EFA - Elementary First Aid Exit Exam Questions - Set 8

Question 1

A soft tissue injury resulting from the impact of a blunt object is called:

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C: A contusion

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A: A laceration

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B: An avulsion

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D: A concussion

Question 2

A worker has had his hand caught in a car door. You suspect several fractured bones in the hand. The hand should be splinted:

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D: In a position of function (holding a roll of bandage/soft fist)

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A: Conduction, convection, evaporation, and refrigeration

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B: Submersion, convection, radiation and respiration

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C: Flat against the splint

Question 3

Crepitus is:

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B: A grating sound caused by bone ends rubbing together

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A: Poor distal circulation

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C: A type of splint

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D: A type of fracture

Question 4

In the case of suspected fracture of the clavicle, emergency responders should use:

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C: A St. John tubular sling tie down the uninjured side

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A: An arm sling supported with broad bandages

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B: A St. John tubular sling tie down the injured side

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D: Rigid splints to support the arm and support the shoulder

Question 5

Force on a joint may cause bone ends to come out of their proper position. This type of injury is called a:

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C: Dislocation

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A: Sprain

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B: Fracture

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D: Strain

Question 6

After an extremity fracture has been immobilized, the responder should check for circulation:

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B: Distal to the injury

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A: In the injured limb only

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C: Proximal to the injury

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D: At the site of the fracture

Question 7

Effective immobilization of the tibia includes immobilization of the:

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A: Knee, tibia, fibula and ankle

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B: Femur, knee, tibia and ankle

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C: Femur and ankle

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D: Hip, femur, knee, tibia and ankle

Question 8

The longest, strongest bone in the body is the:

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D: Femur

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A: Humerus

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B: Fibula

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C: Tibia

Question 9

If the patient has an open fracture responders should:

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B: Use bulky dressings to pad around the protruding bones ends

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A: Attempt to push bones back into the wound

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C: Apply pressure directly over the fracture to control bleeding

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D: Apply a tourniquet above the fracture site

Question 10

You are examining the head of an infant who has been involved in a car crash. You need to be aware of:

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A: Soft spots in the infant's skull

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B: Infant's pupils react too differently than adults

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C: Whether or not the infant can cry forcefully

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D: The startle reflex

Question 11

When immobilizing a patient on a spine board, which part of the body is the first to be strapped?

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A: Chest

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B: Pelvis

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C: Legs

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D: Head

Question 12

Cerebral contusions are:

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B: Very serious for the patient due to increased pressure in the brain

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A: Usually controlled with direct pressure

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C: Usually associated with scalp lacerations

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D: Almost always seen in children

Question 13

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

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C: Increase in blood pressure

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A: Increase in pulse rate

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B: Constant respiratory rate

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D: A decrease in blood pressure

Question 14

The Glasgow Coma Scale measures three basic functions. They are:

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A: Eye, verbal and motor responses

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B: Pulse rate, speech, involuntary movement

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C: Pulse rate, respiration rate, eye response

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D: Respiration rate, eye response, voluntary movement

Question 15

"Raccoon eyes" indicates:

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D: Possible head injury

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A: Possible eye injury

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B: Possible fracture of the jaw

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C: Possible scalp laceration

Question 16

You are called to the scene of a motorcycle crash. The rider is dazed and walking around. You should:

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A: Suspect spinal injury and manage accordingly

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B: Not worry about the spinal injury because the person is mobile

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C: Advise the person to lie down in case of fainting

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D: Determine the chief complaint and provide first aid for it

Question 17

A skeletal injury to the lower back could result from direct trauma to the:

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C: Lumbar vertebrae

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A: Cervical vertebrae

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B: Thoracic vertebrae

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D: Coccygeal vertebrae

Question 18

Which one of the following is a function of the skin?

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C: Regulation of body temperature

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A: Regulation of oxygen levels

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B: Production of proteins

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D: Removal of carbon dioxide

Question 19

Urine is expelled from the body through the:

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D: Urethra

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A: Kidneys

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B: Bladder

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C: Ureters

Question 20

When communicating with patients:

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A: Stay at eye level & maintain eye contact

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B: Stay as close to the patient as possible

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C: Use medical terminology to enhance credibility

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D: Hide facts if the situation is serious

Question 21

Remove contact lenses only if:

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A: There is a chemical burn to the eye

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B: The eyeball is injured

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C: Transport time is short

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D: The casualty is wearing hard lenses

Question 22

You discover a particle embedded in the casualty's cornea. You should:

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D: Cover the eye and transport the casualty to medical help

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A: Remove the particle with a moist corner of a facial tissue or clean cloth

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B: Flush the eye with water for 10 minutes

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C: Use a splinter forceps to remove the particle

Question 23

Signs and symptoms of intense light burns to the eyes include:

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B: Gritty feeling in the eyes

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A: Bleeding from the conjunctiva

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C: Lacerations to the globe

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D: Cataracts formation immediately

Question 24

Eye injuries that include lacerations:

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C: Usually involve a great deal of bleeding

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A: Should be covered with clean, moist dressings

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B: Indicate possible skull fracture

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D: Require moderate pressure on the eye to control bleeding

Question 25

Irrigate eyes with:

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B: Saline solution

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A: Diluted vinegar

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C: An appropriate chemical antidote

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D: Sodium bicarbonate

Question 26

Signs and symptoms of acute abdomen include:

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C: Distension with rebound tenderness

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A: Excessive hunger or thirst

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B: Hypertension and bradycardia

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D: Fever with deep, shallow breathing

Question 27

Signs that a hernia is serious include:

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A: Pain and tenderness at site

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B: Pale, ashen skin color at site

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C: Hernia can be pushed back into body

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D: Hernia is above the diaphragm

Question 28

Which one of the following is not crucial in cases of abdominal distress:

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A: Establish the exact medical cause of the pain

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B: Monitor the patient for signs of hypovolemic shock

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C: Be prepared to deal with vomiting

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D: Give oxygen by non-rebreather mask

Question 29

In the case of abdominal evisceration, the emergency responder should:

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C: Dress the wound with a moist, sterile dressing

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A: Irrigate the wound before dressing it

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B: Give oxygen by nasal cannula

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D: Gently reposition the organs in the abdominal cavity

Question 30

"Referred pain":

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C: Is pain felt in a part of the body other than its actual source

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A: Occurs when the sensation of pain is delayed

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B: Results when the two nervous systems come into contact

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D: Is the description of pain as recorded on the patient care report

Elementary First Aid (EFA) (Set 8)

A soft tissue injury resulting from the impact of a blunt object is called:

Questions in EFA Set 8

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