Q.    In what sequence should injuries be evaluated when administering first aid?

Ans:     most serious to least serious

Q.    What is the first thing that should be checked for when finding an injured person?

 Ans:     medical alert identification

Q.     List the four life-saving steps in proper sequence as taught in the first aid class.

Ans:     (1)            open the airway; restore breathing and heartbeat             (2)            stop bleeding

            (3)            control/treat for shock                                                    (4)            dress and bandage wounds

 Q.    Describe two ways to tell if an accident victim is breathing.

Ans:     (See  text.)

Q.     Describe the proper way to perform a “Heimlich Maneuver” for a person who is choking.

Ans:     (see text.)

 Q.    What is the best position for an accident victim when the victim is to receive mouth-to-mouth resuscitation?

Ans:     the victim should be on his/her back

Q.    When administering mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, why is the victim’s head tilted back?

Ans:     to straighten out and to open the airway 

Q.    Describe the proper way to tilt a victim’s head back before giving mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

Ans:     press down on the forehead and lift the jaw or neck; should be a relatively sharp or quick action

Q.    Describe the proper manner for breathing into a victim during mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

Ans:     pinch the victim’s nose; cover the victim’s mouth completely; give two full breaths; each breath should last one to one and one-half seconds.

 Q.    When breathing into an adult victim during mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, you should give breaths at a rate of

            a.            8 times per minute             b.            12 times per minute

            c.            16 times per minute            d.            24 times per minute 

Q.    What action should be taken during mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if the victim’s chest does not rise when the rescuer breathes into the victim?

Ans:     (1)            tilt the victim’s head farther back and repeat breaths

            (2)            if still no success, it may be necessary to perform abdominal thrusts to clear the victim’s airway

 Q.    After the two breaths during mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, the victim’s pulse should be checked.  Which artery is best for this and where is it located?

Ans:     the carotid artery is located in the groove of the neck next to the Adam’s apple

 

 

What actions should be taken after breathing is restored to an accident victim?

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

6.1.2.2; basic

Ans:     (1)            check for other injuries

            (2)            treat other injuries as required/possible

            (3)            observe the victim closely until medical help arrives

 

 

When administering abdominal thrusts to a very obese person or a woman in an advanced stage of pregnancy, how should you position your body?

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

6.1.2.3; basic

Ans:     kneel at the side of the victim’s body

 

 

When administering abdominal thrusts to a very obese person or a woman in the advanced stage of pregnancy, where should you place your hands for the thrust

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

6.1.2.3; basic

Ans:     one hand over the other with the heel of the bottom hand located two finger widths above   the notch where the ribs meet the breastbone of the victim

 

The type of bleeding characterized by a steady flow of dark blood is called                                     

bleeding.

 

            a.            carotid                         b.            arterial

            c.            venous                                      d.            capillary

 

6.2.1.1; basic

Ans:     c

 

 

The type of bleeding characterized by spurting, bright red blood is called                                    

bleeding.

 

            a.            carotid                         b.            arterial

            c.            venous                         d.            capillary

 

6.2.1.1; basic

Ans:     b

 

 

The type of bleeding characterized by a slow, oozing flow of blood is called                        

bleeding.

 

            a.            carotid                         b.            arterial

            c.            venous                         d.            capillary

 

6.2.1.1; basic

Ans:     d

 

 

List three ways to stop bleeding from a wound in an arm or leg.

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

6.2.1.2; basic

Ans:     (1)            Direct pressure using the hand or fingers

            (2)            Use of a pressure dressing

            (3)            Use of a tourniquet

 

 

 

 

 

The preferred method of stopping bleeding of wounds to the arms or legs is the use of a

 

                                                                                                                                                .

 

6.2.1.2; basic

Ans:            pressure dressing

 

 

The least preferred method of stopping bleeding of wounds to arms and legs, except in the case of

 

an amputated limb, is the use of a                                                                                          .

 

6.2.1.2; basic

Ans:            tourniquet

 

 

Describe, in detail, how to stop heavy bleeding from an amputated arm or leg.

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

6.2.1.3; basic

Ans:     (See page 12 of the text for the use of a tourniquet.)

 

 

The preferred method of stopping bleeding from a scalp wound is the use of a

 

                                                                                                                                                .

 

6.2.2.1; basic

Ans:            pressure dressing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If brain tissue is exposed as a result of a scalp wound, what precautions should be taken?

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

6.2.2.1; basic

Ans:     do not press exposed tissue back into the wound; apply a pressure dressing loosely

 

 

Bleeding from a facial wound is best controlled by use of a                                            .

 

6.2.2.2; basic

Ans:            pressure dressing

 

 

If an injured person is bleeding from the mouth, what should be done until the bleeding is controlled or stopped?

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

6.2.2.2; basic

Ans:     position the injured person so that the blood will drain from inside the mouth; this will             prevent the injured person from breathing in the blood

 

 

Describe the treatment of a conscious person who has an open chest wound that allows air to enter the chest cavity.

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

6.2.2.3; basic

Ans:     (See page 163 of the text.)

Describe the proper way to treat an open abdominal wound.

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

6.2.2.4; basic

Ans:     (See page 163 of the text.)

 

 

Define shock as related to treatment of injured persons.

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

6.3.1; basic

Ans:     failure of the cardiovascular (heart and circulatory) system to keep an adequate amount of             blood flowing to the vital organs of the body

 

 

List three things that can cause shock in an injured person.

 

                                                                                               

 

                                                                                               

 

                                                                                               

 

6.3.1; basic

Ans:     blood loss, burns, electric shock, pain, psychological trauma, heart attack, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

List three symptoms of shock.

 

                                                                                   

 

                                                                                   

 

                                                                                   

 

6.3.1.1; basic

Ans:     (See page 155 of the text.)

 

 

List the three main considerations in the treatment of a shock victim.

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

6.3.1.2; basic

Ans:     (1)            Improve circulation of blood

            (2)            Ensure an adequate supply of oxygen

            (3)            Maintain a normal body temperature

 

 

When treating a shock victim, the victim’s feet should be                                              victim’s heart.

 

            a.            lower than

            b.            at the same height as

            c.            higher than

            d.            (doesn’t matter)

 

6.3.1.2; basic

Ans:     c

 

 

List the three “do’s” when treating a fracture.

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

6.3.1.3; basic

Ans:     (See page 166 of the text.)

List the three “don’ts” when treating a fracture.

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

6.3.1.3; basic

Ans:     (See page 166 of the text.)

 

 

The best way to immobilize a fractured arm or leg is with a                                                 .

 

            a.            wad of padding

            b.            bandage

            c.            sling

            d.            splint

 

6.3.1.3; basic

Ans:     d

 

 

List three types of material that can be used to immobilize a fractured arm or leg.

 

                                                                                                           

 

                                                                                                           

 

                                                                                                           

 

6.3.1.3; basic

Ans:     sticks, boards, cardboard, rolled newspaper or any other rigid material

 

 

Why should a person with a simple fracture not be moved?

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

6.3.1.3; basic

Ans:     simple fracture can be compounded or other damage can be done in the area of the break