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FIRST AID PRACTICE TEST #1 American Red Cross Test Q&A
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FIRST AID PRACTICE TEST #1American Red Cross Test Q&A
1
Although choking is common in infants and children, more _______ than _______ die each year
as a result.
A. children / adults
B. adults / children Correct Ans - B. adults / children
2
One of the most dangerous threats to a seriously injured victim is unnecessary movement.
A. true
B. false Correct Ans - A. true
3
Which statement regarding impaled object is correct?
A. in most cases the object should not be removed.
B. A splinter may be removed with tweezer if it is in the skin.
C. In all cases impaled objects should not be removed.
D. Both a & b are correct. Correct Ans - C. In all cases impaled objects should not be
removed.
4
If a victim is choking and yet still able to breathe or speak, the first aider should:
A. Use abdominal thrusts.
B. Encourage the victim to continue to cough forcefully on his/her own. Correct Ans -
B. Encourage the victim to continue to cough forcefully on his/her own.
5
First aiders should not put themselves in grave danger. Dangerous situation should be left
to:
A. Only licensed Emergency Medical Technicians or Licensed Physicians or Nurses.
B. Professionals like fire fighters and police who have the training and equipment to deal
with them. Correct Ans - B. Professionals like fire fighters and police who have the
training and equipment to deal with them.
6
To call the EMS system, you should use:
A. 911 as it applies throughout the United States and you will get immediate help.
B. The local emergency telephone number for your area and work place. Correct Ans -
B. The local emergency telephone number for your area and work place.
, 7
The most common type of wound is a ________ . It can easily become infected if not keep
clean.
A. Avulsion
B. Bruise
C. Cut
D. Scrape Correct Ans - D. Scrape
8
Severe allergic reactions may become life threatening when the victim's face, neck, and
tongue:
A. swell, closing the airway
B. go into spasms Correct Ans - A. swell, closing the airway
9
_____________ is usually slow and clots easily, and isn't a bright red.
A. capilary
B. venous
C. arterial Correct Ans - A. capillary
10
If a victim is conscious, talk to that person and ask how he or she feels. During a head-to-
toe check:
A. check: face; if breathing is normal; skin color, for any pain, odd bumps, a medical alert
tag.
B. Notice if the victim is drowsy, not alert or confused.
C. Both a & b are correct. Correct Ans - C. Both a & b are correct.
11
The first aider may determine there is an emergency by looking for:
A. unusual situations or smells; pain or or deformity of limbs.
B. unusual noises, sights, odors, appearance or behaviour. Correct Ans - B. unusual
noises, sights, odors, appearance or behaviour.
12
Before giving first aid to an injured or ill person, the first aider must have permission. The
only exceptions are:
A. if the conscious victim is a child and the condition is serious.
B. If the victim is unconscious or unable to respond.
C. Both a & b are correct. Correct Ans - C. Both a & b are correct..
13
First aiders need to stay calm and think before they act. There are three basic steps to take:
A. Check the scene, call 911, and care for the victim
B. Evaluate the situation, call 911, and secure care for the victim. Correct Ans - A.
Check the scene, call 911, and care for the victim
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