First Aid/Emergency Quiz

1. If you need to call 911 in an emergency, what should you tell the dispatcher?

A. Describe the emergency B. Give your name and the telephone number of the phone you are using to make the call C. Give the exact address where the emergency occurred D. All of the above

2. Which medical professional(s) are you likely to find in a hospital emergency department?

A. Emergency nurse B. Paramedic C. Emergency doctor D. All of the above

3. One way to prepare for an emergency is to keep a list of important phone numbers near your phone. Which of these numbers should be included on the list?

A. Poison control center B. Family doctor C. Neighbor D. All of the above

4. In which situation(s) should you call an ambulance instead of driving to the hospital emergency department?

A. The injury or condition is life-threatening B. The injury or condition could become life-threatening on the way to the hospital C. The route to the hospital is long or congested D. All of the above

5. As a nonmedical person, how often should you take a refresher course on CPR?

A. Every five years B. Every year C. Every two years D. Every three years

6. Which of these should your home first aid kit include?

A. Hydrogen peroxide B. Calamine lotion C. Aspirin D. All of the above

7. If blood is spurting from a wound, what should you do?

A. Apply a tourniquet B. Cover the wound with a clean cloth and apply continuous pressure with the palm of your hand C. Raise the wound above the victim's heart to slow the bleeding D. B and C

8. The victim has pale or bluish skin color, cold skin, and dull or sunken eyes. These are symptoms of which medical emergency?

A. High fever B. Shock C. Heart attack D. None of the above

9. What should you put on a minor (first-degree) burn?

A. Ice water B. Butter C. Ice D. None of the above

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