CPR-Standard First Aid & AED Level C
Exam Questions and Answers
Fundamental Principles of Red Cross - ANS-Humanity,
Impartiality,
Neutrality,
Independence,
Voluntary Service,
Unity,
Universality
What are the 3 symbols/emblems of the Red Cross? - ANS-Red Cross (1863),
Red Crescent (1929), Red Crystal (2005)
Things you should include in a first aid kit: - ANS-emergency #s (poison control,
doctors, family & friends),
gauze,
adhesive tape,
roller & triangular bandages,
adhesive bandages
True or false: "All workplace first aid kits must meet provincial/territorial legislation &
occupational health & safety guidelines." - ANS-TRUE
True or false: "To prepare for emergencies at home you should NOT check smoke
detectors & carbon monoxide detectors regularly" - ANS-FALSE
True or false: "Keep first aid kits prepared & on hand." - ANS-TRUE
True or false: "You should NOT review & practice the first aid skills that you learn" -
ANS-FALSE
True or false: "You should label your emergency numbers in your phone with 'ICE' (in
case of emergency)" - ANS-TRUE
Signs of an Emergency - ANS-UNUSUAL:
-sounds,
-sights,
-odours,
-behaviours
, UNUSUAL sounds, sights, odours, & behaviours are signs of what? - ANS-Signs of an
Emergency
what are the Red Cross, Crescent, Crystal? - ANS-symbols of Red Cross
What do you do if a person refuses care? - ANS-Obey & don't perform care until they
become unconscious
When can you perform care on a patient that refuses it at first? - ANS-Once the patient
becomes unconscious you can perform care
What is the chain of survival behaviours? - ANS-Prevent & Prepare, Early Recognition,
First Aid, Self Recovery, Access Help, Early Medical Care
When should you call 911? - ANS-unresponsiveness/altered mental state, difficulty
breathing, no breathing signs, persistent chest pain/pressure, life-threatening,
uncontrollable bleeding, seizures, severe headaches, bad speech, injuries to the
head/neck/back, blood in vomit/urine, mental health crisis, childbirth
what are the 4 modes of infection transmission? - ANS-direct contact, indirect contact,
airborne transmission, vector-borne transmission
Direct contact - ANS-occurs when bodily fluids from an infected person enter another
person's body
What is the ratio from breaths to compressions? - ANS-2 breaths & 30 compressions
What are the most common mistakes with CPR? - ANS-Not right compression depth,
not sending for help, chest compressions too slow/fast, not tilting head
What is the survival rate if an AED is acquired right away? - ANS-10% survival right only
if used RIGHT AWAY
What is the acronym of first aid? - ANS-Danger, Response, Send (for help), Airway,
Breathing, Circulation & Defibrillation.
What is the acronym used to treat shock? - ANS-WARTS
What does WARTS mean? - ANS-W-warmth
A-ABC's (loosen tight clothing, remove jewelry)
R-rest & reassurance
T-treatment (for shock)
S-semi-prone position (recovery position)
Exam Questions and Answers
Fundamental Principles of Red Cross - ANS-Humanity,
Impartiality,
Neutrality,
Independence,
Voluntary Service,
Unity,
Universality
What are the 3 symbols/emblems of the Red Cross? - ANS-Red Cross (1863),
Red Crescent (1929), Red Crystal (2005)
Things you should include in a first aid kit: - ANS-emergency #s (poison control,
doctors, family & friends),
gauze,
adhesive tape,
roller & triangular bandages,
adhesive bandages
True or false: "All workplace first aid kits must meet provincial/territorial legislation &
occupational health & safety guidelines." - ANS-TRUE
True or false: "To prepare for emergencies at home you should NOT check smoke
detectors & carbon monoxide detectors regularly" - ANS-FALSE
True or false: "Keep first aid kits prepared & on hand." - ANS-TRUE
True or false: "You should NOT review & practice the first aid skills that you learn" -
ANS-FALSE
True or false: "You should label your emergency numbers in your phone with 'ICE' (in
case of emergency)" - ANS-TRUE
Signs of an Emergency - ANS-UNUSUAL:
-sounds,
-sights,
-odours,
-behaviours
, UNUSUAL sounds, sights, odours, & behaviours are signs of what? - ANS-Signs of an
Emergency
what are the Red Cross, Crescent, Crystal? - ANS-symbols of Red Cross
What do you do if a person refuses care? - ANS-Obey & don't perform care until they
become unconscious
When can you perform care on a patient that refuses it at first? - ANS-Once the patient
becomes unconscious you can perform care
What is the chain of survival behaviours? - ANS-Prevent & Prepare, Early Recognition,
First Aid, Self Recovery, Access Help, Early Medical Care
When should you call 911? - ANS-unresponsiveness/altered mental state, difficulty
breathing, no breathing signs, persistent chest pain/pressure, life-threatening,
uncontrollable bleeding, seizures, severe headaches, bad speech, injuries to the
head/neck/back, blood in vomit/urine, mental health crisis, childbirth
what are the 4 modes of infection transmission? - ANS-direct contact, indirect contact,
airborne transmission, vector-borne transmission
Direct contact - ANS-occurs when bodily fluids from an infected person enter another
person's body
What is the ratio from breaths to compressions? - ANS-2 breaths & 30 compressions
What are the most common mistakes with CPR? - ANS-Not right compression depth,
not sending for help, chest compressions too slow/fast, not tilting head
What is the survival rate if an AED is acquired right away? - ANS-10% survival right only
if used RIGHT AWAY
What is the acronym of first aid? - ANS-Danger, Response, Send (for help), Airway,
Breathing, Circulation & Defibrillation.
What is the acronym used to treat shock? - ANS-WARTS
What does WARTS mean? - ANS-W-warmth
A-ABC's (loosen tight clothing, remove jewelry)
R-rest & reassurance
T-treatment (for shock)
S-semi-prone position (recovery position)
