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First Aid help please, it's multiple choice?

25.
A scrape (abrasion) is
A) skin damage with little bleeding
B) a puncture
C) a blow to the body
D) a jagged, smooth cut of skin
26.
A cut is
A) a jagged or smooth tearing of skin
B) a bruise
C) a puncture
D) a small scrape
27.
A puncture results in
A) the skin being pierced
B) jagged or smooth tearing of skin
C) heavy external bleeding
D) no risk of infection
28.
Pressing the artery to stop bleeding
A) works only on small children
B) should not be done
C) is called the pressure-point technique
D) is the venal pressure tactic
29.
Rabies is spread by
A) animal bites
B) sexual contact
C) coughing
D) sneezing
30.
A splint is
A) used to stitch a laceration
B) used to immobilize a fracture
C) used to treat an avulsion
D) relief from itching
31.
To treat first-degree burns,
A) smear the burn with oil
B) cover the burn with a blanket
C) rub the burn with ice
D) submerge the burn in water
32.
The death of tissue, such as can occur with frostbite, is called
A) gangrene
B) avulsion
C) inflammation
D) amputation
33.
First Aid is
A) major cause of headaches
B) the leading cause of death
C) rescue breathing
D) emergency care
34.
Most animal bites are puncture wounds.
A) True
B) False
35.
A fracture is a broken bone.
A) True
B) False
36.
Frostbite occurs when ice crystals form in the space between cells.
A) True
B) False
37.
The failure of blood to circulate to vital organs is called shock.
A) True
B) False
38.
The order of the four steps for applying first aid to wounds is:
A) protect wound from contamination, treat for shock, stop bleeding, seek medical help
B) treat for shock, stop bleeding, seek medical help, protect wound from contamination
C) seek medical help, protect wound from contamination, stop bleeding, treat for shock
D) stop bleeding, protect wound from contamination, treat for shock, seek medical help
39.
First Aid is considered to be:
A) the first 30 minutes of care following an injury
B) dangerous
C) only necessary for paramedics to know
D) more important than CPR
40.
The best way to treat a possible broken bone in the leg is:
A) keep leg in the position found until help arrives
B) stand on injured leg to assess pain
C) straighten the knee to avoid further injury
D) apply pressure to injury site
41.
When treating hyperthermia, one should never:
A) call 911
B) slowly cool the body with cool wet towels
C) give the victim ice water to drink
D) place the victim in a shaded area
42.
When someone swallows poison, it is best to:
A) call Poison Control
B) make them throw up
C) call 911
D) have them drink milk
43.
When a victim is bleeding, the first thing you should do before starting first aid is
A) have them hold their breath
B) put on gloves
C) help them lay down
D) show them your First Aid card
44.
The best treatment for first, second, and third degree burns is:
A) mist with rubbing alcohol
B) flush with running water for 15-20 minutes
C) wrap with a sterile dressing
D) cover with butter or lard
45.
During a seizure it is best to:
A) protect the victim from injury
B) give the victim a glass of cool water
C) place a wallet in the victim’s mouth
D) cover the victim with a lightweight blanket
46.
When a person with diabetes is acting unusual, it is best to:
A) cover him with a lightweight blanket
B) give him sugar
C) give him an insulin injection
D) give him a glass of cool water
47.
The best treatment for a bloody nose is:
A) apply ice to the sinus area of the nose
B) pinch nose and lean head backward
C) pack nose with gauze
D) pinch nose and lean head forward
48.
If you suspect the victim has taken illegal drugs, you should:
A) drive the victim to the hospital
B) call 911
C) give the victim Benadryl
D) give the victim hot coffee

Public Comments

1. If we answer this you will pass and could become a first aider so NO you need to do this yourself, you've been taught all this recently.

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At this point I got lazy. Good luck!

3. Help with points that confuse you is one thing, taking most of a test for you is something completely different. Most of these can be answered by common sense or knocking out the dumb answers.

For example, #48- a.) do you really want someone who may be high in your car? c.) Does it make sense to give a person who may be on drugs another drug, especially one that may react to what they took? d.) like answer C, but now with scalding hot liquids????

Then, some of this stuff seems outdated or questionable. Question 38 would depend on the severity of the wound, but if you need 911, the steps would be stop bleeding WHILE trying to minimize contamination, call 911, treat for shock (the comfort phase of the treatment) after the urgency is over.