HS First Aid

Front

A woman burned her hand in the lunchroom. You should:

Back

Cool the burn with large amounts of cool or cold potable water for at least 10 minutes, cover the burn loosely with a dry, sterile dressing, and remove her from the source of the burn.

Front

Which of the following statements about concussion is true? A person with a concussion will always lose consciousness briefly. A person must have to be hit with a great deal of force to sustain a concussion. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury. It is safe for a person who may have a concussion to immediately resume whatever activity he or she was engaged in when the injury occurred.

Back

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury.

Front

You are giving first aid to a person with a muscle, bone or joint injury. Emergency medical services (EMS) has been called. What should you do until they arrive?

Back

Apply cold if the person can tolerate it, and watch the person for signs and symptoms of shock.

Front

When caring for a person who is having a seizure, you should: Remove nearby objects that might cause injury.

Back

Remove nearby objects that might cause injury.

Front

What sudden illness is usually caused by a blockage of blood flow to the brain?

Back

Stroke

Front

A person is having a diabetic emergency and requests sugar. The person is responsive and able to safely swallow. How much sugar should you give?

Back

15 to 20 grams

Front

A person has signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion. What should you do?

Back

Get the person out of the heat and into a cooler place.

Front

A person is having signs and symptoms of a heart attack. What should you do first?

Back

Call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number.

Front

Which of the following statements about anaphylaxis is true? A person experiencing anaphylaxis may have trouble breathing and go into shock. It is important to act quickly when a person is showing signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis. The effects of anaphylaxis can be stopped or slowed by administering epinephrine. All of the above

Back

All of the above

Front

In what circumstance would it be appropriate to use a tourniquet? Options: There are multiple people with life-threatening injuries who need care., The person has a bleeding chest wound., You do not have dressings and bandages available., You cannot access a pressure point to apply pressure.

Back

There are multiple people with life-threatening injuries who need care.