Multiple Choice 1. Before responding to a first aid scenario, what is the first question you should ask at the scene? a. age of the injured or ill person c. nature of the injury b. safety of the scene d. time of the injury 2. Your younger sibling has fallen and twisted his ankle, what is the key action you can take to help? a. Apply something cold to the injury b. Alternate applying something hot and cold to the injury c. Apply something hot to the injury d. Apply an ointment to relieve pain 3. What are the signs to look for if you think someone has a strain or a sprain a. bruises b. pain c. swelling d. all of these 4. You're helping someone who has a strain or a sprain, where should you place the ice pack or bag of frozen ice? a. Unwrapped and close to but not touching the injury b. Wrapped in material and close to but not touching the injury c. Wrapped in material and directly to the injury d. Unwrapped and directly on the injury 5. Your friend has a strain or sprain and you apply something cold to the injury. How does this help? a. It will reduce swelling and pain c. It will calm the person down b. it will help to keep the joint still d. It will reduce the risk of scarring 6. Which type of injury results from extreme stresses on a bone? a. Muscle strain b. ligament sprain c. dislocation d. fracture 7. What tissue connects bone to bone? a. ligament b. tendon c. cartilage d. muscle 8. What is an open fracture? a. It is a break with two or more fractures of the same bone b. It is a break of a bone joint c. One in which the two sides of the break do not touch each other d. One in which the sharp edges of the bone cut through the skin 9. Which BEST describes a condition whose symptoms may include heavy sweating and a rapid pulse, a result of your body overheating? a. Heat Exhaustion b. Heat Stroke c. Heat Index d. Heat Cramps 10. If someone is suffering from a Heat exhaustion, what should we do? a. Immediately call emergency hotline b. Remove them from the sun into a shaded area c. Give them water d. Put water on their body to cool them down
