First Aid Emergency 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A person is having a seizure. What should you NOT do?
- Time the length of the seizure
- Protect their head from injury
- Hold them down or restrain their movements (Correct answer)
- Clear the area of dangerous objects
Correct answer: Hold them down or restrain their movements
Never restrain someone during a seizure as this can cause injury; let the seizure run its course.
Question 2: After a seizure ends, what is the most appropriate action?
- Give the person water to drink immediately
- Place the person in the recovery position and stay with them (Correct answer)
- Start CPR right away
- Shake the person to wake them up quickly
Correct answer: Place the person in the recovery position and stay with them
After a seizure, place the person on their side in the recovery position to protect their airway during the post-ictal phase.
Question 3: A worker has a chemical burn to the eye. What is the immediate first aid?
- Cover the eye with a dry bandage
- Flush the eye with clean water for at least 15–20 minutes (Correct answer)
- Apply antibiotic ointment
- Patch both eyes to prevent movement
Correct answer: Flush the eye with clean water for at least 15–20 minutes
Chemical eye burns require immediate and prolonged flushing with clean water for at least 15–20 minutes.
Question 4: What is the primary goal of first aid in a heat stroke emergency?
- Give the victim water and electrolytes
- Cool the victim rapidly by any means available (Correct answer)
- Keep the victim warm and covered
- Monitor for 30 minutes before calling 911
Correct answer: Cool the victim rapidly by any means available
Rapid cooling is the priority in heat stroke to prevent brain damage and organ failure.
Question 5: A person is found unresponsive and not breathing normally. You are alone. What should you do first?
- Begin CPR for 5 cycles, then call 911
- Call 911 (or shout for someone to call) and then begin CPR (Correct answer)
- Give 2 rescue breaths before calling 911
- Check for a pulse for 30 seconds before calling
Correct answer: Call 911 (or shout for someone to call) and then begin CPR
Call 911 immediately (or direct someone else to call) before starting CPR to activate advanced medical help.
Question 6: When treating a suspected spinal injury, why should you avoid moving the victim unnecessarily?
- Movement increases the risk of bleeding
- Movement can worsen spinal cord damage causing paralysis (Correct answer)
- Movement causes pain and distress
- Movement depletes oxygen faster
Correct answer: Movement can worsen spinal cord damage causing paralysis
Unnecessary movement of a person with a suspected spinal injury can worsen cord damage and result in permanent paralysis.
Question 7: A child is choking and cannot cough, cry, or speak. What should you perform?
- Back blows only
- Abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) (Correct answer)
- Chest compressions as in CPR
- Finger sweeps inside the mouth
Correct answer: Abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)
Abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) are performed on a choking child over 1 year old who cannot cough or speak.
First Aid Emergency 3
A person is having a seizure.
What should you NOT do?