Basic Knowledge About First Aid Quiz

19 Questions | By Mdrews | Last updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Total Attempts: 281

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1.
1. You burn your hand in the kitchen. You should . . .
- A.
  
  A. Stop the burning
- B.
  
  B. Cool the burn with large amounts of cold water
- C.
  
  C. Cover the burn loosely with a dry, sterile dressing
- D.
  
  D. All of the above
2.
1. What type of injury involves an open wound where the bone has torn through the skin?
- A.
  
  A. Sprain
- B.
  
  B. Dislocation
- C.
  
  C. Strain
- D.
  
  D. Compound or open fracture
3.
1. In general, a splint should be-
- A.
  
  A. Snug, but not so tight that it slows circulation
- B.
  
  B. Loose so the person can still move the injured limb
- C.
  
  C. Tied over the injured area
- D.
  
  D. None of the above
4.
1. When caring for a person who is having a seizure, you should
- A.
  
  A. Try to hold the person still
- B.
  
  B. Remove nearby objects that might cause injury
- C.
  
  C. Place a spoon or wallet between the person’s teeth
- D.
  
  D. All of the above
5.

What sudden illness is usually caused by a blockage of blood flow to the brain?
- A.
  
  A. Heat-related illness
- B.
  
  B. Heart attack
- C.
  
  C. Diabetic emergency
- D.
  
  D. Stroke
6.
1. This sudden illness results from too much or too little sugar in the person’s blood. What is it?
- A.
  
  A. Stroke
- B.
  
  B. Diabetic emergency
- C.
  
  C. Seizure
- D.
  
  D. Allergic reaction
7.
1. If someone’s blood sugar is low and you are not sure if they use insulin, what should you do?
- A.
  
  A. Give them a juice box
- B.
  
  B. Give them a piece of candy
- C.
  
  C. Give them a pack of sugar
- D.
  
  D. Give then any of the above
8.
1. What is the first step in caring for a bleeding wound?
- A.
  
  A. Apply pressure at pressure points
- B.
  
  B. Add bulky dressing to reinforce blood soaked bandages
- C.
  
  C. Apply direct pressure with a sterile or clean dressing
- D.
  
  D. Care for shock
9.
1. If someone is bleeding through a dressing you used to stop the bleeding you remove the blood soaked dressing to put a clean one on.
- A.
  
  TRUE
- B.
  
  FALSE
10.
1. How do you know if a person is having a stroke?
- A.
  
  A. They fall on the floor and stop breathing
- B.
  
  B. They loose the ability to use one side of their body
- C.
  
  C. They are bleeding
- D.
  
  D. They cannot breath and clench their chest
11.
1. If some one is having a severe allergic reaction to a bee sting and is having trouble breathing, what should you do?
- A.
  
  A. Give them abdominal thrust
- B.
  
  B. After 15 minutes call 911
- C.
  
  C. Call 911 immediately and care for the person until help arrives
- D.
  
  D. Give then a cool drink
12.
1. What are some of the signs that someone is having a bad allergic reaction?
- A.
  
  A. Trouble breathing, swelling of tongue and face, and fainting
- B.
  
  B. Shaking, unconscious, drooling
- C.
  
  C. Trouble speaking, drop in the face, cannot hold one arm up
- D.
  
  D. Change in behavior, thirst, sweating,
13.
1. What should you do if you suspect that a conscious person has been poisoned?
- A.
  
  A. Call the local pharmacy
- B.
  
  B. Call poison control center and follow the advice given
- C.
  
  C. Give large amounts of milk
- D.
  
  D. Immediately induce vomiting
14.
1. When using an AED the pads should go
- A.
  
  A. Over clothes and on the upper part of the body
- B.
  
  B. On the bare chest anywhere
- C.
  
  C. Over clothes and by the bellybutton
- D.
  
  D. On bare chest and diagonal across the heart
15.
1. When you get a nose bleed, you should
- A.
  
  A. Pinch nose and lean forward
- B.
  
  B. Pinch nose and lean back
- C.
  
  C. Try to put a tissue up the nose
- D.
  
  D. Blow your nose
16.

Please describe the difference between a stroke and heart attack.
17.

What is the difference between First, Second, and Third degree burns?
18.
1. Please describe what you should do for someone who is in shock and why you should do that.
19.

What is the definition of first aid and what is the difference between first aid and CPR?