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AMERICAN RED CROSS FIRST AID, CPR, AND AED INSTRUCTOR EXAM LATEST ACTUAL EXAM 350+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+$15.59
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If you know someone has a pacemaker where should you put
the AED? - ANSWER--not over the device
Can you deliver shock to a victim on metal surfaces like bleachers? -
ANSWER--yes
Can you leave jewelry on the victim while an AED is in use? - ANSWER--
yes as long as it is not placed on top of the jewelry
What type of gloves should you be wearing? - ANSWER--latex free
When you are talking to a child what should you do? - ANSWER--talk
to them on eye-level and speak slow and involve the parent if you can
What do you do prior to a brief history examination? - ANSWER--head to
toe examination
Check an alert victim by? - ANSWER--performing head to toe
examination
Name 3 examples of sudden signs and symptoms of sudden illnesses: -
ANSWER--
1) change in LOC
2) severe headache
3) vomiting
,4) difficulty speaking
5) loss of vision
6) change in skin color
What should you care for first in a sudden illness? - ANSWER--any life
threatening conditions
Hypoglycemia - ANSWER--low blood sugar
Hyperglycemia - ANSWER--high blood sugar
what can you give someone with hypoglycemia? - ANSWER--sugar (ex.
milk, orange juice, candy)
When would you call EMS in a diabetic situation? - ANSWER--1) when
person becomes unresponsive
2) if you cannot find any source of sugar
3) the person cannot swallow
4) the person does not feel better in 10-15 min
If someone faints how should you position them? - ANSWER--on their
back
,Generalized seizures last how long usually? - ANSWER--1-3 minutes
What are two things you can do to help a person having a seizure? -
ANSWER--1) remove any object away from them
2) put a cushion underneath their head
Summon EMS during a seizure for 10 reasons: - ANSWER--1) it is in water
2) the person is preganant
3) it is their first seizure
4) it lasts more than 5 min
5) the person is injured
6) the cause is unknown
7) the person is elderly
8) they have diabetes
9) unresponsive
10) there is no lucid period
If the person is in the water and now is out of water how should you
position them if they are breathing on their own? - ANSWER--on their
side
What acronym is used for a stroke? - ANSWER--FAST
, What does FAST stand for? - ANSWER--Face (ask them
to smile) Arm (ask them to lift their arms)
Speech (ask them to repeat a
sentence) Time (note the start time)
A physical injury to the body's soft tissue is a - ANSWER--wound
Steps for Caring for internal bleeding: - ANSWER--1) summon EMS if
necessary
2) care for any life threatening conditions
3) keep the victim comfortable
3) watch for change in LOC
4) care for shock
5) care for any other problems that develop
If the internal bleeding is not severe just do what? - ANSWER--Apply a
cold pack for no more then 20 min remove for 20min and do it again
Define Abrasion - ANSWER--skin is scraped
Define Laceration - ANSWER--deep cut
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