First Aid for Colleges and Universities, 10e (Karren)
Chapter 1 Introduction to First Aid Care
1) In an emergency situation, often victims who might have been saved die because:
A) those who arrive first on the scene first are not sufficiently trained to give on-the-
scene care.
B) bystanders do not know how to call for help.
C) emergency transportation is slow to arrive on the scene.
D) a first aid kit was not available.
Answer: A
Page Ref: Ch. 1 Intro
2) How many Americans receive hospital emergency care each year?
A) 10 million
B) 30 million
C) 50 million
D) more than 70 million
Answer: D
Page Ref: Ch. 1 Intro
3) First Aiders can initiate many lifesaving procedures, which include:
A) starting an IV.
B) bleeding control.
C) administering morphine for pain.
D) suturing a wound.
,Answer: B
Page Ref: Ch. 1 Intro
4) First aid is the ________ and immediate care given to a person who is injured or
suddenly becomes ill.
A) advanced
B) temporary
C) basic
D) minimal
Answer: B
Page Ref: Sec. 1
5) One of the principle aims of first aid is to:
A) recognize life-threatening situations.
B) diagnose the medical emergency.
C) transport the victim to the hospital.
D) tell the victim to get a lawyer.
Answer: A
Page Ref: Sec. 1
,6) One of the principal aims of first aid care is to minimize:
A) further injury and complications.
B) the need for EMS.
C) the need for any additional physician care.
D) confusion and fear of bystanders.
Answer: A
Page Ref: Sec. 1
7) First Aiders should have a plan of action. Which of the following would not be
included as part of a First Aider's plan of action?
A) observe the accident scene as you approach it
B) try to make the victim stand and walk
C) provide basic life support to those whose lives are threatened
D) have bystanders direct traffic if necessary
Answer: B
Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
8) If you are alone and come upon an unconscious/unresponsive infant or child, you
should first:
A) activate the EMS system before doing anything.
B) locate the parent or guardian to get consent to treat.
C) provide 2 minutes of rescue support before activating EMS.
D) provide 5 minutes of rescue support before activating EMS.
Answer: C
Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
, 9) A 911 dispatcher will need information which will include:
A) victim's next of kin.
B) exact location of the victim.
C) your driver's license number.
D) your employer's phone number.
Answer: B
Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
10) You should provide First Aid to:
A) victims who are walking away.
B) victims who say "don't touch me."
C) the most seriously injured victim first.
D) victims in a state of denial.
Answer: C
Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
Chapter 1 Introduction to First Aid Care
1) In an emergency situation, often victims who might have been saved die because:
A) those who arrive first on the scene first are not sufficiently trained to give on-the-
scene care.
B) bystanders do not know how to call for help.
C) emergency transportation is slow to arrive on the scene.
D) a first aid kit was not available.
Answer: A
Page Ref: Ch. 1 Intro
2) How many Americans receive hospital emergency care each year?
A) 10 million
B) 30 million
C) 50 million
D) more than 70 million
Answer: D
Page Ref: Ch. 1 Intro
3) First Aiders can initiate many lifesaving procedures, which include:
A) starting an IV.
B) bleeding control.
C) administering morphine for pain.
D) suturing a wound.
,Answer: B
Page Ref: Ch. 1 Intro
4) First aid is the ________ and immediate care given to a person who is injured or
suddenly becomes ill.
A) advanced
B) temporary
C) basic
D) minimal
Answer: B
Page Ref: Sec. 1
5) One of the principle aims of first aid is to:
A) recognize life-threatening situations.
B) diagnose the medical emergency.
C) transport the victim to the hospital.
D) tell the victim to get a lawyer.
Answer: A
Page Ref: Sec. 1
,6) One of the principal aims of first aid care is to minimize:
A) further injury and complications.
B) the need for EMS.
C) the need for any additional physician care.
D) confusion and fear of bystanders.
Answer: A
Page Ref: Sec. 1
7) First Aiders should have a plan of action. Which of the following would not be
included as part of a First Aider's plan of action?
A) observe the accident scene as you approach it
B) try to make the victim stand and walk
C) provide basic life support to those whose lives are threatened
D) have bystanders direct traffic if necessary
Answer: B
Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
8) If you are alone and come upon an unconscious/unresponsive infant or child, you
should first:
A) activate the EMS system before doing anything.
B) locate the parent or guardian to get consent to treat.
C) provide 2 minutes of rescue support before activating EMS.
D) provide 5 minutes of rescue support before activating EMS.
Answer: C
Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
, 9) A 911 dispatcher will need information which will include:
A) victim's next of kin.
B) exact location of the victim.
C) your driver's license number.
D) your employer's phone number.
Answer: B
Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
10) You should provide First Aid to:
A) victims who are walking away.
B) victims who say "don't touch me."
C) the most seriously injured victim first.
D) victims in a state of denial.
Answer: C
Page Ref: Sec. 1.2
