EFA Exit Exam Questions and Answers | Elementary First Aid | Set 3

Here are all the multiple-choice questions mentioned in the video:

Question 1:

In order to assess for a pulse in an adult crew, you would assess for the:

• A. Carotid pulse for 5-10 seconds
• B. Radial pulse for 5-10 seconds

Answer: A. Carotid pulse for 5-10 seconds

Question 2:

What is the recommended amount of time to wash your hands?

• A. 20 seconds
• B. 30 seconds
• C. 40 seconds
• D. 5 minutes

Answer: D. 5 minutes

Question 3:

You can best control the swelling and pain of an ankle sprain by:

• A. Rest, immobilization, application of cold, and elevation (RICE)
• B. Applying a compression bandage
• C. Taking over-the-counter pain medication
• D. All of the above

Answer: A. Rest, immobilization, application of cold, and elevation (RICE)

Question 4:

Mouth-to-nose respiration should be used only when:

• A. The victim is unconscious
• B. The victim has a severe head injury
• C. The victim has a broken jaw
• D. It is impossible to open the victim’s mouth

Answer: D. It is impossible to open the victim’s mouth

Question 5:

Toxic substances can affect the body in the following ways:

• A. Through the lungs
• B. Through the skin
• C. Through the eyes
• D. All of the above

Answer: D. All of the above

Question 6:

What should you do if you think a crew member has internal bleeding?

• A. Monitor the victim’s vital signs and seek medical attention if they worsen
• B. Apply a cold compress to the abdomen
• C. Give the victim pain medication
• D. Call your local emergency phone number for help

Answer: D. Call your local emergency phone number for help

Question 7:

Which of the following is a sign of severe airway obstruction?

• A. Forceful cough
• B. Wheezing
• C. High-pitched inhalation noise
• D. All of the above   

Answer: D. All of the above

Question 8:

Infant CPR is administered to any child under the age of:

• A. 6 months
• B. 12 months
• C. 18 months
• D. 24 months

Answer: B. 12 months

Question 9:

An atraumatic splint could be used for which of the following injuries?

• A. A mid-shaft femur fracture
• B. An ankle sprain
• C. A wrist fracture
• D. A rib fracture

Answer: A. A mid-shaft femur fracture

Question 10:

To flush an eye that has been exposed to a chemical, hold the affected eye:

• A. Higher than the unaffected eye
• B. Lower than the unaffected eye
• C. At the same level as the unaffected eye
• D. It doesn’t matter

Answer: B. Lower than the unaffected eye

Question 11:

You find an adult who is unresponsive and not breathing. The scene is safe. What is your next step?

• A. Check for a pulse
• B. Activate the emergency response system
• C. Perform CPR
• D. Administer rescue breaths

Answer: B. Activate the emergency response system

Question 12:

Dressings and pads are used to:

• A. Help control bleeding and keep germs out
• B. Immobilize injuries
• C. Provide warmth
• D. All of the above

Answer: A. Help control bleeding and keep germs out

Question 13:

What method of manhandling technique would you use if a crew member is unconscious?

• A. Fireman’s lift
• B. Simple forward and aft carry
• C. Both the above options
• D. Neither of the above options

Answer: C. Both the above options

Question 14:

The treatment for fever is:

• A. Aspirin
• B. Ibuprofen
• C. Acetaminophen
• D. All of the above

Answer: C. Acetaminophen

Question 15:

Hypovolemic shock results from:

• A. Decreased volume of blood
• B. An allergic reaction
• C. A heart attack
• D. A stroke

Answer: A. Decreased volume of blood

Question 16:

What is the average heartbeat of an adult at rest?

• A. 50-60 beats per minute
• B. 60-100 beats per minute
• C. 100-120 beats per minute
• D. 120-140 beats per minute

Answer: B. 60-100 beats per minute

Question 17:

Increased respiratory difficulty accompanied by a weak, ineffective cough, wheezing, high-pitched crowing noises, and cyanosis are signs of:   

• A. Pneumonia
• B. Asthma
• C. Severe airway obstruction
• D. Heart failure

Answer: C. Severe airway obstruction

Question 18:

Which of the following should be done for a crew member experiencing a heat-related illness?

• A. Apply cool, wet cloths to the body
• B. Give the victim plenty of fluids to drink
• C. Move the victim to a cool, shaded area
• D. All of the above

Answer: D. All of the above

Question 19:

Is it advisable to cover a tourniquet with clothes or bandages?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Only in an emergency
• D. It doesn’t matter

Answer: B. No

Question 20:

You have a casualty who is not breathing but has injuries to the face that prevent you from performing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. What do you do?

• A. Perform chest compressions only at a rate of 100-120 per minute
• B. Attempt to open the victim’s mouth using a jaw thrust maneuver
• C. Give rescue breaths through the nose
• D. Call for immediate medical assistance

Answer: A. Perform chest compressions only at a rate of 100-120 per minute

Question 21:

What do you do after giving rescue breaths to an unconscious adult?

• A. Check for a pulse
• B. Continue rescue breaths
• C. Assess the victim’s pupils
• D. Administer CPR

Answer: A. Check for a pulse

Question 22:

Can you use an adult AED on an infant?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Only if the infant is at least 6 months old
• D. Only if the infant is at least 1 year old

Answer: B. No

Question 23:

Difficulty breathing may be a sign of:

• A. Heart attack
• B. Asthma attack
• C. Anaphylaxis
• D. All of the above

Answer: D. All of the above

Question 24:

The type of shock that is caused by a severe infection is called:

• A. Cardiogenic shock
• B. Hypovolemic shock
• C. Septic shock
• D. Anaphylactic shock

Answer: C. Septic shock

Question 25:

After discovering a possible fracture, you should assess which of the following before and after splinting?

• A. Capillary refill, pulse, and sensation
• B. Blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate
• C. Level of consciousness, pupil response, and motor function
• D. All of the above

Answer: A. Capillary refill, pulse, and sensation

Question 26:

If you want to be a first aider at work, you should:

• A. Take a first aid course
• B. Get certified in CPR
• C. Arrange for your employer to put you on a first aiders course
• D. All of the above

Answer: D. All of the above

Question 27:

When is the best time to administer CPR?

• A. As soon as possible after a cardiac incident
• B. Only after the victim has been moved to a safe location
• C. When the victim’s heart rate is below 60 beats per minute
• D. When the victim’s breathing is shallow or labored

Answer: A. As soon as possible after a cardiac incident

Question 28:

Which is the first step when caring for bleeding wounds?

• A. Apply direct pressure with a clean or sterile dressing
• B. Elevate the injured limb
• C. Control bleeding by applying a tourniquet
• D. Call for medical assistance

Answer: A. Apply direct pressure with a clean or sterile dressing

Question 29:

Which one of the following changes in vital signs is characteristic of brain injury?

• A. Increase in blood pressure
• B. Decrease in heart rate
• C. Decrease in respiratory rate
• D. All of the above

Answer: D. All of the above

Question 30:

What is the first step in treating a suspected stroke victim?

• A. Administer aspirin
• B. Call for medical assistance
• C. Check the victim’s blood pressure
• D. Try to wake the victim

Answer: B. Call for medical assistance