the RICE procedure for muscle, bone, and joint injuries, the “R” stands for:
A. rotate
B. run
C. rest
D. repeat
13. A life-threatening condition caused by heat is called:
A. heat exhaustion
B. heatstroke
C. heat cramps
D. heat discomfort
14. An example of a rigid splint would be:
A. cardboard
B. blanket
C. pillow
D. all of the above
15. A condition that results when the blood supply to part of the brain is severely reduced or blocked is called:

A. angina
B. stroke
C. heart attack
D. diabetes
16. The first step in caring for a victim with possible carbon monoxide poisoning is:
A. perform an Initial Check
B. determine the SAMPLE History
C. care for any secondary injuries
D. remove the victim from the toxic environment
17. The first step in caring for a heat burn is to:
A. cover the burn with a dry dressing
B. elevate the burn area
C. stop the burning process
D. rub butter on the wound
18. A 65-year-old male has a tight feeling in his chest. This feeling is getting worse, and now a pain is present in his shoulder and jaw. He is sweating and nauseated. He is likely suffering:
A. seizure
B. stroke
C. heart attack
D. fainting
19. When caring for a victim experiencing a seizure, you should:
A. attempt to stick a bite block in the patient’s mouth
B. protect the victim from injury
C. keep the victim flat on their back
D. give the victim plenty of water to drink when he or she regains consciousness
20. To care for ingested poison:
A. call the poison control center for a responsive victim
B. induce vomiting for all poisons
C. do a complete physical exam for a responsive victim
D. dilute all poisons with water or milk

ADULT & PEDIATRIC CPR, & AED (Mark the correct answer on the answer sheet provided. )
21. Determine unresponsiveness by: a. rolling the victim onto his side (recovery position) b. splashing water on the victim’s face c. tapping and shouting d. tilting the head back
22. You determine that a person is unresponsive. There are bystanders present.
What do you do next? a. Ask bystanders to call EMS (9-1-1 or other local emergency number). b. Open the airway. c. Check breathing. d. Begin CPR.
23. You have determined that a victim is unresponsive and have sent a bystander to call EMS. What do you do next?
A. Position the victim face down.
B. Begin compressions.

C. Open the airway.
D. Check circulation.
24. How should you open the airway for a victim who is unresponsive? a. Head tilt-chin lift method b. Neck-lift c. Jaw-thrust d. Chin-lift
25. When performing adult, child a. 3 compressions and 1 breath b. 5 compressions and 1 breath c. 15 compressions and 2 breaths d. 30 compressions and 2 breaths
26. To perform chest compressions: a. place your hand( child), hands (adult), just beneath the nipple line b. push with a jabbing motion c. lift your hands or fingers off the chest after each compression to allow the chest to

expand d. all of the above
27. You can stop CPR if you: a. think the victim will not survive b. hear a bystander say that the victim is dead c. think the victim may have permanent brain damage d. are exhausted and cannot continue
28. To care for a responsive choking adult or child victim: a. wait until the victim becomes unresponsive to provide care b. open the airway and begin rescue breathing c. give abdominal thrusts (Heimlich) until the object is removed d. begin CPR
29. To care for a responsive choking infant: a. wait until the victim becomes unresponsive to provide care b. open the airway and begin rescue breathing c. give back-blows and chest-thrusts until the object is removed
30. The chest of an adult should be compressed: a. 1/2 to 1 inch b. 1 to 11/2 inches

c. 2 inches d. 1/3 to 1/2 the depth of the chest
31. The chest of a child or infant should be compressed: a. 1/2 to 1 inch b. 1 to 11/2 inches c. 11/2 to 2 inches d. 1/2 the depth of the chest
32. You bring an AED to a person who has just collapsed and is now unresponsive. Which of these steps is part of the care you would provide? a. Attach electrodes, if unresponsive b. Have everyone stand clear. c. Allow device to analyze heart rhythm. d. All of the above
33. ____shock(s) may be delivered, followed by ____minute(s) of CPR. a. 1 : 2 b. 2 : 1 c. 3 : 1

d. 3 : 3
34. If an AED is immediately available following determination of unresponsiveness, you should: a. perform at least 2 minutes of CPR and then attach the electrodes b. expose the victim’s chest and dry it off if needed c. wait until additional rescuers arrive d. apply the electrode pads – one on the chest and the other on the back
35. You are about to administer a “Shock” with the AED when you notice someone touching the victim. You should: a. deliver the shock b. ask the person to step back away from the victim c. turn off the AED d. press the “Analyze” button
36. Inspection of your AED includes all of the following except: a. check for physical damage b. check to see that all required supplies are present c. check to see that the battery is charged

d. check that the internal circuitry is clean and undamaged
37. After delivering a shock, you perform 2 minutes of CPR. Your next step should be to: a. deliver another shock immediately b. Allow the device to re-analyze the victim’s condition c. check for breathing d. call 9-1-1
38. Which of the following is true of an AED? a. It cannot be used on a victim with an implanted pacemaker. b. It will deliver a shock to any electrical disturbance in the heart. c. It can accurately recognize a shockable rhythm. d. It will always deliver a shock to a person in cardiac arrest.
39. AEDs can store information about the: a. energy delivered during defibrillation b. victim’s ECG (heart rhythm) c. number of shocks administered d. all of the above
40. After analyzing the victim’s heart rhythm, the AED provides a “No Shock Needed” prompt. The victim is still unresponsive and not breathing. You should: a. turn off the AED to save the battery

b. attempt to analyze the heart rhythm again c. wait for more help to arrive d. perform 2 minutes of CPR
41. If a victim of cardiac arrest is wearing a medication patch such as nitroglycerin, you should: a. place the electrode pad over the patch b. remove the patch c. not use the AED d. wash the area with soap and water once the patch is removed
42. The “universal distress sign” of choking is:
A. pale or blue discoloration around the lips
B. grasping the throat
C. clutching the chest
D. coughing forcefully
43. A person is struck by lightning. The victim is unresponsive and not breathing. You should:
A. perform CPR until a defibrillator is available
B. perform only rescue breathing to avoid additional damage to the heart

C. never use a defibrillator on a victim who has an electrical injury
D. care for any burns before applying an AED
44. When performing CPR:
A. the victim’s head should be positioned higher than the body
B. the victim should be on a firm, flat surface
C. the victim should be on his side
D. your hands should be placed just above the navel
45. Which of the following is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease that cannot be controlled?
A. High blood pressure
B. Smoking
C. Stress
D. Heredity
Extra Credit :
What is the number to poison control?