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Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED Pre-Test Examination 2023
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Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED Pre-Test Examination 2023
In which situation(s) do you have the consent of a victim to give CPR? - ANSWER-an unresponsive adult
To protect yourself against bloodborne pathogens - ANSWER-wear gloves or use other barriers when
blood or bodily fluid is present
Checking the victim's ABCs begins with - ANSWER-listening for breathing sounds
When should you call EMS? - ANSWER-when the victim has life threatening injury
To control severe bleeding, first - ANSWER-apply direct pressure on the wound
Proper wound care includes - ANSWER-covering the wound with a sterile dressing and bandage
In the shock position, the victim - ANSWER-lies on back with feet raised 8-12 inches
Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency because - ANSWER-the victim's airway may swell and block
breathing
First aid for a serious burn includes - ANSWER-protecting the burn area with loose dressing
If a victim has a chemical spilled in the eye, how long should you flush the eye in running water? -
ANSWER-20 minutes
The signs and symptoms of a possible head or brain injury include - ANSWER-nausea, vomiting, severe or
persistent headache; problems with vision or speech
, Signs and symptoms of a brain injury may occur as late as - ANSWER-1 week after the injury
If a victim has a large object impaled in a wound in the chest, you should - ANSWER-dress and bandage
the wound around the object
When splinting a forearm injury, it is important to - ANSWER-put padding between the splint and skin;
immobilize both the elbow and wrist; elevate the arm after splinting
When putting ice on a a sprained ankle, keep the ice on the ankle - ANSWER-30 minutes then off for at
least 30 minutes
When a victim has persistent chest pressure or pain - ANSWER-call 911 immediately
Help protect a victim having a seizure from being injured by - ANSWER-putting a pillow or folded coat
under the victim's head
If you know the victim is diabetic and is having a diabetic emergency, but you do not show whether it is a
problem of high or low blood sugar, you should - ANSWER-give the victim sugar
The first thing to do for a responsive victim who has swallowed a poisonous substance is to - ANSWER-
call the poison control center
If someone is bitten by a dog, the first thing you should do is - ANSWER-clean the wound with soap and
water
The signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction to a bee sting may include - ANSWER-difficulty breathing
An effective way to warm a victim of hypothermia is to - ANSWER-cover the victim with blankets
The signs and symptoms of heatstroke include - ANSWER-hot flushed skin
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