First Aid FREE First Aid Sudden Medical Emergencies Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

A coworker suddenly collapses and is unresponsive. After calling 911, you find no pulse. What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR?

Accepted Answer

30 compressions to 2 breaths

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15 compressions to 2 breaths

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30 compressions to 1 breath

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10 compressions to 2 breaths

Question 2

A person is having a diabetic emergency and is conscious but confused. Which action is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Give them a sugary drink or glucose gel

Answer

Give them insulin immediately

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Have them drink water

Answer

Place them in the recovery position

Question 3

You witness someone having a tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizure. Which action should you take FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Clear the area of hard or sharp objects

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Restrain the person's movements

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Place something in their mouth to protect their tongue

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Give them water after the seizure ends

Question 4

A person is showing signs of a stroke including facial drooping, arm weakness, and slurred speech. What does the acronym FAST stand for?

Accepted Answer

Face, Arms, Speech, Time

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Fall, Assess, Support, Transport

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Fever, Airway, Shock, Treatment

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Find, Assist, Stabilize, Transfer

Question 5

A child is found unresponsive and not breathing normally. How many rescue breaths should you give before starting CPR compressions if you are alone?

Accepted Answer

2 rescue breaths

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5 rescue breaths

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No rescue breaths — start compressions immediately

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10 rescue breaths

Question 6

An adult victim is in anaphylactic shock after a bee sting. The victim has their own epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen). Where is the correct injection site?

Accepted Answer

Outer thigh

Answer

Upper arm deltoid muscle

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Abdomen

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Lower back