CPR/FIRST AID HOSA EXAM

What should you do first if you are alone and find an unconscious adult victim with no obvious cause?

-Administer an AED

-Call 911

-Deliver one minute of CPR

-Deliver two minutes of CPR

Call 911

If someone suffers cardiac arrest, how long should you take before starting CPR?

-20 seconds

-10 seconds

-1 minute

-30 seconds

10 seconds

While walking in the park, you saw an unconscious adult. The adult is breathing but doesn't have a pulse. What's the best thing you should do?

-Perform CPR with chest compression and rescue breathing

-Provide rescue breathing only

-Perform chest compressions only

-Call 911 and wait for the EMS to arrive

Perform chest compressions only

You try to give an unresponsive adult a rescue breath, and the chest does not appear to rise when you give the 1st breath. What would you do next?

-Perform abdominal thrusts

-Do chest compressions only

-Stop CPR and wait for EMS

-Repeat the head tilt/chin lift maneuver and attempt the breath again

Repeat the head tilt/chin lift maneuver and attempt the breath again

After offering resuscitation in the event of a cardiac arrest and your patient starts breathing, what's the best recovery position to put them in to maintain a clear airway?

-In a still position

-In a left lateral position

-In a stable true lateral position, head-dependent on something and no pressure on the chest

-In a stable true lateral position, head-dependent on something with pressure on the chest

In a stable true lateral position, head-dependent on something and no pressure on the chest

You are walking along the sidewalk and see an unconscious child. What is the first thing you should do if you did not witness the collapse?

-Perform 2 minutes of CPR

-Call 911

-Perform chest compression

-Provide rescue breathing

Perform 2 minutes of CPR

While performing CPR on a child, interruptions to chest compressions should be limited to:

-Less than 10 seconds

-Less than 15 seconds

-Less than 20 seconds

-1 minute

Less than 10 seconds

While you are performing CPR on a child, another rescuer appears on the scene. What do you do next?

-Transport the child immediately

-Wait until you feel exhausted, then ask the 2nd rescuer to replace you

-Ask the second rescuer to help with CPR to minimize fatigue

-Ask the second rescuer to give rescue breaths at a ratio of 30:2

Ask the second rescuer to help with CPR to minimize fatigue

What is the latest recommendation for CPR compression depth in an adult patient?

-1-2 inches

-2 inches

-2-2.4 inches

-2-2.6 inches

2-2.4 inches

According to the American Heart Association guidelines, what is the recommended chest compression rate during cardiac arrest management?

-100-120 compressions per minute

-90-100 compressions per minute

-Less than 80 compressions per minute

-Less than 60 compressions per minute

100-120 compressions per minute

Chest compressions on an infant are delivered with the?

-Entire hand

-Fingers

-The heel of the palm

-Knuckles

Fingers

How many breaths should be given during a two-rescuer CPR on an adult with an advanced airway in place?

-1 breath every 10 compressions

-2 breaths every 30 compressions

-1 breath every 5 compressions

-5 breaths every 30 compressions

2 breaths every 30 compressions

What is the appropriate duration when giving rescue breaths

-Rescue breaths should last 1 second

-Rescue breaths should last 2 seconds

-Rescue breaths should last 3 seconds

-Rescue breaths should last 4 seconds

Rescue breaths should last 1 second

What are the correct steps when operating an AED?

-Open the AED case, remove the AED pads, apply the AED pads to the patient's chest, and then turn on the AED

-Open the AED case, remove the AED pads, turn on the AED, and then apply the AED pads to the patient's chest

-Apply the AED pads to the patient's chest, open the AED case, remove the AED pads, and then turn on the AED

-Apply the AED pads to the patient's chest, turn on the AED, open the AED case, and then remove the AED pads

Open the AED case, remove the AED pads, turn on the AED, and then apply the AED pads to the patient's chest

Which of the following is not a shockable rhythm?

-Asystole

-Ventricular fibrillation

-Pulseless electrical activity

-Ventricular tachycardia

Asystole

What should you do after attaching the AED pads to the victim's chest?

-Give abdominal thrusts.

-Allow the device to analyze the victim's heart rhythm.

-Check if the victim has a pulse

-Turn on the AED.

Allow the device to analyze the victim's heart rhythm.

Why is it necessary for the rescuer to experience recoil between each compression?

-To prevent injury to the patient's organ

-To allow the heart to fill with oxygenated blood

-To allow blood delivery to the brain

-To give rest to the rescuer

To allow blood delivery to the brain

What is the correct compression depth for infant CPR?

-2 inches

-3 inches

-1/3 of the infant's chest diameter

-1/2 of the infant's chest diameter

1/3 of the infant's chest diameter

While you are trying to relieve choking on an infant, the infant loses consciousness. What should you do?

-Perform the Heimlich Maneuver

-Perform CPR

-Do continuous back blows

-Transport the infant to the nearest hospital

Perform CPR

What's the first thing you should check when entering an emergency situation?

-The number of victims

-The seriousness of injuries

-Imminent dangers in the environment

-The location of a first aid kit

Imminent dangers in the environment

Which of the following is not a part of the RICE method for treating muscle, bone, and joint injuries?

-Rest

-Ice

-Collect

-Elevate

Collect

What is the "FAST" check in First Aid?

-A quick way of checking if a victim is having a stroke

-A way of checking if a victim has a heart attack

-A way of checking if the victim is having a seizure

-A way of checking if the victim has a cardiac arrest

A quick way of checking if a victim is having a stroke

What is the best way to prevent the movement of an injured bone or joint?

-Applying a splint

-Using soft materials

-Using rigid materials

-Using an adjacent part of the body

Applying a splint

How should a bee sting be removed?

-Use your fingernail and scrap in the opposite direction to the sting

-Run it under cold water to wash it away

-Rub it

-Squeeze the stinger and pull it out

Use your fingernail and scrap in the opposite direction to the sting

If a person gets bitten on the finger by a snake, how far up the arm should a pressure immobilization bandage be applied?

-Forearm

-Wrist

-Elbow

-As far up the limb as possible

As far up the limb as possible

What is the first step in first aid care for burns?

-Cool the burn using ice

-Relieve pain using cold water for at least 10 minutes.

-Cover the burn loosely with a sterile dressing.

-Remove the source of the injury.

Remove the source of the injury.

What is the general first aid treatment for a chemical burn?

-Remove the chemical, then call 911

-Remove the chemical, cool it with ice, and cover it with a bandage.

-Remove the chemical, flush with water, and cover with a bandage.

-Do not touch the burnt area and call 911 instead.

Remove the chemical, flush with water, and cover with a bandage.

When caring for an infant choking, how many back blows and chest thrusts should you give?

-2 back blows, 2 chest thrusts

-5 back blows, 5 chest thrusts

-10 back blows, 10 chest thrusts

-5 back blows, 2 chest thrusts.

5 back blows, 5 chest thrusts

How can you stop a nosebleed?

-Taking a deep breath

-Applying ice to the nose

-Pinching the nostrils together while sitting with the head slightly forward

-Sneezing the blood

Pinching the nostrils together while sitting with the head slightly forward

What is the purpose of pressure bandages when a person is bleeding?

-To stop or control the bleeding

-To clean the wound

-To sterilize the wound

-To reduce air getting to the wound

To stop or control the bleeding

What is the primary cause of hyperthermia?

-Overexposure to heat

-Loss of fluids and electrolytes

-Being outdoors

-Being indoors

Overexposure to heat

What is the first sign that the body has trouble with heat?

-Heat cramps

-Heat exhaustion

-Heatstroke

-Hypothermia

Heat cramps

What is the most severe heat-related illness?

-Heat exhaustion

-Heatstroke

-Heat cramps

-Heatwave

Heatstroke

What is the body temperature of a person with hypothermia?

-40-95° C

-Below 35° C

-Below freezing

-Above freezing

Below 35° C

What is the first sign of hypothermia?

-Shivering

-Blurred vision

-Headache

-Cramps

Shivering

What is the first step you should do if you find someone with hypothermia?

-Give the person a hot coffee

-Provide a thick and warm blanket

-Move the person out of the cold and remove wet clothing

-Provide warm beverages

Move the person out of the cold and remove wet clothing

What is the first step you should do if someone is showing symptoms of anaphylaxis?

-Make sure the person is sitting in a comfortable position.

-Have the person lie down if they are showing signs of shock.

-Call 911 or the designated emergency number immediately.

-Give the victim medication to ease the allergic reaction

Call 911 or the designated emergency number immediately.

What should you do if you think you have frostbite?

-Rub the affected area

-Warm the affected area next to a fire or source of dry heat

-Get into a warm place

-All of the above

Get into a warm place

What is the first thing you should do when you come across a suddenly ill person?

-Check for a medical identification tag or digital medical identification.

-Interview the person using SAMPLE.

-Check the person from head to toe

-Call 911 or the designated emergency number

Check for a medical identification tag or digital medical identification.

What is the first aid treatment for someone having an asthma attack?

-Tell the person to breathe deeply

-Give the person some smelling salts

-Assist the person in using their prescription inhaler

-Assist the person with their epinephrine auto-injecter

Assist the person in using their prescription inhaler

What is the primary cause of cardiac arrest?

-Arrhythmias

-Ventricular fibrillation

-Pulseless ventricular tachycardia

-The sino-atrial node

Arrhythmias

What will you do to assess the pulse of an adult victim?

-Check the brachial artery pulse for at least 5 seconds

-Check the carotid pulse for 5 to 10 seconds

-Check the carotid artery pulse for at least 20 seconds

-Checking the pulse is not necessary for adult victims

Check the carotid pulse for 5 to 10 seconds

After offering resuscitation in the event of a cardiac arrest and your patient starts breathing, what's the best recovery position to put them in to maintain a clear airway?

-In a still position

-In a left lateral position

-In a stable true lateral position, head-dependent on something and no pressure on the chest

-In a stable true lateral position, head-dependent on something with pressure on the chest

In a stable true lateral position, head-dependent on something and no pressure on the chest

What is the correct position to perform abdominal thrusts on a child?

-Standing in front of the child

-Standing behind the child with one foot in front of the other

-Kneeling in front of the child

-Kneeling on the left side of the child

Standing behind the child with one foot in front of the other

What is the compressions to ventilation ratio for unconscious infant choking?

-5 compressions, 5 rescue breaths

-3 compressions, 1 rescue breath

-10 compressions, 2 rescue breaths

-30 compressions, 2 rescue breaths

30 compressions, 2 rescue breaths

What is the action stated in rapid defibrillation?

-AED should be used as soon as it's available

-Use the AED when the victim doesn't have a pulse

-Obtain permission first before using AED

-Use AED after 10 cycles of CPR

AED should be used as soon as it's available

What is Integrated post-cardiac arrest care?

-Early use of an AED after a cardiac arrest

-Providing high-quality CPR as soon as cardiac arrest is detected

-Comprehensive system of care, including mild therapeutic hypothermia and other treatments.

-Treatment of potential cardiac problems after the victim was resuscitated

Comprehensive system of care, including mild therapeutic hypothermia and other treatments.

What is the first thing you should do when you did not witness the infant collapse?

-Perform 2 minutes of CPR

-Call 911

-Perform chest compression

-Provide rescue breathing

Perform 2 minutes of CPR

Which of the following is true about AEDs and pacemakers?

-AEDs can interfere with pacemakers, so the pads should not be placed directly on pacemakers.

-AED pads should be placed directly over the pacemakers.

-You don't need to worry about pacemakers when using an AED.

-Pacemakers are part of AED

AEDs can interfere with pacemakers, so the pads should not be placed directly on pacemakers.

How should you open the airway of an unconscious choking victim?

-Head tilt and chin lift.

-Jaw thrust.

-Head tilt and jaw thrust.

-Lift the chin.

Head tilt and chin lift.

If you are alone and find an unconscious adult victim with no obvious cause, what should you do first?

-Administer an AED

-Call 911

-Deliver one minute of CPR

-Deliver two minutes of CPR

Call 911

What action to avoid when a spinal injury is suspected?

-Move the victim

-Allow the victim to talk

-Take an oral temperature

-Call 911

Move the victim

According to the 2020 guidelines, what are the recommended steps when giving CPR to cardiac arrest patients?

-Airway, Breathing, Chest compressions

-Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing

-Airway, Breathing, Check pulse

-Check pulse, Airway, Breathing

Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing

What are the vital characteristics of high-quality CPR?

-The victim's airway is opened, and the rescuer begins breathing into the victim's mouth

-The rescuer provides 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths

-The rescuer pushes hard and fast in the center of the victim's chest

-The rescuer checks for signs of life after 2 minutes of CPR

The rescuer provides 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths

Rescue breathing is given to adults at the rate of:

-1 breath every 10-12 seconds

-1 breath every 5-6 seconds

-1 breath every 3-5 seconds

-2 breaths every 5-6 seconds

1 breath every 5-6 seconds

What should you do if the chest doesn't rise and fall when you give the first rescue breath?

-Immediately shift to abdominal thrusts and perform thrusts

-Reposition the victim's head, then use the head tilt chin lift maneuver again to open the airway and give the 2nd rescue breath.

-Sit the guest upright and administer back blows until the object is dislodged

-Perform a finger sweep and then attempt to ventilate again

Reposition the victim's head, then use the head tilt chin lift maneuver again to open the airway and give the 2nd rescue breath.

What is the most important thing to remember when using a pocket mask?

-Make sure the patient's nose and mouth are covered

-Ensure a tight seal around the patient's face

-Only use if supplemental oxygen is available

-Use a one-way valve to prevent disease transmission

Ensure a tight seal around the patient's face

During 2 rescuer CPR on an adult, how many cycles of CPR do you perform before switching roles?

-5 cycles

-3 cycles

-4 cycles

-8 cycles

5 cycles

Which of the following best describes Opioids?

-Opioids are substances that act on opioid receptors to produce morphine-like effects

-Opioids are substances that help stop infections caused by bacteria

-Opioids are substances that can help treat pain and reduce a high temperature

-Opioids relieve mild or moderate pain, such as headaches and toothache

Opioids are substances that act on opioid receptors to produce morphine-like effects

What is the main reason for wearing PPE when providing basic life support?

-To avoid contaminating your skin

-To avoid COVID-19

-To prevent the transfer of bloodborne pathogens

-To keep your hands clean

To prevent the transfer of bloodborne pathogens