First Aid CPR ch 1-7 Exam Questions and
Answers
The trained lay responder's first step in an emergency is to: - ANSWER Recognize that an
emergency exists.
You work in a laboratory facility. Someone is conducting experiments in the next lab. You
hear a noise that sounds like pop, followed by the crash of glass. As you approach the lab
door, you notice a foul smell coming from under the door. You shout through the closed
door but get no answer. You call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number. What should
you do next? - ANSWER Wait for emergency medical services (EMS) personnel to arrive.
Do not enter the room because the fumes might be harmful to you.
Once you have recognized that an emergency exists and you decide to act, which action
would be imost/i important for you to perform as a trained lay responder? - ANSWER
Calling 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number
What is the worst thing you can do in an emergency? - ANSWER Do nothing
You come upon a serious crash. There is quite a lot of blood on and around the injured
person. Which of the following could clearly be a fear or concern that might cause you to
hesitate to respond in this situation? - ANSWER Fear of disease transmission
Reasons why people hesitate or do not act after recognizing an emergency include all of
the following except: - ANSWER Reluctance to care for a family member
You pass by the scene of a car crash and notice that there appears to be another trained
lay responder at the scene. As a bystander, not a first responder, what action could you
take? - ANSWER Offer to call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number or to direct
emergency medical services (EMS) personnel to the scene.
The first person to arrive on the scene who is trained to give a higher level of care is
usually the: - ANSWER Emergency medical responder (EMR).
Which of the following would be ileast /ilikely to be considered a fear or concern that
would prevent a person from acting in an emergency? - ANSWER Feeling confident in first
aid training and ability
You are caring for a person involved in a crash when that person suddenly becomes
uncooperative and threatens to hurt you. What should you do? - ANSWER Withdraw and
wait for EMS personnel to arrive.
When handling an emergency involving an adult, you perform the three emergency action
, steps correctly by doing which of the following? - ANSWER Checking the scene and the
person, calling 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number, then caring for the person
Checking the scene by performing a scene size-up lets you do all of the following except: -
ANSWER Keep bystanders from interfering.
Which of the following is the most important reason for checking the scene before
approaching to help an injured or ill person? - ANSWER You might become injured or ill
yourself if the scene is unsafe.
You must call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number immediately when which one of
the following conditions exists? - ANSWER The person has trouble breathing.
How can bystanders be helpful to you while you are checking the scene? - ANSWER Calling
9-1-1 or the designated emergency number, or retrieving first aid supplies
Which of the following would be ileast/i likely to promote transmission of bloodborne
pathogens? - ANSWER Shaking hands with an infected person
You come upon the scene of a crash and you see one person obviously injured with a cut
on the forehead. What precautions against disease transmission would you take when
caring for the injured person? - ANSWER Wear disposable latex-free gloves to avoid
contact with blood or OPIM.
You are preparing to give care in an emergency situation to an awake and alert person
who has significant bleeding from a wound. Disposable latex-free gloves are not available.
Which action would be the imost /iappropriate? - ANSWER Have the person apply
pressure with their own hand to the wound.
To minimize the risk of disease transmission, you should: - ANSWER Replace gloves that
become ripped or torn.
Which of the following would you do first when interviewing an injured or ill person? -
ANSWER Introduce yourself and gain the person's consent.
You must obtain the consent of an injured or ill person before you give care by: - ANSWER
Identifying yourself and your level of training, and asking if you may help.
In general, Good Samaritan laws protect: - ANSWER Trained lay responders who willingly
give first aid without accepting anything in return.
You determine that you need to move an unresponsive person and are alone at the scene.
Which move would be ileast/i appropriate to use? - ANSWER Walking assist
Why is it most important NOT to move a person from the scene unless there is immediate
danger? - ANSWER Moving a person can lead to further injury and pain.
After giving care to an injured person, you prepare to remove your disposable latex-free
Answers
The trained lay responder's first step in an emergency is to: - ANSWER Recognize that an
emergency exists.
You work in a laboratory facility. Someone is conducting experiments in the next lab. You
hear a noise that sounds like pop, followed by the crash of glass. As you approach the lab
door, you notice a foul smell coming from under the door. You shout through the closed
door but get no answer. You call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number. What should
you do next? - ANSWER Wait for emergency medical services (EMS) personnel to arrive.
Do not enter the room because the fumes might be harmful to you.
Once you have recognized that an emergency exists and you decide to act, which action
would be imost/i important for you to perform as a trained lay responder? - ANSWER
Calling 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number
What is the worst thing you can do in an emergency? - ANSWER Do nothing
You come upon a serious crash. There is quite a lot of blood on and around the injured
person. Which of the following could clearly be a fear or concern that might cause you to
hesitate to respond in this situation? - ANSWER Fear of disease transmission
Reasons why people hesitate or do not act after recognizing an emergency include all of
the following except: - ANSWER Reluctance to care for a family member
You pass by the scene of a car crash and notice that there appears to be another trained
lay responder at the scene. As a bystander, not a first responder, what action could you
take? - ANSWER Offer to call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number or to direct
emergency medical services (EMS) personnel to the scene.
The first person to arrive on the scene who is trained to give a higher level of care is
usually the: - ANSWER Emergency medical responder (EMR).
Which of the following would be ileast /ilikely to be considered a fear or concern that
would prevent a person from acting in an emergency? - ANSWER Feeling confident in first
aid training and ability
You are caring for a person involved in a crash when that person suddenly becomes
uncooperative and threatens to hurt you. What should you do? - ANSWER Withdraw and
wait for EMS personnel to arrive.
When handling an emergency involving an adult, you perform the three emergency action
, steps correctly by doing which of the following? - ANSWER Checking the scene and the
person, calling 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number, then caring for the person
Checking the scene by performing a scene size-up lets you do all of the following except: -
ANSWER Keep bystanders from interfering.
Which of the following is the most important reason for checking the scene before
approaching to help an injured or ill person? - ANSWER You might become injured or ill
yourself if the scene is unsafe.
You must call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number immediately when which one of
the following conditions exists? - ANSWER The person has trouble breathing.
How can bystanders be helpful to you while you are checking the scene? - ANSWER Calling
9-1-1 or the designated emergency number, or retrieving first aid supplies
Which of the following would be ileast/i likely to promote transmission of bloodborne
pathogens? - ANSWER Shaking hands with an infected person
You come upon the scene of a crash and you see one person obviously injured with a cut
on the forehead. What precautions against disease transmission would you take when
caring for the injured person? - ANSWER Wear disposable latex-free gloves to avoid
contact with blood or OPIM.
You are preparing to give care in an emergency situation to an awake and alert person
who has significant bleeding from a wound. Disposable latex-free gloves are not available.
Which action would be the imost /iappropriate? - ANSWER Have the person apply
pressure with their own hand to the wound.
To minimize the risk of disease transmission, you should: - ANSWER Replace gloves that
become ripped or torn.
Which of the following would you do first when interviewing an injured or ill person? -
ANSWER Introduce yourself and gain the person's consent.
You must obtain the consent of an injured or ill person before you give care by: - ANSWER
Identifying yourself and your level of training, and asking if you may help.
In general, Good Samaritan laws protect: - ANSWER Trained lay responders who willingly
give first aid without accepting anything in return.
You determine that you need to move an unresponsive person and are alone at the scene.
Which move would be ileast/i appropriate to use? - ANSWER Walking assist
Why is it most important NOT to move a person from the scene unless there is immediate
danger? - ANSWER Moving a person can lead to further injury and pain.
After giving care to an injured person, you prepare to remove your disposable latex-free
