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1) Nosebleeds are also known as:
  1. epistaxis
  2. fremitus
  3. hematoma
  4. syncope
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 2) Open fractures are also called:
  1. comminuted fractures
  2. compound fractures
  3. oblique fractures
  4. transverse fractures
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 3) Second-degree burns are also known as:
  1. char burns
  2. full thickness burns
  3. partial thickness burns
  4. superficial burns
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 4) Which of these is a symptom of hypoglycemia in a diabetic?
  1. Confusion
  2. Deep, rapid breaths
  3. Frequent urination
  4. Thirst
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 5) What should be your first action in the event of an acid burn?
  1. Cover the burn with gauze moistened in sterile saline
  2. Flush the burn with water
  3. Go to the emergency department
  4. Neutralize the acid with sodium bicarbonate
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 6) Which of these burns is the most life-threatening?
  1. First-degree
  2. Second-degree
  3. Third-degree
  4. Combination
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 7) The rule of nines indicates the:
  1. amount of IV fluid necessary
  2. amount of infection present
  3. depth of a burn
  4. percentage of body area affected by a burn
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 8) In second-degree burns:
  1. the damage extends to the dermis and blisters may be apparent
  2. the damage extends to the subcutaneous layer and there is significant fluid loss
  3. the damage is only superficial and can be treated with moisturizer
  4. the risk of death is high and immediate medical help is needed
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 9) You find a colleague unconscious and not breathing. There is no one around to help. What is the first thing you should do?
  1. Call 911
  2. Give chest compressions
  3. Give mouth-to-mouth breaths
  4. Move your colleague into the recovery position
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 10) In stroke recognition, what does the acronym FAST stand for?
  1. Face, arm, speech and time
  2. Fever, anxiety, stress, and taste
  3. First airway, second temperature
  4. Flexibility, asthma, and sudden tightness
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 11) What should you do if someone is having a seizure?
  1. Give mouth-to-mouth breaths
  2. Hold them down
  3. Put something soft under their head
  4. Put something wooden in their mouth
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 12) What does ABC stand for in first aid?
  1. Active body control
  2. Airway, breathing, and circulation
  3. Always be careful
  4. Attention, beware, check
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 13) When administering CPR, give:
  1. 40 compressions followed by 1 breath
  2. 30 compressions followed by 2 breaths
  3. 20 compressions followed by 5 breaths
  4. 10 compressions followed by 10 breaths
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 14) A lab technologist has spilled concentrated hydrochloric acid onto his clothing and skin, affecting a large portion of his body. After he has removed his clothing, the next thing he should do is:
  1. apply a burn ointment to his skin
  2. pour baking soda onto his skin
  3. seek emergency medical assistance
  4. use the emergency safety shower
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 15) What is the first step in caring for a wound with heavy bleeding?
  1. Add bulky dressings to reinforce blood-soaked bandages
  2. Apply direct pressure with a sterile dressing
  3. Apply pressure at a pressure point
  4. Ask the casualty to recite the alphabet
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 16) A colleague accidentally spills liquid nitrogen on their hands, resulting in minor frostbite to the fingers. What action should you take?
  1. Immerse his hands in very hot water
  2. Rub his hands vigorously using your own hands
  3. Spray his hands with tepid water
  4. Tell him to shake his hands vigorously
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 17) How do you care for someone with a possible neck injury?
  1. Ask the person to try to move their head
  2. Keep the person's head still and do not try to move it
  3. Move the person into a comfortable position
  4. Move the person's head so that it rests above their heart
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 18) How should someone with a nosebleed position their head?
  1. In a neutral position
  2. Leaning over, with the head between the knees
  3. Tilted backward
  4. Tilted forward
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 19) Cold exposure can cause which condition?
  1. Hyperpyrexia
  2. Hyperthermia
  3. Hypothermia
  4. Hypoxia
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 20) A colleague has cut his lower arm and is bleeding. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate response?
  1. Apply firm pressure to the wound using sterile gauze
  2. Clean and dress the wound once the bleeding has stopped
  3. Place a tourniquet over the elbow joint
  4. Wear gloves
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 21) Allergic reactions cause which type of shock?
  1. Anaphylactic
  2. Cardiogenic
  3. Hypovolemic
  4. Septic
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 22) What is the first action to take if someone goes into cardiac arrest?
  1. Assess the airway
  2. Call 911
  3. Check the pulse
  4. Perform chest compressions
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 23) How many inches deep are chest compressions for CPR?
  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 24) The Heimlich maneuver is used for:
  1. choking
  2. heart attack
  3. poisoning
  4. syncope
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 25) You find a person lying on the floor. You suspect they have received an electric shock. What is the first thing you must do before treating them?
  1. Check if the person is breathing
  2. Check if the person is still in contact with the electrical current
  3. Check the person's pulse
  4. Make a note in the incident logbook
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 26) The recovery position is used for patients who are:
  1. breathing abnormally
  2. unconscious and not breathing
  3. unconscious but breathing normally
  4. undergoing cardiac arrest
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 27) Where on the patient should you place your hands for CPR?
  1. The centre of the chest
  2. The diaphragm
  3. The pelvis
  4. The stomach
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 28) The chain of survival is a four-step process that can help save the lives of victims of:
  1. cardiac arrest
  2. diabetic coma
  3. massive blood loss
  4. stroke
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 29) Which of the following is the correct sequence of events in the chain of survival?
  1. Call 911, defibrillation, start CPR
  2. Call 911, start CPR, defibrillation
  3. Defibrillation, call 911, start CPR
  4. Start CPR, call 911, defibrillation
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 30) Angina is caused by reduced blood flow to the muscles of which part of the body?
  1. Heart
  2. Legs
  3. Lungs
  4. Stomach
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 31) People at risk of a severe allergic reaction often carry devices that inject which medication?
  1. Acetaminophen
  2. Adrenaline
  3. Insulin
  4. Morphine
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 32) Strokes are caused by a blood clot in which area of the body?
  1. Brain
  2. Heart
  3. Liver
  4. Lungs
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 33) What is an open fracture?
  1. A fracture that punctures a lung
  2. A fracture where the bone has split into two or more pieces
  3. A fracture where the bone is visible through the skin
  4. A fracture where the broken ends of the bone line up and are barely out of place
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 34) A break in a straight line across the bone is called a _________ fracture.
  1. comminuted
  2. oblique
  3. open
  4. transverse
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 35) Severe blood loss causes which emergency medical condition?
  1. Anaphylaxis
  2. Hyperglycemia
  3. Hyperthermia
  4. Hypovolemic shock
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 36) Which type of shock is due to infections?
  1. Anaphylactic
  2. Cardiogenic
  3. Hypovolemic
  4. Septic
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 37) Most sunburns are what severity of burn?
  1. First-degree
  2. Second-degree
  3. Third-degree
  4. Fourth-degree
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 38) Which type of burn only affects the epidermis, is red, dry, and painful, and does not cause blisters?
  1. First-degree
  2. Second-degree
  3. Third-degree
  4. Fourth-degree
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 39) In CPR, how many chest compressions should be given per second?
  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Answers are locked. Please click here to buy them. 40) Which type of seizure involves the rhythmic twitching or jerking of one or several muscles?
  1. Atonic
  2. Clonic
  3. Myoclonic
  4. Tonic
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