#1
Which of the following signs or symptoms indicates a patient experiencing a stroke?
Sudden severe headache
ExplanationA sudden severe headache can indicate a stroke.
#2
What should you do if you encounter a conscious choking infant who is unable to cry or make sound?
Begin back blows and chest thrusts
ExplanationInitiate back blows and chest thrusts for choking infants.
#3
A diabetic patient is experiencing hypoglycemia. What is the first aid treatment?
Provide food or drink high in sugar
ExplanationOffer sugary food or drink to treat hypoglycemia in diabetics.
#4
Which of the following is a common cause of anaphylaxis?
A bee sting
ExplanationA bee sting is a common trigger for anaphylaxis.
#5
What is the recommended ratio of compressions to breaths during CPR for an infant?
30 compressions to 1 breath
ExplanationPerform 30 compressions followed by 1 breath during CPR for infants.
#6
What is the term for a partial or complete loss of consciousness that occurs when there is a sudden drop in blood pressure?
Fainting
ExplanationFainting results from a sudden drop in blood pressure causing unconsciousness.
#7
What is the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest in adults?
Heart attack
ExplanationA heart attack is the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest in adults.
#8
Which of the following should NOT be used to treat a burn?
Butter
ExplanationButter should not be used to treat burns.
#9
What is the primary purpose of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)?
To convert an irregular heart rhythm to a normal one
ExplanationAEDs are used to convert irregular heart rhythms to normal ones.
#10
In a conscious choking adult or child, what is the first step of first aid?
Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)
ExplanationBegin first aid by performing abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) for conscious choking.
#11
What is the term for a condition where a person's blood pressure drops when they stand up after sitting or lying down?
Postural hypotension
ExplanationPostural hypotension is the condition where blood pressure drops upon standing.
#12
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of a heart attack?
Coughing up blood
ExplanationCoughing up blood is not a common symptom of a heart attack.
#13
What is the recommended ratio of compressions to breaths during CPR for an adult?
30 compressions to 2 breaths
ExplanationPerform 30 compressions followed by 2 breaths during CPR for adults.
#14
How should you assess if a victim is breathing normally in an emergency situation?
Looking for rise and fall of the chest
ExplanationObserve for the rise and fall of the chest to assess normal breathing.
#15
What is the first step in the chain of survival for a person experiencing sudden cardiac arrest?
Activating emergency medical services (EMS)
ExplanationInitiate the chain of survival by activating EMS for sudden cardiac arrest.
#16
What is the term for a sudden and severe headache that is different from the usual headaches and can indicate a medical emergency?
Thunderclap headache
ExplanationA thunderclap headache is a sudden, severe headache indicating a medical emergency.
#17
Which of the following is a common sign of shock?
Rapid pulse
ExplanationA rapid pulse is a common sign of shock.
#18
Which of the following is a sign of internal bleeding?
Coughing up blood
ExplanationCoughing up blood is a sign of internal bleeding.
#19
What is the term for a condition in which the heart beats with an abnormal rhythm?
Arrhythmia
ExplanationArrhythmia refers to an abnormal heart rhythm.
#20
Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of a heart attack?
Coughing up blood
ExplanationCoughing up blood is not a sign or symptom of a heart attack.