Basic First Aid Quiz

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1. A client who has fallen probably needs CPR.

True

False

2. When a sharp piece of broken bone pokes through the skin, it is called a compound fracture.

True

False

3. Infection, not blood loss, is the biggest risk with cuts and scrapes.

True

False

4. To stop bleeding on an arm or leg, lower the area below the level of the heart.

True

False

5. If a person is having a seizure, you should:

A. Restrain the person to stop the shaking

B. Place a rolled up washcloth in the victim's mouth

C. Lower the person to the floor and clear away all objects

D. Stand the person up because walking stops a seizure

6. Third degree burns may be LESS painful than first or second degree burns.

True

False

7. If you suspect heat exhaustion or heat stroke, the FIRST thing you should do is:

A. Get the person out of the heat

B. Force cold fluids

C. Place person in ice-filled bathtub

D. Give Tylenol for fever

8. Signs of infection include redness, warmth, streaking, and drainage.

True

False

9. A broken finger or toe can be splinted using the "buddy" tape method.

True

False

10. Fill in the blank...
The only time CPR should be used is if there is no BREATHING and no