This is the minimum amount of time hands should be washed to effectively remove germs.
A. 10 seconds
B. 15 seconds
C. 30 seconds
D. 1 minute
C. 30 seconds
This condition occurs when the brain does not receive enough blood.
A. Stroke
B. Shock
C. Seizure
D. Infection
B. Shock
Burns that affect only the outer layer of skin are classified as this.
A. Third-degree
B. Second-degree
C. First-degree
D. Electrical
C. First-degree
This gas replaces oxygen in the bloodstream and can be deadly.
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Methane
C. Carbon monoxide
D. Nitrogen
C. Carbon monoxide
Losing fluids without replacement leads to this condition.
A. Overhydration
B. Heat cramps
C. Dehydration
D. Heat stroke
C. Dehydration
Brushing twice daily and flossing helps prevent this oral health problem.
A. Gingivitis
B. Tooth decay
C. Tonsillitis
D. Jaw fracture
B. Tooth decay
A victim’s legs are raised about 12 inches when treating this condition.
A. Heat exhaustion
B. Hypothermia
C. Shock
D. Stroke
C. Shock
This burn destroys all layers of skin and often causes no pain at the center.
A. First-degree
B. Second-degree
C. Third-degree
D. Chemical
C. Third-degree
Poison victims should be placed on this side to slow digestion.
A. Right side
B. Left side
C. Stomach
D. Back
B. Left side
Drinking more than one quart of water per hour may cause this.
A. Heat exhaustion
B. Overhydration
C. Hypothermia
D. Dehydration
B. Overhydration
Boiling water for 5–10 minutes is used to do this.
A. Filter water
B. Purify water
C. Store water
D. Cool water
B. Purify water
A fracture where the bone breaks through the skin is called this.
A. Closed fracture
B. Open fracture
C. Greenstick fracture
D. Stress fracture
B. Open fracture
Cooling a burn immediately helps reduce this.
A. Infection
B. Pain and tissue damage
C. Bleeding
D. Swelling
B. Pain and tissue damage
A deep wound caused by a narrow object is called this.
A. Laceration
B. Incision
C. Puncture
D. Abrasion
C. Puncture
Painful muscle spasms caused by salt loss are called this.
A. Heat exhaustion
B. Heat stroke
C. Heat cramps
D. Dehydration
C. Heat cramps
Wearing clean clothes and showering regularly helps prevent the spread of these.
A. Viruses
B. Germs
C. Allergens
D. Hormones
B. Germs
Rest, ice, compression, and elevation are used to treat this injury.
A. Dislocation
B. Sprain
C. Fracture
D. Burn
B. Sprain
Before helping a victim with an electrical burn, you must do this first.
A. Pour water on them
B. Touch them carefully
C. Turn off the power source
D. Elevate their legs
C. Turn off the power source
The first step to control severe bleeding is this.
A. Elevate the wound
B. Apply direct pressure
C. Clean with soap
D. Use ice
B. Apply direct pressure
This heat injury is life-threatening and stops temperature regulation.
A. Heat cramps
B. Heat exhaustion
C. Heat stroke
D. Dehydration
C. Heat stroke
Maintaining a positive attitude and talking about problems helps reduce this.
A. Fatigue
B. Hunger
C. Stress
D. Dehydration
C. Stress
A joint being forced out of position is called this.
A. Strain
B. Fracture
C. Dislocation
D. Contusion
C. Dislocation
Dry chemicals should be brushed off before doing this.
A. Covering with bandage
B. Flushing with water
C. Applying lotion
D. Cooling with ice
B. Flushing with water
Wearing gloves during first aid helps prevent this.
A. Shock
B. Bruising
C. Infection
D. Swelling
C. Infection
Wearing light clothing and staying hydrated helps prevent these.
A. Cold injuries
B. Heat injuries
C. Burns
D. Poisoning
B. Heat injuries