First Aid Quiz Mid-Term

First Aid Quiz Mid-Term Question 1: First aid is intended to: Provide temporary help until proper medical care, if needed, is obtained. Question 2: Properly applied, first aid may mean the difference between: All of the above. Question 3: Consent to give first aid must be obtained from every victim who is: All of the above. Question 4: If the victim is unresponsive, permission to give first aid is known as: Implied consent. Question 5: Which of the following is a true statement regarding obtaining consent to give first aid? Consent should be obtained from every responsive, mentally competent adult. Question 6: A first aider must stay with the victim until another equally or better trained person takes over. Failure to do so would be considered: Abandonment Question 7: Deviating from accepted standards of care that results in further injury to the victim is known as: Negligence Question 8: Which of the following statements concerning Good Samaritan laws is true? They protect first aiders acting in good faith. Question 9: Why are laypersons less likely to offer help when an emergency occurs in a public place? All of the above Question 10: Severity, physical distance, relationship, and time exposed are all factors that can help the bystander: Recognize the emergency Question 11: The most important time to decide whether to help in an emergency is: Before encountering an emergency Question 12: What should the rescuer look for during the scene size-up? All of the above. Question 13: Personal protective equipment (PPE) included: All of the above. Question 14: The most common type of personal protective equipment available for first aiders to protect against bloodborne pathogens is: Gloves Question 15: If the oxygen supply of the body is cut off, death will occur in about ____ minutes. 4 to 6 Question 16: Which of the following statements is true concerning infants and children? All of the above Question 17: The ___ is made of the blood, the heart, and the blood vessels? Circulatory system Question 18: The heart is located behind the ____. Sternum Question 19: Which blood vessels carry blood back to the heart? Veins Question 20: _____ is/are made up of almost 90% water in which minerals, sugar, and other materials are dissolved. Plasma Question 21: Which portion of blood carries oxygen to the organs? Red blood cells Question 22: Which portion of blood defends against bacteria? White blood cells Question 23: Sensations such as smell, touch, heat, and sound are carried from the body to the brain and spinal cord by: Sensory nerves Question 24: The nerves that control heart rate, digestion, sweating, and other body processes are part of the ____ nervous system. Autonomic Question 25: A person with a back or neck injury must be handled with extreme care to prevent injury to the: Spinal cord. Question 26: The flat, narrow bone in the middle of the front wall of the chest is known as: The sternum. Question 27: The lowest part of the sternum is called the: Xiphoid process Question 28: A joint is where two or more ____ meet or join. Bones Question 29: What holds the bones of a joint in place? Ligaments Question 30: Water makes up about _____ of an adult’s body weight. 50% to 60%. Question 31: Which heat illness is life threatening? Heatstroke Question 32: Heat cramp are painful muscle spasms in the: Legs and abdomen Question 33: Symptoms of profuse sweating and near-normal body temperature are common with which heat illness? Heat exhaustion Question 34: Which of the following are indicators of heatstroke? Both of the above Question 35: If you are unable to evacuate your home during a hazardous materials incident: Use plastic sheeting and tape to secure doors and windows. Question 36: If you encounter a hazardous materials incident: Stay upwind from the incident Question 37: If you are indoors during an earthquake, you should: Take cover under a sturdy desk or table. Question 38: Which of the following is correct regarding rising flood water? As little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet. Question 39: A person has little or no control over the ________ muscles and is usually not conscious of them. Smooth Question 40: Which kind of muscle is a specialized form found only in the heart? Cardiac Question 41: The outer layer of the skin is called the ________. Epidermis Question 42: The inner layer of the skin is called the ________. Dermis Question 43: A key point in victim assessment is to conduct a ________. Primary check Question 44: The _____ helps determine the safety of the scene and the general condition of the victim. Scene size-up Question 45: What is the purpose of the initial check? To identify and treat life-threatening conditions Question 46: The A in AVPU stands for: Alert. Question 47: The U in AVPU stands for: Unresponsive Question 48: For an unresponsive victim, call: 9-1-1. Question 49: Which method should be used to open the airways of an unresponsive victim? Head tilt-chin lift Question 50: The D in DOTS stands for: Deformity Question 51:The O in DOTS stands for: Open wound Question 52: The T in DOTS stands for: Tenderness Question 53: The S in DOTS stands for: Swelling Question 54: Should you remove the victim’s clothing when conducting the initial check? You should remove only as much clothing as needed. Question 55: Medical identification tags can help the first aider identify: All of the above Question 56: The process of prioritizing victims is called: Triage Question 57: _____ occurs when heart muscle tissue dies because its blood supply is severely reduced or stopped. Heart attack Question 58: When performing adult CPR, how many compressions should be given? 30 Question 59: The ratio of compressions to breaths when performing adult CPR is: 30 compressions to 2 breaths. Question 60: To perform chest compressions on a child: Use one or two hands Question 61: When giving chest compressions to an infant, use: Two fingers Question 62: An object lodged in the airway can cause a mild or severe ____. Airway obstruction Question 63: The signs of a severe airway obstruction may include: All of the above Question 64: When giving abdominal thrusts, which part of the fist is placed against the victim's abdomen? Thumb side Question 65: How many abdominal thrusts should be given to a responsive choking victim? 5 Question 66: Responsive choking in infants is managed through a sequence of: Back blows, chest thrusts Question 67: How many back blows and chest thrusts should be given to a responsive choking infant? 5 each Question 68: A victim’s chance of survival dramatically improves through: Both A and B Question 69: During ventricular fibrillation, the heart: Quivers and cannot pump blood Question 70: During ventricular tachycardia (v-tach), the heart: Beats too fast to pump blood effectively. Question 71: An AED can: All of the above. Question 72: Before using an AED: All of the above Question 73: Verify no one is in contact with the victim: Both A and B Question 74: When adequate blood and oxygen are provided to all cells in different tissues and organs in the body, this is called ________. Perfusion Question 75: Shock refers to the failure of which system? Cardiovascular Question 76: Hypovolemic shock results from: The loss of a significant amount of fluid Question 77: Neurogenic shock results from: Damage to the nervous system Question 78: What type of shock results from damage to the nervous system? Neurogenic Question 79: Septic shock develops in some victims with: Bacterial infection Question 80: Anaphylactic shock: Is a massive allergic reaction Question 81: The term ____ refers to a large amount of bleeding in a short time. Hemmorrage Question 82: Which is the most serious type of bleeding? Arterial Question 83: Blood from ____ flows steadily or gushes. Veins Question 84: What type of bleeding is the most common, is usually not serious, and is easily controlled? Capillary Question 85: If a dressing becomes blood-soaked, what should be done? Apply another dressing on top of the old one. Question 86: What is the most effective method for controlling most types of bleeding? Direct pressure over the wound Question 87: An estimated 80% of all burn injuries occur: In the home Question 88: Burns that affect only the outer layer (epidermis) of the skin are considered: First degree (superficial) Question 89: Blisters, swelling, weeping of fluids, and severe pain are characteristics of which type of burn? Second-degree (partial-thickness) Question 90: Which type of burn requires removal of dead tissue and a skin graft to heal properly? Third-degree (full-thickness) Question 91: An aloe vera gel or moisturizer may be applied to which type of burn? First-degree Question 92: The pain and inflammation from a burn can be relieved by taking: All of the above Question 93: About 80% of all animal-bite injuries in the United States are caused by: Dogs Question 94: The virus causing rabies is usually spread through: Infected saliva Question 95: Which animal is a high-risk species for carrying rabies? All of the above Question 96: You should consider an animal as possibly rabid if which of the following applies? All of the above Question 97: If an animal suspected of carrying rabies is killed, protect the ________ from damage. Brain Question 98: Which type of snake is responsible for 65% of all venomous snakebites in the United States? Rattlesnake Question 99: North America's most poisonous snake is the: Coral snake Question 100: Which spider bite will result in a blister developing within 48 to 72 hours of the bite? Brown recluse