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1) Nosebleeds are also known as:
  1. epistaxis
  2. fremitus
  3. hematoma
  4. syncope
 2) Open fractures are also called:
  1. comminuted fractures
  2. compound fractures
  3. oblique fractures
  4. transverse fractures
 3) Second-degree burns are also known as:
  1. char burns
  2. full thickness burns
  3. partial thickness burns
  4. superficial burns
 4) Which of these is a symptom of hypoglycemia?
  1. Confusion
  2. Deep, rapid breaths
  3. Frequent urination
  4. Thirst
 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
 6) Which of these burns is the most life-threatening?
  1. First-degree
  2. Second-degree
  3. Third-degree
  4. Combination
 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
 8) Which degree of burn extends into the dermis but not the subcutaneous layer?
  1. First
  2. Second
  3. Third
  4. Fourth
 9) You find a colleague who is 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
 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
 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
 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
 13) When administering CPR, give:
  1. 5 compressions followed by 15 breaths
  2. 10 compressions followed by 10 breaths
  3. 20 compressions followed by 5 breaths
  4. 30 compressions followed by 2 breaths
 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, what is the next thing he should do?
  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
 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
 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
 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
 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
 19) Cold exposure can cause which condition?
  1. Hyperpyrexia
  2. Hyperthermia
  3. Hypothermia
  4. Hypoxia
 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
 21) Allergic reactions cause which type of shock?
  1. Anaphylactic
  2. Cardiogenic
  3. Hypovolemic
  4. Septic
 22) What is the first action if someone goes into cardiac arrest?
  1. Assess the airway
  2. Call 911
  3. Check the pulse
  4. Perform chest compressions
 23) How many centimetres deep are chest compressions for CPR?
  1. 2–3
  2. 3–4
  3. 4–5
  4. 5–6
 24) What is the Heimlich maneuver used for?
  1. Choking
  2. Heart attack
  3. Poisoning
  4. Syncope
 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
 26) Who is the recovery position used for?
  1. Someone having a heart attack
  2. Someone who has stopped breathing
  3. Someone who is breathing abnormally
  4. Someone who is unconscious but breathing
 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
 28) Which emergency is the chain of survival for?
  1. Cardiac arrest
  2. Diabetic coma
  3. Massive blood loss
  4. Stroke
 29) What is the 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
 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
 31) Which medication is the first treatment for severe allergic reactions?
  1. Acetaminophen
  2. Adrenaline
  3. Insulin
  4. Morphine
 32) Ischemic strokes are caused by a blood clot in which area of the body?
  1. Brain
  2. Heart
  3. Liver
  4. Lungs
 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
 34) A break in a straight line across the bone is called a _________ fracture.
  1. comminuted
  2. oblique
  3. open
  4. transverse
 35) Severe blood loss causes which emergency medical condition?
  1. Anaphylaxis
  2. Hyperglycemia
  3. Hyperthermia
  4. Hypovolemic shock
 36) Which type of shock is due to infections?
  1. Anaphylactic
  2. Cardiogenic
  3. Hypovolemic
  4. Septic
 37) Most sunburns are what severity of burn?
  1. First-degree
  2. Second-degree
  3. Third-degree
  4. Fourth-degree
 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
 39) In CPR, how many chest compressions should be given per second?
  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
 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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