QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS -

first aid/CPR/AED ACTUAL EXAM 150

QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS -

what are the emergency action steps? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Check

• Call
• Care

You have a first aid kit and are about to give care to a co-worker who is unresponsive and not breathing. After calling 9-1-1 and getting equipment, what should you do before giving care, if possible? - CORRECT ANSWER-Put on latex-free disposable gloves.

You are placing adult AED pads on a 10-year-old child. What is the correct placement of the pads for this child? - CORRECT ANSWER-Upper right side of the chest and lower left side of the chest, a few inches below the left armpit.

You are placing adult AED pads on a 3-year-old child. When placing them on the chest, you notice that the pads are touching. What should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Place one pad in the middle of the chest and one on the back, between the shoulder blades.

You are placing pediatric AED pads on a 7-month-old infant. What is the correct placement of the pads for this infant? - CORRECT ANSWER-Middle of the chest and on the back, between the shoulder blades.

When there are two or more trained responders, one person will give CPR while the other person sets up the AED. When will the responders switch roles? - CORRECT ANSWER-After pushing the shock button.After the AED says that no shock is advised.

Signs that indicate a person is choking may include what? - CORRECT ANSWER-The person looks surprised.The person is making high-pitched squeaking noises.The person is coughing.

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What should you do if a choking person is coughing forcefully? - CORRECT ANSWER-Encourage them to keep coughing

After encouraging the coughing choking person to keep coughing, it is fine to leave them. True or False? - CORRECT ANSWER-False

When giving back blows, where on the choking person's back should the responder give back blows?

• CORRECT ANSWER-Between the shoulder blades

When giving back blows and abdominal thrusts to a small child, you may need to do which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER-Kneel behind the child.

You may need to give chest thrusts in which of the following situations? - CORRECT ANSWER- The person is in a wheelchair and you are unable to give abdominal thrusts.The person is too large for you to stand behind and reach around.The person is pregnant.

When giving abdominal thrusts, where on the choking person's abdomen should the responder place their hands? - CORRECT ANSWER-Just above the navel

Back blows, abdominal thrusts and chest thrusts are all equally effective. True or False? - CORRECT ANSWER-True

If the responsive choking person becomes unresponsive, what care should you give? - CORRECT ANSWER-Give CPR (give compressions, look for object, give breaths).

When giving back blows, where on the choking infant's back should the responder give back blows? - CORRECT ANSWER-Between the infant's shoulder blades

When giving chest thrusts to an infant, how deep should you press? - CORRECT ANSWER-About

• ½ inches.
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When giving chest thrusts, where on the choking infant's chest should the responder give thrusts? - CORRECT ANSWER-In the center of the infant's chest, just below the nipple line.

When holding the infant in a position to give back blows, it is a good idea to cover the infant's face.True or False? - CORRECT ANSWER-False

When giving CPR to an unresponsive choking infant, what CPR technique should you use? - CORRECT ANSWER-Encircling thumbs technique

If you see an object in the infant's mouth, which finger(s) should you use to do a finger sweep? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pinky finger

Examples of life-threatening sudden illnesses include: - CORRECT ANSWER-Heart attack Asthma attack Anaphylaxis Diabetic emergency Seizures Shock Opioid overdose Stroke High fever in young children and infants Vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration in young children and infants

Which of the following are examples of life-threatening sudden illnesses?Diabetic emergency Anaphylaxis Sinus infection Migraine Sore throat - CORRECT ANSWER-Diabetic emergency Anaphylaxis

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