First Aid FREE First Aid/Emergency Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

A hiker is bitten by a rattlesnake on the lower leg. Which action should you take first?

Accepted Answer

Immobilize the limb at or below heart level and keep the victim calm

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Cut the wound and attempt to suck out the venom

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Apply a tourniquet above the bite

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Apply ice to slow venom absorption

Question 2

What is the primary sign that distinguishes a partial-thickness (second-degree) burn from a full-thickness (third-degree) burn?

Accepted Answer

The presence of pain and sensation

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The presence of blisters

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The color of the skin

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The size of the burned area

Question 3

You suspect a patient has a spinal injury after a diving accident. Which action is the MOST important?

Accepted Answer

Manually stabilize the head and neck in a neutral position

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Roll the patient into the recovery position

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Sit the patient upright to help them breathe

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Apply traction to the neck to align the spine

Question 4

A co-worker is having a tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizure. What is the most important thing you should do during the seizure?

Accepted Answer

Clear the area of hard objects and time the seizure

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Restrain the person's movements to prevent injury

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Place something between the person's teeth to prevent biting

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Give the person water to drink

Question 5

A construction worker has a large wooden splinter impaled in their forearm. What is the correct first aid approach?

Accepted Answer

Shorten the splinter if possible and leave it in place, then stabilize it

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Remove the splinter immediately and apply pressure

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Push the splinter in further to prevent blood loss

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Apply a tourniquet above the injury site

Question 6

A marathon runner collapses on a hot day with hot, dry skin, confusion, and a body temperature of 104°F. What condition do you suspect?

Accepted Answer

Heat stroke

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Heat exhaustion

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Heat cramps

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Severe dehydration only