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Question 1 of 20

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When you are caring for a person suffering from heat exhaustion, which should you do?

Select one of the following:

  • Force the person to quickly drink water

  • Get the person into a cooler place

  • Put more layers of clothing on the person to protect them from the heat.

  • All of these responses

Explanation

Question 2 of 20

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If somebody is ignoring the signs of heat exhaustion and continues activity within the heat, what is likely to happen?

Select one of the following:

  • Heat exhaustion will continue.

  • The body will adapt to the heat exhaustion and function normally.

  • Heat stroke may occur.

Explanation

Question 3 of 20

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What should you do for a person that is experiencing frostbite?

Select one of the following:

  • Use skin-to-skin contact to warm the area

  • Rub the area vigorously

  • Soak the area in lukewarm water

  • Use skin-to-skin contact AND soak the area in lukewarm water

Explanation

Question 4 of 20

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In a wet, cold, and windy environment, which condition is a person most likely to develop?

Select one of the following:

  • Hypothermia

  • Hyperthermia

  • Frostbite

  • Heat cramps

Explanation

Question 5 of 20

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Which steps should you follow if you suspect a conscious person has been poisoned, but it does not appear to be severe?

Select one of the following:

  • Call 9-1-1 and give them liquids until help arrives

  • Call the Poison Control Hotline and follow their advice

  • Call 9-1-1 and wait until help arrives

  • Give them water and attempt to treat the illness yourself

Explanation

Question 6 of 20

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If a person is experiencing trouble breathing and feels their throat tightening, how should you respond?

Select one of the following:

  • Take the situation seriously, call 9-1-1, and assist the person in using their epi pen

  • The reaction will go away on its own, just monitor the situation

  • Give the person water to loosen the tightening in the throat

  • Call 9-1-1 and wait for help

Explanation

Question 7 of 20

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If a person is experiencing a diabetic emergency, how should somebody assist?

Select one of the following:

  • Call 9-1-1 immediately

  • Give them sugar if they are able to eat and drink and monitor their behaviors and health afterward

  • Call 9-1-1 after about a half hour if sugar does not assist the situation

  • Diabetic emergencies will get better without treatment, one must simply wait it out

Explanation

Question 8 of 20

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Which of the following is a myth regarding the treatment of seizures?

Select one of the following:

  • Do not try to stop the seizure

  • Put something in their mouth to prevent them from swallowing their tongue

  • Move objects out of the way to prevent injury

  • Roll them to their side to drain fluid from their mouth after the seizure

Explanation

Question 9 of 20

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You approach the scene of an accident and you find an injured person with a broken arm and a bleeding wound. You tell them that you a certified in first aid and ask them if you can help. They say "no." How should you respond?

Select one of the following:

  • Do not give help, but call 9-1-1

  • Call 9-1-1 and help them until the ambulance arrives

  • Do not call 9-1-1 and provide them help yourself

Explanation

Question 10 of 20

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The Good Samaritan Law will protect you if:

Select one of the following:

  • You get consent from the victim

  • You give appropriate care for the wound

  • You accidentally injure someone while providing care

  • All of these answers

Explanation

Question 11 of 20

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Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

When you approach the scene of an emergency, the three steps you should follow are , , .

Explanation

Question 12 of 20

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Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

You approach the scene of a burning building and find a man lying unconscious inside the building. You know the man must be moved, but he is heavier than you and is unconscious. You should him to safety and call .

Explanation

Question 13 of 20

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Treating a bleeding wound without proper PPE (such as gloves, goggles, etc.) can result in the transmission of blood borne diseases, such as Hepatitis C and HIV.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 14 of 20

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When treating a(n) person, it is important to check their , check for , and check their . When treating a(n) , it is important to interview the person and then check them from to .

Drag and drop to complete the text.

    unconscious
    airway
    breathing
    circulation
    conscious person
    head
    toe

Explanation

Question 15 of 20

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Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

You find an individual conscious, yet appearing dizzy, confused, and experiencing trouble breathing. You believe they are in shock. You should first ( lie them down, have them sit upright ), then help them maintain ( body temperature, alertness, hydration ), and ( reassure the person, have them drink fluids, allow them to sleep ).

Explanation

Question 16 of 20

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Which of the following are components of RICE, used to treat joint and muscle injuries? Check all that apply.

Select one or more of the following:

  • Rest

  • Ice

  • Extend

  • Immobilize

Explanation

Question 17 of 20

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Which of the following are true statements? Check all that apply.

Select one or more of the following:

  • Closed wounds involve internal bleeding, though it might be minor.

  • Open wounds involve an opening in the skin.

  • Bruises are a type of open wound that bleed under the skin.

  • Punctures are the most common type of open wound.

Explanation

Question 18 of 20

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When you are lifting, carrying, or dragging a victim from a dangerous situation, it is important to stabilize their head, neck, and spine to prevent further injury.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 19 of 20

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You are in the woods camping and trip over a tree root, fracturing your wrist as you brace yourself. You have rope, pieces of cardboard (to start fires), a towel, and extra clothing. How should you use these supplies to splint the injury until you can get medical assistance?

Select one of the following:

  • Create a rigid splint using the pieces of cardboard and pieces of rope

  • Wrap the towel around your arm to create a soft splint

  • There is no way to treat this injury

  • Put on the extra clothing to protect the wrist in case you get injured again

Explanation

Question 20 of 20

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Which of the following are types of burns that affect the body? Check all that apply.

Select one or more of the following:

  • Chemical

  • Electrical

  • Sunburn

  • Heat

Explanation

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