First Aid Test

True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.

____	1.	First aid is not full and complete treatment.

____	2.	Always check the scene and make sure it is safe to approach an accident victim.

____	3.	Never move an injured victim unless the victim is in a dangerous area.

____	4.	Never make a diagnosis or discuss the victim’s condition with observers at the scene.

____	5.	Since biological death occurs eight to ten minutes after clinical death, it is important to start CPR as soon as possible.

____	6.	The pressure point to stop bleeding in the arm is the brachial artery.

____	7.	All shock victims must be positioned flat on the back with the feet raised 12 inches.

____	8.	Any substance that causes a harmful reaction when applied or ingested can be called a poison.

____	9.	For a snakebite, wash the wound and immobilize the injured area, positioning it higher than the level of the heart if possible.

____	10.	A first-degree burn involves injury to the top layers of skin, including both the epidermis and dermis.

____	11.	The main treatment for all types of burns is to cool the area by flushing it with large amounts of cool water.

____	12.	The internal body temperature is 105°F (40.6°C) or higher in heat exhaustion.

____	13.	To treat a victim of heat stroke, put the victim in a tub of cool water or sponge the skin with cool water.

____	14.	To treat a victim with frostbite, rub the area vigorously to stimulate circulation and warm the skin.

____	15.	A compound fracture has two breaks in the bone.

____	16.	Treat a dislocation the same way a fracture is treated.

____	17.	A sprain is an injury to the tissues surrounding a joint.

____	18.	Cold applications are used initially to decrease swelling for both sprains and strains.

____	19.	To treat a nosebleed, place the victim in a sitting position with the head tilted backward.

____	20.	Signs and symptoms of a heart attack vary depending on the amount of heart damage.

____	21.	Warm a victim of hypothermia as quickly as possible to speed up body processes and avoid loss of consciousness.

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

____	22.	The first step of first aid is to ____.
a.	recognize that an emergency exists	c.	check the victim for breathing	
b.	call emergency medical services	d.	check the victim for bleeding	

____	23.	If you are caring for a critical adult accident victim and determine that the victim is unconscious, ____.
a.	call EMS immediately	
b.	continue providing care until someone comes	
c.	continue providing care but constantly yell for help	
d.	continue providing care for approximately one minute, stop and call EMS, and return immediately to the victim	

____	24.	The type of burn characterized by a red or mottled color, a wet appearance, and a blister or vesicle is a ____.
a.	superficial burn	c.	second-degree burn	
b.	first-degree burn	d.	third-degree burn	

____	25.	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 muscle movements.	
d.	Put a pillow or cushion under the victim’s head.	

Matching

Match each item with the correct statement below.
a.	Abrasion	k.	Heat exhaustion	
b.	Amputation	l.	Heat stroke	
c.	Avulsion	m.	Hemorrhage	
d.	Bandage	n.	Hyperthermia	
e.	Convulsion	o.	Hypothermia	
f.	Diaphoresis	p.	Laceration	
g.	Dressing	q.	Puncture	
h.	Dyspnea	r.	Shock	
i.	Frostbite	s.	Sprain	
j.	Heat cramp	t.	Strain	

____	26.	Condition that can occur with any illness or injury

____	27.	Medical emergency caused by prolonged exposure to heat

____	28.	Tearing of tissues to create a wound with jagged, irregular edges

____	29.	Excessive loss of blood

____	30.	Overstretching of a muscle

____	31.	Excessive or profuse perspiration

____	32.	Sterile covering placed over a wound

____	33.	A scraping type of wound prone to infection

____	34.	Freezing of tissue fluids accompanied by damage to the skin

____	35.	Low body temperature due to prolonged exposure to cold

____	36.	Muscle spasm caused by exposure to heat

____	37.	Wound created by a sharp object such as a pin or nail

____	38.	Body part is cut off and separated from the body

____	39.	Violent involuntary contraction of muscles

____	40.	Material used to secure splints or support body parts

____	41.	Difficult or labored respirations

Short Answer

	42.	List four types of information you should provide to emergency medical services when you call.

	43.	Identify four sources of information you can use to learn about the accident, injury, or illness.

	44.	Differentiate between clinical death and biological death.

	45.	What do the ABCDs of CPR stand for?

	46.	List five reasons for stopping CPR once it has been started.

	47.	List the four steps to control severe bleeding in the correct order of their use.

	48.	List five points that should be checked frequently to make sure circulation is not impaired after a splint or bandage has been applied.

First Aid Test
Answer Section

TRUE/FALSE

	1.	ANS:	T

	2.	ANS:	T

	3.	ANS:	T

	4.	ANS:	T

	5.	ANS:	F

	6.	ANS:	T

	7.	ANS:	F

	8.	ANS:	T

	9.	ANS:	F

	10.	ANS:	F

	11.	ANS:	F

	12.	ANS:	F

	13.	ANS:	T

	14.	ANS:	F

	15.	ANS:	F

	16.	ANS:	T

	17.	ANS:	T

	18.	ANS:	T

	19.	ANS:	F

	20.	ANS:	T

	21.	ANS:	F

MULTIPLE CHOICE

	22.	ANS:	A

	23.	ANS:	A

	24.	ANS:	C

	25.	ANS:	A

MATCHING

	26.	ANS:	R

	27.	ANS:	L

	28.	ANS:	P

	29.	ANS:	M

	30.	ANS:	T

	31.	ANS:	F

	32.	ANS:	G

	33.	ANS:	A

	34.	ANS:	I

	35.	ANS:	O

	36.	ANS:	J

	37.	ANS:	Q

	38.	ANS:	B

	39.	ANS:	E

	40.	ANS:	D

	41.	ANS:	H

SHORT ANSWER

	42.	ANS:	
situation, actions taken, exact location, telephone number you are calling from, assistance required, number of people involved, condition of the victim(s)

	43.	ANS:	
information from the victim, information from other persons present, examination of items at the scene, emergency medical identification bracelet or necklace, medical cards, Vial-of-Life, empty medicine containers, bottles of chemicals or solutions

	44.	ANS:	
clinical death occurs when the heart stops beating and victim stops breathing; biological death occurs four to six minutes after clinical death and refers to the death of body cells.

	45.	ANS:	
A stands for airway, B stands for breathing, C stands for circulation, and D stands for defibrillation

	46.	ANS:	
victim recovers and starts to breathe; other qualified help arrives to take over; a doctor or other legally qualified person orders you to discontinue the attempt; rescuer is physically exhausted; scene suddenly becomes unsafe; you are given a legally valid do not resuscitate (DNR) order

	47.	ANS:	
direct pressure, elevation, pressure bandage, pressure points

	48.	ANS:	
skin color; skin temperature; swelling or edema; amount of pain; tingling or numbness; poor return after blanching nails; pulse can be felt below splint or bandage