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Test your knowledge of first aid by taking this quiz.

1. If you need to call 911 in an emergency, what should you tell the dispatcher?

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Try to remain calm and speak slowly and clearly. The dispatcher may ask you if anyone has been injured and, if so, how many; and the condition of the victim or victims. Don't hang up until the dispatcher tells you it's OK to do so. Wait on the scene until emergency help arrives.

A. Describe the emergencyB. Give your name and the telephone number of the phone you are using to make the callC. Give the exact address where the emergency occurredD. All of the above

2. Which healthcare providers are you likely to find in a hospital emergency department?

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Paramedics ride in ambulances and take care of injured victims at accident scenes. In hospitals in some states they may work as technicians, starting IV lines, drawing blood, splinting, and prepping wounds. A hospital ER is staffed with doctors and nurses specially trained in emergency medicine. They know how to treat accident victims and patients who suddenly become sick (heart attack, for example).

A. Emergency nurseB. Paramedic (in some states)C. Emergency doctorD. All of the above

3. One way to prepare for an emergency is to keep a list of important phone numbers near your phone. Which of these numbers should be included on the list?

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If your area does not have 911 service, also post emergency numbers for police and fire. Other useful numbers are your local hospital and ambulance service. If you have pets, post your veterinarian's number, as well.

A. Poison control centerB. Family doctorC. NeighborD. All of the above

4. In which cases should you call an ambulance instead of driving to the hospital ER?

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You should also call an ambulance if the victim cannot be safely moved without the help of emergency medical staff.

A. The injury or condition is life-threateningB. The injury or condition could become life-threatening on the way to the hospitalC. The route to the hospital is long or congestedD. All of the above

5. As a nonmedical person, how often should you get recertified in CPR?

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In the meantime, review CPR procedures every 6 months to keep them fresh in your mind.

A. Every 5 yearsB. Every yearC. Every 2 yearsD. Every 3 years

6. Which of these should your home first aid kit include?

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Use hydrogen peroxide to clean wounds, the calamine lotion to relieve itching from insect bites or poison ivy, and the aspirin in case of heart attack symptoms while waiting for emergency medical staff.

A. Hydrogen peroxideB. Calamine lotionC. AspirinD. All of the above

7. If a person has a bleeding wound, what should you do?

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A tourniquet, such as a cloth or bandage twisted tight, should be used with caution because it can damage nerves and blood vessels. This can lead to greater injury. Use a tourniquet for life-threatening bleeding only after you've been told how to use one. To raise a leg wound above the heart to slow bleeding, have the victim lie on the ground and elevate the leg. If you have put pressure to a wound for at least 20 minutes, but it continues to bleed, seek medical help. Don't remove any objects that have pierced the victim. Medical staff should do this.

A. Apply a tourniquet right awayB. Cover the wound with a clean clothC. Put continuous pressure on the wound with the palm of your handD. B and C

8. The victim has pale or bluish skin color, cold skin, and dull or sunken eyes. These are symptoms of which health emergency?

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Even if a victim's injuries aren't life-threatening, the victim can go into shock and die. Shock occurs when the victim's organs and tissues don't get enough blood or oxygen. The victim may be unconscious, but not always. Call for emergency help first, then follow these steps:

Maintain an open airway for breathing
Control obvious bleeding
Cover the victim with blankets
Keep the victim on their back, unless the victim vomits (move victim onto their side at that point)

A. High feverB. ShockC. Heart attackD. None of the above

9. What should you put on a minor (first-degree) burn?

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Minor burns are defined as first-degree burns and any second-degree burns that extend over an area of skin no larger than 3 inches. In a first-degree burn, the skin is red and may be swollen and somewhat painful. If blisters are present, it's considered a second-degree burn. Don't use ice water, ice, butter, and oil on a burn. These substances can damage the skin. Instead, for minor burns, soak the area in cool water. When the burn is cool, put an antibiotic ointment on the wound and cover it with a dry, sterile gauze (not fluffy cotton) bandage. The burn should heal in 2 weeks. Change the dressing every day and watch for any signs of infection. More serious burns are a medical emergency and should be treated right away in the ER.

A. Ice waterB. ButterC. IceD. None of the above

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Online Medical Reviewer: Perez, Eric, MD
Online Medical Reviewer: Sather, Rita, RN

Date Last Reviewed: 11/1/2020

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