(4.16) Quiz 3: First Aid/ Questions with
Definitive Solutions.
The quick and ready administration of basic medical help given to victims until
emergency medical care can be given is known as: - Answer: First aid
What should you do if a person is choking and is unable to speak, breathe, or
cough? - Answer: Deliver 5 back blow and 5 abdominal thrusts
What should you do if a person is unconscious and not breathing? - Answer: Begin
CPR
Which of the following statements are true of the Good Samaritan laws? -
Answer: - They provide legal protection for rescuers.
- They provide legal protection for victims.
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, - They are meant to encourage responsible people to offer aid to accident victims.
You must ask the victim permission to administer first aid if: - Answer: The victim
is conscious
__________ are caused by a scraping away of the skin's surface and are
susceptible to infection. - Answer: Abrasions
Which of the following injuries can be treated by applying direct pressure with a
bandage or towel? - Answer: - a severe wound
- a minor cut
In order to keep a victim of severe internal bleeding from going into shock, keep
him or her moving until EMS arrives. - Answer: False
If a shock victim is feeling cold, what is the best thing to do for him? - Answer:
Cover him with a blanket
Elevating a shock victim's feet will help his or her circulation. - Answer: True
In which of the following situations should you alert EMS? - Answer: Loss of
consciousness
In which of the following situations should you call the Poison Control Center? -
Answer: Possible overdose on medication
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Definitive Solutions.
The quick and ready administration of basic medical help given to victims until
emergency medical care can be given is known as: - Answer: First aid
What should you do if a person is choking and is unable to speak, breathe, or
cough? - Answer: Deliver 5 back blow and 5 abdominal thrusts
What should you do if a person is unconscious and not breathing? - Answer: Begin
CPR
Which of the following statements are true of the Good Samaritan laws? -
Answer: - They provide legal protection for rescuers.
- They provide legal protection for victims.
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, - They are meant to encourage responsible people to offer aid to accident victims.
You must ask the victim permission to administer first aid if: - Answer: The victim
is conscious
__________ are caused by a scraping away of the skin's surface and are
susceptible to infection. - Answer: Abrasions
Which of the following injuries can be treated by applying direct pressure with a
bandage or towel? - Answer: - a severe wound
- a minor cut
In order to keep a victim of severe internal bleeding from going into shock, keep
him or her moving until EMS arrives. - Answer: False
If a shock victim is feeling cold, what is the best thing to do for him? - Answer:
Cover him with a blanket
Elevating a shock victim's feet will help his or her circulation. - Answer: True
In which of the following situations should you alert EMS? - Answer: Loss of
consciousness
In which of the following situations should you call the Poison Control Center? -
Answer: Possible overdose on medication
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