First Aid and CPR/AED Level C Practice Exam

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• Which action is recommended for someone with mild hypothermia?
• Which signs indicate life-threatening internal bleeding?
• If rescue breaths do not go in, what is the first step?
• Nosebleeds: which situation warrants calling EMS?
• If there is not enough room on the chest for pads, where should you place the pads?
• If no problems are found during the assessment, what is the recommended action?
• When the person is breathing but unresponsive, what should you do first during the hands-on check?
• In a scenario where clothing is wet and shelter or transport is less than 30 minutes away, which action should be performed last?
• What is the first step in managing moderate hypothermia?
• During a focused examination, when should you remove clothing?
• During bandaging, what should you do if the bandage becomes soaked with blood?
• If a tick has not begun to bite, what should you do?
• Insect stings: severe allergic reaction?
• During a hypothermia wrap, where should the insulation pad be placed?
• Animal bites: minor wound care?
• Heart attack skin signs: which may accompany a heart attack?
• What ongoing action should be done after initial treatment to watch for problems?
• Which of the following is listed as a sign of a diabetic emergency?
• Thawing frostbitten area should occur only if sure it will not freeze again.
• Which statement is true about choking management?
• Abdominal thrusts: Where should the fist be placed?
• Immediately after birth, where should the baby be placed?
• In a penetrating chest injury, which action should you take?
• During heat exhaustion management, which action is part of cooling the person?
• Which water sources are appropriate for flushing the area?
• In the case of a suspected miscarriage, what is the first action?
• Which of the following is a sign of respiratory distress?
• Which of the following is a guideline for splinting when the area below the injury becomes cold after splinting?
• What is the initial step in managing stingray, sea urchin, or spiny fish injuries?
• If child or infant pads are not available, what should you do?
• If a person with severe hypothermia has no breathing, what should you do first?
• Choking baby: what is the initial back blows position?
• Which of the following is a sign of severe hypothermia?
• Which action should be performed first when preparing to use an AED?
• Which symptom is commonly associated with a black widow spider bite?
• Which is a sign of superficial frostbite?
• If severe hypothermia is suspected and there are no vital signs, which action should be taken?
• What should be done with the injured part after the initial steps?
• Which of the following is the first step in managing a febrile seizure?
• What should you do immediately upon recognizing a head, neck, or spinal injury?
• If obstruction persists after back blows in an infant, what should you do?
• When to call EMS for eye injuries?
• If the person is responsive and able to answer questions during secondary assessment, what is the first step?
• What is the first action to take for a person with a stingray, sea urchin, or spiny fish injury?
• Heart attack signs: which statement best represents a symptom more common in women?
• For an impaled object, which action should be performed to check circulation?
• For a responsive choking toddler, what is the starting position?
• After rinsing a wound for 5 minutes with clean water, what is the next step if the person has no antibiotic allergy?
• Which of the following is a sign of shaken baby syndrome?
• Which sequence correctly describes the management of life-threatening external bleeding?
• If an epinephrine auto-injector is available for a person experiencing anaphylaxis, what is the correct first step?
• In the case of an abdominal wound with suspected life-threatening internal bleeding or protruding organs, which action is recommended?
• During a seizure, what is the first action you should take to protect the person?
• What is the first step when someone experiences partial choking?
• After using an epinephrine auto-injector, where should the device be stored and transported?
• If you see an object in the mouth after compressions, what should you do?
• When you suspect someone is having anaphylaxis, what is the first action you should take?
• What is the correct action when rescuing a person in water using a rope or buoyant object?
• When is a hemostatic bandage recommended?
• Nitroglycerin should not be given if the person has recently taken which medication?
• Which of the following is a sign of asthma?
• After rescuing a person from cold water, what should you do?
• What is the step that follows removing the cap when using an inhaler (without a spacer)?
• Which of the following is a sign of concussion in a child?
• For a puncture wound, when should you call emergency medical services and obtain an AED?
• Which feature indicates a full-thickness burn?
• If you are choking and alone, what is the recommended action sequence?
• What is the recommended rate of chest compressions in CPR?
• Which action is part of the management of heat cramps?
• How long should you flush a chemical burn with running water?
• In life-threatening external bleeding, what is the first action you should take?
• If stung by a Portuguese man-of-war, what should you flush the area with?
• Infant chest compressions depth: how far should you depress the chest?
• When an adult with a choking obstruction becomes unresponsive, what is the recommended action?
• TIAs are often described as what?
• How many rescue breaths are given after the initial 30 compressions in adult CPR?
• Which option is not recommended for superficial burns?
• What is the first step in treating a superficial burn?
• What is advised when treating someone with blast injuries?
• Absorbed poisons: not breathing, what should you do?
• What is the first step when you suspect shock?
• For radiation burns, what is the immediate first step?
• What aspirin dose should be given for a suspected heart attack if not contraindicated?
• When abdominal organs are protruding, which action should you take first?
• If a person inhaling poison is not breathing, what should you do first?
• Absorbed poisons: powder on skin initial action?
• What is the duration of each rescue breath during CPR?
• What should you do if the scene becomes dangerous while performing CPR?
• Opioid overdose: not responsive & not breathing?
• Where should you place your fingers when performing chest compressions on an infant?
• For absorbed poisons, what is the first step if the person is responsive and alert with normal ABCs?
• In applying a tube sling, which step secures the two ends together in the hollow of the neck?
• If a person needs to go to hospital after swallowing poison, what should you bring?
• Which is the fourth step in the partial thickness burn protocol?
• Where should a tourniquet be placed relative to the injury?
• What is the first recommended action when skin is frozen to a metal object?
• Before flushing chemical burns with water, which step should be performed?
• In applying a tube sling, what step comes after twisting the end of the bandage and bringing it around to meet the other part near the neck?
• This treatment sequence is intended for injuries from which marine creatures?
• Splinters: what is the first step?
• What is the final recommended step in the treatment of a full-thickness burn?
• After a tick bite, which action helps monitor potential infection?
• Where should you place your hands when performing chest compressions on an adult?
• Drug overdose: what should you do?
• For amputations, which statement reflects the correct treatment of the amputated part?
• In the event of a snakebite, what is the first step you should take?
• What should you do to help someone experiencing hyperventilation?
• Which action is part of heat stroke management?
• During CPR for a child, how far should chest compressions depress the chest?
• For blunt chest injuries, what should you do to assist breathing?
• Which water source is recommended for flushing the area after a sting injury?
• Where should an amputated body part be transported?
• Which is a sign of concussion in adults?
• For a wound that is bleeding significantly, what is the first action you should take?
• When applying a binder for an arm injury, what is the final step?
• Which statement about splint length is correct?
• If you find no signs of injury, the person does not complain of pain, which action is recommended?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a sign of Lyme disease?
• After completing 5 cycles of CPR for a child or baby and EMS has not arrived, what should you do?
• Which symptom is more characteristic of heat stroke than heat exhaustion?
• If you cannot safely remove a person from a metal object, what should you do?
• If a person who swallowed poison is responsive and alert, what should you do?
• If you find medical identification on the person, what should you do?
• Splinter in the skin: after removing a splinter, what should you do next?
• Alcohol poisoning: recovery position?
• What does FAST stand for in recognizing a stroke?
• Knocked-out tooth: which storage medium is recommended for an avulsed tooth?
• If a person with diabetes is able to follow simple commands and swallow safely, how much sugar should you offer?
• In the hands-on check, if the person is breathing but unresponsive, what is the correct order to check body regions?
• After calling EMS for suspected stroke, what should you do if the person is unresponsive or having difficulty swallowing?
• If a person with chest pain has a prescribed nitroglycerin, what should you do?
• Which component is part of the RICE approach for bone, muscle, and joint injuries?
• In a life-threatening emergency, what is one of the first actions you should take?
• Which scenario requires calling EMS and obtaining an AED during a seizure?
• In cold-water immersion self-rescue, which action sequence is recommended when you have fallen through ice?
• For a dry person, where should the vapor barrier be placed when applying a hypothermia wrap?
• Before and after applying a bandage, what should you check?
• When applying a regular sling for an arm injury, which action should be performed first?
• Injected poisons, what action if responsive & ABCs unaffected?
• For marine life stings, which scenario requires calling EMS?
• Which of the following is a sign of heat cramps?
• After using an epinephrine auto-injector, what is the next recommended action to aid absorption?
• Which is an initial frostbite treatment step?
• For an ear injury with blood or other fluid flowing from the ear, what should you do?
• When should you induce vomiting after swallowing poison?
• Nosebleeds: which action is appropriate to control a simple nosebleed?
• What is the immediate first aid action for eyes that were flash burned?
• Which of the following is a sign of mild hypothermia?
• Why is it important to note when stroke symptoms began?
• What should you do if there is blood or other fluids flowing from the ear in a head injury?
• What is the first step in treating snow blindness?
• Which sequence correctly describes folding a triangular bandage into a narrow bandage?
• Infant chest compressions: how many fingers used?
• What is one of the actions to take for respiratory distress?
• Absorbed poisons: after removing clothing covered in poison, what is the next step?
• Chest thrusts are used for choking adults who are in which condition?
• When there is an impaled object, what is the recommended action?
• Which of the following is a sign of shaken baby syndrome?
• If vision is affected by snow blindness, what should you do?
• During CPR on a pregnant woman, what adjustment should be made?
• What is the first aid step common to both black widow and brown recluse bites?
• What is the first thing to do if vomiting occurs during CPR?
• After treating a minor wound, you should watch for signs of what complication?
• If clothing is wet and shelter or transport is less than 30 minutes away, which action should you take first?
• What is the recommended action if concussion signs are present in an adult?
• During heat illness management, if the person is alert, what should you offer?
• Which statement about applying a hypothermia wrap is false?
• In a group rescue in cold water, which arrangement is recommended?
• Which of the following is the third step in chemical burn management?
• Which is the second step in the partial thickness burn protocol?
• What is the recommended first action if you suspect inhaled poison and the person is responsive and breathing normally?
• What is a recommended first aid step for a non-venomous spider bite?
• If you are not sure how serious a scalp injury is, what is the recommended action?
• When assessing an electrical burn, what should you look for?
• In applying a regular sling, after placing the bottom edge of the bandage over the opposite shoulder, what is the next step?
• During rhythm analysis with an AED, what must you ensure?
• In crush injuries, when an object is restricting breathing, when should you remove it?
• What is the first step in responding when a head, neck or spinal injury is suspected?
• Which of the following is a sign of deep frostbite?
• In conscious choking adult, which maneuver should be used first?
• Which injuries does this protocol apply to?
• If the mother is bleeding after birth, what should you do?
• During a focused examination, what should you do if the person indicates a painful area?
• What should you do after a shock is delivered (or if the AED determines no shock is necessary)?
• For bruises, when should you call EMS?
• What should you do to address dehydration during frostbite care?
• Which finding would indicate a scalp injury should be treated as a head injury?
• Which action is included in chemical burn management as the first step?
• During childbirth, which action is used to help stimulate the baby's breathing after birth?
• What is the first action you should take if you suspect a heart attack?
• Insect stings: remove a stinger that remains in the skin?
• Foreign object in the eye but it is not impaled: what is the first step?
• Object impaled in or around the eye: what is recommended?
• In a scalp injury with non-life-threatening bleeding, where should pressure be applied?
• Which symptom is NOT typically associated with heat exhaustion?
• Which action is recommended to remove a tick that has started to bite the person?
• What should you do to care for shock while waiting for EMS?
• How far from an implanted pacemaker should AED pads be placed?
• In a head, neck, or spinal injury, what should you do regarding the position of the person?
• For giant hogweed and wild parsnip, when should you call EMS immediately?
• Which of the following is a known early sign of Lyme disease?
• Nosebleed from head injury: which action should be avoided?
• Eye injury: what is the recommended initial action if the object is not impaled and the object is not easily removed?
• Which scenario would indicate you should call EMS for a burn?
• What phrase is used to confirm safety before delivering a shock?
• Which statement correctly reflects tetanus-related guidance in this protocol?
• What is the first action you should take for a person with suspected head, neck, or spinal injury?
• Which of the following is a sign of moderate hypothermia?
• If you notice signs of life during CPR, what should you do?
• What is the minimum duration for hot water immersion in this protocol?
• What is the recommended initial action for electrical burns?
• After flash-burned eyes are covered with a cool, wet cloth, what is the next recommended step?
• Which of the following is a sign associated with partial thickness burns?
• Foreign object in the nose: if the object cannot be dislodged easily, what should you do?
• Which of the following is NOT a sign of concussion in adults?
• Which action should be taken first to address cold stress?
• Which of the following is a sign of cold stress?
• Animal bites: when should you seek medical attention?
• Biological death (brain death) occurs when the brain is irreversibly damaged after approximately how many minutes without oxygen?
• Where should you administer an epinephrine auto-injector on the body?
• What is a step in asthma management listed in the material?
• Which maneuver is described as five quick thrusts inward and upward into the abdomen?
• After removing the person from the water, what is the next recommended wound care step?
• During Keep Calm, which breathing pattern is recommended?
• After thawing frostbitten area, what should you do?
• Which option correctly describes the full sequence for handling an amputated body part before transport?
• If Lyme disease is suspected, what should you do?
• What is the recommended heat-based treatment for jellyfish stings when possible?
• Which of the following describes the recommended heat therapy for these injuries?
• Which group is most likely to present with the soft signs of a heart attack?
• Which of the following is a sign of shock?
• What should you do with the placenta and cord after birth?
• If a drowning person is unresponsive, what should you do?
• Chemical or other caustic substance in the eye: what is the recommended action?
• After initial care, what should you do to monitor progress?
• Knocked-out tooth: under which condition should you call EMS and obtain an AED?
• Which symptom is associated with hyperventilation?
• In a penetrating chest injury, which position should be used if the person wants to lie down?
• Drug overdose: after calling EMS what should you do?
• What should you verify with a healthcare provider regarding vaccination?
• During the secondary assessment, which item is listed as part of the data collection in Part 1?
• Back blows: where to deliver the blows for an adult choking?
• Which description best fits the chest discomfort during a heart attack?
• How long should hot water immersion last at minimum?
• Which statement best describes mild hypothermia management?
• What is an essential immediate consideration for someone rescued from cold water?
• What is the recommended first aid step for jellyfish stings when vinegar is available?
• When applying a splint, which instruction is correct?
• Which technique is used if the person's jaw or mouth is injured or cannot be opened for rescue breaths?
• For rash-causing plants, under which condition should you call EMS?
• Which of the following is the second step in the partial thickness burn protocol?
• For a tube sling, what is the first action you should perform?
• What should you do with tentacle fragments after a jellyfish sting?
• Which may be used for frostbite pain management?
• During CPR for an adult, how many chest compressions are delivered before the first rescue breath?