AEC Training & Assessment Center

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STANDARD FIRST AID (POST – TEST) SET A

PLEASE SELECT THE BEST ANSWER

What is the best way to control bleeding?

A. Direct pressure

B. Use of a tourniquet

C. Elevation

D. Pressure points

What should you do if you get a chemical in your eye?

A. Cover both eyes and wait for EMS.

B. Flush with water immediately and continue for at least 20 minutes.

C. Cover the injured eye and drive yourself to the hospital.

D. None of the above

Signs of anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction) may include:

A. Swollen face, eyes, throat, tongue

B. Difficulty breathing

C. Symptoms start quickly

D. All of the above

What is the first step in caring for a wound with significant bleeding?

A. Add bulky dressings to reinforce blood-soaked bandages.

B. Apply direct pressure with a sterile or clean dressing.

C. Apply pressure at a pressure point.

D. Care for shock.

For a responsive victim, get consent to help then assess the person by doing the
following:

A. Ask questions to help find out what is wrong.

B. Watch and listen for difficulty breathing.

C. Look head to toe for injuries, and check for medical alert jewelry.

D. All of the above

To treat a nosebleed, hold pressure on the bridge of the nose and have the person:

A. Lean slightly back

B. Lean slightly forward

C. Apply a heat pack to the nose

D. Lie flat on the floor

What should you do if you think someone has a broken leg?

A. Splint in the position found with a heating pad on the injured area. Wait for EMS.

B. Keep the person calm and still in the position found until EMS arrives.

C. Place in the recovery position while waiting for EMS.

D. Place on a hard, firm, flat surface, and wait for EMS.

What should you do for a diabetic person who acts confused or irritable?

A. Call the doctor

B. Give sugar to eat or drink

C. Assist by giving a shot of insulin

D. Wait to see if the person improves

What should you do for a person with an object, like a knife, stuck in their leg?

A. Rinse the wound with water, and apply antibiotic ointment and a sterile dressing.

B. Quickly remove the object and apply direct pressure to stop the bleeding.

C. Always cut the object shorter to make it easier to transport the person.

D. Call 911, control bleeding, and stabilize the object in place.

What sudden illness is usually caused by a blockage of blood flow to the brain?

A. Diabetic emergency

B. Heat-related illness

C. Heart attack

D. Stroke

Difficulty breathing may be a sign of:

A. Heart attack

B. Asthma attack

C. Anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction)

D. All of the above

If you suspect a head or neck injury:

A. Support the head and neck in the position found.

B. Move the head until the neck is straight.

C. Always place in the recovery position.

D. Have the victim sit up

What is the most important thing to do if you think someone is having a heart
attack?

A. Give aspirin and wait to see if it helps.

B. Help the person lie down.

C. Call the person’s doctor.

D. Call 911 (activate EMS)

To flush an eye that has been exposed to a chemical, have the injured eye ______ the unaffected eye.

To treat strains and sprains, use the acronym RICE, which means ______________:

A. Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate

B. Run Inside, Call, EMS

C. Rescue, Incline, Compress, Eliminate pain

D. Rub, Ice, Crutches, Elevate