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10 First aid

After a crash, check the scene is safe, then the casualty: consciousness, breathing, visible bleeding. Don't move them unless necessary; apply a pressure dressing to serious bleeding; calling emergency services is always the first step.

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You hear the sound of an engine running from the garage next door. When you open the door, you see your neighbor lying on the floor. What is the first thing to do?

  1. A Unlock the garage doors, turn off the engine and, if possible, remove the victim from the scene of the accident.
  2. B Carefully examine the victim for injuries.
  3. C Lay the victim on his/her side, in a comfortable position.
  4. D Assist victim to assume a half sitting position.
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The respiratory rate of an adult at rest is:

  1. A 12-18 breathing movements per minute.
  2. B 20-30 breathing movements per minute.
  3. C 40-60 breathing movements per minute.
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When treating an injured person with a suspected internal abdominal hemorrhage, you must:

  1. A Lay the victim down and apply a cold lotion.
  2. B Place a hot washcloth on the abdomen.
  3. C Apply a tight bandage to the abdomen.
  4. D Give the victim plenty of fluids.
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When a victim is found unconscious, the first thing to do is to

  1. A Give him cold water to drink.
  2. B Arrange the victim on his side, in a comfortable position.
  3. C Ensure normal body temperature.
  4. D Clear the airway and check breathing.
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To check blood circulation in the injured limb, you press and release the fingernail on the finger of the injured limb and conclude that blood circulation is impaired because :

  1. A The victim feels pain.
  2. B The affected person is disturbed by something.
  3. C The place of pressing under the nail is white with difficulty.
  4. D The color on the pressed area has difficulty returning to its former pink color.
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Bleeding is considered most dangerous if:

  1. A The blood clots within 10 minutes.
  2. B Blood rushes out of the wound in a trickle.
  3. C The blood is dark red in color.
  4. D Blood flows continuously from the wound.
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To protect yourself from infection when giving first aid, you should:

  1. A Try to avoid direct contact with the wound and help only with sterile gloves.
  2. B Avoid assisting victims who are bleeding heavily.
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Your friend who has diabetes is not feeling well and does not remember the last time he was injected with insulin. What is the first thing to do?

  1. A Give the victim sugar or a sweet drink.
  2. B Offer him / her to rest for a few hours.
  3. C Advise him / her to give an insulin injection.
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After a car has hit a pole, a broken electric wire is lying on an unconscious victim. When providing assistance, the first thing to do is to:

  1. A Pull the victim away from the power source.
  2. B Carry out initial examination.
  3. C Use some insulating object to remove wire from victim.
  4. D Locate the points of entry and exit of electric current (burn points) on the victim's body.
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In the case of a bronchial asthma attack, the victim should:

  1. A Help him into a half-sitting position.
  2. B Lay him/her down and raise his legs.
  3. C Lay and bend the legs at the knee joints.
  4. D Lay and raise the head.
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A victim with an abdominal trauma should:

  1. A Lay down and raise the head.
  2. B Lay down and raise the legs.
  3. C Lay and bend the legs at the knee joints.
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When a low-body vehicle collides with a pedestrian who is 155 cm or taller, injuries are most likely to occur:

  1. A Lower extremities and head .
  2. B Pelvis and thorax injury.
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If the electric wire is lying on the car, it is necessary:

  1. A Help the occupants to get out of the vehicle immediately.
  2. B Ask the occupants not to leave the vehicle until the electric current has been turned off.
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If the victim is unconscious, you should:

  1. A Ensure that the injured person is in a half-sitting position.
  2. B Lay and raise the legs.
  3. C Lay and bend the legs at the knee joints.
  4. D Lay and raise the head.
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When a low-body vehicle collides with a 3 to 5 year old child, injury is most likely:

  1. A The lower extremities and the head.
  2. B Pelvis and thorax injury.
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When treating wounds that are not very dangerous, you should:

  1. A Wash the wound with soap and water, then bandage it.
  2. B Treat the wound with an alcohol-based substance (iodine, vodka, etc.).
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When treating dangerous wounds you should:

  1. A Wash the wound with soap and water.
  2. B Treat the wound with an alcohol-based substance (iodine, vodka, etc.)
  3. C Stop the bleeding and bandage the wound.
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What optimal position should be ensured for the conscious victim in case of suspicion of a spinal injury?

  1. A Lay the victim on the side.
  2. B Lay the victim on his/her back on a hard, flat surface, do not move him/her unnecessarily, do not change his/her position.
  3. C Lay the victim on his/her back, put a roll of clothes under his/her neck and raise his/her legs.
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What kind of first aid should be provided in case of a craniocerebral injury with a wound on the hairy part of the head?

  1. A Stop the bleeding by applying direct pressure to the wound, apply a compression bandage to the wound. In case of loss of consciousness, provide a stable side position for the victim. If possible, apply anything cold to head injury.
  2. B Immobilize the cervical spine using a homemade collar. Put a sterile cotton swab on the wound, lay the victim on his/her back with the legs up. If possible, put something cold on the head.
  3. C It is forbidden to put a neck brace. It is necessary to cover the wound with medical adhesive tape, lay the victim on his/her side.
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In case of an accident, what information should be provided to the operator for an ambulance call?

  1. A Specify the orientation closest to the accident site. Report the number of victims, indicate their gender and age.
  2. B Indicate the street closest to the accident site and house number. Report who was injured in the aftermath of the accident (pedestrian, car driver or passenger) and describe the injuries suffered.
  3. C Indicate the location of the accident (street, house number and the orientations closest to the scene). Report about the number of victims, their gender, approximate age, consciousness, respiration, blood circulation, as well as the presence of sever bleeding, fractures and other injuries. Wait for the operator to indicate that the call is accepted.

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