Question 1

Blood coming from a vein would be what color?

Accepted Answer

A)  bright red 
B)  medium red 
C)  dark red 
D)  brownish-red 
A)  bright red 
B)  medium red 
C)  dark red 
D)  brownish-red

Question 2

The best method of controlling bleeding and the one you should try first is:

Accepted Answer

A)  indirect pressure. 
B)  elevation. 
C)  direct pressure. 
D)  a tourniquet. 
A)  indirect pressure. 
B)  elevation. 
C)  direct pressure. 
D)  a tourniquet.

Question 3

A victim is having breathing difficulty and is also in shock. Laying the victim supine will make his/her breathing worse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Arterial bleeding is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  dark red blood. 
B)  dark blue blood. 
C)  bright red blood. 
D)  medium red blood. 
A)  dark red blood. 
B)  dark blue blood. 
C)  bright red blood. 
D)  medium red blood.

Question 5

The best position for a victim with a nosebleed is:

Accepted Answer

A)  lying down. 
B)  sitting up with head tilted back. 
C)  sitting, leaning forward. 
D)  lying on their side. 
A)  lying down. 
B)  sitting up with head tilted back. 
C)  sitting, leaning forward. 
D)  lying on their side.

Question 6

If direct pressure fails to control severe bleeding on a partially severed limb, you should:

Accepted Answer

A)  apply more direct pressure. 
B)  apply an ice pack. 
C)  apply a clamp to the blood vessel. 
D)  apply a tourniquet. 
A)  apply more direct pressure. 
B)  apply an ice pack. 
C)  apply a clamp to the blood vessel. 
D)  apply a tourniquet.

Question 7

Internal bleeding may not cause signs or symptoms for hours or even days.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The severity of bleeding depends on its source; the most difficult bleeding to control would come from:

Accepted Answer

A)  a vein. 
B)  an artery. 
C)  a capillary. 
D)  a tendon. 
A)  a vein. 
B)  an artery. 
C)  a capillary. 
D)  a tendon.

Question 9

You can prevent shock by:

Accepted Answer

A)  controlling bleeding. 
B)  giving the victim an alcoholic drink. 
C)  giving the victim an aspirin. 
D)  cooling the victim quickly. 
A)  controlling bleeding. 
B)  giving the victim an alcoholic drink. 
C)  giving the victim an aspirin. 
D)  cooling the victim quickly.

Question 10

Which of the following could best be used to isolate you from a victim's blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  napkin 
B)  plastic wrap 
C)  towel 
D)  thin sterile gauze 
A)  napkin 
B)  plastic wrap 
C)  towel 
D)  thin sterile gauze

Blood coming from a vein would be what color?

The best method of controlling bleeding and the one you should try first is:

A victim is having breathing difficulty and is also in shock. Laying the victim supine will make his/her breathing worse.

Arterial bleeding is characterized by:

The best position for a victim with a nosebleed is:

If direct pressure fails to control severe bleeding on a partially severed limb, you should:

Internal bleeding may not cause signs or symptoms for hours or even days.

The severity of bleeding depends on its source; the most difficult bleeding to control would come from:

You can prevent shock by:

Which of the following could best be used to isolate you from a victim's blood?

Introduction to First Aid Care

Anatomy and Physiology of Body Systems

Victim Assessment

Basic Life Support: Artificial Ventilation

Basic Life Support: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR

Soft-Tissue Injuries

Injuries to the Face, Eye, and Throat

Injuries to the Chest, Abdomen, and Genitalia

Dressing and Bandaging

Musculoskeletal Injuries

Common Sport and Recreational Injuries

Head and Spine Injuries

Poisoning Emergencies

Drug and Alcohol Emergencies

Cardiovascular and Stroke Emergencies

Respiratory Emergencies

Diabetic Emergencies

Acute Abdominal Distress and Related Emergencies

Seizures, Dizziness, and Fainting

Childbirth and Related Emergencies

Pediatric and Geriatric Emergencies

Bites and Stings

Burn Emergencies

Heat and Cold Emergencies

Water Emergencies

Wilderness Emergencies

Psychological Emergencies and Disasters

Lifting and Moving Victims

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Exam 6: Bleeding and Shock

Blood coming from a vein would be what color?

The best method of controlling bleeding and the one you should try first is:

A victim is having breathing difficulty and is also in shock. Laying the victim supine will make his/her breathing worse.

Arterial bleeding is characterized by:

The best position for a victim with a nosebleed is:

If direct pressure fails to control severe bleeding on a partially severed limb, you should:

Internal bleeding may not cause signs or symptoms for hours or even days.

The severity of bleeding depends on its source; the most difficult bleeding to control would come from:

You can prevent shock by:

Which of the following could best be used to isolate you from a victim's blood?

Introduction to First Aid Care

Anatomy and Physiology of Body Systems

Victim Assessment

Basic Life Support: Artificial Ventilation

Basic Life Support: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR

Soft-Tissue Injuries

Injuries to the Face, Eye, and Throat

Injuries to the Chest, Abdomen, and Genitalia

Dressing and Bandaging

Musculoskeletal Injuries

Common Sport and Recreational Injuries

Head and Spine Injuries

Poisoning Emergencies

Drug and Alcohol Emergencies

Cardiovascular and Stroke Emergencies

Respiratory Emergencies

Diabetic Emergencies

Acute Abdominal Distress and Related Emergencies

Seizures, Dizziness, and Fainting

Childbirth and Related Emergencies

Pediatric and Geriatric Emergencies

Bites and Stings

Burn Emergencies

Heat and Cold Emergencies

Water Emergencies

Wilderness Emergencies

Psychological Emergencies and Disasters

Lifting and Moving Victims

Vehicle Stabilization and Victim Extrication

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