T/F when first aid is give, the victim does not need further medical attention correct answers F
T/F first aid given promptly can save lives and reduce severity of injuries correct answers T
Select the best answer. Being prepared for an emergency means
a) knowing what to do
b) being ready to act anytime, anywhere
c)knowing how to get medical care for a victim
d)all of the above correct answers D
Select the best answer. It is a good idea to have a first aid kit-
a) in your home
b)in your car
c)on recreational outings
d)all of the above correct answers D
The best thing to do in any emergency is to move the victim to your car and rush to an
emergency department T/F correct answers F
You have a duty to act when:
a)you stop at the scene of an emergency
b)you have taken a first aid course
c)you have a first aid kit
d)when your job requires you yo give first aid when needed correct answers d
The goals of first aid include-
a) keeping the victim alive until he or she receives medical care
b)preventing the victim's condition from worsening
c)ensuring the victim receives appropriate medical care
d) all of the above correct answers d
If you are in a crowd of people when someone is suddenly injured, it is best to-
a)wait to see if someone steps forward to help the victim
b)be confident and do not hesitate to offer your help
c)offer your cellphone to anyone who wants to call for help
d)stay nearby and wait to see if the victim asks for help correct answers b
most nonfatal injuries occur in-
a)workplaces
b)homes
c)public places
d)schools correct answers b
your primary role in the EMS system is to-
, a)call 911 in an emergency
b)assist the EMS crew in caring for a victim
c)diagnose the victim's condition to determine which EMS personnel should come
d)advise the dispatcher on how many emergency responders to send correct answers a
before calling 911 you should know-
a)where you are
b)the telephone number you are calling from
c)whether the victim is responsive
d)all of the above correct answers d
for which conditions should you call 911-
a)not breathing normally or difficulty breathing
b)poisoning, drug overdose
c)vomiting or having seizures
d)all of the above correct answers d
you are obligated to give first aid when-
a)any person who is alone needs it
b)the victim is seriously injured
c)you have already begun voluntarily giving it
d)all of the above correct answers c
you usually have automatic consent to give first aid to-
a)all victims
b)all responsive victims
c)all unresponsive victims
d)all child victims correct answers c
if a responsive, competent adult refuses your first aid, what should you do?-
a)give first aid anyway
b)ask the person's spouse for consent to give first aid
c)walk away
d)call 911 and keep talking to the victim correct answers d
standard of care refers to-
a)what others with your training would do in a similar situation
b)the standard duty to act
c)having a written authorization to do first aid
d)guidelines published by the government correct answers a
T/F bloodborne diseases are transmitted only through contact with an infected person's blood
correct answers F
T/F the risk of contracting a serious infectious disease by giving first aid is greatly reduced when
you take precautions correct answers T