1. What is first aid?
A Completing a primary survey
B The first help given to the victim of an accident
C Assessing a victim’s vital signs
D Treating a victim for shock
2. What treatment does a victim who’s life threatening condition is “not breathing” need?
A The Heimlich Maneuver, two rescue breaths and CPR
B Start CPR immediately
C Twelve to fifteen rescue breaths per minute and correct CPR
D You should follow the steps for rescue breathing
3. The best treatment for all heart attack victims is immediate CPR.
TRUE or FALSE
4. Sharp, stabbing twinges of pain in the chest is a sure sign of a heart attack.
TRUE or FALSE
5. The accepted treatment for a femur or thigh fracture is:
A Place a short padded splint on each side of the leg
B This type of fracture is best handled by a traction splint applied by those with special training
C Move the victim before properly applying a leg splint
D Bind both legs with two long splints using two cravats, one above and one below the break
6. The victim of a poisonous snake bite is not at risk for getting rabies.
TRUE or FALSE
7. Some people are very allergic to insect bites and stings. This condition is called:
A Septic shock
B Cardiac arrest
C Toxic shock syndrome
D Anaphylactic shock
8. A small animal that is almost invisible, burrows into the skin and causes itching:
A Common wood tick
B Limon-Lyme tick
C Rocky mountain spotted tick
D Chigger
9. The accepted treatment for a sprained ankle is:
A Remove the shoe and check for swelling using the capillary reflex method
B 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 victim walk or move as soon as possible to prevent stiffness
10. The accepted treatment for a nose bleed is:
A Use direct pressure, elevation and pressure points to control the bleeding
B Tilt the head back and tightly squeeze the nostrils
C Have the victim lean forward. Apply gentle pressure on the nostril. Apply cold towels.
D Lay the victim on his back and treat for shock. Apply heat if available
11. What is the best definition of the “Hurry Cases”?
A Breathing, bleeding and broken bones
B Any condition that threatens a victim’s life
C Any illness where the victim vomits
D Any accident requiring rescue breathing
12. After you have surveyed an accident scene and provided for your own safety you should:
A Take charge, remain calm and act with confidence to the level of your training
B Provide primary treatment for shock
C Call local emergency number
D Provide immediate treatment for the “hurry cases”
13. It is not necessary to determine if a person with an obstructed airway has a pulse.
TRUE FALSE
14. To treat a first 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 constricting band between the burn and the heart
D Apply cool running water until there is little or no remaining pain
15. A victim that has come in contact with poison ivy should:
A Wait at least 20 minutes before washing the effected area with hot water and soap
B Rinse the effected area immediately with soap and water
C Continue to wear clothes that have come in contact with the plant
D Immediately scratch and rub the effected area to provide long-term relief from the itching
16. Which of the following techniques is not suitable for moving an unconscious victim?
A Improvised stretcher
B Four-handed seat carry
C Two person carry
D Blanket drag
17. Assuming you are properly trained, the best procedure to follow for a water rescue is:
A Throw, row then go
B 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 flotation device, reach with a pole from shore
D Reach, paddle, swim
18. What is the appropriate treatment for a suspected broken collarbone or shoulder?
A 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 protection system
D Apply a modified “Johnson Traction Splint”
19. 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
D The part of the sling furthest away from the chest passes over the shoulder on the injured arm
20. White or grayish-yellow patches on someone’s ears, noses or cheeks are signs of
A Frostbite
B Cold related stress disorder
C Anaphylactic shock
D Hypothermia
21. The primary symptom of the advanced stages of hypothermia requiring immediate medical attention is violent shivering.
TRUE or FALSE
22. The symptoms of Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion are very similar and are often confused.
TRUE or FALSE
23. 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
D two rescue breath and 30 compressions
24. What is the best procedure for treating a known poisonous snake bite?
A Capture the snake. Place it in an ice chest and take the snake and victim to a hospital.
B Place a constricting bandage 4 inches above the head of the snake to slow the spread of venom
C Keep the victim calm, keep the bite location lower than the heart, get medical help immediately
D Treat the victim for shock and continue the planned activity
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ANSWERS
1. The first help given to the victim of an accident
2. You should follow the steps for rescue breathing
3. FALSE
4. FALSE
5. This type of fracture is best handled by a traction splint applied by those with special training
6. TRUE
7. Anaphylactic shock
8. Chigger
9. Keep the shoe on, apply an ankle bandage for support, elevate and apply cold towels
10. Have the victim lean forward. Apply gentle pressure on the nostril. Apply cold towels.
11. Any condition that threatens a victim’s life
12. Take charge, remain calm and act with confidence to the level of your training
13. TRUE
14. Apply cool running water until there is little or no remaining pain
15. Rinse the effected area immediately with soap and water
16. Four-handed seat carry
17. Try to reach from the shore, then throw a rope or rescue device, last go with support
18. Apply a simple sling. Bind the sling to the chest with a cravat
19. The part of the sling furthest away from the chest passes over the shoulder on the injured arm
20. Frostbite
21. FALSE
22. FALSE
23. two rescue breath and 30 compressions
24. Keep the victim calm, keep the bite location lower than the heart, get medical help immediately
