red cross first aid questions with correct solutions
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Red Cross First Aid __ Questions With
Correct Solutions
When preparing an AED for use, what is the FIRST thing you should do? Correct Ans -
Turn on the AED
If alone, once you have turned on the AED, you should: Correct Ans - Apply the pads
and allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm
A person is having a diabetic emergency and requests sugar. The person is responsive and
is able to safely swallow. How much sugar should you give? Correct Ans - 15 to 20
grams
A woman burned her hand in the lunchroom. You should: Correct Ans - Cool the
burn with fresh water, cover the burn loosely with sterile dressing, and move her away
from the source of the burn
A person is having signs and symptoms of a heart attack. What should you do first?
Correct Ans - Help the person rest in a comfortable position and loosen any tight
clothing
If the AED pads risk touching each other such as with a small child or an infant you should:
Correct Ans - Place on pad in the middle of the chest and the other on the back
Which one of the following could be signs or symptoms of stroke? Correct Ans -
Drooping features on one side of the face, Trouble with speech or language
Which of the following statements about defibrillation is true? Correct Ans - It is not
a link in the Cardiac Chain of Survival
A person is having an asthma attack. What should you do? Correct Ans - Encourage
the person to use his or her quick-relief medication, and call 9-1-1 or the designated
emergency number if the person's condition does not improve within 5 to 15 minutes of
taking the medication
Why is it important to stand clear and not touch the person while the AED is analyzing or
defibrillating? Correct Ans - You might prevent the AED from analyzing the heart
rhythm properly
When a cardiac arrest occurs and a AED becomes available, it should be as soon as possible
Correct Ans - True
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