First Aid/CPR/AED Knowledge Check

What should you do before giving care?

• Obtain Consent

• Call 9-1-1

• Provide care

• None

What should you seek when you recognize signs and symptoms?

• Immediate rest

• Advanced medical care

• Hydration

• Exercise

Fill in the blank: The 'E' in S.A.M.P.L.E. stands for ________.

• A) Events leading up to the incident

• B) Emergency

• C) Evaluation

• D) Examination

Explain the head-tilt/chin lift technique for a child.

• Hand on forehead, two fingers on chin, tilt head back slightly

• Hand on chin, two fingers on forehead, tilt head forward

• Hand on forehead, two fingers on chin, tilt head forward

• Hand on chin, two fingers on forehead, tilt head back slightly

Fill in the blank: Put one hand on the forehead and two fingers on the bony part of the chin, then tilt the head back to a slightly ___ position.

• A) forward

• B) neutral

• C) past-neutral

• D) backward

How do you care for someone that is choking?

• 5 back blows followed by 5 abdominal thrusts

• 10 chest compressions

• 5 abdominal thrusts only

• 10 back blows only

Fill in the blank: When using an AED, you should first ________.

• apply pads

• remove/cut clothing

• turn on machine

• wait for instruction from AED

Fill in the blank: How long should you wait to call 911 if breathing does not improve? ________ minutes.

• 1-5

• 5-15

• 15-30

• 30-45

Fill in the blank: What should you do if a person is showing signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis? Be prepared to give ________ and use an AED if the person becomes unresponsive.

• CPR

• First aid

• Oxygen

• Water

When providing first aid for poisoning, what should you do if the person is responsive and alert?

• Call 911

• Remove them from the source of poison

• Call the national Poison Help hotline

• Take them to the hospital.