MFA Exam

1. What is the most important thing to do if you think someone is having a heart atack?
A. Give aspirin and wait to see if it helps.
B. Help the person lie down.
C. Call the person’s doctor.
D. Call 911 (actvate EMS)

Workbook Topic: Heart Atack; Treatment, “1. Call 9-1-1 (actvate EMS). Send a bystander if possible. Do
not transport the person to the hospital yourself.”

the voice box is also known as larynx

2. How should you REACT to an emergency?

A. Assess the scene for safety.
B. Estmate the number of victms, and call 911.
C. Get the frst aid kit and put on personal protectve equipment before helping.
D. All of the above

Workbook Topic: REACT, “Size-up the scene for danger before you enter…Size-up the victm from a safe
distance. - How many victms?... Call 9-1-1… At every emergency scene you will assess the scene for
safety, get the frst aid kit and AED, put on personal protectve equipment, and assess the victm.”

3. For a responsive victm, get consent to help then assess the person by doing the following:
A. Ask questons to help fnd out what is wrong.
B. Watch and listen for difculty breathing.
C. Look head to toe for injuries, and check for medical alert jewelry.
D. All of the above

Workbook Topic: Assessing a Victm; Inital Assessment, “Assess Response… - Responsive: Introduce
yourself, tell the person you are trained in frst aid, and ask if you can help. Ask what is wrong. Ask what
happened… Assess Breathing: - Look for difculty breathing. Listen for noisy breathing. Can the person
speak? Assess Head-to-Toe: - Look for obvious signs of injury… Medical Alert Jewelry: - Check for
medical alert jewelry which might indicate diabetes, seizure disorder, asthma, or allergy.”

4. What is the best way to control bleeding?

A. Direct pressure
B. Use of a tourniquet
C. Elevaton
D. Pressure points

Workbook Topic: Bleeding Shock and Trauma; External Bleeding, “The most important treatment for an
open wound is to stop the bleeding with frm direct pressure.” ©2014 EMS Safety Annotated Basic First
Aid Key Exam Version C
5. To treat a nosebleed, hold pressure on the bridge of the nose and have the person:
A. Lean slightly back
B. Lean slightly forward
C. Apply a heat pack to the nose
D. Lie flat on the floor

Workbook Topic: Bleeding Shock and Trauma; Nosebleeds, “Treatment: 1. Sit the person in a chair and
tlt head slightly forward.”

6. Always suspect shock if a person:

A. Is mean, slurs his words, and smells of alcohol
B. Is bleeding heavily
C. Stopped exercising from a leg cramp
D. Stepped on a nail

Workbook Topic: Bleeding, Shock and Trauma; Shock, “Suspect Shock if: - Severe bleeding: Large open
wounds…”

7. If you suspect a head or neck injury:

A. Support the head and neck in the positon found.
B. Move the head untl the neck is straight.
C. Always place in the recovery positon.
D. Have the victm sit up

Workbook Topic: Head, Neck and Back Injuries; Treatment, “2. Stabilize the head and neck together in
the positon found.”

8. To flush an eye that has been exposed to a chemical, have the injured eye______ the unafected eye.
A. Higher than
B. Lower than

Workbook Topic: Head, Neck and Back Injuries; Eye Injuries, Chemical in the Eye: “Tilt the head so the
afected eye is lower than the unafected eye and flush gently with running water.”

9. If a permanent tooth is knocked out, put it in a container of milk and see a dentst within:
A. 15 minutes
B. 30 minutes
C. 2 hours
D. 24 hours

Workbook Topic: Head, Neck and Back Injuries; Knocked-Out Adult Tooth, “If a permanent tooth is
knocked out, try to see a dentst within 30 minutes to replant the tooth.” ©2014 EMS Safety Annotated
Basic First Aid Key Exam Version C
10. To treat strains and sprains, use the acronym RICE, which means ______________:
A. Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate
B. Run Inside, Call, EMS
C. Rescue, Incline, Compress, Eliminate pain
D. Rub, Ice, Crutches, Elevate

Workbook Topic: Muscle, Bone and Joint Injuries; R.I.C.E, “Use R.I.C.E. to treat a contusion or a possible
sprain or strain… Rest… Ice… Compress… Elevate…”

11. What should you do for a diabetc person who acts confused or irritable?
A. Call the doctor
B. Give sugar to eat or drink
C. Assist by giving a shot of insulin
D. Wait to see if the person improves

Workbook Topic: Diabetc Emergencies; Treatment (list), “2. If the person is alert enough to sit up and
swallow, give sugar to eat or drink (juice, regular soda, sugar dissolved in water, honey, glucose tablets.”
Tip, “Give sugar in all diabetc emergencies. Untreated low blood sugar may cause serious brain
damage.”

12. An epinephrine auto-injector is used to treat:

A. Severe allergic reacton (anaphylaxis)
B. Mild allergic reacton
C. Chest pain
D. Low testosterone

Workbook Topic: Allergic Reactons, “People with known severe allergies may carry an epinephrine
auto-injector to combat the allergic reacton.”

13. Difculty breathing may be a sign of:

A. Heart atack
B. Asthma atack
C. Anaphylaxis (severe allergic reacton)
D. All of the above

Workbook Topic: Difculty Breathing, “Severe difculty breathing is a medical emergency. Some of the
causes include injury, heart atack, stroke, allergic reacton, choking, poisoning, respiratory infecton,
and asthma.”

14. Signs of anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reacton) may include:

A. Swollen face, eyes, throat, tongue
B. Difculty breathing
C. Symptoms start quickly
D. All of the above
Workbook Topic: Allergic Reactons, “Allergic reactons tend to get worse with each subsequent
exposure. The quicker the onset of symptoms, the more severe the reacton.” Signs and Symptoms (list):
- Swollen face, eyes, throat, tongue; - Difculty breathing” ©2014 EMS Safety Annotated Basic First Aid
Key Exam Version C

15. A poison can enter the body through eatng, drinking, inhaling, absorpton through the skin, and
___________.
A. Injecton
B. Intolerance
C. Imbalance of electrolytes
D. None of the above

Workbook Topic: Poisoning; Poisoning can occur through, “Injecton: A poisonous bite, stng or
hypodermic needle can result in poisoning.

16. What should you do for a person who shows signs of heat stroke?
A. Stretch and massage cramping muscles.
B. Have the person put on a hat to protect from the sun.
C. Help the person walk slowly to cool down.
D. Rapidly cool the person by immersing (dunking) in water up to the neck.

Workbook Topic: Heat-Related Emergencies; Heat Stroke, “Treatment (list): 1. Call 9-1-1 (actvate EMS).
2. Quickly cool the victm by immersing in water up to the neck; spraying, sponging or showering with
cool water; placing ice packs against the groin, armpits and sides of the neck.”

17. What should you do if you get a chemical in your eye?

A. Cover both eyes and wait for EMS.
B. Flush with water immediately and contnue for at least 20 minutes.
C. Cover the injured eye and drive yourself to the hospital.
D. None of the above

Workbook Topic: Head, Neck and Back Injuries; Eye Injuries, “Chemical in the Eye: Flush for at least 20
minutes, then seek medical care. Call 9-1-1 for a caustc chemical.”

18. What is the best way to remove a tck?

A. Smother it in buter.
B. Lift it out carefully with tweezers.
C. Scrape it of with a hard, flat object like a credit card.
D. Burn it of with a hot match.
Workbook Topic: Bites & Stngs; Tick Bites, “Tick removal and treatment (list): 1. Use fne-tpped
tweezers to grasp the tck close to the skin. 2. Firmly and steadily lift the tck straight out. Do not twist
the tck…” ©2014 EMS Safety Annotated Basic First Aid Key Exam Version C

19. What should you do if you think someone has a broken leg?
A. Splint in the positon found with a heatng pad on the injured area. Wait for EMS.
B. Keep the person calm and stll in the positon found untl EMS arrives.
C. Place in the recovery positon while waitng for EMS.
D. Place on a hard, frm, flat surface, and wait for EMS.

Workbook Topic: Muscle, Bone and Joint Injuries; Fractures and Dislocatons, “Treatment (list): … 4.
Stabilize and support the injury in the positon found… 8. Splint the injury only if emergency responders
are delayed, or if you decide to transport the victm yourself for a minor injury or from a remote
locaton.”
Answer A: While splintng may be required in certain setngs, the use of a heatng pad in answer A
makes it incorrect, “5. Apply an ice pack wrapped in a moist cloth for 15-20 minutes.”

20. What should you do for a person with an object, like a knife, stuck in their leg?
A. Rinse the wound with water, and apply antbiotc ointment and a sterile dressing.
B. Quickly remove the object and apply direct pressure to stop the bleeding.
C. Always cut the object shorter to make it easier to transport the person.
D. Call 911, control bleeding, and stabilize the object in place.

Workbook Topic: Bleeding, Shock and Trauma; Traumatc Injuries, “Impaled Object: Foreign body
penetraton (list): - Do not remove the object. – Stabilize in place with a bulky dressing and tape.

1. On fnding a casually, what should be done?

a. Look to your own safety, do not become the next casualty

b. Look to the casualty conditon even if the atmosphere is not suitable to enter

c. Remove the casualty from danger or remove danger from the casualty

d. (a) and (c)

2. If you identfy a crew with the heart stroke

a. Cool his body by soaking him his cool water

b. Give the crew water to drink and do not give cofee, Tea or Alcohol

c. Both (a) and (b)

3. Infants responsiveness is checked by

a. Shaking the crew and shoutng

b. Slapping crew’s face lightly

c. Patng crew’s feet and shoulders

d. All of the above

4. As with heat burns the damage of frostbite/hypothermia may be either superfcial or deep, and
afected tssues may be frst aid should be given a crew with frostbite?

a. Body heats the afected parts skin-to-skin (g. frozen hand in crews opposite armpit…)

b. Hand or body heat the afected parts skin

c. Hand or body heats the afected parts skin-to-skin (g. frozen hand in crews opposite armpit…)

d. None of this above

5. Loss of body heat is called

a. Hypothermia

b. Frost-bite

c. Dehydraton

d. None of the above

6. Status epileptcs refers to

a. Normal seizure patern in epilepsy

b. Seizures caused by high fever

c. Contnuous seizures actvity

d. Seizures lastng longer

8. What is not sign of shock?

a. Pale, Clammy skin

b. Increased pulse rate

c. Nausea

d. Wide eyes and open mouth

9. When you frst arrive at the scene of the accident, which is the frst thing you should do?

a. Shout for help

b. Check the causalites response level

c. Assess the situaton for danger

d. Check the causalites breathing

10. You may suspect that a crew has been poisoned if they

a. Are experiencing Nausea, vomitng or diarrhea

b. Have chest or abdominal pain, breathing difculty

c. Burns around the lips, tongue or on the skin

d. All of the above

11. A frst- degree burn

a. Involves only the top layer of the skin

b. Is red and blistered

c. Destroys all layers of the skin

d. Is the most serious of the burns

12. First aid is the emergency treatment given to

 a. The ill or injured before the professional arrives

b. To an individual healthy, but unconscious

c. it is given to prevent death or further injury

d. A & C

13. Typically in a triage system:

a. Those whose survival requires immediate care are classifed level 3

b. Those with minor injuries but sufering extreme pain are classifed level 1

c. Those in cardiac arrest or nor breathing are classifed level 2

d. Those who will survive if care is somewhat delayed are classifed level 2

14. For an infant who is chocking, you would perform

a. The Heimlich maneuver

b. CPR

c. Back blows and chest thrusts

d. Hold the infant upside down and strike between the shoulders

15. A causality has cut their fnger. What do you not do?

a. Wash with main tap water

b. Put a plaster on the wound

c. Apply direct pressure if necessary

d. Apply an ant septc soluton

16. In which situaton would you wrap causality in cold wet sheet?

a. Stroke

b. Faintng

c. Heat stroke
 d. Heart atack

17. After an extremity fracture has been immobilized, the responder should check for circulatons

a. In the injured limb only

b. Distal to the injury

c. Proximal to the injury

d. At the site of the fracture

18. What do you do for a crew has bleeding injury to the mouth and you are sure that there is no
head ,neck

a. Keep crew seated with head tlted slightly forward

b. Keep crew seated with head tlted slightly backward

c. Have the crew lie down on their side

d. Either (A) or(C)

19. Fracture on which region may cause missing teeth, jaw deformity given bleeding and difculty in
swallowing

a. Jaw fracture

b. Upper arm fracture

c. Lower arm fracture

d. Pelvic fracture

1. Which type of blood vessels carries blood away from the heart?

a. Veins
b. Arteries
c. Capillaries
d. Arteries, Veins, Capillaries

2. What is the correct depth of chest compression on an adult crew?

a. 5-6 cm

b.2-3 cm
 c. 4-5 cm

d.3-4 cm

3. Which is the frst step when caring for bleeding wounds?

a. Apply direct pressure with a clean or sterile dressing.

b. Apply pressure at the pressure point

c. Add bulky dressing to reinforce blood soaked bandages.

d. Elevate the wound

6. What should you do if you think a crew has serious internal bleeding?

a. Apply heat to the injured area

b. Call your local emergency phone number for help

c. Place the crew in a sitng positon

d. Give fluids to replace blood loss

10. If a conscious casualty is getng choked, after advising the casualty to cough and assuming this has
not worked, what should you do next?

a. Try to hook the object out of the mouth

b. Call an ambulance

c. Atempt up to 5 back slaps

d. Atempt up to 5 abdominal Thrusts

11. When would you atempt to move a casualty?

a. If you are strong enough to lift

b. Never move a casualty

c. As soon as you come across the casualty

d. Only if it is necessary and safe for yourself and the casualty

12. Force on a joint may cause bone ends to come out of their proper positon. This type of injury is
called a:
 a. Sprain

b. fracture

c. Dislocaton

d. Strain

13. You have just collected some fresh provisions from the store room below the gallery. As you are
coming back up the stairway, you slip and fall, dropping the provisions and scratching you’re causing
minor bleeding. Which of the following will you now do?

a. I will report the incident; I will obtain the frst aid; I will ensure an entry is made in the
accident log; I will ensure all the provisions are inspected for damage and any bruised; broken or co

b. I will report the incident; I will obtain frst aid; I will ensure an entry is made the accident
log

c. I will ensure all the provisions are inspected for damage and any bruised, broken or co

d. None of this above

14. Which of the following two digits codes is used to obtain medical assistance?

a. 38

b.39

c. 40

15. Contusions are

a. Usually controlled with direct pressure

b. very serious for the crew due to increased pressure in the brain

c. Usually associated with scalp laceratons

d. Almost always seen in children

16. If you are alone and come upon a crew who may need CPR, the FIRST thing you should do is.

a. Actvate the emergency response system

b. Begin in CPR

c. Go for an AED

d. Make sure the scene is safe

17. When are the blood vessels found that supply the skin?

a. Dermis

b. Epidermis

c. Stratum lucidum

d. stratum Corneum

18. Toxic substances can afect the body in following ways:

a. Through the lungs by inhalaton of toxic gases

b. Through skin contact

c. Through eye contact

d. All of the above

19. The most efectve artfcial respiraton & heart compression are achieved by giving

a. 1 lung inflaton & 5 heart compression

b. lung inflaton & 8 heart compression

c. both A and B

d. None of the above

21. When administering CPR to an infant:

a. Cover his nose and mouth with your mouth.

b. Puf air from your cheeks, not your lungs.

c. Allow the infant to exhale on his own.

d. All of the above

1) Your check of the scene suggests that a victm has sufered an electrical shock. The frst thing to do
is….
a) Cover all burns with a dry loose dressing.
b) Ask a bystander to help you move the victm.
c) Place the victm on one side with the head down.
d) Make sure the power is turned of.

2) A victm of a car accident has just vomited and now appears to be coughing up blood. He is breathing
very quickly and his pulse is weak and fast. What is most likely wrong?
a) He is having a seizure.
b) He has internal bleeding.
c) He is having a heart atack.
d) He is having a diabetc emergency.

3) You are caring for a victm with a burned hand. Put the hand in cool water if….
a) The burns are very deep
b) There are burns with open blisters.
c) The burns are minor with no open blisters.
d) You should put the hand in cool water for all of the above.

4) In general a splint should be….

a) Loose, so that the victm can stll move the injured limb.
b) Snug, but not so tght that it slows circulaton.
c) Tied with cravats over the injured area.
d) None of the above.

5) A victm has lost a lot of blood through a deep cut in his leg. He is breathing fast and seems pail and
restless. He is probably….
a) Having a stroke.
b) Having a heart atack.
c) In shock.
d) Choking.

6) You suspect that a person has been poisoned. She is conscious. Your frst call should be to….
a) The Poison Control Center or your local emergency phone number.
b) The victm’s physician.
c) The hospital emergency department.
d) The local pharmacy.

7) Which would you do when caring for a seizure victm?

a) Remove nearby objects that might cause injury.
b) Place a small object, such as a rolled up piece of cloth, between the
Victm’s teeth.
c) Try to hold the person stll.
d) All of the above.

8) Splint an injury to a muscle, bone, or joint only when….

a) You have to move or transport the victm.
b) You can do so without hurtng the victm.
c) You have splintng materials available.
d) Both a and b
9) For which of the following burn victms should you immediately call your
local emergency phone number?
a) A 40 year old man who has burned his hand with hot cofee.
b) A 68-year-old woman who has a blistered grease burn on her hands and arms.
c) A 26-year-old woman who has a sunburn on her shoulders.
d) All of the above.

10) A 15-year-old boy has just splashed a chemical on his face. After sending someone to call for an
ambulance, you would….
a) Cover the burned area.
b) Have the victm stay calm untl ambulance arrives.
c) Flush the burned area with large amounts of water untl the ambulance arrives.
d) Immediately drive the victm to the hospital.

11) Why should you cover burns with a clean or sterile dressing?
a) To prevent infecton.
b) To cool burned area.
c) To keep the burned area warm.
d) Both a and c

12) You fnd a person at the botom of the stairs. He appears to have fallen and seems badly hurt. After
sending someone for help, you would….
a) Roll the victm onto his stomach keeping the head and back in a straight line.
b) Roll the victm onto one side.
c) Positon victm onto one side.
d) Atempt to keep the victm from moving.

13) A victm has a large piece of glass stcking out of her leg. You should….
a) Leave the glass in her leg and control the bleeding.
b) Call your local emergency phone number.
c) Remove the glass and then control the bleeding.
d) Both a and b

14) What should be your frst concern at the scene where a person has been seriously burned?
a) Checking the scene for safety.
b) Checking the victms breathing and pulse.
c) Calling your local emergency phone number.
d) Cooling the burned area.

15) A woman has fallen and burned her ankle. She says she heard something snap. She looks pale and is
sweatng. What should you do?
a) Have the victm walk on the injured ankle.
b) Care for the injury as if it were serious.
c) Apply heat and elevate the injury.
d) Apply a dressing and loosely bandage.

16) Which of the following should be done for a person experiencing a heat related illness.
a) Keep the victm warm.
b) Force the victm to drink fluids.
c) Apply cool wet cloths.
d) Place the victm in warm water.

17) You feel a sudden sharp pain in the botom of your left foot. You look at the botom of your left shoe
and see a tack stcking in your shoe. What type of wound do you probably have?
a) Avulsion
b) Bruise
c) Scrape
d) Puncture

18) Which should be part of your care for a severely bleeding open wound?
a) Allow the wound to bleed in order to minimize infecton.
b) Apply direct pressure and elevate the injured area. (If no broken bones)
c) Use a tourniquet to stop all blood flow.
d) Both b and c

19) What should you do if you think a victm has serious internal bleeding?
a) Apply heat to the injured area.
b) Call your local emergency phone number for help.
c) Place the victm in a sitng positon.
d) Give fluids to replace blood loss.

20) Which of the following behaviors reduces your risk for injury?
a) Always wearing a safety belt when riding in automobiles.
b) Limitng intake of alcohol.
c) Limitng intake of foods high in cholesterol.
d) Both a and b

21) Which is the frst step when caring for bleeding wounds.
a) Apply direct pressure with a clean or sterile dressing.
b) Apply pressure at the pressure point.
c) Add bulky dressings to reinforce blood soaked bandages.
d) Elevate the wound.

22) How can you reduce the risk of disease transmission when caring for open, bleeding wounds?
a) Wash your hands immediately after giving care.
b) Avoid direct contact with blood.
c) Use protectve barriers such as gloves or plastc wrap.
d) All of the above.

23) You have tried to control a victmms bleeding with direct pressure and elevaton, but the bleeding
doesn’t stop. Where would you apply pressure to slow the flow of blood to a wound on the forearm?
a) Outside the arm midway between the shoulder and the elbow.
b) On the inside of the elbow.
c) Inside the arm between the shoulder and the elbow.
d) Any of the above will slow the flow of blood.

24) Dressing and bandages are used to….

a) Reduce the victmms pain.
b) Reduce internal bleeding.
c) Help control bleeding and prevent infecton.
d) Make it easier to take the victm to the hospital.

25) Most injuries are due to situatons that….

a) You have no control over or could not have been prevented.
b) You have some control over or could have been prevented.
c) Involve fve or more people.
d) Involve water sports.

26) Where is the carotd artery located?

a) Inside the wrist just above the hand.
b) On the neck to the right or left of the windpipe.
c) Behind the kneecap.
d) Inside the arm between the elbow and shoulder.

27) On an infant, where would you check the pulse?

a) Inside the wrist just above the hand.
b) On the neck to the right or left side of the windpipe.
c) Behind the kneecap.
d) Inside the arm between the elbow and shoulder.

28) For an infant who is choking, you would perform….

a) The Hiemlick maneuver.
b) CPR
c) Back blows and chest thrusts.
d) Hold the infant upside down and strike between the shoulder blades.

29) Breathing emergencies may be caused from….

a) Asthma or Allergic reacton
b) Hyperventlaton
c) Injury to a muscle or bone in the chest
d) All of the above

30) A person, who is unconscious, not breathing, has a weak pulse, needs….
a) CPR
b) Hiemlick maneuver.
c) Rescue breathing.
d) Back blows and chest thrusts.

31) When helping an unconscious choking victm, you would give an adult____ chest thrusts. For an
infant you would give____ back blows and____ chest thrusts.
a) 3,3,3
b) 5,3,3
c) 5,5,5
d) 3,5,5

32) Which is not a symptom of heart atack.

a) Chest pain.
b) Red, hot or dry skin.
c) Pale or bluish in color.
d) Profuse sweatng.

33) When performing adult CPR you give….

a) 2 slow breaths & 15 chest compressions.
b) 1 slow breath & 10 chest compressions.
c) 5 slow breaths & 10 chest compressions.
d) 3 slow breaths & 15 chest compressions.

34) When performing CPR on a child you give….

a) 4 slow breaths & 20 chest compressions.
b) 1 slow breath & 5 chest compressions.
c) 2 slow breaths & 10 chest compressions.
d) 2 slow breaths & 15 chest compressions.

35) A wound where there is damage to the soft tssue and blood vessels under the skin is called…..
a) A scrape
b) A cut
c) A bruise
d) An avulsion

36) When giving care for external bleeding, what should you do frst?
a) Elevate the injury.
b) Apply direct pressure.
c) Apply a loose dressing.
d) Apply a tourniquet.

37) Bandages are used for….

a) Applying directly to a wound to soak up blood.
b) To hold dressings in place, apply pressure and control bleeding.
c) Ease pain.
d) Small cuts only.

38) Dressings and pads….

a) Should be removed when blood soaked. New ones should be applied.
b) Are used to help control bleeding and keep germs out.
c) Are not included in a frst aid kit.
d) Should be applied to a sucking chest wound.

39) Elastc bandages are used….

a) To control bleeding
b) Control swelling and support injuries such as sprains or strains.
c) To allow circulaton to a severed limb.
d) When applying a splint.

40) When caring for a victm who has an object impaled in their hand, you should….
a) Remove the object, flush with cool water, and transport to hospital.
b) Immobilize the object by placing several dressings around it.
c) Break object of where it stcks out, and bandage injury.
d) None of the above.

41) When caring for a victm with a bloody nose you would not……
a) Apply an ice pack to the bridge of the nose.
b) Apply pressure to upper lip just beneath nose.
c) Have the victm sit with head tlted slightly backward while pinching the nostrils together.
d) Have the victm sit with head tlted slightly forward while pinching the nostrils together.
42) A student on your bus has been hit in the mouth and a tooth was knocked out you should….
a) Control the bleeding and have student bite down on a rolled sterile
dressing in the space left by the tooth.
b) Save the tooth by placing it in milk or water.
c) Wrap the tooth in a dry tssue and give to student to take to dentst.
d) Both a and b

43) Which symptoms would indicate internal bleeding?

a) Rapid weak pulse, Excessive thirst.
b) Skin that feels cool or moist, or looks pale or bluish.
c) Tender, swollen, bruised, or hard areas of his body, such as the abdomen.
d) All of the above.

44) Wounds that would require sttches are….

a) Over an inch long.
b) Bleeding from an artery or uncontrolled bleeding.
c) Human or animal bites.
d) All of the above.

45) Which is not a symptom of shock….

a) Strong thirst, nausea, or vomitng.
b) Chest or abdominal pain, breathing difculty.
c) Restless or irritability.
d) Rapid breathing or rapid pulse.

46) A frst degree burn….

a) Involves only the top layer of skin.
b) Is red and blistered.
c) Destroys all layers of skin.
d) Is the most serious of burns.

47) When caring for a victm who has a large burn on their forearm, you….
a) Use large amounts of cool water to cool the burn.
b) Use ice or ice water to cool the burn.
c) Remove any cloth that has stuck to the burn and apply burn cream.
d) All of the above.

48) When caring for someone who has sufered an electrical burn, you would not….
a) Check breathing and pulse.
b) Check for possible fractures.
c) Cool the burned area.
d) Treat for shock.

49) You should suspect that a victm has head and spine injuries for….
a) An incident involving a lightning strike.
b) A person found unconscious for unknown reasons.
c) A fall from the height greater than the victm’s height.
d) All of the above.

50) You may suspect that a student has been poisoned if they….
a) Are experiencing nausea, vomitng or diarrhea.
b) Have chest or abdominal pain, breathing difculty.
c) Burns around the lips, tongue, or on the skin.
d) All of the above.

51) When caring for a student who is allergic to bees and has just been stung, you should….
a) Give them an injecton with their Epi-pen.
b) Apply a heat pack to ease pain.
c) Apply a cold pack.
d) Both a and c

52) Signals of an allergic reacton to a bee stng are….

a) Feeling of tghtness in the chest and throat.
b) Swelling of the face neck and tongue.
c) Rash, dizziness, or confusion
d) All of the above.

53) When caring for a student who is sufering from heat cramps.
a) Apply cold packs.
b) Give cool water or sports drink.
c) Have student keep walking slowly to work the cramp out.
d) Massage the muscle vigorously to increase circulaton.

54) What symptoms are associated with heat exhauston….

a) Cool, moist, pale, or flushed skin.
b) Rapid weak pulse.
c) Rapid, shallow breathing.
d) All of the above.

55) Heat stroke….

a) Causes very high body temperature.
b) Hot red or dry skin.
c) Rapid weak pulse, shallow breathing.
d) All of the above.

56) When caring for someone who is sufering from frostbite, you should
not….
a) Soak efected part in warm water 100 to 105 degrees.
b) Rub vigorously untl skin appears red and feels warm.
c) Handle area gently.
d) Avoid breaking blisters.

57) Hypothermia….
a) Is not life threatening.
b) Victms must be heated up as fast as possible.
c) Is caused by exposure to temperatures below freezing.
d) Can be caused by swimming in waters below 70 degrees.

58) Snakebites can be very serious. When caring for a snakebite victm, which should you not do?
a) Wash wounds.
b) Apply ice.
c) Keep biten part stll and below the heart.
d) Get professional medical care within 30 minutes.

59) When performing infant CPR or rescue breathing, what kind of breaths should you give to avoid
forcing air into the infant’s stomach?
a) Hard and fast.
b) Smooth and fast.
c) Slowly and gently.
d) Long and hard.

60) Your role in making the EMS system work efectvely includes four steps.
a) Elevate, Identfy, decide, execute.
b) Check, call, care, protect.
c) Recognize, decide, call, provide.
d) None of the above.

61) When should you give rescue breathing?

a) Conscious choking victm.
b) Unconscious choking victm.
c) Unconscious, no pulse, not breathing.
d) Unconscious, not breathing, but has a pulse.
62) What would you do if a victm had a body part torn or cut of?
a) Wrap severed body part in sterile gauze.
b) Place in a plastc bag.
c) Put the plastc bag on ice and take it to the hospital with victm.
d) All of the above.

63) What would you do for a victm who has internal bleeding?
a) Keep the victm quiet and lying down.
b) Bend knees to make them comfortable.
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above.

64) To care for a victm with a sucking chest wound, you would?
a) Cover the wound completely with a sterile gauze pad.
b) Cover the wound with a dressing that doesn’t allow air to pass through.
c) Apply ice pack to the wound.
d) Both a and c

65) Internal bleeding can be caused by:

a) Injury
b) Illness
c) Medicaton
d) All of the above.

66) When caring for a choking infant, what positon is the infant held in?
a) Upside down by the ankles and shoulders.
b) Face up on a flat surface.
c) Face down on your forearm with head lower than the body.
d) Face down on your knee, with head lower than the body.

67) Soft tssue wounds should be cared for by:

a) Heat and elastc bandages.
b) Ice and elevaton.
c) Apply direct pressure on the area to cut down on bleeding under skin.
d) Both b and c

68) What do you do for a chemical burn?

a) Flush with water, dry, and cover.
b) Flush with large amounts of water and cover.
c) Flush with large amounts of warm water untl help arrives.
d) Flush with large amounts of cool water untl help arrives.
69) What is the most common reason an infant’s heart stops?
a) Allergies
b) Injury
c) Breathing problems.
d) SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome)

70) When can you move a victm?

a) When you need to care for another victm.
b) When the victm is in danger.
c) When it would be easier to care for the victm.
d) All of the above.

71) What do you do for a victm who has a bleeding injury to the mouth and you are sure that there is no
head, neck, or spine injury.
a) Keep victm seated with head tlted slightly forward.
b) Keep victm seated with head tlted slightly backward.
c) Have the victm lie down on their side.
d) Either a or c

72) What is more serious?

a) Heat Stroke
b) Heat Exhauston
c) Heat Cramps
d) Heat Rash

73) To encourage people to help others in emergency situatons, most states have enacted laws, which
protect you, as a rescuer, from being sued. This is called.
a) The Good-Will Law
b) The First Aid No-Fault Law
c) The Good Samaritan Law
d) There is no such law

74) Signals of head and spine injuries are:

a) Blood or other fluids in the ears or nose.
b) Unusual bumps or depressions on the head or over the spine.
c) Has seizures, severe headaches, or slurred speech.
d) Both a and b

75) Shock is a conditon where:

a) The respiratory system fails to deliver air to the lungs.
b) The cardiovascular system fails to deliver blood to the heart.
c) The circulatory system fails to deliver blood to all parts of the body.
d) All of the above.

76) A boy on the bus goes into diabetc shock, what do you do?
a) Drive the bus straight to the hospital
b) Ask him where his insulin is and give him a shot
c) Do not give him food or drink
d) Make him comfortable; give him a non-diet drink, candy, or something with sugar in it.

77) A student on your bus has a severe cut in the groin area, what do you do?
a) Cover the wound with a sterile dressing applying direct pressure
b) Elevate the student’s feet and apply a sterile dressing to the wound, apply pressure to groin area.
c) Drive the bus to the nearest hospital or fre staton
d) Cover wound with sterile dressing & apply pressure to femoral artery pressure

78) A boy on your bus has been coughing for over a minute, what should you do?
a) Begin rescue breathing and call 911
b) Get medical atenton as quickly as possible
c) Encourage the boy to cough and get medical atenton a.s.a.p.
d) Encourage the boy to cough and begin giving abdominal thrusts

79) You have a person who is conscious and refuses help, they laps into an
unconscious state, what should you do?
a) Permission is “Implied” if the victm is unconscious.
b) Call 911 and begin to give care.
c) Call 911 and wait untl professional help arrives.
d) Both a & b

80) A girl at one of your bus stops indicates that she was biten by a snake,
What do you do?
a) Apply ice to the wound and take to the nearest fre staton or hospital
b) Wash the wound, keeping injured area lower than the heart; get professional medical care within
30 minutes.
c) Cut a 1” cross at the site if injury and suck the poison out, apply ice.
d) Elevate injured area, apply ice, and get professional medical care within 30 minutes.

81) A boy with frostbite on his feet, what should you do?
a) Rub his feet vigorously untl feeling and color return.
b) Apply hot moist towels to feet and message gently.
c) Soak feet in warm water not more than 105 degrees, bandage with dry sterile dressing.
d) Soak feet in warm water not more than 90 degrees; rub feet gently untl feeling and color return,
then wrap with sterile dressing.
82) A man is having a heart atack, he has medicaton with him, what should
You do?
a) Give the medicine to him placing it under the tongue, Call 911.
b) Assist him with the medicine, Call 911, reassure him untl help arrives.
c) Call 911, place medicine in mouth and begin CPR.
d) Have the victm lay down, Call 911.

83) A boy enters your bus, you smell alcohol, he passes out before you get to
His bus stop, what should you do?
a) Take the boy back to school
b) Stop the bus, check for breathing and pulse, Call 911.
c) Allow the boy to sleep it of and take him home.
d) Drive the boy to the nearest fre staton or hospital.

84) A girl has her tooth knocked out and she has found the tooth, which is the best acton to take:
a) Place the tooth under her armpit and take her to the dentst.
b) Wrap the tooth in sterile gauze and take her to the dentst.
c) Place the tooth in a closed container of cool milk or water, untl she reaches the dentst
d) Have her place the tooth under her tongue untl she reaches the dentst.

85) A girl is not breathing but has a pulse, what would be the best course of
acton?
a) Call 911, and begin CPR immediately.
b) Call 911, and begin rescue breathing.
c) Call 911, check for blocked airway, begin CPR.
d) Call 911, and wait for professional medical help to arrive.

86) Where would you check the pulse on a 12-year-old boy?

a) On the inside of the arm between the elbow and shoulder.
b) At the side of the neck
c) On the inside of the wrist.
d) Both b & c

87) A boy has his fnger severed of, what acton would be the best?
a) Put the severed end of the fnger back in place, wrap entre fnger in
Sterile gauze and transport to hospital immediately
b) Wrap the severed fnger in sterile gauze, place it in a plastc bag, put the bag on ice transport
both fnger and the victm to the hospital.
c) Place the severed fnger in a plastc bag, have the boy place the bag under his armpit, transport
immediately to the hospital.
d) Place a tourniquet at the stub where the fnger was severed to control bleeding transport to
hospital immediately.

88) What is the CPR procedure for a six-year-old boy?

a) 15 compressions, 1 breath, 5 cycles in 1 minute
b) 15 compressions, 2 breaths, 4 cycles in 1 minute
c) 5 compressions, 1 breath, 12 cycles in 1 minute
d) 3 compressions, 1 breath, 20 cycles in 1 minute

89) What is the frst thing you should do for someone you suspect has an
electrical burn?
a) Check for breathing and a pulse
b) Check to see if electricity is turned of
c) Check for severe bleeding
d) Check for shock

90) A boy is shot with an arrow through the chest and out the back, what would be the best course of
acton?
a) Remove the arrow and apply sterile gauze to the wound.
b) Do not remove the arrow, place several dressing around the arrow to keep it from moving,
bandage the dressings in place around the arrow.
c) Do not remove the arrow; break of the part out the back, bandage with dressing around the
arrow to hold it in place.
d) Remove the arrow, wash the area, and bandage with sterile gauze.

91) A girl is unconscious, she is heavily dressed and her skin is reddish, dry and hot, what should you do?
a) Call 911, begin CPR.
b) Call for an ambulance; loosen tght clothing, check for breathing and pulse.
c) Check for breathing and pulse, Call 911, get the girl out of the heat, loosen tght clothing, and
cool her of any way you can.
d) None of the above

92) A boy has a sliver in his eye, you should….

a) atempt to remove the splinter with tweezers.
b) flush the eye with cool water or milk.
c) Leave the sliver in, Call for help.
d) Wrap sterile gauze around the head covering both eyes.

93) Your driving your route and you come across a victm lying in the middle of the road that appears to
be unconscious, you should….
a) pull the bus safely to the side of the road place your reflectors around the injured person and call
911.
b) Positon your bus to protect the victm, turn on your flashing red lights, call 911.
c) Pull the bus safely to the side of the road, drag the victm out of the roadway, call 911.
d) Contnue driving to the nearest phone, Call 911.

94) When performing CPR on a child, how deep should the chest compressions be?
a) 1½ inches.
b) 2 inches
c) 2½ inches
d) 3 inches

95) When performing CPR on an adult, how deep should the chest compressions be?
a) 1½ inches.
b) 2 inches
c) 2½ inches
d) 3 inches

96) A frst aid responder should move a victm when….

a) it would make it easier to administer frst aid.
b) The victm is in a dangerous positon.
c) Never
d) Both a & b

97) There are three basic steps you can take in an emergency:
a) Call, Check, Care
b) Check, Call, Care
c) Recognize, Decide, Call
d) Decide, Execute, Call

98) You approach a victm that is unconscious and wearing a medical alert tag indicatng a diabetc
conditon. You would:
a) Begin Rescue Breathing
b) Begin CPR
c) Administer the victms insulin
d) Check victm for breathing & pulse

99) An eight year old child is unconscious and the airway is blocked. You should:
a) Give abdominal thrusts
b) Begin CPR
c) Begin Rescue Breathing
d) All of the above
100) A victm is coughing up blood with bleeding from the mouth and is tender in the abdomen. Pulse is
weak and rapid. The victm is having signs of
a) Massive head injuries
b) Internal Bleeding
c) Drug Overdose
d) Possible Poisoning

1) Your check of the scene suggests that a victm has sufered an electrical shock. The frst thing to do
is...
a) Cover all burns with a dry loose dressing.
b) Ask a bystander to help you move the victm.
c) Place the victm on one side with the head down.
d) Make sure the power is turned of.

2) A victm of a car accident has just vomited and now appears to be coughing up blood. He is breathing
very quickly and his pulse is weak and fast. What is most likely wrong?
a) He is having a seizure.
b) He has internal bleeding.
c) He is having a heart atack.
d) He is having a diabetc emergency.

3) You are caring for a victm with a burned hand. Put the hand in cool water if...
a) The burns are very deep.
b) There are burns with open blisters.
c) The burns are minor with no open blisters.
d) You should put the hand in cool water for all of the above.

4) In general a splint should be...

a) Loose, so that the victm can stll move the injured limb.
b) Snug, but not so tght that it slows circulaton.
c) Tied with cravats over the injured area.
d) None of the above.

5) A victm has lost a lot of blood through a deep cut in his leg. He is breathing fast and seems pale and
restless. He is probably...
a) Having a stroke.
b) Having a heart atack.
c) In shock.
d) Choking.

6) You suspect that a person has been poisoned. She is conscious. Your frst call should be to...
a) The Poison Control Center or your local emergency phone number.
b) The victmms physician.
c) The hospital emergency department.
d) The Pharmacy.

7) Which would you do when caring for a seizure victm?

a) Remove nearby objects that might cause injury.
b) Place a small object, such as a rolled up piece of cloth, between the victmms teeth.
c) Try to hold the person stll.
d) All of the above.

8) Splint an injury to a muscle, bone, or joint only when...

a) You have to move or transport the victm.
b) You can do so without hurtng the victm.
c) You have splintng materials available.
d) Both a and b.

9) For which of the following burn victms should you immediately call your local emergency phone
number?
a) A 40 year old man who has burned his hand with hot cofee.
b) A 68-year-old woman who has a blistered grease burn on her hands and arms.
c) A 26-year-old woman who has sunburn on her shoulders.
d) All of the above.

10) A 15-year-old boy has just splashed a chemical on his face. After sending someone to call for an
ambulance, you would...
a) Cover the burned area.
b) Have the victm stay calm untl ambulance arrives.
c) Flush the burned area with large amounts of water untl the ambulance arrives.
d) Immediately drive the victm to the hospital.

11) Why should you cover burns with a clean or sterile dressing?
a) To prevent infecton.
b) To cool burned area.
c) To keep the burned area warm.
d) Both a and c.

12) You fnd a person at the botom of the stairs. He appears to have fallen and seems badly hurt. After
sending someone for help, you would...
a) Roll the victm onto his stomach keeping the head and back in a straight line.
b) Roll the victm onto one side.
c) Positon victm onto one side.
d) Atempt to keep the victm from moving.

13) A victm has a large piece of glass stcking out of her leg. You should...
a) Leave the glass in her leg and control the bleeding.
b) Call your local emergency phone number.
c) Remove the glass and then control the bleeding.
d) Both a and b.

14) What should be your frst concern at the scene where a person has been seriously burned?
a) Checking the scene for safety.
b) Checking the victms breathing and pulse.
c) Calling your local emergency phone number.
d) Cooling the burned area.

15) A woman has fallen and turned her ankle. She says she heard something snap. She looks pale and is
sweatng. What should you do?
a) Have the victm walk on the injured ankle.
b) Care for the injury as if it were serious.
c) Apply heat and elevate the injury.
d) Apply a dressing and loosely bandage.

16) Which of the following should be done for a person experiencing a heat related illness.
a) Keep the victm warm.
b) Force the victm to drink fluids.
c) Apply cool wet cloths.
d) Place the victm in warm water.

17) You feel a sudden sharp pain in the botom of your left foot. You look at the botom of your left shoe
and see a tack stcking in your shoe. What type of wound do you probably have?
a) Avulsion
b) Bruise
c) Scrape
d) Puncture

18) Which should be part of your care for a severely bleeding open wound?
a) Allow the wound to bleed in order to minimize infecton.
b) Apply direct pressure and elevate the injured area. (If no broken bones)
c) Use a tourniquet to stop all blood flow.
d) Both b and c.

19) What should you do if you think a victm has serious internal bleeding?
a) Apply heat to the injured area.
b) Call your local emergency phone number for help.
c) Place the victm in a sitng positon.
d) Give fluids to replace blood loss.

20) Which of the following behaviors reduces your risk for injury?
a) Always wearing a safety belt when riding in automobiles.
b) Limitng intake of alcohol.
c) Limitng intake of foods high in cholesterol.
d) Both a and b.

21) Which is the frst step when caring for bleeding wounds.
a) Apply direct pressure with a clean or sterile dressing.
b) Apply pressure at the pressure point.
c) Add bulky dressings to reinforce blood soaked bandages.
d) Elevate the wound..

22) How can you reduce the risk of disease transmission when caring for open, bleeding wounds?
a) Wash your hands immediately after giving care.
b) Avoid direct contact with blood.
c) Use protectve barriers such as gloves or plastc wrap.
d) All of the above.

23) You have tried to control a victmms bleeding with direct pressure and elevaton, but the bleeding
doesnmt stop. Where would you apply pressure to slow the flow of blood to a wound on the forearm?
a) Outside the arm midway between the shoulder and the elbow.
b) On the inside of the elbow.
c) Inside the arm between the shoulder and the elbow.
d) Any of the above will slow the flow of blood.

24) Dressing and bandages are used to..

a) Reduce the victmms pain.
b) Reduce internal bleeding.
c) Help control bleeding and prevent infecton.
d) Make it easier to take the victm to the hospital.

25) Most injuries are due to situatons that...

a) You have no control over or could not have been prevented.
b) You have some control over or could have been prevented.
c) Involve fve or more people.
d) Involve water sports.

26) Where is the carotd artery located?

a) Inside the wrist just above the hand.
b) On the neck to the right or left of the windpipe.
c) Behind the kneecap.
d) Inside the arm between the elbow and shoulder.

27) On an infant, where would you check the pulse?

a) Inside the wrist just above the hand.
b) On the neck to the right or left side of the windpipe.
c) Behind the kneecap.
d) Inside the arm between the elbow and shoulder.

28) For an infant who is choking, you would perform...

a) The Heimlich maneuver.
b) CPR
c) Back blows and chest thrusts.
d) Hold the infant upside down and strike between the shoulder blades.

29) Breathing emergencies may be caused from...

a) Asthma or Allergic reacton
b) Hyperventlaton
c) Injury to a muscle or bone in the chest
d) All of the above.

30) A person who is unconscious, not breathing, has a weak pulse, needs...
a) CPR
b) Heimlich maneuver.
c) Rescue breathing.
d) Back blows and chest thrusts.

31) When helping an unconscious choking victm, you would give an adult____ chest thrusts. For an
infant you would give____ back blows and____ chest thrusts.
a) 3,3,3
b) 5,3,3
c) 5,5,5
d) 3,5,5

32) Which is not a symptom of heart atack.

a) Chest pain.
b) Red, hot or dry skin.
c) Pale or bluish in color.
d) Profuse sweatng.

33) When performing adult CPR you give...

a) 2 slow breaths & 30 chest compressions.
b) 1 slow breath & 10 chest compressions.
c) 5 slow breaths & 10 chest compressions.
d) 3 slow breaths & 15 chest compressions.

34) When performing CPR on a child you give...

a) 4 slow breaths & 20 chest compressions.
b) 1 slow breath & 5 chest compressions.
c) 2 slow breaths & 10 chest compressions.
d) 2 slow breaths & 30 chest compressions.

35) A wound where there is damage to the soft tssue and blood vessels under the skin is called...
a) A scrape
b) A cut
c) A bruise
d) An avulsion

36) When giving care for external bleeding, what should you do frst?
a) Elevate the injury.
b) Apply direct pressure.
c) Apply a loose dressing.
d) Apply a tourniquet.

37) Bandages are used for...

a) Applying directly to a wound to soak up blood.
b) To hold dressings in place, apply pressure and control bleeding.
c) Ease pain.
d) Small cuts only.
38) Dressings and pads...
a) Should be removed when blood soaked. New ones should be applied.
b) Are used to help control bleeding and keep germs out.
c) Are not included in a frst aid kit.
d) Should be applied to a sucking chest wound.

39) Elastc bandages are used...

a) To control bleeding
b) Control swelling and support injuries such as sprains or strains.
c) To allow circulaton to a severed limb.
d) When applying a splint.

40) When caring for a victm who has an object impaled in their hand, you should...
a) Remove the object, flush with cool water, and transport to hospital.
b) Immobilize the object by placing several dressings around it.
c) Break object of where it stcks out, and bandage injury.
d) None of the above.

1. What is the correct sequence for the Primary Survey?

A. Damage, Response, Airway, Breathing
B. Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing
C. Danger, Reply, Artery, Breathing
D. Danger, Response, Advice, Back

2. What should you not do before carrying out ‘abdominal thrusts’ on someone who
is choking?
A. Tell the person who is choking to cough
B. Shout for help
C. Lean the person who is choking backwards
D. Up to 5 sharp back blows between the shoulder blades

3. What is the ‘normal’ number of breaths per minute for an adult?

A. 20-40
B. 30-60
C. 8-10
D. 12-20

4. If a stroke is suspected you need to do the F.A.S.T. test. What do these leters
stand for?
A. Face, Abdominal, Speech, Time
B. Faint, Arms, Speech, Time
C. Face, Arms, Speech, Time
D. Face, Arms, Speech, Teeth
5. After someone has fainted what positon should they be in to aid recovery?
A. Lay flat
B. Lay down with legs raised
C. Sit in chair
D. Stand upright

6. What positon should the head be in during a nosebleed?

A. Head forward
B. Head level
C. Head backwards
D. Head tlted to side

7. Burns larger than 1% of the body area need to be checked at hospital. What
is the equivalent size of 1%?
A. Head
B. Palm including fngers
C. Fingers
D. Forearm

8. What is normal body temperature?

A. 36-37.5⁰C
B. 39⁰C
C. 31.5⁰C
D. 40.5⁰C

9. What is not a sign of shock?

A. Pale, clammy skin
B. Increased pulse rate
C. Nausea
D. Wide eyes and open mouth

10. In which situaton would you wrap a casualty in a cold, wet sheet?
A. Stroke
B. Faintng
C. Heat stroke
D. Heart atack

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Q:1-What should you do to help someone who is choking?

Encourage them to breathe through their nose.

Help them drink some water to dislodge the object.

Hit them frmly on their back between the shoulder blades.

Q:2-If someone is having a diabetc emergency, what should you do?

Give them a low-calorie drink, like diet cola.

Give them a sugary drink or sugary food.

Give them bread or pasta.

Q:3-If someone seems distressed because of an emergency situaton, what is the frst thing you should
do to?

Give them a hug and then take them to the doctor.

Show you are listening and calmly ask how you can help.

Ignore them and hope they improve.

Q:4-Which item below would be the best thing to apply to a head injury to reduce swelling?

A bag of frozen vegetables wrapped in cloth.

A wet cloth.

A can of cold soft drink.

Q:5-Where would a person having a heart atack most likely feel pain?

In their chest.

In their lower abdomen.

In their legs.

Q:6-What informaton should you gather if you think a person has swallowed poison or taken a harmful
substance?

What they have taken, when and how much.

What they have taken, when and where.

What they have taken, when and why.

Q:7-How can you help someone who is having a seizure?

Put something in their mouth.

Restrain them.

Keep them safe from injury.

Q:8-If you think someone is having a stroke, you must act FAST. But what do the leters in FAST stand
for?

Fingers. Arms. Speech. Time.

Face. Arms. Speech. Time.

Feet. Arms. Speech. Time.

Q:9-If someone is unresponsive and breathing, how do you help keep their airway open?

Roll them on their side and tlt their head back.

Lie them on their front and tp their head back.

Make sure nothing is obstructng their nose.

Q:10-If you fnd a person who is unresponsive and they are not breathing, what should you do?

Call 999 and push in the centre of their chest at a regular rate.

Call 999 and wait for the paramedics to arrive.

Call 999 and roll them on their side with their head back.

Q:1-What is frst aid?

The immediate care given, to an individual who has been injured or become ill prior to the arrival of
qualifed medical assistance.
The immediate care given, only to unconscious individuals prior to the arrival of qualifed medical
assistance.

The immediate care given, only to ill individuals prior to the arrival of qualifed medical assistance.

The immediate care given, only to injured individuals prior to the arrival of qualifed medical assistance.

Q:2-What should you not do when arriving at the scene?

Repositon the casualty in the recovery positon

Check for pulse

Clear the airway

Sprinkle water on the casualty’s face

Q:3-When prioritsing the treatment of casualtes which order must you follow?

Breathing - Bones/Burns - Bleeding - Other Conditons

Bleeding - Breathing - Bones/Burns - Other Conditons

Breathing - Bleeding - Bones/Burns - Other Conditons

Bones/Burns - Breathing - Bleeding - Other Conditons

Q:4-What does the ‘A’ stand for in the acronym DRABC?

Accident

Airway

Ambulance

Alert

Q:5-What is the rato for chest compression: rescue breath for adults?

30:3

25:5
20:3

30:2

Q:6-What is the number of back blows given to a choking child?

10

Q:7-Which of the following is not a common trigger for Anaphylaxis?

Nuts

Seafood

Dairy

Potato

Q:8-A burn should be immersed or placed under cold water for at least

5 minutes

10 minutes

15 minutes

20 minutes

Q:9-Shock is the bodyms response to

Blood loss

Emotonal distress

Severe allergic reacton

All of the above

Q:10-The recogniton of shock includes

Slow, deep breathes

Slow, strong pulse

Pale, clammy skin

Flushed, dry skin

Q:1-When you frst arrive at the scene of an accident, what is the frst thing you should do?
Mark one answer:
Sout for help
check the casualtes responce level
Assess the situaton for danger
Check the casualtyms breathing

Q:2-How many compressions to breaths do you perform when carrying out Adult Basic Life Support?
Life Support breaths compressions 30:2
Mark one answer:
5:1
15:2
30:2
1:5

Q:3-A conscious casualty is choking after advising the casualty to cough and assuming this has not
worked, what should you do next?
Atempt up to 5 Back slaps choking casualty
Try to hook the object out of the mouth
Call an Ambulance
Atempt up to 5 Back slaps
Atempt up to 5 Abdominal Thrusts

Q:4-You have a casualty who is not breathing but has injuries to face that prevent you from performing
mouth-to-mouth. What do you do?
Wait for the ambulance
Try 5 abdominal thrusts
Give 15 chest compressions
Contnue with Compression only Resuscitaton at rate of 100-120 per minute

Q:5-Which of the following is not a reason why we put unconscious casualtes in the recovery positon?
Mark one answer:
It is safe & comfortable positon
To get Blood back to the brain
It allows the tongue to fall forward
If they vomit, it drains out rather than choking them

Q:6-In Basic Life Support, at what rate per minute do we perform chest compressions?
Life Support chest compressions 100-120
Mark one answer:
15-20
100-120
50-60
2-5

Q:7-What is/are the only metallic object/s that the HSE recommend to be kept in a First Aid kit?
(assuming that the HSE guidlines are followed.)
Mark one answer:
Safety Pins
scissors
Tweezers
Thermometer

Q:8-When performing Basic Life Support, how do we check for normal breathing?
Mark one answer:
By holding a mirror up to the casualtyms mouth
By looking for chest movement, Listening & feeling for normal breathing
by putng our ear to their chest
By looking & listening for any signs of movement

Q:9-You have arrived at an incident involving severe bleeding. In what order do you carry out
treatment?
Mark one answer:
Send for an Ambulance, lay casualty down, apply dressing, apply direct pressure and elevate Limb.
Lay casualty down, apply dressing, apply direct pressure and elevate limb, send for an Ambulance
Apply dressing, lay casualty down, send for an Ambulance, apply direct pressure and elevate limb
Apply direct pressure and elevate limb, lay casualty down, send for an ambulance, apply dressing

Q:10-A casualty has cut their fnger. What do you NOT do?
Antseptc soluton fnger cut frst aid
Mark one answer:
Wash with main tap water
Put a plaster on the wound
Apply direct pressure if necessary
Apply an Antseptc soluton

1. The acronym SAMPLE stand for signs and symptoms, allergies, medicatons, past history, ________
and events.
a. Locaton of pain.
b. Last bowel movement.
c. Last meal.
d. Latest related injury.

2. Which one of the following is not a system of the body:

a. Respiratory.
b. Musculoskeletal.
c. Endocrine.
d. Follicular

3. Increased respiratory difculty accompanied by a weak inefectve cough, wheezing, high-pitched

crowing noises and cyanosis are signs of:
a. Mild airway obstructon
b. C.O.P.D.
c. Severe airway obstructon.
d. Complete airway obstructon.

4. The most important step in managing shock is to:

a. Keep the patent warm.
b. Give CPR as soon as possible.
c. Give frst aid for the illness or injury.
d. Elevate the lower extremites.

5. A small percentage of casualtes with chronic obstructve pulmonary disease have hypoxic drive.
These patents breathe because of a:
a. High oxygen level.
b. Low oxygen level.
c. High carbon dioxide level.
d. Low carbon dioxide level.

6. The emergency responder is one link in the chain of services known as the:
a. Emergency Patent Care (EPC) system.
b. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system.
c. Professional Emergency Care (PEC) system.
d. Community Medical Care (CMC) system.

7. The acronym used to assist the emergency responder assessing the patentms level of responsiveness
is:
a. SAMPLE.
b. EMCA.
c. OPQRST.
d. AVPU.

8. An industrial worker sustains a severe laceraton to his forearm. Direct pressure to the wound fails to
control the bleeding. The correct arterial pressure point to control the bleeding is the:
a. Carotd.
b. Radial.
c. Femoral.
d. Brachial.
9. Pressing on a fngernail-bed to observe the return of normal colour is done to check for:
a. Normal blood circulaton to that part.
b. The presence of fractured fngers.
c. Pain in the area.
d. A lack of oxygen in the blood.

10. Your primary survey of a casualty involved in a serious car collision shows only that he is
confused. Later you fnd his pulse rate at 140 and weak, his skin cold and clammy and
his breathing irregular and gasping. These signs, along with the mechanism of injury, indicate:
a. An oncoming faint.
b. Emotonal stress.
c. Internal bleeding.
d. Onset of diabetc coma.

11. For which one of the following infectous diseases is a vaccine presently available:
a. Herpes.
b. AIDS.
c. Mononucleosis.
d. Hepatts B.

12. Based on current research, which of the following statements about the AIDS virus is correct?
a. It can be found in blood and semen.
b. It can be transmited by sharing eatng utensils.
c. It can be transmited by shaking hands.
d. It can be found in perspiraton.

13. In a hazmat situaton airway management and immobilzaton are carried out in the:
a. hot zone
b. warm zone
c. cold zone
d. neutral zone

14. During the primary assessment of a responsive adult patent, you detect a breathing rate of 28
breaths per minute. You would categorize this as:
a. Above normal.
b. Below normal.
c. Normal.
d. Indeterminate.

15. A blood-soaked dressing on the arm indicates that bleeding has not yet been controlled. You should
now:
a. Remove the dressing and check the wound.
b. Apply pressure to the femoral artery.
c. Place a clean dressing on top and apply more pressure.
d. Apply a tourniquet.
16. The type of shock that is caused by a severe infecton is called:
a. Septc.
b. Psychogenic.
c. Cardiogenic.
d. Hemorrhagic.

17. Which one of the following is considered a breach of duty:

a. failure to obtain consent.
b. failure to wear your name tag.
c. inappropriate use of lights and siren.
d. insubordinaton.

18. Immediately before a seizure, the patent experiences an unpleasant odour. This phase is referred to
as:
a. Clonic.
b. Aura.
c. Tonic.
d. Postcal.

19. The emergency responder should assume a head/spinal injury in any unwitnessed situaton where
the patent is:
a. Alert.
b. Responsive to pain.
c. Not breathing.
d. Unresponsive

20. The secondary assessment of the patent consists of a head to toe examinaton and a check of the:
a. Pressure points.
b. Procedures for administering CPR.
c. Manual stabilizaton of the head.
d. Vital signs.

21. You are taking blood pressure by palpaton. A radial pulse indicates a blood pressure of
at least:
a. 110 mmHg
b. 100 mmHg
c. 90 mmHg
d. 80 mmHg

22. You are called for an asthma atack, treatments may include all except:
a. Metered dose inhaler
b. Bronchodilators
c. Nitroglycerin
d. Inhaled steroids

23. In topographic anatomy, the term "lateral" means:

a. Nearer the midline of the body.
b. Away from the midline of the body.
c. Nearer the head.
d. Away from the head
.
24. Which one of the following conditons may mimic the signs of acute alcohol
a. Anaphylaxis.
b. Congestive heart failure.
c. Absence seizures.
d. Anaphylactic shock.
d. Away from the head.

25. Which one of the following breathing diseases is included in C.O.P.D.:

a. Croup.
b. Hyperventlaton
c. Emphysema.
d. Dyspnea

26. A conditon where air builds up in the pleural space, collapses the lung and puts pressure on the
heart is called:
a. Closed pneumothorax
b. Tension pneumothorax
c. Hemothorax
d. Open pneumothorax

27. Oxygen humidifcaton is recommended if you are administering oxygen for longer than:
a. 15 minutes.
b. 30 minutes
c. 60 minutes.
d. 90 minutes.

28. You fnd a male patent with obvious difculty breathing. He is using his neck muscles, and is
cyanotc. There are red blotches on his chest, and his neck is swelling. You suspect
a. Anaphylaxis.
b. Bronchits.
c. Emphysema.
d. Asthma

29. When you are giving mouth-to-nose AR, you should:

a. Hold the casualtyms mouth closed.
b. Pinch the nostrils closed before blowing air into the casualty.
c. Tilt the head back less than for the mouth-to-mouth method of AR.
d. Keep the mouth and nose closed between breaths

30. During one-rescuer CPR for adults, the rato of compressions to ventlatons should be:
a. 5:1
b. 15:2
c. 30:2
d. 35:2
31. A guideline for normal systolic blood pressure in an adult male would be:
a. 50 plus the manms age up to 150 [Link].
b. 65 plus the manms age up to 120 [Link].
c. 80 plus the manms age up to 130 [Link].
d. 100 plus the manms age up to 150mm. Hg.

32. A rapid body survey should take no longer than:

a. 30 seconds
b. 45 seconds
c. 60 seconds
d. 90 seconds

33. To correctly size an oropharyngeal airway place the flange at the corner of the mouth with the tp
reaching:
a. The angle of the patentms jaw
b. The top of the patentms ear
c. The patentms earlobe
d. Two fngers width from the flange

34. ASA should be ofered to the patent with chest pain who is taking nitroglycerin:
a. Before the frst dose of nitro
b. After the frst dose of nitro
c. After the second dose of nitro
d. After the third dose of nitro

35. When suctoning a non-breathing adult casualty, a frst aider should:

a. Apply sucton as soon as the sucton tp touches the mouth.
b. Insert the sucton tp deep into the larynx.
c. Sucton for no more than 15 seconds.
d. Insert the tp with the curved sidelarynx.

36. Which of the following devices provides the highest percentage of O2 delivery?
a. Nasal cannula.
b. Plastc face mask.
c. Partal rebreathing mask.
d. Non-rebreathing mask.

37. You suspect a patentms pain is due to a myocardial infarcton rather than angina because the pain:
a. Is under the sternum.
b. Radiates to the neck, jaw and arms.
c. Is not relieved by rest or medicaton.
d. Lasts for about 3 minutes.
38. A flail chest results when :
a. Three ribs are broken on each side of the chest.
b. Part of the spine becomes separated from the ribs.
c. The breastbone is broken in three places.
d. Several ribs are broken in more than one place.

39. Status epileptcus refers to:

a. Normal seizure patern in epilepsy.
b. Seizures caused by a high fever.
c. Contnuous seizure actvity.
d. Seizures lastng longer than 2 minutes.

40. OPQRST is used to assess:

a. Pain
b. Level of consciousness
c. Vision
d. Hearing

41. The recommended oxygen flow rate for nasal cannulae (nasal prongs) is:
a. 1-6 litres/min.
b. 6-8 litres/min.
c. 8-12 litres/min.
d. 10-15 litres/min

42. When aligning the head in the eyes-front Neutral positon, watch for:
a. Pulse, movement, sensaton.
b. Crepitus, pain, resistance.
c. Pain, circulaton, retenton.
d. Tingling, numbness, paralysis.

43. Manual support of the head and neck of the patent with suspected spinal injury can be released:
a. Once the breathing has been checked.
b. When a hard collar has been applied.
c. If the patent is unconscious.
d. When the patent is fully immobilized to a backboard.

44. To prepare a completely amputated part of the body for transportaton to hospital with the casualty,
you should:
a. Place it in a clean plastc bag flled with cold water.
b. Wrap it in clean, moist dressings and keep it cool.
c. Wash it of and place it into a bag of crushed ice.
d. Wrap it in clean, moistdressings and keep it at body temperature.
45. Hypovolemic shock results from:
a. The bodyms reacton to a foreign protein.
b. An overdose of [Link]
c. Toxins produced by a severe infecton.
d. Decreased volume of the blood

46. A conscious casualty who has sufered a stroke becomes unconscious. To keep his airway open and
help him breathe, you should:
a. Turn him into the recovery positon with his unafected side down.
b. Place him in a semisitng positon.
c. Turn him into the recovery positon with his unafected side up.
d. Place him on his back.

47. A worker has fallen from a six-foot ladder onto a concrete floor. You frst acton should be.
a. Take a SAMPLE history.
b. Perform a secondary survey.
c. Take charge and perform a scene survey.
d. Asess the rate and quality of breathing

48. To determine whether a c-spine injury has occurred, you should think about the Mechanism of
Injury. This can best be described as:
a. The force that causes the injury and the way it acts on the body.
b. The circumstances after the injury.
c. The weather conditons at the tme of the incident.
d. The area of the body that is injured

49. The correct rato of compressions to ventlatons for two -rescuer CPR on a child is:
a. 5:1
b. 15:2
c. 5:2
d. 15:1

50. Shock is best defned as:

a. Inadequate circulaton to the body’s Tissues
b. Inadequate delivery of oxygen to the Lungs
c. Inadequate eliminaton of waste Products from the body.
d. Inadequate amount of insulin.

51. The most critcal factor in defbrillaton is:

a. The tme from collapse to Defbrillaton.
b. The skill of the AED responder.
c. The patent’s previous cardiac History.
d. The type of defbrillator used.

52. The AED will shock a patent:

a. With a sinus rhythm.
b. In systole.
c. In ventricular fbrillaton.
d. With pulseless electrical actvity (PEA).

53. In the hypothermic patent you should limit the number of shocks to a maximum of:
a. 1.
b. 2.
c. 3.
d. 4.

54. When transportng a patent, a shock should be administered:

a. Only in a vehicle that is properly grounded.
b. Whenever the machine indicates shock necessary.
c. When the vehicle is stopped.
d. When the vehicle is travelling at less than 20 km per hour.

55. When using an AED on a patent who is wearing a pacemaker, place the electrode pads:
a. Directly on pacemaker.
b. Two inches away from pacemaker.
c. Within one inch of the pacemaker.
d. At least one inch away from pacemaker.

56. You have shocked a casualty and there are signs of circulaton. You should:
a. Remove the AED from the scene.
b. Leave the AED atached to the casualty.
c. Disconnect the cables from the AED.
d. Remove the pads from the chest.

57. Burns that involve all layers of the skin are:

a. Superfcial.
b. Partal thickness.
c. Full thickness.
d. First degree.

58. In determining the amount of body surface burned, the area of the palm of the hand represents
____ % of the body surface.
a. One
b. Two
c. Five
d. Nine

59. The most immediate serious complicaton associated with burns is:
a. Shock
b. Infecton
c. Scarring
d. Hypothermia
60. A man is flling a gas tank on a generator when it bursts into flames. The caualty has a hoarse voice,
he is blistered around the mouth and nose and both arms are reddened. You should classify this burn as:
a. Critcal
b. Superfcial
c. Moderate
d. Minor

61. An abrasion is:

a. A deep break in the skin involving signifcant bleeding.
b. Partal or complete loss of a body part.
c. The result of a sharp object driven through soft tssue.
d. A scrape or rubbing away of the epidermis.

62. A soft tssue injury resultng from the impact of a blunt object is called:
a. A laceraton.
b. An avulsion.
c. A contusion.
d. A concussion.

63. The acronym SHARP refers to:

a. The assessment of the severity of a wound injury.
b. Signs and symptoms used to determine the need to transport.
c. The depth of a penetratng wound and potental damage.
d. Signs of infecton as assessed in wound injuries.

64. Responders involved in wound management should consider:

a. Wounds should be thoroughly flushed to prevent infecton.
b. All open wounds are contaminated to some degree.
c. The risk of infecton contnues untl the wound is dressed and bandaged.
d. Gloves should be worn if you suspect the patent may be ill.

65. Tetanus is a conditon:

a. That involves specifc infecton in the lower jaw.
b. That only occurs in the third world.
c. That is caused by a virus
d. That can be prevented by immunizaton.

66. Which one of the following factors increases the risk of life –threatening injury:
a. High velocity.
b. Low velocity.
c. High density.
d. Low energy.

[Link] acton is part of frst aid for a nosebleed?

a. Place an ice-pack on the back of the neck.
b. Plug the nose with gauze.
c. Lean forward and frmly pinch the soft parts of the nose.
d. Lean the casualty backwards in a sitng positon.

68. To prevent further contaminaton and infecton of a wound, you should cleanse the surrounding skin
by:
a. Swabbing in circular motons around the wound.
b. Wiping lightly over the edges of the wound.
c. Swabbing from one side of the wound to the other.
d. Wiping away from the edges of the wound.

69. The body loses heat in a variety of ways including:

a. radiaton, conducton, evaporaton and respiraton.
b. radiaton, refrigeraton, evaporaton and conducton.
c. conducton, convecton, evaporaton and refrigeraton.
d. submersion, convecton, radiaton and respiraton.

70. If it becomes necessary to thaw a hand with deep frostbite you should ensure that:
a. The patent sees a doctor no later than 48 hrs after thawing
b. There is no danger of refreezing
c. Adequate pain relief medicaton is available
d. Capillary refll takes no longer than
15 seconds

71. You have been called for an 81 year old unconscious male patent. He is in his living room. Despite
the hot day, he is overly dressed. He is flushed and dry, extremely hot to touch. You suspect:
a. Heat exhauston.
b. Stroke.
c. Hyperglycemia.
d. Heatstroke.

72. Body mechanics refers to:

a. Positoning and movement of the body
b. Number of rescuers needed to move a patent
c. A type of rescue carry
d. A special device to lift heavy loads

73. You are alone and must remove a casualty with a suspected spinal injury from a very hazardous
situaton. You should
a. Grab his wrists and drag him lengthwise.
b. Keep his body rigid, support his head and neck and roll him away from the scene.
c. Tie his legs together and drag him feet frst.
d. Grasp his clothing under his shoulders, support his head and neck, and drag him lengthwise.

74. To safely perform a chair carry you need

a. 2 rescuers
b. 3 rescuers
c. 4 rescuers
d. 5 rescuers

75. Crepitus is:

a.. Poor distal circulaton
b. A gratng sound caused by bone ends rubbing together
c. A type of splint
d. A type of fracture

76. After discovering a possible fracture you should assess which of the following before and after
splintng:
a. Sensaton, morbidity, protrusion.
b. Capillary refll, pulse, sensaton.
c. Pulse, motor functon, sensaton.
d. Crepitus, resistance, pain.

77. A worker has had his hand caught in a car door. You suspect several fractured bones in the hand. The
hand should be splinted:
a. Flat against the splint.
b. In a tght fst positon.
c. With the fngers taped together.
d. In the positon of functon

78. In the case of suspected fracture of the clavicle, emergency responders should use:
a. An arm sling supported with broad bandages.
b. A St. John tubular sling ted on the injured side.
c. A St. John tubular sling ted on the uninjured side.
d. Rigid splints to support the arm and support the shoulder.

79. Force on a joint may cause bone ends to come out of their proper positon. This type of injury is
called a:
a. Sprain
b. Fracture
c. Dislocaton
d. Strain

80. After an extremity fracture has been immobilized, the responder should check for circulaton:
a. In the injured limb only.
b. Distal to the injury.
c. Proximal to the injury.
d. At the site of the fracture.

81. The longest, strongest bone in the body is the:

a. Humerus.
b. Fibula.
c. Tibia.
d. Femur.

82. Efectve immobilizaton of the tbia includes immobilizaton of the:

a. Knee, tbia, fbula and ankle.
b. Femur, knee, tbia and ankle.
c. Femur and ankle.
d. Hip, femur, knee, tbia and ankle.

83. You can best control the swelling and pain of an ankle sprain by:
a. Tight bandages and a heatng pad.
b. Rest, immbolizaton, applicaton of cold, and elevaton.
c. Rigid splints and bandages
d. Compression, elevaton and applicaton of heat.

84. If the patent has an open fracture responders should :

a. Atempt to push bones back into the wound.
b. Use bulky dressings to pad around the protruding bones ends.
c. Apply pressure directly over the fracture to control bleeding.
d. Apply a tourniquet above the fracture

85. A tracton splint could be used for which of the following injuries:
a. A fractured pelvis.
b. An injured knee joint.
c. A dislocated hip.
d. A mid-shaft femur fracture.

86. A concussion is best described as:

a. Bruising or swelling of the spinal cord.
b. Tearing of brain tssue.
c. Pooling of blood in the brain.
d. Temporary loss of brain functon

[Link] are examining the head of an infant who has been involved in a car crash. You need to be aware
of:
a. Soft spots in the infant’s skull.
b. Infant’s pupils react diferently than adults.
c. Whether or not the infant can cry forcefully.
d. The startle reflex.

88. When immobilizing a patent on a spine board, which part of the body is the frst to be strapped?
a. Chest
b. Pelvis
c. Legs
d. Head

89. Contusions are:

a. Usually controlled with direct pressure
b. Very serious for the patent due to increased pressure in the brain.
c. Usually associated with scalp laceratons
d. Almost always seen in children.

90. The Glasgow Coma Scale measures three basic functons. They are:
a. Eye, verbal and motor responses.
b. Pulse rate, speech, involuntary movement.
c. Pulse rate, respiraton rate, eye response.
d. Respiraton rate, eye response, voluntary movement.

[Link] one of the following changes in vital signs is characteristc of brain injury:
a. Increase in pulse rate.
b. Constant respiratory rate.
c. increase in blood pressure.
d. Decrease in blood pressure.

92. “Raccoon eyes” indicates:

a. Possible eye injury
b. Possible fracture of the jaw
c. Possible scalp laceraton
d. Possible head injury

93. You are called to the scene of a motorcycle crash. The rider is dazed and walking around. You should:
a. Suspect spinal injury and manage accordingly.
b. Not worry about spinal injury because the person is mobile.
c. Advise the person to lie down in case of faintng.
d. Determine the chief complaint and provide frst aid for it.

94. When managing a possible spinal injury:

a. The cervical immobilizaton device is applied by the police.
b. Transport the patent in the positon of greatest comfort.
c. Apply a cervical immobilizaton device before assessing the patent.
d. Responders must provide inital stabilizaton by supportng the head and ensuring neutral alignment

95. A helmet must be removed from a patent

a. If there are no airway or breathing problems.
b. If the patent will be immobilized to a long spinal immobilizaton device.
c. When the helmet has a face mask that interferes with the responder’s ability to assist with
ventlatons
d. It is a full- face helmet.

96. When dealing with pelvic injuries you must always consider the possibility of:
a. Ruptured bladder.
b. Ruptured spleen.
c. Spinal injuries.
d. Rib fractures.

97. To properly measure a cervical collar, you:

a. Measure the distance from the ear lobe to the shoulder.
b. Measure the distance from the corner of the mouth to the ear lobe.
c. Measure the distance from the cheekbone to the shoulder blade.
d. Measure the distance from the trapezius muscle to the angle of the jaw

98. Contact dermatts occurs when:

a. The skin comes in contact with a poisonous substance.
b. A poison enters the eye of a contact lens wearer.
c. Hot gases are inhaled.
d. A poison is injected under the skin.

99. Carbon monoxide:

a. May result from fres or automobile exhaust.
b. Has a very distnct odour
c. Is not life-threatening.
d. Requires the administraton of low concentraton O2.

100. A child has swallowed an unknown poisonous substance. You should:

a. Dilute the poison with several glasses of cool water.
b. Call your local Poison Control Centre and follow directons.
c. Give a soluton of mild liquid dish detergent and water.
d. Use actvated charcoal.

101. The external layer of the skin is called::

a. Cutaneous tssue.
b. Dermis.
c. Adipose tssue.
d. Epidermis.

102. Muscles are atached to the bones by:

a. Ligaments.
b. Meninges.
c. Cartlage.
d. Tendons.

103. The appendix is located in which quadrant of the abdomen:

a. Lower right.
b. Upper right.
c. Upper left.
d. Lower left.
104. The white exterior porton of the eye is called the:
a. Pupil.
b. Sclera.
c. Cornea.
d. Iris.

105. A skeletal injury to the lower back could result from direct trauma to the:
a. Cervical vertebrae.
b. Thoracic vertebrae.
c. Lumbar vertebrae.
d. Coccygeal vertebrae.

106. The pulse point located in the upper porton of the thigh is called the:
a. Popliteal.
b. Femoral.
c. Brachial.
d. Temporal.

107. Which one of the following is a functon of the skin?

a. Regulaton of oxygen levels.
b. Producton of proteins.
c. Regulaton of body temperature.
d. Removal of carbon dioxide.

108. Urine is expelled from the body through the:

a. Kidneys.
b. Bladder.
c. Ureters.
d. Urethra.

109. Insulin is produced in the:

a. Spleen.
b. Liver.
c. Pancreas.
d. Gall bladder.

110. When communicatng with patents:

a. Stay at eye level & maintain eye contact.
b. Stay as close to the patent as possible.
c. Use medical terminology to enhance credibility.
d. Hide facts if the situaton is serious.

111. In cases of behavioural disorders, the responder should:

a. Always use restraints.
b. Give the patent a choice in the treatment
c. Play along with auditory or visual hallucinatons.
d. Force the patent to make decisions.
112. The best way to prevent a Critcal Incident Stress situaton from becoming worse is:
a. Ignore it.
b. Be familiar with the signs and symptoms.
c. Ensure early use of proper medicaton.
d. Force the responder to talk about the situaton.

113. Remove a contact lense only if:

a. There is a chemical burn to the eye.
b. The eyeball is injured.
c. Transport tme is short.
d. The casualty is wearing hard lenses.

114. You discover a partcle embedded in the casualty’s cornea. You should:
a. Remove the partcle with a moist corner of a facial tssue or clean cloth.
b. Flush the eye with water for 10 minutes.
c. Use a splinter force to remove the partcle.
d. Cover the eye and transport the casualty to medical help

115. Signs and symptoms of intense light burns to the eyes include:
a. Bleeding from the conjunctva.
b. Grity feeling in the eyes.
c. Laceratons to the globe.
d. Discolouraton of the orbits.

116. Eye injuries that include laceratons:

a. Should be covered with clean, moist dressings.
b. Iindicate possible skull fracture.
c. Usually involve a great deal of bleeding.
d. Require moderate pressure on the eye to control bleeding

117. Irrigate eyes with:

a. Diluted vinegar.
b. Saline soluton.
c. An appropriate chemical antdote.
d. Sodium bicarbonate.

118. Signs and symptoms of acute abdomen include:

a. Excessive hunger or thirst.
b. Hypertension and brachycardia.
c. Distension with rebound tenderness.
d. Fever with deep, shallow breathing. Gastrointestnal and Genitourinary

119. Signs that a hernia is serious include:

a. Pain and tenderness at site.
b. Pale, ashen skin colour at site.
c. Hernia can be pushed back into body.
d. Hernia is above the diaphragm.

120. Which one of the following is not crucial in cases of abdominal distress:
a. Establish the cause of the pain.
b. Give oxygen by non-rebreather mask.
c. Be prepared to deal with vomitng.
d. Monitor the patent for signs of hypovolemic shock.

121. In the case of abdominal evisceraton, the emergency responder should:

a. Irrigate the wound before dressing it.
b. Give oxygen by nasal canula.
c. Dress the wound with a moist, sterile dressing
d. Gently repositon the organs in the abdominal cavity.

122. "Referred pain":

a. Occurs when the sensaton of pain is delayed.
b. Results when the two nervous systems come into contact.
c. Is the symptomatc descripton of pain by the patent.
d. Is the descripton of pain as recorded on the patent care report.

123. Trauma to male and female genitalia:

a. Often involves signifcant bleeding.
b. Is not usually painful because of protected nerve endings.
c. Usually results in sterility.
d. Often results in post-traumatc infecton.

124 The priorites of MCIs include all but one of the following.
a. Overestmatng the resources that may be required.
b. Comprehensive care of all patents.
c. Planning for the positoning of all vehicles.
d. Arranging for advanced level care providers at the scene.

125. At the scene of a MCI:

a. All patents are assessed quickly and triaged.
b. Only conscious patents are assessed.
c. Patents without a detectable pulse are given the highest priority.
d. All patents are transported immediately.

126. Typically in a triage system:

a. Those whose survival requires immediate care are classifed level 3.
b. Those with minor injuries but sufering extreme pain are classifed level 1.
c. Those in cardiac arrest or not breathing are classifed level 2.
d. Those who will survive if care is somewhat delayed are classifed level 2.

127. The most knowledgable responder in the frst ambulance is generally assigned to role of:
a. Incident manager.
b. Triage ofcer.
c. Staging ofcer.
d. Communicatons ofcer.

128. Of the following casualtes, which would you care for frst? The casualty who is:
a. In shock without apparent injuries, but conscious.
b. Unconscious and lying on his back.
c. Bleeding from the forehead, but conscious.
d. Unconscious and lying on his stomach.

129. The factor which indicates a drug related emergency is life-threatening is:
a. Altered mental status.
b. Dilated pupils slow to respond to light.
c. Lack of coordinaton and slurred speech.
d. High, low or irregular pulse.

130. Constant monitoring of the patent in a drug- related emergency is important because:
a. The patent will likely try to take more of the drug.
b. These patents are more likely to sue.
c. The patent’s conditon may change quickly.
d. The patent is more likely to become violent.

131. The most accurate source of tme for reportng purposes is:
a. The responder’s watch.
b. The dispatch unit.
c. The local radio staton.
d. The patent’s watch.

132. An essental element of a responder’s verbal report includes:

a. The name of the patent.
b. The patent’s telephone number.
c. The tme of the incident.
d. The patent’s response to the care given

133. Which one of the following is the best way to assess dehydraton in the elderly:
a. Check the mucous membranes in the eyes and mouth.
b. Check skin conditon.
c. Take an oral temperature.
d. Assess the pulse rate.

134. An eighty-fve year old lady has fallen down a flight of stairs. You suspect spinal injury and decide to
put the patent on a spine board. You should be aware that:
a. It may be difcult to ft a cervical collar.
b. Spinal curvature may make it difcult and uncomfortable to put the patent on the board.
c. A K.E.D. is beter for this patent.
d. Because of her age, she may be more prone to vomitng.
135. Which of the following is NOT a special consideraton when assessing elderly patents:
a. Geriatric patents often have a reduced gag reflex.
b. Radial pulses may be weakened by peripheral vascular disease.
c. Patents may not show signs of fever even in cases of serious infecton.
d. Mental status often reflects a fear of emergency responders.

136. Crowning occurs:

a. In the frst stage of labour.
b. In the second stage of labour.
c. In the third stage of labour.
d. In the fourth stage of pregnancy.

137. When suctoning a newborn you should use:

a. a bulb syringe.
b. A V-Vac sucton device.
c. A straw.
d. A batery powererd sucton device.

138. To help control bleeding after the baby is born:

a. Pack the vagina with pads.
b. Massage the mother’s uterus.
c. Elevate the mother’s legs above heart level.
d. Place the mother on her right side.

139. One of the most difcult things to assess in infants and young children is:
a. Blood pressure.
b. Pain.
c. Adequate perfusion.
d. Level of consciousness.

140. The onset of shock in infants and children:

a. May be sudden and severe.
b. Is no diferent than adults.
c. Usually progresses slowly.
d Usually results from cardiac problems.

141. Assessments of children should take into consideraton:

a. No splints should be used since all are designed for adult patents.
b. Abdominal injuries are less serious since muscles are less developed.
c. The skull has not completely fused, so head injuries are uncommon.
d. Chest injury is likely to involve organs without damage to ribs.

142. The responder who suspects a child to be the victm of abuse should:
a. Queston parents immediately.
b. Focus on management of injuries to the child.
c. Gather evidence and queston bystanders.
d. Immediately remove the child from parents or caregivers.

143 . A child with history of a sore throat, fever and painful swallowing, has breathing difcultes. You
should:
a. Arrange for immediate transport to a medical facility.
b. Start mouth-to-mouth artfcial respiraton.
c. Stand by and encourage coughing.
d. Begin abdominal thrusts.

144. The mammalian reflex refers to:

a. An increase in heart rate and respiraton.
b. A decrease in heart rate and dilaton of blood vessels.
c. An increase in heart rate and constricton of pupils.
d. A decrease in heart rate and constricton of blood vessels. Aquatc Emergencies

145. Three common scuba related emergencies are:

a. Air embolism, decompression sickness and mammalian reflex.
b. Air embolism, decompression sickness and barotrauma.
c. Decompression sickness, the bends and barotrauma.
d. Air embolism, barotrauma and the squeeze

146. In cases of near drowning:

a. The lungs are often flled with water and require deep suctoning.
b. Laryngospasm prevents water from entering the lungs.
c. Abdominal thrusts should always be performed before ventlatng the patent.
d. Manual sucton devices are not powerful enough to remove water and fluids from the airway.

147. You have been helping at a water rescue when one of the divers begins to have problems. You
suspect air embolism. This patent should receive:
a. Oxygen at 15 lpm.
b. Oxygen at 6 lpm.
c. Epinepherine.
d. Inhaled steroids.

148. To reduce the risk of respiratory infecton and pneumonia where medical care is delayed,
responders should:
a. Have the patent breathe deeply and cough.
b. Provide the patent with adequate hydraton.
c. Positon the patent in the positon of comfort.
d. Ensure the patent is kept warm and at rest.

149. When positoning a patent, responders should consider that:

a. Raising arms and legs will produce swelling.
b. Semi-sitng will improve blood flow to the heart.
c. Knees raised will reduce pressure on the abdomen.
d. Recovery positon will often improve breathing.
150. When caring for wounds over extended periods, always:
a. Remove dressings and bandages regularly to check the wound.
b. Clean wounds with antseptc before applying dressings.
c. Apply a tourniquet to prevent excessive bleeding.
d. Check regularly for signs of infecton or reduced circulaton.

151. The maintenance of fluids and nutriton is key to extended patent care and can be provided by:
a. Giving fluids and food to all patents regardless of MOI.
b. Use small amounts of liquids and foods to determine whether the patent can tolerate the intake.
c. Allow the patent to consume any foods they would like to make them feel morecomfortable.
d. Even if the patent is not thirsty or hungry the responder must insist on intake.

152. When administering medicaton, responders should consider that:

[Link] medicaton, right amount, right person, right tme, right method.
[Link] nutriton, , right method, right tme, right person, right amount
[Link] medicaton, right acton, right person, right tme, right responsibility
[Link] medicaton, right amount, right person, right responsibility, right acton

153. To give ear drops to an adult, the ear should be pulled:

a. Downward and backward.
b. Downward and forward.
c. Upward and backward.
d. Upward and forward.

[Link] frst aid legislaton prescribes the contents of:

a. First aid boxes, frst aid rooms and frst aid manuals.
b. First aid statons, training programs and equipment manufacturers.
c. First aid boxes, frst aid reports and record keeping.
d. First aid boxes, frst aid rooms and training.

155. First aid statons must:

a. Be easily accessible to workers
b. Have a shower
c. Be at least 6 square meters in size
d. Have oxygen available

156. Footprints can best be described as:

a. The area of contact between the road surface and the tres.
b. The type of tread on the tre.
c. Footsteps used to get into the back of the ambulance.
d. Skid paterns on dry pavement.

157. Ground guides or spoters should be situated:

a. Behind the vehicle on the driver side.
b. On the front left side of the vehicle.
c. Front and centre of the vehicle.
d. On the front right side of the vehicle
158. When completng the patent narratve:
a. Try to establish an accurate diagnosis.
b. Record the signs and symptoms as accurately as possible.
c. Do not include negatve data.
d. Always use medical terminology.

159. A patent refuses your care. You should:

a. Fill out and personally sign a "Refusal of Care" form.
b. Proceed with patent assessment and management and ignore the refusal.
c. Find a relatve or family member to give you consent.
d. Have the patent and a witness sign the "Refusal of Care" form.

160. Sublingual medicaton is given:

a. By injecton using an auto-injector.
b. Under the patent’s tongue.
c. By inhalaton using a metered dose inhaler.
d. As a tablet to be swallowed.

161. Contraindicatons of a medicaton tell responders:

a. When a medicaton should not be given to the patent.
b. When the medicaton is commonly used for patents.
c. The expected results of the medicaton.
d. Actons that might not be desirable yet occur along with desired efects.

162. The ACTION of the drug refers to:

a. The harmful efects.
b. The side efects.
c. The expected efects.
d. The method of administraton.

163. To manage severe toothaches, responders should:

a. Advise the patent to chew on the other side of the mouth.
b. Advise the patent to drink hot liquids to sooth discomfort.
c. Advise the patent to suck on ice cubes to dull the pain.
d. Extract the tooth with the assistance of
a second responder.

164. When handling a knocked-out tooth you should:

a. Place the tooth back in the patentms mouth.
b. Place the tooth in a cup of milk.
c. Wrap the tooth in dry gauze.
d. Place the tooth in a mild acidic soluton using vinegar.

165. Lividity refers to:

a. Stfening of the joints post mortem.
b. Cooling of the body post mortem.
c. Setling of blood in the body due to gravity.
d. The beginning signs of decompositon.

166. Later signs of death include:

a. Staining, milky corneas and flushed skin.
b. Staining, lividity and decompositon.
c. Rigor morts, lividity and milky corneas.
d. Rigor morts, flushed skin and decompositon.

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what method of man handling type you use if a crew is unconscious

The two-man fore-and-aft carry can be used to move a conscious or unconscious casualty. It
is not as tiring as other carries; therefore, it is usually the preferred two-man carry for moving a
casualty for a long distance.

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At the exit of the stomach, the body of the stomach narrows to form the pyloric canal, where
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1. A burn may occur when electricity of high current and voltage passes through the
[Link] damage occurs at the points of entry and exit of [Link] is the treatment
of electrical burns?

[Link] blisters and secure with bandage.

[Link] loose skin and apply ointment. Don't secure with bandage.
[Link] lotions and ointment to injured area and secure with a bandage
[Link] sterile dressing over the burn and secure with a bandage.

2. A diabetic has eaten too little food and the person may feel dizzy and [Link]
skin becomes pale, with profuse [Link] may begin to tremble and pulse becomes
rapid. The urine glucose reaction is negative. What kind of medicine will the person need as
soon as possible?

[Link] at all.
[Link] lump, sugar drink or something sweet.
[Link].
D.A glass of cold milk

3. A person slowly feels more sleepy and thirsty. The skin and slimhinner become very dry
and there is a sweet taste of the [Link] glucose reaction shows positive. What kind of
medicine will the person need as soon as possible?

[Link].
B.A glass of cold milk.
[Link] lump, sugar drink or somethingsweet.
[Link] at all.

4. A severe blow to or a heavy fall on the upper part of the abdomen (solar plexus)can upset
the regularity of breathing. What is the symptoms and signs?

[Link] casualty feel very hungry.

[Link] casualty may start sweating profusely and develops a fever.
[Link] in breathing in and the casualty may be unable to speak.
[Link] casualty is speaking in a very load manner.

5. A strain occurs when a muscle or group of muscles is over-stretched and possibly torn,by
violent/sudden [Link] can be caused by lifting heavy [Link]
treatment of strain may be remembered as the word [Link] is RICE an abbreviation for?
A.

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.B.

Right Internal Cooperative Ending.C.

Rest, Injury, Care, Evaluation.D.

Rubber, Internal, Careful, Estimation.

6. As with heat burns the damage of frostbite /hypothermia may be either superfcial or
deep, and the afected tissues may be [Link] kind of frst aid should be given
a person with frostbite ?

[Link] the afected area with hot-water bottles

[Link] or body heat the afected parts skin-to-skin (e.g. frozen hand in persons opposite
armpit...)
[Link] the afected area.
[Link] the casualty a cigarette.

7. Asthma is a distressing condition in which the muscles of the air passage go into spasm.
How can the asthma attacks be triggered of ?
[Link] keeping the diet
[Link] music
[Link] much fresh air activity
[Link] tension,allergy, or none obvious cause.

8. Chemical burns in eyes or on the skin can cause severe damage. Some chemicals may be
absorbed through the skin and cause widespread and sometimes fataldamage within the
body. What is the frst main treatment if someone is a victim of chemical burns?

[Link] possible blisters around the eye and mouth.

[Link] any contaminated clothing and food the afected area with slowlyrunning water.
Make sure that the contaminated water drains away freelyand safely.
[Link] lotions, ointments to the afected area ASAP.
[Link] casualty may be free to both rub the eye and the afected area.

9. Due to exposure to heat fatigue, heat stroke and dehydration, what is the
maximum recommended efective temperature (ET) for full work load in enclosedspaces?

A.35.0°C ET?
B.30.5°C ET?
C.27.5°C ET?
D.29.0°C ET?

10. How do the human body absorb toxicants?

[Link] body absorb toxicants through respiration if the leak is big enough
[Link] body absorb toxicants only through the aliment channel when eating
[Link] human body absorb toxicants through respiration, skin and the aliment channel
[Link] body absorb toxicants only if we wear wrong clothes

11. How will you treat a seasick person?

[Link] him to eat any kind of fat food.
[Link] him to drink a lot of lukewarm sea water.
[Link] him swallow seasick pills until he stops vomiting.
[Link] him in bed or request him to have some fresh air

12. In which way may intake of poisoning material occur?

[Link] swallowing
[Link] inhaling, skin penetrating, skin absorbing and swallowing
[Link] skin penetrating, skin absorbing and swallowing
[Link] inhaling, skin penetrating and skin absorbing

13. Severe pains in the chest occur when the coronary arteries,which supply blood to the
heart,become too narrow for sufcient oxygenated blood to reach the musclesof the heart.
Normally these attacks only last a few minutes, and the pain stops if the casualty rests.
What kind of medicine to be taken when an Angina Pectoris attack occurs?

[Link].
[Link] Phosphate
[Link] hydrogen tablets.
[Link] glycerine tablets.

14. Sun rays and light refected from a bright surface (e.g. sea); can cause damage to the
skin and eyes. What is this type of burn called?

[Link] burns.
[Link] burns.
[Link] burns.
[Link] burns

1. In which way may intake of poisonous material occur?

a. All mentioned.
b. By inhalation.
c. Skin penetration and skin absorption.
d. Swallowing.
e. I don't know
Result : Correct

2. What does the abbreviation ABC mean in first aid?

a. Air, Breathing, Circulation.
b. Air, Burning, Critic.
c. Abandon, Balance, Circulation.
d. Air, Breath, Concentration.
e. I don't know
Result : Correct

3. A burn may occur when electricity of high current and voltage passes through the body. Most
damage occurs at the points of entry and exit of electricity. What is the treatment of electrical
burns?
a. Place sterile dressing over the burn and secure with a bandage.
b. Break blisters and secure with bandage.
c. Remove loose skin and apply ointment. Don't secure with bandage.
d. Apply lotions and ointment to injured area and secure with a bandage.
e. I don't know
Result : Correct

4. Severe pains in the chest occur when the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart,
become too narrow for sufficient oxygenated blood to reach the muscles of the heart. Normally
these attacks only last a few minutes, and the pain stops if the casualty rests. What kind of
medicine to be taken when an Angina Pectoris attack occurs?
a. Nitro glycerine tablets.
b. Petidin.
c. Nitro hydrogen tablets.
d. Chlorocin Phosphate.
e. I don't know
Result : Correct

5. What is Hypothermia and how is it cured?

a. Body temperature below 35C / Heat the body
b. Heavy coughing / Medication
c. Body temperature above 39C / Cooling down the body
d. Body temp below 23C / Slowly heat the body
e. I don't know
Result : Correct

6. Shock is a manifestation of changes in which the circulation fails because either pressure or
volume of circulating blood has fallen to a dangerous level. What is the skin colour of a patient
in shock?
a. Pale or grey.
b. Light blue.
c. Dark blue.
d. Green or purple.
e. I don't know
Result : Correct

7. Unconscious casualties who are breathing and whose hearts are beating should be placed in
the Recovery Position. What is the Recovery Position?
a. As shown in figure 1.
b. As shown in figure 2.
c. As shown in figure 3.
d. As shown in figure 4.
e. I don't know
Result : Correct

8. Water Jel is a unique product regarding protection and first aid of burns. Water Jel is
delivered in different sizes. Biggest is a carpet with the size 182cm x 152 cm. What is the
highest temperature the Water Jel carpet is resistant against?
a. 1530 C
b. 2500 C
c. 823 C
d. 414 C
e. I don't know
Result : Correct

9. How do the human body absorb toxicants?

a. The human body absorb toxicants through respiration, skin and the aliment channel
b. The body absorb toxicants through respiration if the leak is big enough
c. The body absorb toxicants only through the aliment channel when eating
d. The body absorb toxicants only if we wear wrong clothes
e. I don't know
Result : Correct

10. What is the first sign and symptom of a Cardiac Infarction?

a. Sudden crushing, vice-like pain in the centre of the chest.
b. Strong and painful pulse.
c. Skin may be red and loss of movements in the right arm may occur.
d. Possible frothing at the mouth.
e. I don't know
Result : Correct

11. If Mouth - to - Mouth (M-T-M) ventilation by itself is unsuccessful and the casualty's heart
stops, or has stopped beating, you must perform External Chest Compression (ECC) in
conjunction with M-T-M. What is the complete rate when performing ECC?
a. Complete 30 compressions at the rate of 100 compressions per minute
b. Complete 20 compressions at the rate of 60 compressions per minute.
c. Complete 10 compressions at the rate of 40 compressions per minute.
d. Complete 25 compressions at the rate of 75 compressions per minute.
e. I don't know
Result : Correct

12. What is one of the dangerous states a survivor may suffer from?
a. Hypothermia
b. Influenza
c. Broken limb
d. Cold
e. I don't know
Result : Correct

13. You are witnessing someone about to faint. What are the symptoms ?
a. The person may be very pale, and pulse is slow at first and weak.
b. Red face and big eyes.
c. The pulse is very fast and the person is getting cold.
d. The person starts to talk a lot and seems superactive.
e. I don't know
Result : Correct

14. There are three levels of burning, namely:*Superficial *Intermediate*Deep burns (also
called full-thickness burns) A large burn will almost certainly contain areas of all three grades.
How many per cent of the body may be burned before the danger of shock occurs?
a. 15 percent.
b. 9 percent.
c. 35 percent.
d. 4 percent.
e. I don't know
Result : Correct

15. A diabetic has eaten too little food and the person may feel dizzy and lightheaded. The skin
becomes pale, with profuse sweathing. Limbs may begin to tremble and pulse becomes rapid.
The urine glucose reaction is negative. What kind of medicine will the person need as soon as
possible?
a. Sugar lump, sugar drink or something sweet.
b. Insuline.
c. A glass of cold milk.
d. Nothing at all.
e. I don't know
Result : Correct

16. A strain occurs when a muscle or group of muscles is over- stretched and possibly torn, by
violent or sudden movement. Strain can be caused by lifting heavy weights incorrectly. The
treatment of strain may be remembered as the word [Link] is RICE an abbreviation for?
a. Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.
b. Right Internal Cooperative Ending.
c. Rest, Injury, Care, Evaluation.
d. Rubber, Internal, Careful, Estimation.
e. I don't know
Result : Correct

17. Chemical burns in eyes or on the skin can cause severe damage. Some chemicals may be
absorbed through the skin and cause widespread and sometimes fatal damage within the body.
What is the first main treatment if someone is a victim of chemical burns?
a. Remove any contaminated clothing and flood the affected area with slowly running
water. Make sure that the contaminated water drains away freely and safely.
b. Break possible blisters around the eye and mouth.
c. Apply lotions, ointments to the affected area ASAP.
d. The casualty may be free to both rub the eye and the affected area.
e. I don't know
Result : Correct

18. If Mouth - to - Mouth (M-T-M) ventilation by itself is unsuccessful and the casualty's heart
stops, or has stopped beating, you must perform External Chest Compression (ECC) in
conjunction with M-T-M. What is the rythm when performing M-T-M in combination with ECC
with one First Aider only ?
a. 15 compressions followed by 2 full ventilations.
b. 10 compressions followed by 3 full ventilations
c. 20 compressions followed by 5 full ventilations
d. I don't know
Result : Correct
19. Treatment of burns and scalds depends on the severity of the injury. What is the correct
thing to do for minor burns and scalds?
a. Place the injured part under slowly running cold water for at least 10 minutes, but
preferably until the pain is gone. If no water is available, use any cold, harmless liquid.
b. Break blisters, remove any loose skin or foreign objects from the injured area.
c. Apply lotions, ointments or fat to the injury.
d. Remove all sticky clothing from the casualty.
e. I don't know
Result : Correct

20. What will you serve seafarers who have been exposed to heat?
a. Cold drinks and salt.
b. Hot and spicy food.
c. Warm fresh water only.
d. Strong cocktails with plenty ice.
e. I don't know
Result : Correct

21. The passage of electrical current through the body may result in severe and sometimes
fatal injuries. You are witness to man getting electric current through his body and is stuck to the
dangerous area. It is impossible to switch off the current by any main switch. How to break the
current safely?
a. Stand on dry insulating material and pull the person away with isolating material.
b. Just take the casualty in your arms and pull the person away.
c. Call the electrician immediately.
d. Apply fish oil on your hands and cut the cords by the use of any metallic pliers.
e. I don't know
Result : Correct

22. Unconscious casualties who are breathing and whose hearts are beating should be placed
in the Recovery Position. Why is this position so important?
a. The position ensures that an open airway is maintained.
b. Because it keeps the heart beating.
c. The position prevents the pasient from falling asleep.
d. The recovery position makes it easy to maintain any kind of bleeding.
e. I don't know
Result : Correct

23. Unfortunately an insect has become lodged in the ear. How to remove the insect?
a. Gently flood the casualty's ear with terpid water so that the insect will float out.
b. By using rubber vacuum pump and suck the foreign body out.
c. By using a Q-tip and carefully try to get the insect out
d. Hold one hand across your nose and blow hard. Since the nose-channel is closed, the air
will escape through the ears instead. And so will the foreign body.
e. I don't know
Result : Correct

24. If a person has been overcome by fumes from toxic cargoes such as acetone cyanohydrin
and has ceased breathing, you would:
a. Wait for a resuscitator to be brought from the ship's first aid locker and use it?
b. Immediately start mouth to mouth resuscitation?
c. Place him in a stream of fresh air and let breathing restart by itself?
d. Do nothing until professional medical help arrives?
e. I don't know
Result : Correct

25. A person slowly feels more sleepy and thirsty. The skin and slimhinner become very dry
and there is a sweet taste of the breath. The glucose reaction shows positive. What kind of
medicine will the person need as soon as possible?
a. Insulin.
b. A glass of cold milk.
c. Sugar lump, sugar drink or something sweet.
d. Nothing at all.
e. I don't know
Result : Correct

26. A casualty suddenly loses consciousness and falls to the ground letting out a strange cry.
The pasient is red-blue in the face and froth may appear around the mouth. You are witnessing
a major epileptic attack. What should you do?
a. Loose tight clothing, ask all unnecessary bystanders to leave and carefully place
something soft under the head. If casualty is unconscious, place the person in Recovery
position.
b. Move the casualty in a sit-up position and put something in the persons mouth to protect
the tongue.
c. Forcibly restrain and try to wake the casualty.
d. Give the casualty a lot to drink and keep talking to the person at all times.
e. I don't know
Result : Correct

27. Abdominal Thrust is the name on a technique which involves applying a series of thrusts to
the upper abdomen in an attempt to force air out of a choking casualty's lungs. How to perform
this technique?
a. Stand behind the casualty. Clench your fist with the tumb inwards in the center of
upper abdomen. Grasp your fist with your other hand and pull quickly inwards.
b. Remove the obstruction and restore normal breathing.
c. Let the casualty grab a list and hang up right down for a period of minimum 5 minutes.
d. Lay casualty on a hard surface, e.g. deck, and press firmly and rapidly on the middle of the
lower half of the breast bone.
e. I don't know
Result : Correct

28. After checked for open airway, given the first two inflations and checked the pulse to make
sure that the heart is beating, what is the rate of inflations given until natural breathing is
restored ?
a. 12 - 16 times per minute
b. 10 - 12 times per minute
c. 25 - 27 times per minute
d. Doesn't matter how many times
e. I don't know
Result : Correct

29. If Mouth - to - Mouth (M-T-M) ventilation by itself is unsuccessful and the casualty's heart
stops, or has stopped beating, you must perform External Chest Compression (ECC) in
conjunction with M-T-M. When performing ECC, where do you place your hand on the
casualty's body?
a. Place the heel of one hand, two finger breadths above the bottom of breastbone.
Cover the hand with the heel of the other hand.
b. Place the heel of your hand on the top of the heart position. Cover the hand with the heel
of the other hand.
c. The correct position of your hands are of no importance.
d. Place the heel of your two hands on the top of the breastbone.
e. I don't know
Result : Correct

30. Which position is the best to stop bleeding from the nose?
a. Sitting on a chair, leaning forward, with two fingers pressing the nose together.
b. Laying on the back, holding a wet, cold towel on the top of the nose.
c. Laying on the back, leaning the head as much back as possible.
d. Holding the nose above steamed water.
e. I don't know
Result : Correct

iv) Select 2 digit special access code. a) "32" is for Medical Advice. b) "38" is for Medical
Assistance. c) "39" is for Maritime Assistance.

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1. When making a 911 call, what are the three W’s?

J Who, What, Where
B Where, What and Why
C Why, When and Where
D Who, What and When

[Link] is frst aid?

A Completng a primary survey
J The frst help given to the victm of an accident
C Assessing a victm’s vital signs
D Treatng a victm for shock

[Link] treatment does a victm who’s life threatening conditon is “not breathing”
need?
A The Heimlich Maneuver, two rescue breaths and CPR
B Start CPR immediately
C Twelve to ffteen rescue breaths per minute and correct CPR
J You should follow the steps for rescue breathing
[Link] best treatment for all heart atack victms is immediate CPR.
FALSE

5. Sharp, stabbing twinges of pain in the chest is a sure sign of a heart atack.
FALSE

[Link] accepted treatment for a femor or thigh fracture is:

A Place a short padded splint on each side of the leg
J This type of fracture is best handled by a tracton splint applied by those with special training
C Move the victm before properly applying a leg splint
D Bind both legs with two long splints using two cravats, one above and one below the break

[Link] victm of a poisonous snake bite is not at risk for getng rabies.
TRUE

[Link] people are very allergic to insect bites and stngs. This conditon is called:
A Septc shock
B Cardiac arrest
C Toxic shock syndrome
J Anaphylactc shock

9.A small animal that is almost invisible, burrows into the skin and causes itching:
A Common wood tck
B Limon-Lyme tck
C Rocky mountain spoted tck
J Chigger

[Link] accepted treatment for a sprained ankle is:

A Remove the shoe and check for swelling using the capillary reflex method
J Keep the shoe on, apply an ankle bandage for support, elevate and apply cold towels
C Keep the shoe on, apply an ankle splint and apply heat if possible
D Have the victm walk or move as soon as possible to prevent stfness

[Link] accepted treatment for a nose bleed is:

A Use direct pressure, elevaton and pressure points to control the bleeding
B Tilt the head back and tghtly squeeze the nostrils
J Have the victm lean forward. Apply gentle pressure on the nostril. Apply cold towels.
D Lay the victm on his back and treat for shock. Apply heat if available

[Link] is the best defniton of the “Hurry Cases”?

A Breathing, bleeding and broken bones
J Any conditon that threatens a victm’s life
C Any illness where the victm vomits
D Any accident requiring rescue breathing

[Link] you have surveyed an accident scene and provided for your own safety you should:
J Take charge, remain calm and act with confdence to the level of your training
B Provide primary treatment for shock
C Call 911 or your local emergency number
D Provide immediate treatment for the “hurry cases”

14. It is not necessary to determine if a person with an obstructed airway has a pulse.
TRUE

15. To treat a frst degree burn you should:

A Apply a good quality burn cream or ointment
B Clean the area thoroughly with hot soapy water
C Apply a constrictng band between the burn and the heart
J Apply cool running water untl there is litle or no remaining pain

16.A victm that has come in contact with poison ivy should:
A Wait at least 20 minutes before washing the efected area with hot water and soap
J Rinse the efected area immediately with soap and water
C Contnue to ware clothes that have come in contact with the plant
D Immediately scratch and rub the efected area to provide long-term relief from the itching

17. Which of the following techniques is not suitable for moving an unconscious victm?
A Improvised stretcher
J Four-handed seat carry
C Two person carry
D Blanket drag

18. Assuming you are properly trained, the best procedure to follow for a water rescue is:
A Throw, row then go
J Try to reach from the shore, then throw a rope or rescue device, last go with support
C Swim with support, throw a rope or flotaton device, reach with a pole from shore
D Reach, paddle, swim

19. What is the appropriate treatment for a suspected broken collarbone or shoulder?
J Apply a simple sling. Bind the sling to the chest with a cravat
B Use the cross your heart padded chest support method
C Use the flail chest protecton system
D Apply a modifed “Johnson Tracton Splint”

20. Which statement about a simple sling is true?

A The part of the sling against the chest goes over the shoulder on the injured arm
B The “pigtail” protects the neck from injury from the sling
C The injured hand should be four to six inches higher than the elbow
J The part of the sling furthest away from the chest passes over the shoulder on the injured arm

[Link] or grayish-yellow patches on someone’s ears, noses or cheeks are signs of

J Frostbite
B Cold related stress disorder
C Anaphylactc shock
D Hypothermia

[Link] primary symptom of the advanced stages of hypothermia requiring immediate

medical atenton is violent shivering.
FALSE

23. The symptoms of Heat Stroke and Heat Exhauston are very similar and are often
confused.
FALSE

24. Which of the following correctly describes the CPR technique for an adult:
A Four cycles of 15 compressions followed by 1 breath each minute
B One cycle of one breath and 10 compressions each 2 to 3 inches deep per minute
C Twelve cycles of one breath and 5 compressions per minute
J Four cycles of two breaths and 15 compressions per minute

[Link] is the best procedure for treatng a known poisonous snake bite?
A Capture the snake. Place it in an ice chest and take the snake and victm to a hospital.
B Place a constrictng bandage 4 inches above the head of the snake to slow the spread of venom
J Keep the victm calm, keep the bite locaton lower than the heart, get medical help immediately
D Treat the victm for shock and contnue the planned actvity

Chest compressions should be started within ________ of recongtion of cardiac arrest.

 10 seconds
  20 seconds
 2 seconds
 15 seconds

For adult CPR, you deliver chest compressions at a rate of ________ with a depth of
_________.

 100/min, 2 inches
 80/min, 1 1/2 inches
 60-100/min, 2 inches

 100/min, 1 1/2 inches

Adult CPR guidelines include male adolescents who present with chest or underarm hair
and female adolescents with any breast development.

 True

 False

Which of the following is NOT correct when performing CPR?

 Blind-mouth sweep to check for foreign objects

 Allow complete chest recoil during compressions

 Limit chest compression interruptions for less than 10 seconds

 Give effective breaths that make the chest rise
The blind-mouth sweep technique is no longer performed as a step in the CPR process.

You find an adult who is unresponsive and not breathing. The scene is safe. What is your
next step?

 Activate the emergency response system

 Start CPR
  Check for a pulse

 None of the options are correct

After activating the emergency response system the next step is to?

 Check for a pulse for 3 to 5 seconds

 Check for a pulse for 5 to 10 seconds
 Start chest compressions at a ratio of 30: 2
 Start chest compressions at a ratio of 15: 2

You are the 1st rescuer to arrive at the side of a victim. The very 1st step you take is to?

 Make sure the scene is safe

 Tap the victims shoulder for responsiveness

 Check for breathing
 Attach the AED pads

In order to assess for a pulse in an adult victim, you would assess the _______ for how
long?

 carotid pulse, for at least 5 seconds but no more than 10 seconds

 carotid pulse, for 10-12 seconds

 femoral pulse, for at least 5 seconds but no more than 10 seconds

 radial pulse, for 10-12 seconds

After you assess a victim's pulse and do not feel one, what is the next step?

 Start high quality chest compressions at a rate of 100/min

 Start high quality chest compressions at a rate of 60/min

 Give 2 rescue breaths

  Activate the emergency response system

When performing chest compressions on an adult during 2 person CPR, you would
deliver them at a rate of ________ and ratio of _________?

 100/min, 30: 2
 60/min, 30:2
 60/min, 15:2
 100/min, 15:2

Which of the following statements is incorrect about performing chest compressions?

 Allow partial recoil of the chest

 Press down at least 2 inches in adults

 Position yourself at the side of the victim
 Minimize interruptions

After performing 30 high quality chest compressions on an adult victim, the next step is
to?

 Give 2 rescue breaths

 Continue with compressions at 30/min for 5 cycles

 Activate the emergency response system
 Check for a pulse

You suspect a head and neck injury in a victim who is unresponsive and not breathing.
How would you open the airway to give breaths?

 Jaw-thrust techinque
 Head tilt-chin lift
 E-C clamp technique

 Thumb & index lift

When giving rescue breaths during CPR you give a total of 2 breaths with every breath
over 1 second for every 30 compressions

 True
 False

How do you know the victim is receiving adequate breaths during CPR?

 The victim's chest rises

 The victim's stomach rises

 There is no definite way to tell with out medical intervention.
 The victim's chin begins to move forward.

During 2 rescuer CPR on an adult how many cycles of CPR do you perform before
switching roles?

 5 cycles
 2 cycles

 30: 2 cycles
 4 cycles

During 2 rescuer CPR on an adult victim what is the compression and breath ratio?

 15:1
 15:2

 30: 2
 30:1

What technique is used for bag-mask ventilation during 2 rescuer CPR?

 Jaw-thrust technique
 Thumb-index technique
  E-C clamp technique

 none of the options are correct

You find a victim whose chest is covered with water. The AED arrives to the scene.
Before using the AED you would?

 Quickly wipe the chest before placing the AED pads

 Continue with AED usage while not delaying CPR

 Do not use the AED because the victim is covered with water
 All the options are incorrect

A victim is in cardiac arrest and you go to place the AED pads on the victim's chest. You
notice that the victim is wearing a Nitroglycerin medication patch where you would place
an AED pad. What of the statements is NOT true?

 It is okay to place an AED pad on top of a medication patch.

 The patch may block transfer of energy delivered.

 The patch may cause a burn to the skin.

 The area must be cleaned and the patch removed before attaching the AED pad.

A 14 year old is in cardiac arrest and the AED arrives on the scene. What type of AED
pads will you apply?

 Adult pads
 Child pads
 Adolescent pads

 Pediatric pads

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Choose the statement that does not correctly characterize the kidneys.
A) The kidneys are positioned retroperitoneally.
B) The right kidney is usually 5 to 2 centimeters higher than the left one.
C) The kidney is padded by a layer of fat.
D) Inside the kidney there is a hollow chamber called the renal sinus.

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Choose the statement that does not correctly characterize the kidneys.
A) The kidneys are positioned retroperitoneally.
B) The right kidney is usually 5 to 2 centimeters higher than the left one.
C) The kidney is padded by a layer of fat.
D) Inside the kidney there is a hollow chamber called the renal sinus.

The granular appearance of the renal cortex is due to ________________.

A) the positoning of blood vessels within this area

B) polycystc kidney disease
C) the random distributon of nephrons in this area
D) the positoning of the renal columns

Which of these is not a function of the kidneys?

A) The kidneys deactivate vitamin D and stimulated the activity of osteoclasts.

B) The kidneys help control the rate of red blood cell production.
C) The kidneys help to regulate blood pressure.
D) The kidneys regulate the composition, volume, and pH of body fluids.

The fnal branches of the interlobular arteries give rise to the _________________ that carry blood to
the nephrons.

A) interlobar arteries
B) arciform arteries
C) eferent arterioles
D) aferent arterioles

Choose the one trait that does not characterize the structure of a nephron.

A) There are two coiled portions of the renal tubule.

B) The glomerular capsule contains podocytes and slit pores.
C) Blood that will be filtered flows into the glomerular capsule.
D) Several nephron tubules merge to form a collecting duct.

The concentrations of substances in the plasma, in the glomerular filtrate, and in urine differ in
what way?
A) Plasma contains the most water, glomerular filtrate contains less water, and urine contains
the least.
B) Plasma and glomerular filtrate are virtually identical, but urine contains proportionately more
waste products.
C) Plasma differs from glomerular filtrate and urine, which have virtually identical concentrations
of substances.
D) All three have the same concentrations of nutrients and waste materials, but differ in the
amount of proteinaceous material they contain.

Which force favors fltraton?

A) glomerular capillary hydrostatc pressure
B) capsular hydrostatc pressure
C) glomerular capillary osmotc pressure
D) capsular osmotc pressure

Which factor does not afect glomerular fltraton rate?

A) blood pressure
B) osmotc pressure of the glomerular fltrate
C) plasma osmotc pressure
D) concentraton of leukocytes in the blood

Juxtaglomerular cells of the juxtaglomerular apparatus secrete _______________ when

_______________.
A) angiotensin-convertng enzyme; blood pressure increases
B) potassium; chloride concentraton declines
C) renin; blood pressure drops
D) atrial natriuretc peptde; blood volume drops

Tubular reabsorption is responsible for retaining nutrients the body requires. Most
tubular reabsorption occurs in the _______________ where microvilli, and their
numerous carrier proteins, increase the surface area available for reabsorption.

A) distal convoluted tubule

B) proximal convoluted tubule
C) collecting duct
D) nephron loop

muscles are attached to bones by - tendon

how many bones does the axial skeleton have -

80 bones
which is the final method of to arrest blood bleeding when all other metholds failed -
tourniquet

Infant CPR is administered to any child under the age of: 24 months.

The nervous system has two major divisions, called the central nervous
system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS).

what is the first step in using an AED – turn on the AED

adults and child's responsiveness is checked by - Adult's and Child's

responsiveness is checked by: Using smelling salts. Shaking the victim and
shouting.

which artery pressure point is located on front of upper leg just below the
middle of crease of groin
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femoral artery

person has fallen from height of about 5 meters and though conscious cannot feel any
pain in his limbs. what should you do?

injuries to the ribs are often the result of falling against

can we use an adult AED on an infant – YES

when you deliver the first rescue breath what should you do if the victim's chest does
not rise - Rescue breathing

Give the first rescue breath, lasting one second, and watch to
see if the chest rises. If it does rise, give the second breath. If the chest
doesn't rise, repeat the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver and then give the
second breath.

A lung is an individual organ composed of tubular structures and alveoli

bound together by fibrous connective tissue (FCT
 the urinary system is also known as – renal system

Where should you place the AED pads when treating an infant for pediatric cardiac arrest?*

 Chest and back

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how should you do chest compressions on a small child - place two fingers on breast

1. when treating a third degree burn you should - Call 911 or go immediately to
the nearest hospital.

Term Definition
Your check of the scene suggests that a victim has Make sure the power is turned off
suffered an electrical
shock. The first thing to do is….
a) Cover all burns with a dry loose dressing.
b) Ask a bystander to help you move the victim.
c) Place the victim on one side with the head
down.
d) Make sure the power is turned off.

Term Definition
A victim of a car accident has just vomited and He has internal bleeding
now appears to be coughing
up blood. He is breathing very quickly and his
pulse is weak and fast. What is
most likely wrong?
a) He is having a seizure.
b) He has internal bleeding.
c) He is having a heart attack.
d) He is having a diabetic emergency

Term Definition
You are caring for a victim with a burned hand. The burns are minor with no open blisters
Put the hand in cool water
if….
a) The burns are very deep
b) There are burns with open blisters.
 c) The burns are minor with no open blisters.
d) You should put the hand in cool water for all of
the above.

Term Definition
In general a splint should be…. Snug, but not so tight that it slows circulation
a) Loose, so that the victim can still move the
injured limb.
b) Snug, but not so tight that it slows circulation.
c) Tied with cravats over the injured area.
d) None of the above.

Term Definition
A victim has lost a lot of blood through a deep cut In shock
in his leg. He is breathing
fast and seems pale and restless. He is
probably….
a) Having a stroke.
b) Having a heart attack.
c) In shock.
d) Choking

Term Definition
You suspect that a person has been poisoned. She The Poison Control Center or your local
is conscious. Your first emergency phone number
call should be to….
a) The Poison Control Center or your local
emergency phone number.
b) The victim’s physician.
c) The hospital emergency department.
d) The local pharmacy.

Term Definition
Which would you do when caring for a seizureRemove nearby objects that might cause injury
victim?
a) Remove nearby objects that might cause
injury.
b) Place a small object, such as a rolled up piece
of cloth, between the
victim’s teeth.
c) Try to hold the person still.
d) All of the above.

Term Definition
What should be your first concern at the scene Checking the scene for safety
where a person has been
 seriously burned?
a) Checking the scene for safety.
b) Checking the victims breathing and pulse.
c) Calling your local emergency phone number.
d) Cooling the burned area

Term Definition
Which of the following should be done for a Apply cool wet cloths
person experiencing a heat
related illness.
a) Keep the victim warm.
b) Force the victim to drink fluids.
c) Apply cool wet cloths.
d) Place the victim in warm water.

Term Definition
You feel a sudden sharp pain in the bottom of Puncture
your left foot. You look at the
bottom of your left shoe and see a tack sticking in
your shoe. What type of
wound do you probably have?
a) Avulsion
b) Bruise
c) Scrape
d) Puncture

Term Definition
What should you do if you think a victim has ) Call your local emergency phone number for
serious internal bleeding? help
a) Apply heat to the injured area.
b) Call your local emergency phone number for
help.
c) Place the victim in a sitting position.
d) Give fluids to replace blood loss.

Term Definition
Which is the first step when caring for bleeding Apply direct pressure with a clean or sterile
wounds. dressing
a) Apply direct pressure with a clean or sterile
dressing.
b) Apply pressure at the pressure point.
c) Add bulky dressings to reinforce blood soaked
bandages.
d) Elevate the wound.

Term Definition
 How can you reduce the risk of disease All of the above.
transmission when caring for open,
bleeding wounds?
a) Wash your hands immediately after giving
care.
b) Avoid direct contact with blood.
c) Use protective barriers such as gloves or plastic
wrap.
d) All of the above.

Term Definition
You have tried to control a victim's bleeding with
) Inside the arm between the shoulder and the
direct pressure and elbow
elevation, but the bleeding doesn’t stop. Where
would you apply pressure to
slow the flow of blood to a wound on the
forearm?
a) Outside the arm midway between the shoulder
and the elbow.
b) On the inside of the elbow.
c) Inside the arm between the shoulder and the
elbow.
d) Any of the above will slow the flow of blood

Term Definition
Dressing and bandages are used to…. Help control bleeding and prevent infection
a) Reduce the victim's pain.
b) Reduce internal bleeding.
c) Help control bleeding and prevent infection.
d) Make it easier to take the victim to the
hospital.

Term Definition
Where is the carotid artery located? On the neck to the right or left of the wind pipe
a) Inside the wrist just above the hand.
b) On the neck to the right or left of the wind
pipe.
c) Behind the knee cap.
d) Inside the arm between the elbow and
shoulder.

Term Definition
Which is not a symptom of heart attack. Red, hot or dry skin
a) Chest pain.
b) Red, hot or dry skin.
c) Pale or bluish in color.
 d) Profuse sweating

Term Definition
When caring for a victim with a bloody nose you Have the victim sit with head tilted slightly
would not…… backward while pinching the
a) Apply an ice pack to the bridge of the nose. nostrils together
b) Apply pressure to upper lip just beneath nose.
c) Have the victim sit with head tilted slightly
forward while pinching the
nostrils together.
d) Have the victim sit with head tilted slightly
backward while pinching the
nostrils together.

Term Definition
A student on your bus has been hit in the mouth Both a and b
and a tooth was knocked
out you should….
a) Control the bleeding and have student bite
down on a rolled sterile
dressing in the space left by the tooth.
b) Save the tooth by placing it in milk or water.
c) Wrap the tooth in a dry tissue and give to
student to take to dentist.
d) Both a and b

Term Definition
A first degree burn…. Involves only the top layer of skin
a) Involves only the top layer of skin.
b) Is red and blistered.
c) Destroys all layers of skin.
d) Is the most serious of burns.

Term Definition
When caring for a student who is allergic to bees Both a and c
and has just been stung,
you should….
a) Give them an injection with their Epi-pen.
b) Apply a heat pack to ease pain.
c) Apply a cold pack.
d) Both a and c

Term Definition
Sign of an allergic reaction to a bee sting are…. All of the above
a) Feeling of tightness in the chest and throat.
b) Swelling of the face neck and tongue.
 c) Rash, dizziness, or confusion
d) All of the above

Term Definition
What would you do if a victim had a body part All of the above
torn or cut off?
a) Wrap severed body part in sterile gauze.
b) Place in a plastic bag.
c) Put the plastic bag on ice and take it to the
hospital with victim.
d) All of the above.

Term Definition
When can you move a victim? When the victim is in danger
a) When you need to care for another victim.
b) When the victim is in danger.
c) When it would be easier to care for the victim.
d) All of the above.

Neil-Robertson Stretcher. Three persons should pick up the victim as

depicted. A fourth person should be available to slide the stretcher under the
victim.

Smooth muscles
Smooth muscles — sometimes also called involuntary muscles — are
usually in sheets, or layers, with one layer of muscle behind the other. You
can't control this type of muscle.

The 3 types of muscle tissue are cardiac, smooth, and skeletal. Cardiac
muscle cells are located in the walls of the heart, appear striated, and are
under involuntary control.

how will you examine the patient is shock for paleness if the skin is dark - In dark-
skinned people, paleness may only be apparent when examining the mucous
membranes.

what is the rhythm of resuscitation with two first aiders - t wo first-aiders: 5

compressions / 1 insufflation
knee should be splinted curved or straight – Bent

what should a casualty with severe allergy carry at all times - inject adrenaline (such
as an EpiPen

The most visible and common symptom of diphtheria is a thick, gray

coating on the throat and tonsils. Other common symptoms include: a fever.

what is the cause of angina - coronary heart disease. It occurs when

the heart muscle

Stratum corneum. The stratum corneum is the outer layer of the skin
(epidermis).

what type of muscle do you not control - involuntary muscles

a Cell is a basic unit of structure and function in living things

the system that consists of the brain, the spinal cord and the nerves that issue from
them is known as - nervous system

an aed should be used before or after performing CPR

what is a faint – a brief loss of consciousness

a casuality is muttering to themselves but not making any sense. theri face appears to
be drooping to one side. what might be wrong with them – having stroke

pairs of ribs in human body are – 12 pairs

the two main pairs of arteries supplying oxygenated blood to the brain are - the internal
carotid arteries, which arise at the point in the neck where the common carotid
arteries bifurcate, and the vertebral arteries

the nervous system is a complex collection of nervous and specialized cells known as -
neurons

recommended amount of time to wash your hands – 20 seconds

crepitus is – a grating sound

if the patient's pulse cannot be felt at the wrist, where it should be felt next – at the
carotid artery
example of irregular bone – vertebrae

the brain and spinal cord have three different membranes surrounding them called –

Meninges
which are useful method for temporarily immobilizing fractures - Long leg splintage

how many ureters are present – 2

what is the name of the tiny air sacs in your lungs – bronchioles
example of short bone - The carpals in the wrist

in normal adult there are about __ WBC per cubic millimeter of blood – 5000 to 11000

if an AED is available, but does not have child pads or child energy dose setting, what
should you do for a 6 year old unresponsive victim – use the AED and adult pads

1. What method of handling you use if victim is unconscious

a) Pick back method
b) Fireman lift
c) Simple fore-and-aft carry
d) Both B & C

2. You have tired to control a victim’s bleeding with direct pressure

and elevation, but the bleeding doesn’t stop. Where would you
apply pressure to slow the flow of blood to a wound on the
forearm?
Inside the arm between the shoulder and the elbow

3. When caring for some one, who is suffering from heat cramps
a) Apply cold packs
b) Give cool water or sports drink
c) Have him keep walking slowly to work the cramp out
d) Massage the muscle vigorously to increase circulation
4. The mammalian reflex refers to:
a) An increase in heat rate and respiration
b) A decrease in heat rate and dilation of blood vessels
c) An increase in heat rate and construction of pupils
d) A decrease in heat rate and constriction of blood vessels

5. The system that consists of the brain, the spinal cord and the
nerves that issue from them is known as
a) The nervous system
b) The digestive system
c) The muscular system
d) The circulatory system

6. What should be your first concern at the scene where a person has
been seriously burned?
a) Checking the scene for safety
b) Checking the victims breathing and pulse
c) Calling your local emergency phone number
d) Cooling the burned area

7. You have a casualty that is muttering to themselves but not making

any sense. Their face appears to be dropping to one side. What
might be wrong to them?
a) They are having a heart attach
b) They are in shock after witnessing an accident
c) They may be having a stroke
d) None of the above

8. The emergency responder should assume a head/spinal injury in

any un witnessed situation where the patient is
 a) Alert
b) Responsive to pain
c) Not breathing
d) Unresponsive

9. When caring for a victim with a bloody nose you would not ___
a) Apply an ice pack to the bridge of the nose
b) Apply pressure to upper lip just beneath nose
c) Have the victim sit with head tilted slightly backward while
pinching the nostrils together
d) Have the victim sit with head tilted slight forward while not
pinching the nostrils together

10. Urine enters the bladder through which structure?

a) The ureter
b) The collecting duct
c) The kidney
d) The urethra

11. Increased respiratory difficulty accompanied by a week

ineffective cough, wheezing, high-pitched crowing noise and
cyanosis are signs of:
a) Mild airway obstruction
b) C.O.P.D
c) Severe airway obstruction
d) Complete airway obstruction

12. The Glasgow coma scale measure three basic function. They
are:
a) Eye, verbal and motor responses
b) Pulse rate speech, involuntary movement
 c) Pulse rate, respiration rate, eye response
d) Respiration rate, eye response, voluntary movement

13. In the absence of a Doctor, how long should artificial

respiration and heat compression be continued?
a) When the casualty turns pale and starts to go cold CPR can be
stopped
b) When the casualty has had fixed and dilated pupils for 15
minutes you should stop CPR
c) When the casualty shows no response to the CPR after 20
minutes, it is useless to continue
d) Until the heart starts beating or the rescuer is unable to continue
because of fatigue

14. Oxygen humidification is recommended if you are

administering oxygen for longer than
a) 15 minutes
b) 30 minutes
c) 60 minutes
d) 90 minutes

15. Immediate threat to life of unconscious casualties, may be

a) Breathing obstructed by the tongue falling back & blocking the
throat
b) Support heat
c) Broken chest
d) A and B

16. What is more serious?

a) Heat stroke
b) Heat exhaustion
 c) Heat cramps
d) Heat rash

17. To care for a victim with a sucking chest wound, you would?
a) Cover the wound completely with a sterile gauze pad
b) Cover the wound with a dressing that doesn’t allow air to pass
through
c) Apply ice pack to the wound
d) Both a and c

18. What should you not do when arriving at the scene?

a) Reposition the casualty in the recovery position
b) Check for pulse
c) Clear the airway
d) Sprinkle water on the casualty face
19. You have a person who is conscious and refuses help and
laps into an unconscious state, what should you do?
a) Permission is implied if the victim is unconscious
b) Begin to give care
c) Call medical help and wait until professional help arrives
d) Both a & b

20. Signals of head and spine injuries are:

a) Blood or other fluids in the ears or nose
b) Unusual bumps or depressions on the head or over the spine
c) Has seizures, severe headaches or slurred speech
d) Both a and b

21. Cardiac arrest refers to

a) Collapse of the heart
b) Any stoppage of the heart
 c) Blood supply to the heart is affected

22. OPQRST is used to assess

a) Pain
b) Level of consciousness
c) Vision
d) Hearing

23. The trunk of the respiratory tree is called the trachea. The
branches are called the bronchi. Alveoli are tiny spherical sacs in
the lungs. They are the site of external respiration.
a) True
b) False

24. As with heat burns the damage of frostbite/ hypothermia may

be either superficial or deep, and the affected tissues may be
destroyed. What kind of first aid should be given a person with
frostbite?
Hand or body heat the affected parts skin-to-skin (eg. Frozen hand
in persons opposite armpit___)

25. When caring for someone who is suffering from frostbite,

you should not
a) Soak effected part in warm water 100 to 105 degrees
b) Rub vigorously until skin appears red and feels warm
c) Handle area gently
d) Avoid breaking blisters

26. Which of the following should be done for a person

experiencing a heat related illness
a) Keep the victim warm
 b) Force the victim to drink fluids
c) Apply cool wet cloths
d) Place the victim in warm water

27. You are a lone first aider and have an unconscious non-
breathing adult, what should you do first?
a) Start CPR with 30 chest compression
b) Give five initial rescue breaths
c) Call help requesting AED
d) Give two initial rescue breaths

28. In the hypothermic patient you should limit the number of

shocks to a maximum of:
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4

29. To treat a nosebleed, hold pressure on the bridge of the nose

and have the person
a) Lean slightly back
b) Lean slightly forward
c) Apply a heat pack to the nose
d) Lie flat on the floor

30. The human ear has two major special sensory function;
hearing and equilibrium. The three parts of the human ear are the
external ear, the middle ear, and the internal ear
a) True
b) False
31. What is the rhythm of resuscitation should two first alders
use when working as a team?
a) 3 compression after every 1 inflation
b) 5 compression after every 1 inflation
c) 7 compression after every 5 compressions
d) 10 compression within every 3 inflation

32. The appendix is located in which quadrant of the abdomen;

a) Lower right
b) Upper right
c) Upper left
d) Lower left

33. If the patient has an open fracture responders should;

a) Attempt to push bones back into the wound
b) Use bulky dressings to pad around the protruding bones ends
c) Apply pressure directly over the fracture to control bleeding
d) Apply a tourniquet above the fracture site

34. A victim of a car accident has just vomited and now appears
to be coughing up blood. He is breathing very quickly and his
pulse is week likely wrong?
a) He is having a seizure
b) He has internal bleeding
c) He is having a heart attack
d) He is having a diabetic emergency

35. The passage of electrical current through the body may result
in server and sometimes fatal injuries. You are witness to man
getting electric current through his body and is stuck to the
 dangerous area. It is impossible to switch off the current by any
main switch. How to break the current supply?
Stand on dry insulating material and pull the person away with
isolating materials

36. Which is not a symptom of heart attack

a) Chest pain
b) Red, hot or dry skin
c) Pale or bluish in color
d) Profuse sweating

37. You are alone and must remove a casualty with a suspected
spinal injury from a very hazardous situation. You should
Grasp his clothing under his shoulders, support his head and neck,
and drag him lengthwise

38. It is important that a compress is done correctly. One of the

alternative sings, after completed compress bandage, shows that
the bandage may be to right. Which one?
a) Swelling below the bandage and heavy pain
b) Blue colour of the skin above the bandage
c) Heartbeat increase and a dizzy feeling
d) Swelling above the bandage

39. When performing CPR on a child you give

a) 4 slow breaths & 20 chest compressions
b) 1 slow breath & 5 chest compressions
c) 2 slow breaths & 10 chest compressions
d) 2 slow breaths & 15 chest compressions
40. On a infant, if you are the lone rescuer, you should perform
compressions
a) Using two fingers just below the nipple line
b) Using heel of one hand just below the nipple line
c) Using the heel of two hands below the nipple line
d) None of the above

41. What the best position for conscious casualty suffering from
internal bleeding?
a) Laying down with legs raised
b) Laying flat down
c) Half sitting position
d) Recovery position

42. When assessing the victim, you should remember to “look,

listen and feel” for breathing
a) True
b) False

43. You are called a casualty who clutching their chest and
breathless.
Call emergency number, lay them down with their legs slightly
raised , moisten their lips, keep them warm but do not overheat and
monitor their condition

44. For which one of the following infectious diseases is a

vaccine presently available:
a) Herpes
b) AIDS
c) Mononucleosis
d) Hepatitis B
45. Remove a contact lenses only if:
a) There is a chemical burn to the eye
b) The eyeball is injured
c) Transport time is short
d) The casualty is wearing hard lenses

46. Which of the following is NOT a special consideration when

assessing elderly patients
Mental status often reflects a fear of emergency responders

47. A strain occurs when a muscle or group of muscles is over –

stretched and possibly torn, by violent or sudden movement. Strain
can be weights incorrectly. The treatment of strain may be
remembered as the word RICE. What RICE an abbreviation for?
Rest, ice, compression, elevation

48. What is the best way to control bleeding?

a) Direct pressure
b) Use of a tourniquet
c) Elevation
d) Pressure points

49. Knee should be splinted ____

a) Along with steel
b) Curved
c) Bent
d) Straight

50. A boy on the bus goes into diabetic shock, what do you do?
 Make him comfortable give him a not-diet drink, candy or
something with sugar in it

51. What is the immediate step to be followed when tourniquet is

applied?
a) Physicians help
b) Radio medical advice
c) First aid
d) Shock

52. What symptoms are associated with heat exhaustion

a) Cool, moist, pale or flushed skin
b) Rapid weak pulse
c) Rapid, shallow breathing
d) All of the above

53. You are treating a pediatric cardiac arrest patient. When do

you place the AED pads on an infant?
a) Chest and back
b) Do not use an AED on an infant
c) Upper chest and mid abdomen
d) Wherever they fit

54. When you are giving mouth-to-nose AR, you should

Hold the casualty mouth closed

55. Hypovolemic shock results from

a) The body’s reaction to a foreign protein
b) An overdose of insulin
c) Toxins produced by a severe infection
d) Decreased volume of blood
56. You have a casualty that is muttering to themselves but not
making any sense. Their face appears to be dropping to one side.
What might be wrong with them?
a) They are having a heart attach
b) They are in shock after witnessing an accident
c) They may be having a stroke
d) None of the above

57. You find a person at the bottom of the stairs. He appears to

have fallen and seems badly hurt. After sending someone for help
you would
a) Roll the victim onto his stomach keeping the head and back in a
straight line
b) Roll the victim onto one side
c) Position victim onto one side
d) Attempt to keep the victim from moving

58. What names are given to the three different depths of burns?
a) Small, medium and large
b) First, second and third degree
c) Minor, medium and severe
d) Superficial, partial thickness, full thickness

59. How can you help someone who is having a seizure?

a) Put something in their mouth
b) Restrain them
c) Keep them safe from injury

60. You are called to a casualty having an epileptic seizure. What

do you do?
 Clear the area, put something soft under their head. When the
seizure stops, put them in the recovery position

61. Manual support of the head and neck of the patient with
suspected spinal injury can be released
a) Once the breathing has been checked
b) When a hard collar, has been applied
c) If the patient is unconscious
d) When the patient is fully immobilized to a backboard

62. Where would a person having a heart attack most likely feel
pain?
a) In left arm and back of shoulders
b) In lower abdomen
c) In their legs

63. To correctly size an oropharyngeal airway place the flange at

the corner of the mouth with the tip reaching
a) The angle of the patient’s jaw
b) The top of the patient’s ear
c) The patient’s earlobe
d) Two fingers width from the flange

64. The most common fears of the first aider are

a) Panic or fear of doing something wrong
b) Being unsure of the persons condition and what to do
c) Assuming someone else will take action
d) All of the above

65. Which one of the following is considered a breach of duty

 a) Failure to obtain consent
b) Failure to wear your name tag
c) Inappropriate use of lights and siren
d) Insubordination

66. A tissue is a grouping of like cells working together

a) True
b) False

67. At what age is it necessary to use the child AED pads if

available?
a) 17
b) 16
c) 14
d) Up until puberty

68. What is the cause of angina?

a) Insufficient blood reaching the lungs
b) Insufficient blood reaching the brain
c) Insufficient blood reaching the heart muscle
d) Insufficient blood reaching the leg muscles

69. Which one of the following changes in vital signs is

characteristic of brain injury
a) Increase in pulse rate
b) Constant respiratory rate
c) Increase in blood pressure
d) Decrease in blood pressure

70. How many bones are there in the average person’s body?
209
71. The heart produces the primary motive force to drive the
blood through the arterial system.
a) True
b) False

72. What’s the FIRST thing you should do if someone who is

working in a deep man hole collapses?
Notify the trained rescue team immediately

73. What should you do for a person with an object, like a knife,
stuck in their leg?
Call medical help, control bleeding and stabilize the onject in place

74. Tonsils are special collections of lymphoid tissue, are

protective structures and are located primarily at the entrances of
the respiratory and digestive system
a) True
b) False

75. If an infant victim has a pulse but is not breathing, you may
decide to do rescue breathing only. For this infant victim, you
should provide a breath
a) Every 1-2 seconds
b) Every 3-5 seconds
c) Every 5-6 seconds
d) Every 10 seconds

76. Plasma makes up about 55 present of the total blood volume.

a) True
b) False
77. A person, who is unconscious, not breathing, has a weak
pulse, needs ____
a) CPR
b) Heimlich maneuver
c) Rescue breathing
d) Back blows and chest thrusts

78. Which arteries pressure point is located on front of upper leg

just below the middle of crease of groin?
a) Radial artery
b) Popliteal artery
c) Brachial artery
d) Femoral artery

79. What is the ratio for chest compression: rescue breath for
adults?
a) 1.252083333
b) 1.045138889
c) 0.8354166669999999
d) 1.252083333

80. You suspect a head and neck injury in a victim who is

unresponsive and not breathing. How would you open the airway
to give breaths?
a) Head tilt-chin lift
b) Thumb & index lift
c) Jaw-thrust technique
d) E-C clamp technique
81. A severe blow to or a heavy fall on the upper part of the
abdomen can upset the regularity of breathing. What is the
symptoms and signs?
Difficulty in breathing in and the casually may be unable to speak

82. If some one goes into diabetic shock, what do you do?
Make him comfortable: give him a non-diet drink candy, or
something with sugar in it

83. What is the first step in using an AED?

a) Expose the victim’s chest
b) Plug the pad connector into the AED
c) Turn on the AED
d) Press the ‘Analyze’ button on the AED

84. Signals of an allergic reaction to bee sting are

All of the above

85. A crew member has fallen from a height of a about 5 meters

and length conscious cannot feel any pain in his limbs. What
should you do?
Put the patient into the recovery position in case he vomits

86. What does the colour blue on a fire extinguisher indicate?

a) Water
b) Dry powder
c) Carbon dioxide
d) Halogen
87. In general a splint should be
Snug, but not so tight that it slows circulation

88. Immediate threat to life of unconscious casualties, may be

a) Breathing obstructed by the tongue falling back & blocking the
throat
b) Stopped heart
c) Broken chest
d) A and B

89. What is the position of patient during treatment for shock?

a) Vertical standing
b) Side lying
c) Horizontal
d) All the above

90. When assessing the victim, you should remember to “look,

listen and feel” for breathing
a) True
b) False

91. Referred plan:

Results when the two nervous system come into contact

92. What should you not do when arriving at the scene?

a) Resposition the casualty in the recovery position
b) Check for pulse
c) Clear the airway
d) Sprinkle water on the casualty face

93. An example for irrugular bone is

 a) Carpal bones
b) Cranial bone
c) Vertebra
d) Femur

94. In case of near drowning

Laryngospasm prevents water from entering the lungs

95. Chemical burns in eyes or on the skin can cases severe

damage.
The casualty may be free to both rub the eye and the affected area

96. The responder who suspects a child to be the victim of abuse

should:
Focus on management of injuries to the child

97. The body loses heat in a variety of ways including:

Radiation, conduction, evaporation and respiration

98. At what angle the patients leg can be elevated to increase

blood flow to heart and head?
a) 10cm
b) 20cm
c) 30cm
d) 40cm

99. The urinary system is also known as:

a) The endocrine system
b) The reproductive system
c) The gastric system
 d) The renal system

100. What should you do when arriving at the scene?

Resposition the casualty in the recovery position

101. A man is filling a gas tank on a generator when it bursts into

flames. The casualty has a hoarse voice, he is blistered around the
mouth and nose and both arms are reddened. You should classify
this burn as;
a) Critical
b) Superficial
c) Moderate
d) Minor

102. The two main pairs of arteries supplying blood to the brain
are the internal carotid and the vertebral arteries
a) True
b) False

103. After someone has fainted what position should they be in to

aid recovery?
a) Lay flat
b) Lay down with legs raised
c) Sit in chair
d) Stand upright

104. When a person has ingested poisonous chemical

a) Do not induce vomiting
b) If the person is conscious encourage victim to drink water or
milk in sips
c) Both A & B
105. When caring for someone who has suffered an electrical
burn, you would not
a) Check breathing and pulse
b) Check for possible fractures
c) Cool the burned area
d) Treat for shock

106. What should be your first concern at the scene where a

person has been seriously burned?
a) Checking the scene for safety
b) Checking the victims breathing and pulse
c) Calling your local emergency phone number
d) Cooling the burned area

107. The heart produces motive force to drive the blood,

a) True
b) False

108. Tonsils are special collections of lymphoid tissue,

a) True
b) False

109. What do you for chemical burn?

a) Flush with water, dry, and cover
b) Flush with large amounts of water and cover
c) Flush with large amounts of warm water until help arrives
d) Flush with large amounts of cool water until help arrives

110. Which of the following devices provides the highest

percentage of O2 delivery?
 a) Nasal cannula
b) Plastic face mask
c) Partial re breathing mask
d) Non-re breathing mask

111. Which action is part of first aid for a nosebleed?

Lean forward and firmly pinch the soft parts of the nose

112. The mammalian reflex to:

A decrease in heart rate and constriction of blood vessels

113. You may suspect that any one has been poisoned if they
a) Are expiring nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
b) Have chest or abdominal pain, breathing difficulty
c) Burns around the lips, tongue or on the skin
d) All of the above

114. What should you do for a person with an object, like a knife,
stuck in their leg?
Call medical help, control bleeding and stabilize the object in place

115. In the case of abdominal evisceration, the emergency should:

Dress the wound with a moist, sterile dressing

116. The recommended oxygen flow rate for nasal cannula (nasal
prongs) is
a) 1-6 litres/min
b) 6-8 litres/min
c) 8-12 litres/min
d) 10-15 litres/min
117. What is the best way to control bleeding?
a) Direct pressure
b) Use of a tourniquet
c) Elevation
d) Pressure points

118. To treat a nosebleed, hold pressure on the bridge of the nose

and have the person:
a) Lean slightly back
b) Lean slightly forward
c) Apply a heat pack to the nose
d) Lie flat on the floor

119. A girl has her tooth knocked out and she has found the tooth,
which is the best action to take
Place the tooth in a closed container of cool milk or water, until
she reaches the dentist

120. When suctioning a non-breathing adult casualty, a first aider

should:
Suction for no more than 15 seconds

121. Someone collapses with stomach pain and there is no first

aider on site, what should you do first?
Get them to lie down in the recovery position

122. When you are giving mouth-to-nose AR, you should

Hold the casualty’s mouth closed

123. Shock is a condition where

The circulatory system fails to deliver blood to all parts of the body
124. Cardiac arrest refers to
a) Collapse of the heart
b) Any stoppage of the heart
c) Blood supply to the heart is affected

125. If an infant victim has a pulse but is not breathing,

a) Every 1-2 sec
b) Every 3-5 sec
c) Every 5-6 sec
d) Every 10 sec

126. When assessing the victim, you should remember to “look,

listen and feel” for breathing
a) True
b) False

127. What is the maximum time you should take to check for
normal breathing?
a) 5 seconds
b) 10 seconds
c) 30 seconds
d) 60 seconds

128. What is more serious?

a) Heat stroke
b) Heat exhaustion
c) Heat cramps
d) Heat rash
129. Which one of the following factors increases the risk of life-
threatening injury:
a) High velocity
b) Low velocity
c) High density
d) Low energy

130. You are attempting to relieve choking in an infant. The infant

now becomes unresponsive. What is the next step?
Do abdominal thrusts

131. If you are alone and come upon a crew who many may need
CPR, the FIRST thing you should do is:
Make sure the scene is safe

132. The crew should be treated for shock, if

a) The pulse is weak & rapid
b) The skin is pale, cold & possibly most
c) Increased rate of shallow, irregular breathing
d) A, B & C

133. First aid must be administered immediately to:

a) Restore breathing and heart-beat
b) Control bleeding
c) Remove poisons
d) All of the above

134. When immobilizing a crew on a spine board, which part of

the body is the first to be strapped?
a) Chest
b) Pelvis
 c) Legs
d) Head

135. Artificial respiration will bring oxygen containing air to the

Lungs of the casualty

136. A concussion is best described as:

Temporary loss of brain function

137. To flush an eye that has been exposed to a chemical, have the
injured eye ___the unaffected eye
a) Higher than
b) Lower than

138. Splint an injury to a muscle. Done, or joint only when

Both a and b

139. If s permanent tooth is knocked out, put it in a container of

milk and see a dentist within:
a) 15 minutes
b) 30 minutes
c) 2 hours
d) 24 hours

140. First aid is the emergency treatment given to

A&C

141. ........ is a condition when injured crews vital organs slow

down due to a bad injury.
a) Fever
b) Fatigue
 c) Shocks

142. Digestion begins in the mouth. Which of the following

statement is INCORRECT?
The tongue aids in the digestion of the foods

143. The body contains about litres of blood

a) Three
b) Four
c) Five
d) Six

144. The number of cycles of CPR that should be performed for

an adult in 2 minutes is
a) 5
b) 10
c) 7
d) 2

145. Adult CPR guidelines include male adolescents who present

with chest or underarm
a) True
b) False

146. When using an AED:

After a shock is delivered, allow 10 seconds before resuming CPR

147. What is the name of the tiny air sacs in the lungs?
The name of the tiny air sacs in the lung is called bronchioles
148. What is the best for conscious casualty is suffering from
internal bleeding?
Laying down with leg raised

149. You find a child that is unresponsive. After yelling for help,
you check and find the child is not breathing. What is the next
step?
Begin back blows and chest thrusts

150. Symptoms of a stroke can be:

Droopy face, arm, and/or speech

151. What should you not do before carrying out abdominal

thrusts on someone who is choking?
Lean the crew who is choking backward

152. The urinary system is also known as:

The rental system

153. When caring for crew who is allergic to bees and has just
been stung, you should
Apply a cold pack

154. Is violation of the provision relating to medical examination

of seafarers punishable?
Yes, as per general civil penal code chapter 42

155. Which should be part of your care for a severely bleeding

open wound?
Apply direct pressure and elevate the injured area
 156. You are part of a team of two first aiders in a resuscitation
situation. What is the rhythm of resuscitation with two first aider?
5 compressions after every 2 inflation

1) Your check of the scene suggests that a victim has sufered an electrical
shock. The frst thing to do is:

a) Cover all burns with a dry loose dressing.

b) Ask a bystander to help you move the victim.
c) Place the victim on one side with the head down.
d) Make sure the power is turned of.

2) A victim of a car accident has just vomited and now appears to be

coughing up blood. He is breathing very quickly and his pulse is weak and
fast. What is most likely wrong?

a) He is having a seizure.
b) He has internal bleeding.
c) He is having a heart attack.
d) He is having a diabetic emergency.

3) You are caring for a victim with a burned hand. Put the hand in cool water
if:

a) The burns are very deep

b) There are burns with open blisters.
c) The burns are minor with no open blisters.
d) You should put the hand in cool water for all of the above.

4) In general a splint should be:

a) Loose, so that the victim can still move the injured limb.
b) Snug, but not so tight that it slows circulation.
c) Tied with cravats over the injured area.
d) None of the above.

5) A victim has lost a lot of blood through a deep cut in his leg. He is
breathing fast and seems pail and restless. He is probably:

a) Having a stroke.
b) Having a heart attack.
c) In shock.
d) Choking.
6) You suspect that a person has been poisoned. She is conscious. Your frst
call should be to:

a) The Poison Control Center or your local emergency phone number.

b) The victim’s physician.
c) The hospital emergency department.
d) The local pharmacy.

7) Which would you do when caring for a seizure victim?

a) Remove nearby objects that might cause injury.

b) Place a small object, such as a rolled up piece of cloth, between the
victims teeth.
c) Try to hold the person still.
d) All of the above.

8) Splint an injury to a muscle, bone, or joint only when:

a) You have to move or transport the victim.

b) You can do so without hurting the victim.
c) You have splinting materials available.
d) Both a and b

9) For which of the following burn victims should you immediately call your
local emergency phone number?

a) A 40 year old man who has burned his hand with hot cofee.
b) A 68 year old woman who has a blistered grease burn on her hands and
arms.
c) A 26 year old woman who has a sunburn on her shoulders.
d) All of the above.

10) A 15 year old boy has just splashed a chemical on his face. After sending
someone to call for an ambulance, you would:

a) Cover the burned area.

b) Have the victim stay calm until ambulance arrives.
c) Flush the burned area with large amounts of water until the ambulance
arrives.
d) Immediately drive the victim to the hospital.
11) Why should you cover burns with a clean or sterile dressing?

a) To prevent infection.
b) To cool burned area.
c) To keep the burned area warm.
d) Both a and c

12) You fnd a person at the bottom of the stairs. He appears to have fallen
and seems badly hurt. After sending someone for help, you would:

a) Roll the victim onto his stomach keeping the head and back in a straight
line.
b) Roll the victim onto one side.
c) Position victim onto one side.
d) Attempt to keep the victim from moving.

13) A victim has a large piece of glass sticking out of her leg. You should:

a) Leave the glass in her leg and control the bleeding.

b) Call your local emergency phone number.
c) Remove the glass and then control the bleeding.
d) Both a and b

14) What should be your frst concern at the scene where a person has been
seriously burned?

a) Checking the scene for safety.

b) Checking the victims breathing and pulse.
c) Calling your local emergency phone number.
d) Cooling the burned area.

15) A woman has fallen and turned her ankle. She says she heard something
snap. She looks pale and is sweating. What should you do?

a) Have the victim walk on the injured ankle.

b) Care for the injury as if it were serious.
c) Apply heat and elevate the injury.
d) Apply a dressing and loosely bandage.

16) Which of the following should be done for a person experiencing a heat
related illness.
a) Keep the victim warm.
b) Force the victim to drink fuids.
c) Apply cool wet cloths.
d) Place the victim in warm water.

17) You feel a sudden sharp pain in the bottom of your left foot. You look at
the bottom of your left shoe and see a tack sticking in your shoe. What type
of wound do you probably have?

a) Avulsion
b) Bruise
c) Scrape
d) Puncture

18) Which should be part of your care for a severely bleeding open wound?

a) Allow the wound to bleed in order to minimize infection.

b) Apply direct pressure and elevate the injured area. (if no broken bones)
c) Use a tourniquet to stop all blood fow.
d) Both b and c

19) What should you do if you think a victim has serious internal bleeding?

a) Apply heat to the injured area.

b) Call your local emergency phone number for help.
c) Place the victim in a sitting position.
d) Give fuids to replace blood loss.

20) Which of the following behaviors reduces your risk for injury?

a) Always wearing a safety belt when riding in automobiles.

b) Limiting intake of alcohol.
c) Limiting intake of foods high in cholesterol.
d) Both a and b

21) Which is the frst step when caring for bleeding wounds.

a) Apply direct pressure with a clean or sterile dressing.

b) Apply pressure at the pressure point.
c) Add bulky dressings to reinforce blood soaked bandages.
d) Elevate the wound.
22) How can you reduce the risk of disease transmission when caring for
open, bleeding wounds?

a) Wash your hands immediately after giving care.

b) Avoid direct contact with blood.
c) Use protective barriers such as gloves or plastic wrap.
d) All of the above.

23) You have tried to control a victim's bleeding with direct pressure and
elevation, but the bleeding doesn’t stop. Where would you apply pressure to
slow the fow of blood to a wound on the forearm?

a) Outside the arm midway between the shoulder and the elbow.
b) On the inside of the elbow.
c) Inside the arm between the shoulder and the elbow.
d) Any of the above will slow the fow of blood.

24) Dressing and bandages are used to:

a) Reduce the victim's pain.

b) Reduce internal bleeding.
c) Help control bleeding and prevent infection.
d) Make it easier to take the victim to the hospital.

25) Most injuries are due to situations that:

a) You have no control over or could not have been prevented.

b) You have some control over or could have been prevented.
c) Involve fve or more people.
d) Involve water sports.

26) Where is the carotid artery located?

a) Inside the wrist just above the hand.

b) On the neck to the right or left of the wind pipe.
c) Behind the knee cap.
d) Inside the arm between the elbow and shoulder.

27) On an infant, where would you check the pulse?

a) Inside the wrist just above the hand.

b) On the neck to the right or left side of the wind pipe.
c) Behind the knee cap.
d) Inside the arm between the elbow and shoulder.
28) For an infant who is choking, you would perform:

a) The Hiemlick maneuver.

b) CPR
c) Back blows and chest thrusts.
d) Hold the infant upside down and strike between the shoulder blades.
29) Breathing emergencies may be caused from:

a) Asthma
b) Hyperventilation
c) Allergic reaction
d) Injury to a muscle or bone in the chest
e) All of the above

30) A person who is unconscious, not breathing, has a weak pulse, needs:

a) CPR
b) Hiemlick maneuver.
c) Rescue breathing.
d) Back blows and chest thrusts.

31) When helping an unconscious choking victim, you would give an adult
____ chest thrusts. For an infant you would give ____ back blows and ____
chest thrusts.

a) 3,3,3
b) 5,3,3
c) 5,5,5
d) 3,5,5

32) Which is not a symptom of heart attack.

a) Chest pain.
b) Red, hot or dry skin.
c) Pale or bluish in color.
d) Profuse sweating.

33) When performing adult CPR you give:

a) 2 slow breaths & 30 chest compressions.

b) 1 slow breath & 10 chest compressions.
c) 5 slow breaths & 10 chest compressions.
d) 3 slow breaths & 15 chest compressions.
34) When performing CPR on a child you give:

a) 4 slow breaths & 20 chest compressions.

b) 1 slow breath & 5 chest compressions.
c) 2 slow breaths & 10 chest compressions.
d) 2 slow breaths & 15 chest compressions.
35) A wound where there is damage to the soft tissue and blood vessels
under the skin is called:

a) A scrape
b) A cut
c) A bruise
d) An avulsion

36) When giving care for external bleeding, what should you do frst?

a) Elevate the injury.

b) Apply direct pressure.
c) Apply a loose dressing.
d) Apply a tourniquet.

37) Bandages are used for:

a) Applying directly to a wound to soak up blood.

b) To hold dressings in place, apply pressure and control bleeding.
c) Ease pain.
d) Small cuts only.

38) Dressings and pads:

a) Should be removed when blood soaked. New ones should be applied.

b) Are used to help control bleeding and keep germs out.
c) Are not included in a frst aid kit.
d) Should be applied to a sucking chest wound.

39) Elastic bandages are used:

a) To control bleeding
b) Control swelling and support injuries such as sprains or strains.
c) To allow circulation to a severed limb.
d) When applying a splint.

40) When caring for a victim who has an object impaled in their hand, you
should:

a) Remove the object, fush with cool water, and transport to hospital.
b) Immobilize the object by placing several dressings around it.
c) Break object of where it sticks out, and bandage injury.
d) None of the above.

41) When caring for a victim with a bloody nose you would not:
a) Apply an ice pack to the bridge of the nose.
b) Apply pressure to upper lip just beneath nose.
c) Have the victim sit with head tilted slightly forward while pinching the
nostrils together.
d) Have the victim sit with head tilted slightly backward while pinching the
nostrils together.

42) A student on your bus has been hit in the mouth and a tooth was
knocked out you should:

a) Control the bleeding and have student bite down on a rolled sterile
dressing in the space left by the tooth.
b) Save the tooth by placing it in milk or water.
c) Wrap the tooth in a dry tissue and give to student to take to dentist.
d) Both a and b

43) Which symptoms would indicate internal bleeding?

a) Rapid weak pulse.

b) Skin that feels cool or moist, or looks pale or bluish.
c) Excessive thirst.
d) Tender, swollen, bruised, or hard areas of his body, such as the abdomen.
e) All of the above.

44) Wounds that would require stitches are:

a) Over an inch long.

b) Bleeding from an artery or uncontrolled bleeding.
c) Human or animal bites.
d) All of the above.

45) Which is not a symptom of shock:

a) Strong thirst, nausea, or vomiting.

b) Rapid breathing or rapid pulse.
c) Restless or irritability.
d) Chest or abdominal pain, breathing difculty.

46) A frst degree burn:

a) Involves only the top layer of skin.

b) Is red and blistered.
c) Destroys all layers of skin.
d) Is the most serious of burns.

47) When caring for a victim who has a large burn on their forearm, you:

a) Use large amounts of cool water to cool the burn.

b) Use ice or ice water to cool the burn.
c) Remove any cloth that has stuck to the burn and apply burn cream.
d) All of the above.

48) When caring for someone who has sufered an electrical burn, you would
not:

a) Check breathing and pulse.

b) Check for possible fractures.
c) Cool the burned area.
d) Treat for shock.

49) You should suspect that a victim has head and spine injuries for:

a) An incident involving a lightning strike.

b) A person found unconscious for unknown reasons.
c) A fall from the height greater than the victims height.
d) All of the above.

50) You may suspect that a student has been poisoned if they:

a) Are experiencing nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.

b) Have chest or abdominal pain, breathing difculty.
c) Burns around the lips, tongue, or on the skin.
d) All of the above.

51) When caring for a student who is allergic to bees and has just been
stung, you should:

a) Give them an injection with their Epi-pen.

b) Apply a heat pack to ease pain.
c) Apply a cold pack.
d) Both a and c

52) Signals of an allergic reaction to a bee sting are:

a) Feeling of tightness in the chest and throat.

b) Swelling of the face neck and tongue.
c) Rash, dizziness, or confusion
d) All of the above.

53) When caring for a student who is sufering from heat cramps.

a) Apply cold packs.

b) Give cool water or sports drink.
c) Have student keep walking slowly to work the cramp out.
d) Massage the muscle vigorously to increase circulation.

54) What symptoms are associated with heat exhaustion:

a) Cool, moist, pale, or fushed skin.

b) Rapid weak pulse.
c) Rapid, shallow breathing.
d) All of the above.

55) Heat stroke:

a) Causes very high body temperature.

b) Hot red or dry skin.
c) Rapid weak pulse, shallow breathing.
d) All of the above.

56) When caring for someone who is sufering from frostbite, you should not:

a) Soak efected part in warm water 100 to 105 degrees.

b) Rub vigorously until skin appears red and feels warm.
c) Handle area gently.
d) Avoid breaking blisters.

57) Hypothermia:

a) Is not life threatening.

b) Victims must be heated up as fast as possible.
c) Is caused by exposure to temperatures below freezing.
d) Can be caused by swimming in waters below 70 degrees.

58) Snake bites can be very serious. When caring for a snake bite victim,
which should you not do?

a) Wash wounds.
b) Apply ice.
c) Keep bitten part still and below the heart.
d) Get professional medical care within 30 minutes.

59) When performing infant CPR or rescue breathing, what kind of breaths
should you give to avoid forcing air into the infant’s stomach?

a) Hard and fast.

b) Smooth and fast.
c) Slowly and gently.
d) Long and hard.

60) Your role in making the EMS system work efectively includes four steps.

a) Elevate, Identify, decide, execute.

b) Check, call, care, protect.
c) Recognize, decide, call, provide.
d) None of the above.

61) When should you give rescue breathing?

a) Conscious choking victim.

b) Unconscious choking victim.
c) Unconscious, no pulse, not breathing.
d) Unconscious, not breathing, but has a pulse.

62) What would you do if a victim had a body part torn or cut of?

a) Wrap severed body part in sterile gauze.

b) Place in a plastic bag.
c) Put the plastic bag on ice and take it to the hospital with victim.
d) All of the above.

63) What would you do for a victim who has internal bleeding?

a) Keep the victim quiet and lying down.

b) Bend knees to make them comfortable.
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above.

64) To care for a victim with a sucking chest wound, you would?

a) Cover the wound completely with a sterile gauze pad.

b) Cover the wound with a dressing that doesn’t allow air to pass through.
c) Apply ice pack to the wound.
d) Both a and c

65) Internal bleeding can be caused by:

a) Injury
b) Illness
c) Medication
d) All of the above.

66) When caring for a choking infant, what position is the infant held in?

a) Upside down by the ankles and shoulders.

b) Face up on a fat surface.
c) Face down on your forearm with head lower than the body.
d) Face down on your knee, with head lower than the body.

67) Soft tissue wounds should be cared for by:

a) Heat and elastic bandages.

b) Ice and elevation.
c) Apply direct pressure on the area to cut down on bleeding under skin.
d) Both b and c

68) What do you do for a chemical burn?

a) Flush with water, dry, and cover.

b) Flush with large amounts of water and cover.
c) Flush with large amounts of warm water until help arrives.
d) Flush with large amounts of cool water until help arrives.

69) What is the most common reason an infant’s heart stops?

a) Allergies
b) Injury
c) Breathing problems.
d) SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome)

70) When can you move a victim?

a) When you need to care for another victim.

b) When the victim is in danger.
c) When it would be easier to care for the victim.
d) All of the above.

71) What do you do for a victim who has a bleeding injury to the mouth and
you are sure that there is no head, neck, or spine injury.

a) Keep victim seated with head tilted slightly forward.

b) Keep victim seated with head tilted slightly backward.
c) Have the victim lie down on their side.
d) None of the above.

72) What is more serious?

a) Heat Stroke
b) Heat Exhaustion
c) Heat Cramps
d) Heat Rash

73) To encourage people to help others in emergency situations, most states

have enacted laws, which protect you, as a rescuer, from being sued. This is
called:

a) The Good-Will Law

b) The First Aid No-Fault Law
c) The Good Samaritan Law
d) There is no such law

74) Signals of head and spine injuries are:

a) Blood or other fuids in the ears or nose.

b) Unusual bumps or depressions on the head or over the spine.
c) Has seizures, severe headaches, or slurred speech.
d) Both a and b
e) All of the above.

75) Shock is a condition where:

a) The respiratory system fails to deliver air to the lungs.

b) The cardiovascular system fails to deliver blood to the heart.
c) The circulatory system fails to deliver blood to all parts of the body.
d) All of the above.