First Aid ACTUAL EXAM 400 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+

First Aid ACTUAL EXAM 400 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ What is first aid? - ANSWER- Immediate care that is given to the victim of an injury or illness to minimize the effect of the injury or illness until experts can take over Is first aid a complete treatment? - ANSWER- No Using the correct first aid can mean the difference between ----------, or ---------versus ----------------- - ANSWER- life and death, recovery, permanent disability 3 senses that can alert you to an emergency - ANSWER- Listen for unusual sounds such As screams, unusual sights such as empty o2 tank, and strange odors such as pungent fumes 3 factors that affect the type of first aid method - ANSWER- type of injury or illness, The environment, Others present, Equipment or supplies on hand, And the availability of medical help. If the scene is not safe what should you do? - ANSWER- call for medical help. Do not endanger your own life or the lives of other bystanders and allow professional to do it 1 thing you should determine when you reach the victim - ANSWER- check if the victim is conscious Why should you avoid moving a victim - ANSWER- victims can be become severely injured by improper movement 5 kind of info that should be given while reporting an emergency - ANSWER- exact location, action taken, telephone number, condition of victim, and assistance needed If victim refuses to give consent to care? - ANSWER- does not proceed and have someone witness the refusal Triage? - ANSWER- a method of prioritizing treatment 6 life threatening situations that must be taken care of first - ANSWER- no breathing or difficult breathing No pulse Severe bleeding Persistent pain in the chest or abdomen poisoning Shock 4 sources of info regarding accident, injury, or illness - ANSWER- victim Other persons present Examination of items in the scene Medical identification card How can you reassure victim - ANSWER- A confident, calm attitude Why should you discuss victim's condition to observers - ANSWER- to maintain confidentiality and protect The victim's right to privacy While providing first aid to the victim, make every attempt to avoid further----------------. Provide only treatment you are ------------- to provide - ANSWER- injury, qualified Treat all burns with water - ANSWER- false What is the first step of first aid? - ANSWER- Recognize that an emergency exists. ` The first step in caring for a critical adult victim that is unconscious is what? - ANSWER- Call EMS (911) immediately What is the ratio of chest compressions to ventilations when one person is performing CPR on an adult victim? - ANSWER- 30:2 How far should a child's chest be compressed during cardiac compressions? - ANSWER- 1/3 to 1/2 the depth of the chest What type of wound is caused by a sharp object such as scissors, knife, or a razor? - ANSWER- Incision (A laceration is a cut with jagged edges.) Tetanus is most likely to occur with what type of wound? - ANSWER- Puncture Which of the following is not a symptom of shock? A. rapid, shallow respirations B. diaphoresis--clammy skin C. rapid, weak pulse D. elevated blood pressure - ANSWER- Elevated blood pressure What is the first step of care if poison has been swallowed? - ANSWER- Call poison control center What do you do if a victim has contact with a poisonous plant? - ANSWER- Wash the area with soap and water What type of burn is characterized by a red or mottled color, a wet appearance, and a blister or vesicle? - ANSWER- Partial thickness burn What do you do to treat clear or blood-tinged fluid draining from the ear after a skull or brain injury? - ANSWER- Allow the fluid to flow from the ear Which of the following is not a treatment for a convulsion? A. Put a blunt object between the victim’s teeth to keep the victim from biting his or her tongue. B. Remove dangerous objects from the area C. Avoid using force to restrain or stop the muscles movement. D. Put a pillow or cushion under the victim's head - ANSWER- Put a blunt object between the victims teeth to keep the victim from biting his or her tongue. Which of the following is not a symptom of insulin shock? A. Hunger pains B. Pale and moist skin C. Sweet or fruity odor to the breath D. Restlessness or anxiety - ANSWER- Sweet or fruity odor to the breath. (This would be true with an elevated blood sugar.) What is he most common bandage wrap for a sprained ankle or wrist? - ANSWER- Figure-eight wrap What type of shock occurs when poisons or toxins in the blood stream, causing vasodilation and the blood pressure drop? - ANSWER- Septic What do you need to do if an adult victim is unconscious and has an obstructed airway? - ANSWER- With victim unconscious and not breathing, you would Start CPR Which of the following is NOT a first aid treatment for minor wounds without severe bleeding? A. Put on gloves to avoid contamination B. Wash the wound with soap and water C Use sterile gauze to blot the wound dry D. Apple an antibiotic ointment - ANSWER- Apply an antibiotic ointment Which of the following is NOT a necessary first aid procedure for treating cuts? - ANSWER- calling for emergency assistance How can knowing common first aid skills help prevent infection and facilitate the healing process? - ANSWER- Responses will vary. A sample response follows: Skills such as applying bandages and antibiotic ointment are important not only at the time of injury but also afterwards during the recovery process. Knowing the proper procedure for cleaning and dressing a wound can help prevent infections during the recovery process, which aids healing. Knowledge of first aid also helps an individual know what actions and behaviors are more and less conducive to recovering from an injury. Compare and contrast the three different classifications of burns. - ANSWER- Responses will vary. A sample response follows: First-degree burns are the most minor burns, such as mild sunburns and scalding by hot but not boiling water. They redden the skin and cause a small amount of pain. Second-degree burns are more severe than first-degree burns and are typified by blisters and increased pain. Third-degree burns are the most severe and result in a large loss of skin and damage to the nerves in the skin, which actually can make them less painful than second-degree burns despite being far more damaging. Why is the first step in responding to life-threatening situations to assess the situation? - ANSWER- Responses will vary. A sample response follows: Before initiating first aid, the provider needs to assess the situation. If the environment is hazardous, steps may need to be taken before first aid may commence. Effective first aid will not be possible, if either the provider or the victim is in danger of further injury. Only after ensuring that first aid can be provided safely should care actually be provided. Burns are classified into four different groups. - ANSWER- F First aid is important because it __________. - ANSWER- improves the chances of survival, reduces the risk of permanent injury, and reduces the risk of infection How can providing first aid care be hazardous for the person providing the assistance? - ANSWER- Responses will vary. A sample response follows: Providing first aid can be hazardous to the provider if the accident victim is infected with a communicable disease. Many body fluids, such as blood and lymph, can serve as vectors for disease transmission. If first aid responders come into direct contact with body fluids while providing aid, they may be at risk. In addition, if the environmental conditions that led to the accident in the first place still exist, then the responders may be in the same danger for injury as the person being assisted. Which of the following would you NOT expect to find in a standard first aid kit? - ANSWER- neck splints