CPR and First Aide with Verified Solutions
2024
You are assessing an infant who does not appear to be breathing. There is no pulse. What is the next
critical action to take? - Answer -Begin chest compressions
You remove a tick from a person by grasping it by the head. Four days later they develop a bull's eye
around the bite and complain of fever and body aches. What is the likely cause? - Answer -Tick-borne
infection
When in doubt about the seriousness of an emergency, rescuers should: - Answer -Activate EMS by
calling 911
Select from the following those situations that should prompt notification of the emergency response
system: - Answer -All of the above
You are first on scene and the victim is unresponsive, pulseless and has vomited. You do not feel
comfortable performing mouth-to-mouth ventilation. What is the best approach? - Answer -
Compression only CPR
Which of the following signs or symptoms are consistent with a severe allergic reaction? - Answer -
Swelling of the tongue
What does AED stand for? - Answer -Automated external defibrillator
You witness a hit and run. The victim was riding a bike and was struck by a car. Which of the following is
the best response? - Answer -Assess the scene for safety and begin caring for the victim
A motorcycle rider is struck by a car. You are first on scene and noticed an open femur fracture with
massive bleeding. What technique should you consider? - Answer -Apply a tourniquet
You are helping your brother build the deck. He accidentally cuts off his thumb. What should you do
next? - Answer -Wrap the thumb in gauze, place in a bag and then on ice
When performing CPR you check for breathing. How long should this check last? - Answer -No longer
than 10 seconds
Your neighbor calls for help. You note that their child appears pale and is not breathing. What is the first
step in managing this patient? - Answer -Check to see if they are responsive
You are cleaning out your garage and accidentally splash in unknown chemical into your eyes. What is
the most important first step? - Answer -Rinse with copious water while contacting 911
2024
You are assessing an infant who does not appear to be breathing. There is no pulse. What is the next
critical action to take? - Answer -Begin chest compressions
You remove a tick from a person by grasping it by the head. Four days later they develop a bull's eye
around the bite and complain of fever and body aches. What is the likely cause? - Answer -Tick-borne
infection
When in doubt about the seriousness of an emergency, rescuers should: - Answer -Activate EMS by
calling 911
Select from the following those situations that should prompt notification of the emergency response
system: - Answer -All of the above
You are first on scene and the victim is unresponsive, pulseless and has vomited. You do not feel
comfortable performing mouth-to-mouth ventilation. What is the best approach? - Answer -
Compression only CPR
Which of the following signs or symptoms are consistent with a severe allergic reaction? - Answer -
Swelling of the tongue
What does AED stand for? - Answer -Automated external defibrillator
You witness a hit and run. The victim was riding a bike and was struck by a car. Which of the following is
the best response? - Answer -Assess the scene for safety and begin caring for the victim
A motorcycle rider is struck by a car. You are first on scene and noticed an open femur fracture with
massive bleeding. What technique should you consider? - Answer -Apply a tourniquet
You are helping your brother build the deck. He accidentally cuts off his thumb. What should you do
next? - Answer -Wrap the thumb in gauze, place in a bag and then on ice
When performing CPR you check for breathing. How long should this check last? - Answer -No longer
than 10 seconds
Your neighbor calls for help. You note that their child appears pale and is not breathing. What is the first
step in managing this patient? - Answer -Check to see if they are responsive
You are cleaning out your garage and accidentally splash in unknown chemical into your eyes. What is
the most important first step? - Answer -Rinse with copious water while contacting 911
