First Aid Exam Review Questions With
Complete Solutions
/. A woman burned her hand in the lunchroom. You should: - Answer-✅Cool the burn
with large amounts of cool or potable water for at least 10 min.
Cover the burn loosely with a dry, sterile dressing.
Remove her from the source of burn
/.Which of the following statements about concussion is true? - Answer-✅A concussion
is a type of traumatic brain injury.
/.You are giving first aid to a person with a muscle, bone or joint injury. EMS has been
called. What should you do until they arrive? - Answer-✅Apply cold if the person can
tolerate it and watch for signs and symptoms of shock
/.When caring for a person with a seizure you should: - Answer-✅Remove nearby
objects that might cause injury
/.What sudden illness is usually caused by a blockage of blood flow to the brain? -
Answer-✅Stroke
/.A man is having a diabetic emergency & requests sugar. The person is responsive and
able to safely swallow. How much sugar you give him? - Answer-✅15-20 grams
/.A person has signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion. What should you do? - Answer-
✅Get the person out of the heat and into a cooler place.
/.A person is having signs and symptoms of a heart attack. What should you do first? -
Answer-✅Call 911 or the designated emergency number
/.Which of the following statements about anaphylaxis is true? - Answer-✅They may
have trouble breathing and go into shock.
Act quickly if showing signs & symptoms of anaphylaxis.
Effects of anaphylaxis can be stopped or slowed by administering epinephrine (epi-
pen).
/.When would it be appropriate to use a tourniquet? - Answer-✅There are multiple
people with life-threatening injuries who need care.
/.When using direct pressure to control non-life-threatening bleeding from wounds, you
should: - Answer-✅Add dressing & pressure until bleeding stops, then bandage
Complete Solutions
/. A woman burned her hand in the lunchroom. You should: - Answer-✅Cool the burn
with large amounts of cool or potable water for at least 10 min.
Cover the burn loosely with a dry, sterile dressing.
Remove her from the source of burn
/.Which of the following statements about concussion is true? - Answer-✅A concussion
is a type of traumatic brain injury.
/.You are giving first aid to a person with a muscle, bone or joint injury. EMS has been
called. What should you do until they arrive? - Answer-✅Apply cold if the person can
tolerate it and watch for signs and symptoms of shock
/.When caring for a person with a seizure you should: - Answer-✅Remove nearby
objects that might cause injury
/.What sudden illness is usually caused by a blockage of blood flow to the brain? -
Answer-✅Stroke
/.A man is having a diabetic emergency & requests sugar. The person is responsive and
able to safely swallow. How much sugar you give him? - Answer-✅15-20 grams
/.A person has signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion. What should you do? - Answer-
✅Get the person out of the heat and into a cooler place.
/.A person is having signs and symptoms of a heart attack. What should you do first? -
Answer-✅Call 911 or the designated emergency number
/.Which of the following statements about anaphylaxis is true? - Answer-✅They may
have trouble breathing and go into shock.
Act quickly if showing signs & symptoms of anaphylaxis.
Effects of anaphylaxis can be stopped or slowed by administering epinephrine (epi-
pen).
/.When would it be appropriate to use a tourniquet? - Answer-✅There are multiple
people with life-threatening injuries who need care.
/.When using direct pressure to control non-life-threatening bleeding from wounds, you
should: - Answer-✅Add dressing & pressure until bleeding stops, then bandage
