First Aid Preparedness Examination First Class
First Class
Requirement 8b. Demonstrate bandages for:
a sprained ankle
1. A sprained ankle occurs when you bend you foot far enough to strain tendons and ligaments. Minor sprains cause only mild discomfort, but more serious twists can temporarily disable you.
If you suffer an ankle sprain during a hike and must keep walking, don't remove your . It will you ankle. Reinforce the ankle by it, boot and all, with a triangular bandage, or some other strip of cloth.
wrapping | neckerchief | shoe | support
As soon as you no longer need to walk, take off your shoe and rest with your leg . Reduce swelling with cold, wet or an ice pack. The of an athletic bandage might also help. Seek medical help if pain persists.
raised | compression | towels
2. An ankle bandage is
a. only applied over a shoe b. a variation of the collar bandage c. tied over the upper foot, heal and ankle d. applied so tightly that the foot pulse disappears
injuries on the head
3. Head injuries require the use of a or bandage depending upon location & of the injury.
cravat | extent | triangular
4. A triangular bandage is used to bandage the
a. forehead only b. top and sides of the head c. eyes and mouth areas d. chin and ear areas
the upper arm
5. Upper arm injury
Upper arm injury requires 1 padded tied to the of the upper arm, the forearm placed in a and a bandage used to tie the upper arm to the body.
cravat | outside | sling | splint
6. Normally, a sling is made from a
a. cravat b. elastic bandage c. triangular bandage d. an unfolded gauze compress
the collarbone.
7. Collarbone injury
Collarbone injury requires a with the hand raised higher than the . Tie upper arm to the with a cravat. No splint is necessary.
body | elbow | sling | wide
8. The collarbone is located
a. at the upper back b. under the tongue c. between the shoulders above the chest d. near the rear of the jaw bone of the face
Requirement 8c. Show how to transport by yourself, and with one other person, a person:
from a smoke-filled room
9. Place victim on and drag while you on hands & knees. The second rescuer remains and makes a telephone call for .
crawl | blanket | help | outside
10. The best air in a smoke filled room is
a. cooler and closer to the floor b. located lower, below the smoke c. clear and completely free of pollutants d. both a & b
with a sprained ankle, for at least 25 yards
11. Someone who has suffered a minor accident or who feels weak can be assisted as he walks. Bring one of his arms over your and hold onto his wrist. Place your free arm around his .
shoulder | waist
Requirement 8d. Tell the 5 most common signs of heart attack. Explain steps (procedures) in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
12. Common Signs of Heart Attack:
a. Pain in the abdomen, Dry throat, Nose Bleeds, Ringing in the Ears, Constipation b. Feeling of Weakness, Ringing in the Ears, Nose Bleeds, Urge to Vomit, Shortness of Breath c. Central Chest Pressure, Unusual Sweating, Urge to Vomit, Shortness of Breath, Feeling of Weakness d. Unusual Sweating, Central Chest Pressure, Urge to Vomit, Dry throat, Constipation
CPR Procedures:
13. Show your CPR certification if you have it.
14. CPR is used when the victim:
a. choking b. not breathing c. has no heartbeat d. both b & c
15. The steps of CPR are:
a. Check Responsiveness, Call for help (9-1-1), Open Airway, Position Victim, Give 2 Breaths, Check Pulse, Chest Compression’s 15 & Breaths 2 [4 Sets], Re-check Pulse b. Check Responsiveness, Call for help (9-1-1), Position Victim, Open Airway, Give 2 Breaths, Check Pulse, Chest Compression’s 15 & Breaths 2 [4 Sets], Re-check Pulse c. Call for help (9-1-1), Check Responsiveness, Open Airway, Position Victim, Give 2 Breaths, Chest Compression’s 15 & Breaths 2 [4 Sets], Check Pulse, Re-check Pulse d. Call for help (9-1-1), Check Responsiveness, Position Victim, Open Airway, Give 2 Breaths, Check Pulse, Chest Compression’s 15 & Breaths 2 [4 Sets], Re-check Pulse
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