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First Aid/Emergency Quiz
Take the First Aid/Emergency Quiz
Test your knowledge of first aid by taking this quiz.
1. If you need to call 911 in an emergency, what should you tell the dispatcher?
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Try to remain calm and speak slowly and clearly. The dispatcher may ask you if anyone has been injured and, if so, how many; and the condition of the victim(s). Don't hang up until the dispatcher tells you it's OK to do so. Wait on the scene until emergency help arrives.
A.
Describe the emergency
B.
Give your name and the telephone number of the phone you are using to make the call
C.
Give the exact address where the emergency occurred
D.
All of the above
2. Which medical professional(s) are you likely to find in a hospital emergency department?
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Paramedics ride in ambulances and take care of injured victims at accident scenes; in hospitals they work as technicians, starting IV lines, drawing blood, splinting, and prepping wounds. A hospital emergency department is staffed with doctors and nurses specially trained in emergency medicine. They know how to treat accident victims and patients who suddenly become sick (heart attack, for example).
A.
Emergency nurse
B.
Paramedic
C.
Emergency doctor
D.
All of the above
3. One way to prepare for an emergency is to keep a list of important phone numbers near your phone. Which of these numbers should be included on the list?
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If your area does not have 911 service, also post emergency numbers for police and fire. Other useful numbers are your local hospital and ambulance service. If you have pets, post your veterinarian's number, as well.
A.
Poison control center
B.
Family doctor
C.
Neighbor
D.
All of the above
4. In which situation(s) should you call an ambulance instead of driving to the hospital emergency department?
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You should also call an ambulance if the victim cannot be safely moved without the help of emergency medical personnel.
A.
The injury or condition is life-threatening
B.
The injury or condition could become life-threatening on the way to the hospital
C.
The route to the hospital is long or congested
D.
All of the above
5. As a nonmedical person, how often should you take a refresher course on CPR?
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In the meantime, review CPR procedures every six months to keep them fresh in your mind.
A.
Every five years
B.
Every year
C.
Every two years
D.
Every three years
6. Which of these should your home first aid kit include?
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Use hydrogen peroxide to clean wounds, the calamine lotion to relieve itching from insect bites or poison ivy, and the aspirin in case of heart attack symptoms while waiting for emergency medical personnel.
A.
Hydrogen peroxide
B.
Calamine lotion
C.
Aspirin
D.
All of the above
7. If blood is spurting from a wound, what should you do?
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Never use a tourniquet to control bleeding. A tourniquet, such as a cloth or bandage twisted tight, can damage nerves and blood vessels, leading to greater injury. To raise a leg wound above the heart to slow bleeding, have the victim lie on the ground and elevate the leg. If you have applied pressure to a wound for at least 20 minutes, but it continues to bleed, seek medical help. Do not remove any objects that have pierced the victim; medical personnel should do this.
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Apply a tourniquet
B.
Cover the wound with a clean cloth and apply continuous pressure with the palm of your hand
C.
Raise the wound above the victim's heart to slow the bleeding
D.
B and C
8. The victim has pale or bluish skin color, cold skin, and dull or sunken eyes. These are symptoms of which medical emergency?
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Even if a victim's injuries aren't life-threatening, the victim can go into shock and die. Shock occurs when the victim's organs and tissues don't get an adequate supply of blood or oxygen. The victim may be unconscious, but not always. Call for emergency help first, then follow these steps: Maintain an open airway for breathing; control obvious bleeding; elevate the legs about a foot, unless the injury makes that impossible; cover the victim with blankets; keep the victim on his or her back, unless the victim vomits (move victim onto his or her side at that point).
A.
High fever
B.
Shock
C.
Heart attack
D.
None of the above
9. What should you put on a minor (first-degree) burn?
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Minor burns are defined as first-degree burns and any second-degree burns that extend over an area of skin no larger than three inches. In a first-degree burn, the skin is red and may be swollen and somewhat painful. If blisters are present, it's considered a second-degree burn. Ice water, ice, butter, and oil can damage the skin. Instead, for minor burns, soak the area in cool water. When the burn is cool, apply an antibiotic ointment and cover the wound with a dry, sterile gauze (not fluffy cotton) bandage. The burn should heal in two weeks. Change the dressing every day and watch for any signs of infection. More serious burns are a medical emergency and should be treated by a doctor right away.
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Ice water
B.
Butter
C.
Ice
D.
None of the above
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