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The "First Aid CPR/AED Practice Test 2025" is an invaluable resource for students and professionals looking to reinforce their knowledge of first aid, CPR, and AED procedures. This updated version contains a comprehensive set of questions and verified answers, designed to prepare individuals for a variety of emergency situations. The document delves into crucial topics such as recognizing hyperventilation symptoms, the purpose and application of dressings, and the appropriate circumstances for moving a victim. It emphasizes the importance of calling emergency services by dialing 9-1-1 and outlines scenarios where such action might not be necessary. Students will gain insights into assessing an emergency scene for safety, and understanding the low risk of disease transmission when administering first aid. The practice test stresses the importance of hygiene, advising on proper handwashing and glove usage to minimize infection risk.
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A person that is hyperventilating feels: A. that they can't get enough air B. afraid and anxious or seem confused C. dizzy or fingers and toes feel numb and tingly D. All of the above ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D. All of the above The purpose of dressings is to: A. soak up blood and help keep germs out. B. wrap or cover any part of the body C. Raise the injured area above the heart ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A. soak up blood and help keep germs out.. You should move a victim when: A. you are faced with immediate danger such as fire, lack of oxygen, etc. B. it is necessary in order to reach another victim who has more serious injuries C. you need to provide proper care, such as CPR
D. all of the above ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D. all of the above. When a person hyperventilates, the breathing is _________. A. rapid, shallow B. rapid, deeper ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A. rapid, shallow. When checking a conscious victim: A. don't ask the victim to move any painful areas. B. do not move the victim yourself C. ask the victim to move each part of the body that doesn't hurt. D. All of the above ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D. All of the above. Soon after a victim stops breathing, the heart will stop beating. Brain damage is likely within: A. 6 to 10 minutes B. Over 10 minutes C. 4 to 6 minutes ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A. 6 to 10 minutes It is important to recognize the early signals of infection. Which one of these signs indicates serious infection. A. develop a fever and feel ill. Red streaks may develop
Choking is a common breathing emergency. Some common causes of choking are: A. Swallowing large pieces of poorly chewed food. B. Eating while talking excitedly, laughing or eating to fast. C. Walking, playing, or running with food or objects in the mouth. D. All of the above ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D. All of the above If there is no pulse you should start CPR, give cycles of _______ chest compressions and ______ rescue breaths A. 30 / 2 B. 20/ 1 ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A. 30 / 2 When a first aider smells an unusual odor, he or she should A. Try to remove any victims as soon as possible. B. Put his/her own safety first. Leave the area if there is a strong odor. --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B. Put his/her own safety first. Leave the area if there is a strong odor. When the heart stops beating entirely, it is called _________ A. Heart Attack B. Cardiac Arrest ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B. Cardiac Arrest
A first aider may check for victim's breathing by: A. Putting his/her head near the victim's mouth and nose B. Watching the chest to see if it rises and falls C. Both are true ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C. Both are true The "Good Samaritan Law," gives legal protection to people who provide first aid when: A. They have asked a conscious victim for permission before giving care. B. They act as any reasonable and prudent person would under the same conditions. C. Both a & b are correct ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C. Both a & b are correct. A wound is _________ when the damage is to the soft tissues under the skin surface. A. Closed B. Open ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A. Closed For chest compression to be most effective, the victim should be placed: A. Lying flat, on his or her back, on a level surface.
A. Capillary B. Venous C. Arterial ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C. Arterial A major cause of breathing emergencies for children is: A. Choking on a piece of food or a small object. B. Respiratory illnesses and high fever. C. Electrical shock or drowning. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A. A. Choking on a piece of food or a small object. Although choking is common in infants and children, more _______ than _______ die each year as a result. A. children / adults B. adults / children ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B. adults / children Which statement regarding impaled object is correct? A. in most cases the object should not be removed. B. A splinter may be removed with tweezer if it is in the skin. C. In all cases impaled objects should not be removed. D. Both a & b are correct. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C. In all cases impaled objects should not be removed.
If a victim is choking and yet still able to breathe or speak, the first aider should: A. Use abdominal thrusts. B. Encourage the victim to continue to cough forcefully on his/her own. --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B. Encourage the victim to continue to cough forcefully on his/her own. Severe allergic reactions may become life threatening when the victim's face, neck, and tongue: A. swell, closing the airway B. go into spasms ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A. swell, closing the airway _____________ is usually slow and clots easily, and isn't a bright red. A. capillary bleed B. venous bleed C. arterial bleed ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A. capillary If a victim is conscious, talk to that person and ask how he or she feels. During a head-to-toe check: A. check: face; if breathing is normal; skin color, for any pain, odd bumps, a medical alert tag.
B. provide care until professional medical help arrives. C. call your local emergency phone number or 9- 1 - 1 ---------CORRECT ANSWER----- ------------C. call your local emergency phone number or 9- 1 - 1 Which of the following situations would LEAST likely require a call to the EMS system: A. the victim is either bleeding severely, unconscious, has chest pain or has no pulse. B. the victim is either vomiting, has a severe headache, or has slurred speech. C. the victim has a known medical history of epilepsy or has had a seizure and is now sleepy. D. The victim either has chest pain, pain in the abdomen, or appears to have broken bones. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C. the victim has a known medical history of epilepsy or has had a seizure and is now sleepy. To find out if the victim's heart is beating, check the pulse at the carotid artery, which is located: A. in the side of the neck B. in the crease between the trunk of the body and the leg, near the groin. --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A. in the side of the neck When you arrive on an emergency scene, you need to look: A. for anything that might make the scene unsafe for you and others B. for clues as to what caused the emergency.
C. carefully for more than one victim. It's easy to overlook a small child D. All of the above are important. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D. All of the above are important. If a person vomits, a first aider should: A. Turn the victim on his or her back to let the material flow down the throat. B. Roll the victim on his or her side and clear the mouth of any matter. --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B. Roll the victim on his or her side and clear the mouth of any matter. A victim whose airway is completely blocked can be identified when: A. There is difficulty speaking and the face is inflamed. B. he/she can't speak, cough forcefully or breath. ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------- --------B. he/she can't speak, cough forcefully or breath. If it appears a victim is not breathing, the first aider should look, listen, and feel for breathing for about ______ seconds. A. 3 seconds B. 6 seconds C. 5 seconds ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C. 5 seconds Calling for help is often the most important action you can take to help the victim.
The first aider, upon reaching a victim, should check first to see: A. If the victim is severely bleeding. B. If the victim is breathing with trouble or in a strange way C. If the victim is conscious or unconscious ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- C. If the victim is conscious or unconscious For an infant with a blocked airway, you will give 5 back blows between the should blades. You should support the infant by: A. Positioning the infant face down on a hard surface if possible, like a table. B. Positioning the infant face down on your forearm so that the head is lower than the chest. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B. Positioning the infant face down on your forearm so that the head is lower than the chest. The greatest risk of infection from diseases is when you touch blood or other body fluids. You should: A. avoid contact with body fluids when possible. B. place barriers such as disposable gloves or a clean dry cloth between the victim's fluids and yourself. C. Both a & b. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C. Both a & b. When the heart beats in an irregular way, it is called a ___________ A. heart attack B. cardiac arrest ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A. heart attack
(really called an heart arrhythmia) (heart attack is a sudden & sometimes fatal thrombosis (clot) to the heart muscle resulting in the death of part of a heart muscle) (cardia arrest is the sudden sometimes temporary cessation of function of the heart) Which of the following is NOT a common indication of heart problems: A. Persistent pain or discomfort in the chest that does not go away. B. Brief but stabbing pan or pain that gets worse when you bend or breathe deeply. C. Pain that may spread to the shoulder, arm, neck, jaw or back. Pulse may be irregular. D. has difficulty breathing and the skin may be pale or bluish. (Cyanosis) --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B. Brief but stabbing pan or pain that gets worse when you bend or breathe deeply. A first aider may identify severe bleeding when: A. There is a large amount of blood on the face B. Blood spurts out of a wound. (arterial) ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B. Blood spurts out of a wound. (arterial) A bandage is any material used to wrap or cover any part of the body. It is often used to hold a dressing in place.
B. Try to obtain information about the victim's condition. Assist with any prescribed medication. C. Call the local emergency number for help and continue monitoring the victim's condition. D. All of the above are important steps for care. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------- ------D. All of the above are important steps for care. The main sign of a cardiac arrest is: A. Absence of pulse. B. Severe chest pains. C. Difficulty breathing, with the skin pale or bluish. ---------CORRECT ANSWER------- ----------A. Absence of pulse. CPR is: A. a combination of chest compression and rescue breathing. B. Abdominal compression and rescue breathing. ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------- --------A. a combination of chest compression and rescue breathing. When should the first aider stop CPR? A. Another trained person takes over. B. EMS personnel arrive and take over. C. It's unsafe or you're exhausted and unable to continue. D. The patient's heart resumes beating on its own.
E. All of the above. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D. All of the above. Up to age 44, the leading cause of death is: A. Accidents B. Heart disease C. Cancer ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A. Accidents The leading cause of death in children in the USA is A. Disease B. Guns & other weapons C. Accidental injuries ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C. Accidental injuries Dressings are pads placed directly on the wound to soak up blood and help keep germs out. A. True B. False ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A. True A wound is _______ when the skin's surface is broken, such as scrapes, cuts and punctures. A. Closed B. Open ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B. Open
What is your risk of catching a disease when giving first aid care? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Low risk How long should you wash your hands when using soap and water? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------At least 20 seconds What are some things to keep in mind about wearing gloves when giving first aid care? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Avoid touching other surfaces. Wash your hands after taking off your gloves. The risk of infection when giving first aid care is low. Using what reduces your risk even further? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Latex-free disposable gloves. Face shield. Pocket mask. You hear a scream and some loud noises coming from a few feet away in the crowded school playground. As you walk quickly across the playground, you tell yourself to do what first? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Check the scene for safety.
A person who is responsive and breathing but not fully awake should be placed in a recovery position for which of the following reasons? ---------CORRECT ANSWER- ----------------To lower their risk for choking and aspiration You are working a shift at the local farmer's market when you recognize that a 10- year-old shopping with their parent is choking. You check the scene for safety and approach the child. What do you need to do at this point? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Obtain consent from the parent (who is present) because the person is a minor. You are working in a senior center when you hear a thud and someone yells out that a man has collapsed. The scene is safe, but the man appears unresponsive. What should you do next? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Check for responsiveness by using the shout-tap-shout sequence while checking for breathing, life-threatening bleeding and other life-threatening conditions. Check for responsiveness by using the shout-tap-shout sequence while checking for breathing, life-threatening bleeding and other life-threatening conditions. ----- ----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Call 9- 1 - 1 or tell someone to do so. You have obtained consent and are checking a responsive person. You know you need to interview them first using SAM. What does SAM stand for? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------signs and symptoms, allergies, medications and medical conditions