Emergency Flashcards
7 cards from real First Aid practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
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A person is having a seizure. What should you NOT do?
Answer: Hold them down or restrain their movements
Never restrain someone during a seizure as this can cause injury; let the seizure run its course.
After a seizure ends, what is the most appropriate action?
Answer: Place the person in the recovery position and stay with them
After a seizure, place the person on their side in the recovery position to protect their airway during the post-ictal phase.
A worker has a chemical burn to the eye. What is the immediate first aid?
Answer: Flush the eye with clean water for at least 15–20 minutes
Chemical eye burns require immediate and prolonged flushing with clean water for at least 15–20 minutes.
What is the primary goal of first aid in a heat stroke emergency?
Answer: Cool the victim rapidly by any means available
Rapid cooling is the priority in heat stroke to prevent brain damage and organ failure.
A person is found unresponsive and not breathing normally. You are alone. What should you do first?
Answer: Call 911 (or shout for someone to call) and then begin CPR
Call 911 immediately (or direct someone else to call) before starting CPR to activate advanced medical help.
When treating a suspected spinal injury, why should you avoid moving the victim unnecessarily?
Answer: Movement can worsen spinal cord damage causing paralysis
Unnecessary movement of a person with a suspected spinal injury can worsen cord damage and result in permanent paralysis.
A child is choking and cannot cough, cry, or speak. What should you perform?
Answer: Abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)
Abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) are performed on a choking child over 1 year old who cannot cough or speak.