Question 1

Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of respiratory distress?

Accepted Answer

A)  dilated pupils 
B)  wheezing 
C)  abnormal skin color 
D)  flared nostrils 
A)  dilated pupils 
B)  wheezing 
C)  abnormal skin color 
D)  flared nostrils

Question 2

What is the first thing you should do in the case of a conscious victim with complete airway obstruction?

Accepted Answer

A)  activate the EMS system 
B)  perform abdominal thrusts 
C)  encourage the victim to cough 
D)  perform mouth-to-mouth ventilation 
A)  activate the EMS system 
B)  perform abdominal thrusts 
C)  encourage the victim to cough 
D)  perform mouth-to-mouth ventilation

Question 3

If the victim is breathing, maintain an open airway by placing the victim in:

Accepted Answer

A)  recovery position. 
B)  supine position. 
C)  prone position. 
D)  seated position. 
A)  recovery position. 
B)  supine position. 
C)  prone position. 
D)  seated position.

Question 4

The most important part of rescue breathing is the opening of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  mouth. 
B)  airway. 
C)  hands. 
D)  nose. 
A)  mouth. 
B)  airway. 
C)  hands. 
D)  nose.

Question 5

To perform rescue breathing on an infant you should cover the:

Accepted Answer

A)  mouth only. 
B)  nose only. 
C)  mouth and nose. 
D)  nose and eyes. 
A)  mouth only. 
B)  nose only. 
C)  mouth and nose. 
D)  nose and eyes.

Question 6

If the choking victim is a conscious infant, first you should:

Accepted Answer

A)  perform chest thrusts. 
B)  perform back blows. 
C)  perform finger sweeps. 
D)  perform rescue breathing. 
A)  perform chest thrusts. 
B)  perform back blows. 
C)  perform finger sweeps. 
D)  perform rescue breathing.

Question 7

When performing the Heimlich maneuver on an obese or pregnant victim, place the fist:

Accepted Answer

A)  on the middle of the breastbone. 
B)  slightly above the navel. 
C)  on the lower margins of the rib cage. 
D)  on the side of the rib cage. 
A)  on the middle of the breastbone. 
B)  slightly above the navel. 
C)  on the lower margins of the rib cage. 
D)  on the side of the rib cage.

Question 8

Which of the following is the first of four steps in victim assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  activating the EMS system 
B)  opening the airway 
C)  determining unresponsiveness 
D)  determining breathlessness 
A)  activating the EMS system 
B)  opening the airway 
C)  determining unresponsiveness 
D)  determining breathlessness

Question 9

When performing abdominal thrusts the thumb should be placed:

Accepted Answer

A)  slightly above the navel. 
B)  slightly above the xiphoid process. 
C)  over the sternum. 
D)  on the diaphragm. 
A)  slightly above the navel. 
B)  slightly above the xiphoid process. 
C)  over the sternum. 
D)  on the diaphragm.

Question 10

To determine responsiveness, you should:

Accepted Answer

A)  take the victim's pulse. 
B)  tap the victim gently on the shoulder and ask loudly, "Are you okay?" 
C)  gently shake the victim and shout loudly, "Get up." 
D)  check the victim's breathing. 
A)  take the victim's pulse. 
B)  tap the victim gently on the shoulder and ask loudly, "Are you okay?" 
C)  gently shake the victim and shout loudly, "Get up." 
D)  check the victim's breathing.

Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of respiratory distress?

What is the first thing you should do in the case of a conscious victim with complete airway obstruction?

If the victim is breathing, maintain an open airway by placing the victim in:

The most important part of rescue breathing is the opening of the:

To perform rescue breathing on an infant you should cover the:

If the choking victim is a conscious infant, first you should:

When performing the Heimlich maneuver on an obese or pregnant victim, place the fist:

Which of the following is the first of four steps in victim assessment?

When performing abdominal thrusts the thumb should be placed:

To determine responsiveness, you should:

Introduction to First Aid Care

Anatomy and Physiology of Body Systems

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Basic Life Support: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR

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Exam 4: Basic Life Support: Artificial Ventilation

Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of respiratory distress?

What is the first thing you should do in the case of a conscious victim with complete airway obstruction?

If the victim is breathing, maintain an open airway by placing the victim in:

The most important part of rescue breathing is the opening of the:

To perform rescue breathing on an infant you should cover the:

If the choking victim is a conscious infant, first you should:

When performing the Heimlich maneuver on an obese or pregnant victim, place the fist:

Which of the following is the first of four steps in victim assessment?

When performing abdominal thrusts the thumb should be placed:

To determine responsiveness, you should:

Introduction to First Aid Care

Anatomy and Physiology of Body Systems

Victim Assessment

Basic Life Support: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR

Bleeding and Shock

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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