EFA - Elementary First Aid Exit Exam Questions - Set 2

Question 1

A person who gets something in his or her eye and you see that it is not embedded, you can:

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C: Remove it with a moist cotton-tipped applicator

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A: Remove it with a match or toothpick

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B: Get them to rub their eye until the object is gone

Question 2

A victim is coughing and wheezing from a partial obstruction of the airway. An observer should:

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A: Allow the person to continue coughing and dislodge the obstruction on his own

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B: Give back blows and something to drink

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C: Perform the Heimlich maneuver

Question 3

A shipmate chokes suddenly, cannot speak, and starts to turn blue. You should:

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B: Perform the Heimlich maneuver

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A: Make the victim lie down with the feet elevated to get blood to the brain

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C: Immediately administer CPR

Question 4

When starting CPR on a drowning victim, you should:

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C: Begin mouth-to-mouth ventilations as soon as possible

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A: Start chest compressions before the victim is removed from the water

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B: Drain water from the lungs before ventilating

Question 5

When administering artificial respiration to an adult, the breathing cycle should be repeated about:

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B: 12 to 15 times per minute

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A: As fast as possible

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C: 18 to 20 times per minute

Question 6

If the person vomits during mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, the rescuer should first:

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C: Turn the patient's body to the side, sweep out the mouth, and resume mouth-to-mouth resuscitation

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A: Ignore it and continue mouth-to-mouth ventilation

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B: Switch to mouth-to-nose ventilation

Question 7

Bleeding from a vein is:

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C: Dark red and has a steady flow

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A: Bright red and slow

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B: Bright red and squirting

Question 8

Blood flowing from a cut artery appears:

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C: Bright red and squirting

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A: Bright red with a steady flow

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B: Dark red with a steady flow

Question 9

The major cause of shock in burn victims is:

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C: Massive loss of fluid to the burnt area

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A: The high level of pain

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B: Emotional stress

Question 10

First, second, and third-degree burns are classified according to the:

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B: Layers of skin affected

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A: Source of heat causing the burn

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C: Area of the body involved

Question 11

Symptoms of heatstroke are:

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C: Cold and dry skin, low body temperature

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A: Cold and moist skin, high body temperature

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B: Hot and moist skin, high body temperature

Question 12

A crew member suffering from hypothermia should be given:

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A: Treatment for shock

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B: A small dose of alcohol

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C: A large meal

Question 13

Which procedure should not be done for a person who has fainted?

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B: Give pain reliever

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A: Loosen the clothing

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C: Revive the person with smelling salts

Question 14

First aid means:

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A: Emergency treatment at the scene of the injury

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B: Setting of broken bones

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C: Medical treatment of an accident

Question 15

While administering artificial respiration, it is most important to:

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A: Clear airways

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B: Monitor blood pressure

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C: Use the rhythmic pressure method

Question 16

A shipmate suffers a heart attack and stops breathing. You must:

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C: Immediately start CPR

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A: Immediately give a stimulant by force if necessary

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B: Make the victim comfortable in a bunk

Question 17

The best way to prevent a critical incident stress situation from becoming worse is to:

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B: Be familiar with the signs and symptoms

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A: Ensure early use of proper medicine

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C: Ignore it

Question 18

In cases of behavioral disorders, the responder should:

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A: Play along with auditory or visual hallucinations

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B: Give the patient a choice in the treatment

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C: Always use restraint

Question 19

You have tried to control a victim's forearm bleeding with direct pressure and elevation, but the bleeding does not stop. Where would you apply pressure?

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C: On the inside of the elbow

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A: Outside the arm midway between the shoulder and the elbow

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B: Inside the arm between the shoulder and elbow

Question 20

Shock is a condition where:

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C: All of the above

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A: The respiratory system fails to deliver air to the lungs

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B: The cardiovascular system fails to deliver blood to all parts of the body

Question 21

If an AED is available but does not have child pads or child energy settings, what should you do for a six-year-old non-responsive victim?

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B: Perform CPR but do not use the AED

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A: Use the AED but only apply one pad

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C: Use the AED in adult mode

Question 22

Irrigate an eye with:

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A: Saline solution

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B: An appropriate chemical antidote

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C: Diluted vinegar

Question 23

The onset of shock in infants and children:

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A: May be sudden and severe

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B: Is no different than in adults

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C: Usually results from cardiac problems

Question 24

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

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A: Carotid pulse for 5-10 seconds

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B: Radial pulse for 5-10 seconds

Question 25

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

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B: 5 minutes

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A: 40 seconds

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C: 20 seconds

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D: 30 seconds

Question 26

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

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D: Rest, immobilization, application of cold, and elevation (RICE)

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A: Taking over-the-counter pain medication

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B: Applying a compression bandage

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C: All of the above

Question 27

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

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C: It is impossible to open the victim's mouth

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A: The victim has a broken jaw

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B: The victim is unconscious

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D: The victim has a severe head injury

Question 28

Toxic substances can affect the body in the following ways:

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A: All of the above

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B: Through the skin

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C: Through the lungs

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D: Through the eyes

Question 29

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

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D: Call your local emergency phone number for help

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A: Monitor the victim's vital signs and seek medical attention if they worsen

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B: Give the victim pain medication

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C: Apply a cold compress to the abdomen

Question 30

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

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C: All of the above

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A: High-pitched inhalation noise

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B: Forceful cough

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D: Wheezing

Elementary First Aid (EFA) (Set 2)

A person who gets something in his or her eye and you see that it is not embedded, you can:

Questions in EFA Set 2

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