First Aid Emergency 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A person collapses and is unresponsive. What is the FIRST action you should take?
- Begin chest compressions immediately
- Check for responsiveness by tapping shoulders and shouting (Correct answer)
- Open the airway and give two rescue breaths
- Call 911 before doing anything else
Correct answer: Check for responsiveness by tapping shoulders and shouting
Always check for responsiveness first by tapping the person's shoulders and shouting before starting CPR or calling for help.
Question 2: During CPR on an adult, how deep should chest compressions be?
- At least 1 inch
- At least 2 inches (Correct answer)
- At least 3 inches
- At least 4 inches
Correct answer: At least 2 inches
Adult chest compressions should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) deep to be effective.
Question 3: What is the correct compression-to-breath ratio for single-rescuer adult CPR?
- 15:2
- 30:2 (Correct answer)
- 5:1
- 20:2
Correct answer: 30:2
For single-rescuer adult CPR, the ratio is 30 compressions to 2 rescue breaths.
Question 4: A victim is found in cardiac arrest. An AED arrives. What should you do FIRST with the AED?
- Shock the patient immediately
- Turn on the AED and follow its voice prompts (Correct answer)
- Check the patient's pulse before using the AED
- Continue CPR for 2 minutes before using the AED
Correct answer: Turn on the AED and follow its voice prompts
Turn on the AED first and follow its step-by-step voice or visual prompts.
Question 5: When using an AED, you should stand clear and ensure no one touches the patient when:
- Placing the pads on the patient
- Analyzing the heart rhythm and delivering a shock (Correct answer)
- Turning the AED on
- Entering patient information
Correct answer: Analyzing the heart rhythm and delivering a shock
Everyone must stand clear when the AED is analyzing rhythm and especially before delivering a shock to avoid injury.
Question 6: A person has a severe allergic reaction with throat swelling and difficulty breathing. Which action is the priority?
- Give antihistamines and monitor symptoms
- Administer epinephrine (EpiPen) and call 911 (Correct answer)
- Apply a cold compress to the throat
- Have the person drink water slowly
Correct answer: Administer epinephrine (EpiPen) and call 911
Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis; administer it immediately and call 911.
Question 7: What is the recovery position used for?
- To perform CPR more effectively
- To keep an unconscious breathing person's airway open and clear (Correct answer)
- To treat spinal cord injuries
- To reduce bleeding from wounds
Correct answer: To keep an unconscious breathing person's airway open and clear
The recovery position keeps an unconscious but breathing person on their side to prevent airway obstruction from vomit or fluids.
First Aid Emergency 2
A person collapses and is unresponsive.
What is the FIRST action you should take?