Red Cross First Aid – Flashcards
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When preparing an AED for use, what is the FIRST thing you should do?
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Turn on the AED
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If alone, once you have turned on the AED, you should:
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Apply the pads and allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm
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A person is having a diabetic emergency and requests sugar. The person is responsive and is able to safely swallow. How much sugar should you give?
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15 to 20 grams
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A woman burned her hand in the lunchroom. You should:
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Cool the burn with fresh water, cover the burn loosely with sterile dressing, and move her away from the source of the burn
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A person is having signs and symptoms of a heart attack. What should you do first?
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Help the person rest in a comfortable position and loosen any tight clothing
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If the AED pads risk touching each other such as with a small child or an infant you should:
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Place on pad in the middle of the chest and the other on the back
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Which one of the following could be signs or symptoms of stroke?
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Drooping features on one side of the face, Trouble with speech or language
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Which of the following statements about defibrillation is true?
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It is not a link in the Cardiac Chain of Survival
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A person is having an asthma attack. What should you do?
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Encourage the person to use his or her quick-relief medication, and call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number if the person's condition does not improve within 5 to 15 minutes of taking the medication
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Why is it important to stand clear and not touch the person while the AED is analyzing or defibrillating?
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You might prevent the AED from analyzing the heart rhythm properly
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When a cardiac arrest occurs and a AED becomes available, it should be as soon as possible
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True
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You believe that a person has a head, neck, or spinal injury. What should you do?
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Have the person remain in the position he or she is in until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel arrive and take over
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Which of the following statements about concussion is true?
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A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury
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When caring for a person who is having a seizure, you should:
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Remove nearby objects that might cause injury
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The AED pads should normally be placed on
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The upper left and lower right sides of the chest
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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?
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Splint the injury to immobilize it
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A person has signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion. What should you do?
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Immerse the person up the neck in ice water
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Which of the following could cause shock?
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A wound that is bleeding heavily
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Which of the following statements about anaphylaxis is true?
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A person experiencing anaphylaxis may have trouble breathing and go into shock
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In what circumstance would it be appropriate to use a tourniquet?
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There are multiple people with life-threatening injuries who need care
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What sudden illness is usually caused by a blockage of blood to flow to the brain?
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Stroke
