Question 1
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When you are caring for a person suffering from heat exhaustion, which should you do?
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Force the person to quickly drink water
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Get the person into a cooler place
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Put more layers of clothing on the person to protect them from the heat.
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All of these responses
Question 2
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If somebody is ignoring the signs of heat exhaustion and continues activity within the heat, what is likely to happen?
Question 3
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What should you do for a person that is experiencing frostbite?
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Use skin-to-skin contact to warm the area
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Rub the area vigorously
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Soak the area in lukewarm water
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Use skin-to-skin contact AND soak the area in lukewarm water
Question 4
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In a wet, cold, and windy environment, which condition is a person most likely to develop?
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Hypothermia
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Hyperthermia
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Frostbite
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Heat cramps
Question 5
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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?
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Call 9-1-1 and give them liquids until help arrives
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Call the Poison Control Hotline and follow their advice
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Call 9-1-1 and wait until help arrives
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Give them water and attempt to treat the illness yourself
Question 6
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If a person is experiencing trouble breathing and feels their throat tightening, how should you respond?
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Take the situation seriously, call 9-1-1, and assist the person in using their epi pen
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The reaction will go away on its own, just monitor the situation
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Give the person water to loosen the tightening in the throat
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Call 9-1-1 and wait for help
Question 7
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If a person is experiencing a diabetic emergency, how should somebody assist?
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Call 9-1-1 immediately
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Give them sugar if they are able to eat and drink and monitor their behaviors and health afterward
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Call 9-1-1 after about a half hour if sugar does not assist the situation
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Diabetic emergencies will get better without treatment, one must simply wait it out
Question 8
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Which of the following is a myth regarding the treatment of seizures?
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Do not try to stop the seizure
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Put something in their mouth to prevent them from swallowing their tongue
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Move objects out of the way to prevent injury
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Roll them to their side to drain fluid from their mouth after the seizure
Question 9
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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?
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Do not give help, but call 9-1-1
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Call 9-1-1 and help them until the ambulance arrives
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Do not call 9-1-1 and provide them help yourself
Question 10
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The Good Samaritan Law will protect you if:
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You get consent from the victim
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You give appropriate care for the wound
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You accidentally injure someone while providing care
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All of these answers
Question 11
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When you approach the scene of an emergency, the three steps you should follow are [blank_start]check[blank_end], [blank_start]call[blank_end], [blank_start]care[blank_end].
Question 12
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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 [blank_start]drag[blank_end] him to safety and call [blank_start]9-1-1[blank_end].
Question 13
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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.
Question 14
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When treating a(n) [blank_start]unconscious[blank_end] person, it is important to check their [blank_start]airway[blank_end], check for [blank_start]breathing[blank_end], and check their [blank_start]circulation[blank_end]. When treating a(n) [blank_start]conscious person[blank_end], it is important to interview the person and then check them from [blank_start]head[blank_end] to [blank_start]toe[blank_end].
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unconscious
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airway
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breathing
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circulation
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conscious person
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head
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toe
Question 15
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You find an individual conscious, yet appearing dizzy, confused, and experiencing trouble breathing. You believe they are in shock. You should first [blank_start]lie them down[blank_end], then help them maintain [blank_start]body temperature[blank_end], and [blank_start]reassure the person[blank_end].
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lie them down
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have them sit upright
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body temperature
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alertness
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hydration
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reassure the person
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have them drink fluids
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allow them to sleep
Question 16
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Which of the following are components of RICE, used to treat joint and muscle injuries? Check all that apply.
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Rest
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Ice
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Extend
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Immobilize
Question 17
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Which of the following are true statements? Check all that apply.
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Closed wounds involve internal bleeding, though it might be minor.
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Open wounds involve an opening in the skin.
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Bruises are a type of open wound that bleed under the skin.
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Punctures are the most common type of open wound.
Question 18
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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.
Question 19
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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?
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Create a rigid splint using the pieces of cardboard and pieces of rope
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Wrap the towel around your arm to create a soft splint
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There is no way to treat this injury
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Put on the extra clothing to protect the wrist in case you get injured again
Question 20
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Which of the following are types of burns that affect the body? Check all that apply.
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Chemical
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Electrical
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Sunburn
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Heat