Safety & Emergency First Aid & CPR 3

Question 1

What are the three links in the AHA Chain of Survival that a bystander can perform?

Accepted Answer

Recognize/call 911, CPR, AED

Answer

Bystanders can perform the first three links: recognizing cardiac arrest and calling 911, performing CPR, and using an AED.

Question 2

What is the first aid treatment for a minor burn (first-degree)?

Accepted Answer

Cool running water for 10–20 minutes

Answer

Cool (not cold or icy) running water for 10–20 minutes is the recommended first aid for minor burns to reduce tissue damage.

Question 3

What does the acronym FAST help identify?

Accepted Answer

Stroke symptoms

Answer

FAST (Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911) is used to quickly recognize stroke symptoms.

Question 4

How long should you check for breathing before starting CPR?

Accepted Answer

No more than 10 seconds

Answer

AHA guidelines say to spend no more than 10 seconds checking for breathing to minimize delay in starting compressions.

Question 5

Which of the following is a sign of anaphylactic shock requiring epinephrine?

Accepted Answer

Throat swelling and difficulty breathing

Answer

Throat swelling and difficulty breathing are life-threatening signs of anaphylaxis that require immediate epinephrine (EpiPen) injection.

Safety & Emergency Practice Test