Safety & Emergency First Aid & CPR 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What are the three links in the AHA Chain of Survival that a bystander can perform?
- Recognize/call 911, CPR, AED (Correct answer)
- Call 911, CPR, wait for EMS
- CPR, AED, advanced care
- Recognize, AED, rescue breathing
Correct answer: Recognize/call 911, CPR, AED
Bystanders can perform the first three links: recognizing cardiac arrest and calling 911, performing CPR, and using an AED.
Question 2: What is the first aid treatment for a minor burn (first-degree)?
- Cool running water for 10–20 minutes (Correct answer)
- Apply butter or oil
- Cover with ice
- Pop any blisters
Correct answer: Cool running water for 10–20 minutes
Cool (not cold or icy) running water for 10–20 minutes is the recommended first aid for minor burns to reduce tissue damage.
Question 3: What does the acronym FAST help identify?
- Stroke symptoms (Correct answer)
- Cardiac arrest signs
- Allergic reaction stages
- Head injury assessment
Correct answer: Stroke symptoms
FAST (Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911) is used to quickly recognize stroke symptoms.
Question 4: How long should you check for breathing before starting CPR?
- No more than 10 seconds (Correct answer)
- 30 seconds
- 15 seconds
- 1 minute
Correct answer: No more than 10 seconds
AHA guidelines say to spend no more than 10 seconds checking for breathing to minimize delay in starting compressions.
Question 5: Which of the following is a sign of anaphylactic shock requiring epinephrine?
- Throat swelling and difficulty breathing (Correct answer)
- Mild skin rash only
- Localized hives
- Runny nose and sneezing
Correct answer: Throat swelling and difficulty breathing
Throat swelling and difficulty breathing are life-threatening signs of anaphylaxis that require immediate epinephrine (EpiPen) injection.
Question 6: Where should you place AED pads on an adult victim?
- Upper right chest and lower left side (Correct answer)
- Both sides of the chest equally
- Center of chest and left shoulder
- Lower abdomen and upper chest
Correct answer: Upper right chest and lower left side
AED pads are placed on the upper right chest (below the collarbone) and the lower left side (below the armpit) to allow current to pass through the heart.
Safety & Emergency First Aid & CPR 3
What are the three links in the AHA Chain of Survival that a bystander can perform?