Deck 1: Introduction to First Aid Care

Question 1

In an emergency situation, often victims who might have been saved die because:

A) those who arrive first on the scene first are not sufficiently trained to give on-the-scene care.
B) bystanders do not know how to call for help.
C) emergency transportation is slow to arrive on the scene.
D) a first aid kit was not available.

Answer 1

those who arrive first on the scene first are not sufficiently trained to give on-the-scene care.

Question 2

How many Americans receive hospital emergency care each year?

A) 10 million
B) 30 million
C) 50 million
D) more than 70 million

Answer 2

more than 70 million

Question 3

First Aiders can initiate many lifesaving procedures, which include:

A) starting an IV.
B) bleeding control.
C) administering morphine for pain.
D) suturing a wound.

Answer 3

bleeding control.

Question 4

First aid is the ________ and immediate care given to a person who is injured or suddenly becomes ill.

A) advanced
B) temporary
C) basic
D) minimal

Question 5

One of the principle aims of first aid is to:

A) recognize life-threatening situations.
B) diagnose the medical emergency.
C) transport the victim to the hospital.
D) tell the victim to get a lawyer.

Question 6

One of the principal aims of first aid care is to minimize:

A) further injury and complications.
B) the need for EMS.
C) the need for any additional physician care.
D) confusion and fear of bystanders.

Question 7

First Aiders should have a plan of action. Which of the following would not be included as part of a First Aider's plan of action?

A) observe the accident scene as you approach it
B) try to make the victim stand and walk
C) provide basic life support to those whose lives are threatened
D) have bystanders direct traffic if necessary

Question 8

If you are alone and come upon an unconscious/unresponsive infant or child, you should first:

A) activate the EMS system before doing anything.
B) locate the parent or guardian to get consent to treat.
C) provide 2 minutes of rescue support before activating EMS.
D) provide 5 minutes of rescue support before activating EMS.

Question 9

A 911 dispatcher will need information which will include:

A) victim's next of kin.
B) exact location of the victim.
C) your driver's license number.
D) your employer's phone number.

Question 10

You should provide First Aid to:

A) victims who are walking away.
B) victims who say "don't touch me."
C) the most seriously injured victim first.
D) victims in a state of denial.

Question 11

A universal emergency number to call for help in most areas of the U.S. is:

A) 211.
B) 411.
C) 511.
D) 911.

Question 12

"Duty to act" means you have a ________ to give aid.

A) choice
B) responsibility
C) legal obligation
D) moral responsibility

Question 13

The "reasonable-man test":

A) is given to First Aiders to test their skills.
B) is used to determine that the First Aider is negligent.
C) is your defense against a charge of negligence.
D) determines if the First Aider had good reason to implement first aid procedures.

Question 14

In administering care, First Aiders are:

A) bound by the same legal statutes as other emergency care providers.
B) bound by different legal statutes than other professional emergency care providers.
C) not bound legally.
D) licensed and must show a card before giving care.

Question 15

If the First Aider acts with carelessness, inattention, disregard, or oversight, he could be found guilty of:

A) recklessness.
B) irresponsible behavior.
C) negligence.
D) intentional injury.

Question 16

If the victim is unconscious, the law assumes that she would consent to care if they were conscious. This kind of consent is known as:

A) actual consent.
B) implied consent.
C) assumed consent.
D) forced consent.

Question 17

If an adult victim or guardian refuses consent, you may:

A) push the guardian aside and start first aid care.
B) give first aid care if you really believe it is needed.
C) summon the police if you believe that a life is at stake.
D) give care anyway, they cannot refuse care for a minor.

Question 18

Which of the following is considered a First Aider skill?

A) diagnose that the victim has had a heart attack
B) insert a needle to decompress a chest injury
C) dress and bandage a laceration
D) administer a nebulizer treatment for an asthma attack

Question 19

A victim should be considered infectious if the victim has:

A) a closed bruise.
B) a runny nose.
C) pink skin.
D) oozing wounds.

Question 20

Infectious disease is a disease that:

A) always causes permanent disability or death.
B) cannot be prevented.
C) can be spread from one person to another.
D) is untreatable.

Question 21

An infectious disease of particular concern to First Aiders and others in emergency settings is Hepatitis B, which is most commonly spread through:

A) infected water.
B) sexual activity.
C) infected blood.
D) sterile needles.

Question 22

To help you avoid being infected by contact with blood, body fluids, and secretions, you should:

A) avoid getting immunized.
B) wash your hands after providing care with soap and hot water.
C) touch your mouth, nose, or eyes often.
D) wipe your hands on a bloody towel.

Question 23

Which one of the following is an infectious disease?

A) chicken pox
B) heart attack
C) stroke
D) epilepsy

Question 24

You are providing first aid at a car accident. What is the greatest threat to you and the victim's safety?

A) unstable tires
B) other traffic
C) fire
D) bystanders

Question 25

Properly trained First Aiders can replace the physician, nurse, or paramedic.

Question 26

When a person is injured, a First Aider should take charge and administer first aid while arranging for medical assistance.

Question 27

Good Samaritan laws are enacted to protect the First Aider from being sued unless the First Aider is found guilty of negligence.

Question 28

A competent adult has the right to refuse first aid care for himself/herself or a minor in need of such care.

Question 29

If you wear protective gloves while treating a victim, it isn't necessary to wash your hands after removing the gloves.

Question 30

You can be legally charged with battery if you give first aid care or forcibly transport a victim who has refused consent.

Question 31

If you are alone and rendering aid to another adult, contact EMS immediately after you determine unresponsiveness.

Question 32

The First Aider can force their help on a victim who is unwilling to be treated because the First Aider is bound by "Duty to Act."

Question 33

Once you have started first aid care, you must continue administering care until you have done all you can do.

Question 34

"Consent must be informed; you need to explain the care you will provide."
This is called "actual consent."

Question 35

Stopping care and leaving a victim at a scene is legally considered abandonment.

Question 36

First Aiders should keep victim's health information confidential.

Question 37

All body fluids should be considered infectious until proven otherwise.

Question 38

Hepatitis B is a bacterial infection of the liver.

Question 39

Herpes is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the skin and mucous membranes.

Question 40

Meningitis is spread through close blood-to-blood transmission.

Question 41

As a First Aider, staying safe is your first priority.

Question 42

If unsafe, enter a first aid situation only if you have been properly trained and have proper protective equipment.

Question 43

Flammable liquids are the greatest threat at motor vehicle accidents.

Question 44

You are helping at a car accident and there are downed power lines. You should move them to make the scene safe.

Question 45

Someone has fallen through the ice. You should immediately crawl out onto the ice to pull him/her to safety.

Question 46

Stay a safe distance from a hostile victim and call for help.