Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED Pre-Test Examination
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Standard First Aid, CPR, And AED
Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED Pre-Test Examination
In which situation(s) do you have the consent of a victim to give CPR? ️an unresponsive adult
To protect yourself against bloodborne pathogens ️wear gloves or use other barriers when blood or
bodily fluid is present
Checking the vic...
Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED Pre-Test Examination
In which situation(s) do you have the consent of a victim to give CPR? ✔️an unresponsive adult
To protect yourself against bloodborne pathogens ✔️wear gloves or use other barriers when blood or
bodily fluid is present
Checking the victim's ABCs begins with ✔️listening for breathing sounds
When should you call EMS? ✔️when the victim has life threatening injury
To control severe bleeding, first ✔️apply direct pressure on the wound
Proper wound care includes ✔️covering the wound with a sterile dressing and bandage
In the shock position, the victim ✔️lies on back with feet raised 8-12 inches
Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency because ✔️the victim's airway may swell and block breathing
First aid for a serious burn includes ✔️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? ✔️20
minutes
The signs and symptoms of a possible head or brain injury include ✔️nausea, vomiting, severe or
persistent headache; problems with vision or speech
Signs and symptoms of a brain injury may occur as late as ✔️1 week after the injury
, If a victim has a large object impaled in a wound in the chest, you should ✔️dress and bandage the
wound around the object
When splinting a forearm injury, it is important to ✔️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 ✔️30 minutes then off for at least 30
minutes
When a victim has persistent chest pressure or pain ✔️call 911 immediately
Help protect a victim having a seizure from being injured by ✔️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 ✔️give the victim sugar
The first thing to do for a responsive victim who has swallowed a poisonous substance is to ✔️call the
poison control center
If someone is bitten by a dog, the first thing you should do is ✔️clean the wound with soap and water
The signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction to a bee sting may include ✔️difficulty breathing
An effective way to warm a victim of hypothermia is to ✔️cover the victim with blankets
The signs and symptoms of heatstroke include ✔️hot flushed skin
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