First Aider Practice Test

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• How should you manage an eye injury at the scene?
• A mental health challenge is an umbrella term that describes when a person is experiencing: early warning, signs, and symptoms; worsening signs, and symptoms; crisis signs, and symptoms; all of the above.
• Why is it important to note the time when stroke symptoms began?
• What is the proper method to control external bleeding?
• Which option is a key factor of recovery?
• How should you manage a conscious adult who is choking and coughing?
• How should a mental health first aider respond to someone in distress?
• Which statement correctly distinguishes signs from symptoms?
• What is the general CPR approach when there is no AED available immediately?
• Which of the following is NOT a typical sign of spinal injury after trauma?
• What is the purpose of the secondary survey?
• What is a good practice for after-action review following a first aid incident?
• Which statement correctly describes hand hygiene guidance for first aid?
• When should you apply an AED during CPR?
• Which statement about stigma and help-seeking is supported by the material?
• Exercise can help relieve depressive, and anxiety disorders.
• Which statement about obligations is true?
• If no neck injury is suspected, which airway technique is used to open the airway?
• How do you determine if a casualty is responsive?
• What is the primary purpose of the DRSABCD approach in first aid?
• If a casualty is unresponsive, what is your immediate next step?
• What is the recommended position for a casualty after a seizure has ended?
• Which action is within the scope of the first aider?
• During a single-rescuer adult CPR, how many rescue breaths follow every 30 compressions?
• What information should you record as part of aftercare?
• How can a first aider cope with feelings of discomfort or frustration associated with providing MHFA?
• In which scenario should you suspect a spinal injury and what is the recommended action?
• Which of the following is true about hypoglycemia management in a conscious casualty?
• Which of the following should a mental health first aider avoid?
• Which statement about the ALGEE five-step action plan is true?
• Early intervention helps to prevent symptoms from becoming more serious and reduces risk of secondary effects of mental health or substance use problems.
• What is the basic first aid for minor burns and scalds?
• What is the first step in controlling external bleeding?
• What is the initial first aid for suspected poisoning by ingestion?
• Smoking is more common among people with mental health problems.
• How should you document a first aid incident and pass care to responders?
• In a group of 25 adults, approximately how many would be expected to have a diagnosable mental disorder in a year?
• What is the recommended recovery position for an unconscious but breathing casualty?
• What is the recommended chest compression depth for an adult during CPR?
• Which statement about suicide risk by gender is supported by data?
• What is the recovery position and when should you use it?
• In the MHFA ALGEE framework, which statement is true?
• Respond to a seizure lasting longer than 5 minutes by:
• Which of the following best distinguishes mild burns from severe burns?
• What does the acronym DRSABCD stand for in first aid?
• Delusions should be confronted with arguing about their content.
• When is it appropriate to use a tourniquet in first aid?
• It is important not to confuse feelings with diagnosable medical conditions (e.g., feeling depressed, or feeling nervous versus depressive disorders and anxiety disorders).
• Which category is identified as the leading cause of disability in the United States?
• First aiders do not diagnose or treat people.
• Which action is NOT appropriate for a conscious casualty with suspected diabetic emergency?
• What is the correct initial management for a nosebleed?
• What does FAST stand for in stroke recognition?
• Which statement correctly describes the purpose of mental health first aid?
• People who talk about suicide never attempt suicide.
• How does CPR differ for children compared with adults?
• It is best to get someone having a panic attack to breathe into a paper bag.
• What should you do after applying direct pressure to a bleeding wound if bleeding is heavy?
• What steps constitute proper aftercare following a first aid incident?
• What should you do if a casualty with a head injury starts vomiting?
• If you suspect a heart attack, what is the first action you should take?
• Are first aiders allowed to diagnose mental health disorders?
• Before treating a casualty, what PPE and hygiene steps should a first aider follow?
• What does an automated external defibrillator (AED) do in first aid?
• An adult casualty who initially refuses consent for treatment should be managed how?
• Why is hand hygiene important for a first aider?
• How do you manage a suspected chest injury?
• How should you manage severe external bleeding on a limb when direct pressure fails to stop bleeding?
• What are indicators of a physical or mental health challenge that a person can feel?
• Psychosis is a lifelong illness.
• How do you recognize a stroke and what action should you take?
• Which statement describes the most thorough action for an unconscious casualty with suspected head injury?
• Which statement about the ALGEE action plan is true?
• Stigma affects a person's willingness to seek help.
• True or false? Signs are observable and measurable. Symptoms are not observable.
• How should you treat hypothermia in a casualty?
• Which of the following is not a key factor of recovery?
• Which action is within the scope of a first aider?
• In the event of unconscious choking, what is the correct sequence of actions?
• How should you position a casualty who is in shock and has no injuries that prevent it?
• How do you check if a casualty is breathing normally?
• Which of the following is a common sign of a spinal injury after trauma?
• What is one of the earliest signs of shock?
• How long should you cool a minor burn under running water?
• Which of the following best describes the information gathered during the secondary survey?
• In a suspected anaphylactic reaction, besides administering an epinephrine auto-injector, what is essential to do?
• Which burn locations warrant calling emergency services?
• Which statement about recovery factors is true?
• For suspected poisoning by ingestion, which statement reflects the recommended approach?
• Antidepressant medications typically take effect immediately.
• What immediate actions are taken for a conscious casualty with a severe airway blockage?
• If someone has a traumatic experience, it is best to make them talk about it as soon as possible.
• What is the correct first aid for a nosebleed?
• At a new scene, what is your first priority as the first aider?
• Eye protection should be worn in which scenario?
• Mental health first aiders do not want to label people. People are more than a diagnosis.
• What should a mental health first aider do after noticing signs and symptoms?
• Recovery is achievable and attainable for many people who have experienced a mental health challenge.
• What is the leading cause of disability in the United States?
• If you are alone and the casualty becomes unresponsive, what should you do?
• Self-care can have an impact on which of the following?
• Which description best characterizes a severe burn?
• In the DRSABCD sequence, which component comes after Airway and Breathing?
• What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for a single rescuer performing CPR on an adult?
• How should you manage a burn with potential tissue damage?
• Mental health first aiders are qualified to diagnose themselves or others.
• What is a general step to manage an asthma attack in a casualty who uses an inhaler?
• It is best not to try to reason with people having delusions.
• Which statement best describes the role of a mental health first aider in relation to early intervention?
• Trauma is a risk factor for nearly all mental health and substance use challenges.
• People with mental health problems have a better outcome when family members are not critical of them.
• If the casualty is not breathing normally, what is the immediate action?
• By how many degrees should the legs be elevated for a casualty in shock, if it does not worsen breathing or injuries?
• When should an automated external defibrillator (AED) be used in CPR?
• What is the correct initial response to suspected poisoning with potential inhalation?
• How should you respond to a casualty who is unconscious with suspected diabetic emergency?
• For a conscious casualty with a severe airway blockage that is not improving, which step should you take next?
• A burn injury requires emergency services guidance. When should you call emergency services?
• What term describes observable indicators of a physical or mental challenge?
• Which statement about the ALGEE action plan is true?
• Which vital signs should you assess during initial first aid?
• Spending time with people you enjoy is an example of self-care.
• In mental health first aid, the steps may be taken in any order to provide the most appropriate first aid.
• Which is the correct management for heat-related illness such as heat exhaustion?
• Which statement correctly distinguishes signs from symptoms?
• A conscious casualty has ingested a toxic substance. What should you do?
• If a casualty is unresponsive and neck injury is suspected, which airway maneuver should you use?
• Which of the following are barriers to care in your community?
• ____________ continues to matter when discussing different disorders.
• Regular exercise is a recommended strategy for supporting someone with depressive or anxiety disorders.
• Why is handover information important when passing care to the next responders?
• When is it appropriate to move a casualty with a suspected spinal injury?
• How often should you reassess a casualty in a first aid situation?
• If bleeding on a limb persists after direct pressure and you are trained, what is the recommended action?
• In a room of 25 American adults, approximately how many will have a diagnosable mental disorder in a one-year period?
• The key factors of a person's recovery include:
• Which statement best describes the role of a mental health first aider regarding diagnosis and treatment?
• Which statement about the ALGEE action plan is true?
• Yes, to help prevent escalation.
• Mental health first aid is the help offered to an adult experiencing a mental health challenge.
• Which behavior is not an appropriate coping strategy after providing first aid?
• After cooling a minor burn, what is the next basic first aid step?
• What is the first priority for a first aider at a potentially dangerous scene?
• What is the correct position to maintain an open airway for an unconscious casualty if safe to do so?
• Before delivering a shock with an AED, what must you ensure?
• The core skills of a mental health first aider include listening nonjudgmentally and connecting to resources.
• What is the recommended action for a casualty with a suspected spinal injury after a fall?
• As mental health first aiders, we can notice signs and symptoms across the following domain: appearance, behaviors, feelings, thoughts, all of the above.
• Which of the following best describes recovery?
• In suspected cervical spine injury, what is the primary action?
• When an unresponsive casualty is not breathing normally, what is the recommended initial action?
• What is the recommended approach for an eye injury to avoid worsening it?
• Mental wellness is a state of well-being, in which a person can realize abilities and cope with stress; work productively and can contribute to their community; both; none.
• Which sequence describes the recommended actions for a single rescuer performing CPR on an adult?
• Which step is appropriate if external bleeding continues after applying direct pressure?
• What is a recommended approach for coping with emotions after providing first aid?
• What is the recommended approach to cooling a minor burn?
• During the secondary survey, what should you check first?
• Which statement best describes the appropriate post-incident documentation action?
• Schizophrenia is one of the most common mental disorders.
• What is the correct initial approach to an electrical burn?
• How do you differentiate fainting from shock, and how are each treated?
• Why is obtaining consent before giving aid important, and how is consent implied?
• A casualty with suspected poisoning is vomiting. What actions should you take?
• What distinguishes a minor wound from a major bleeding wound?
• Approximately one in five American adults are diagnosed with a mental disorder in a single year.
• How should you dispose of contaminated materials and used PPE after treating a casualty?
• How should you manage a casualty with suspected hypoglycemia who is conscious?
• How long should you check for normal breathing during the primary survey?
• If anaphylaxis is suspected and an epinephrine auto-injector is prescribed, what should you do?
• How should you communicate with a casualty who is confused or has a language barrier?
• What is the first priority at the scene when dealing with a casualty with multiple injuries?
• What steps should you take to prevent cross-infection when treating a casualty?
• What is the initial management for a suspected fracture or sprain?
• What are the signs of hypoglycemia in a conscious casualty?
• True or false: Signs are observable indicators of a physical or mental challenge in the body and symptoms are indicators of a physical or mental health challenge that a person can feel.
• Where should you place your hands to perform chest compressions on an adult?
• Which term describes a state of well-being in which a person realizes their abilities, can cope with the stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and can contribute to their community?
• When is a tourniquet indicated in first aid?
• How should you manage an adult who is not breathing but has a pulse?
• After providing care with PPE, what should you do?
• True or false? An important part of being a mental health first aider is to notice signs and symptoms. We do not diagnose or treat.
• What is the best practice for immobilising a suspected fracture before transport?
• Which of the following actions are within the scope of a first aider?
• It is best not to try to reason with people having delusions.
• What is the best approach for a first aider to cope with feelings of discomfort or frustration after providing first aid?
• If an adult initially refuses treatment but later lacks capacity to refuse, what should you do?
• Which option is not listed as a key factor of recovery?
• Which of the following is not part of the ALGEE action plan?
• If an epinephrine auto-injector is available and anaphylaxis is suspected, what should you do?
• Which of the following are signs of anaphylaxis?
• Why is recording the exact times of actions taken important during first aid handover?
• In an emergency with an unresponsive casualty when you are alone, which action should you take first?
• What is the primary purpose of an after-action review?
• What is the recommended rate of chest compressions for adult CPR?
• What should you do if you suspect a casualty has a head injury and is unconscious?
• What kind of family environment improves outcomes for people with mental health problems?
• Ingesting poisoning while the casualty is alert, what should you do?
• Which action best describes minor burn treatment?
• What are common signs of a heart attack in adults?
• People with psychosis usually come from dysfunctional families.
• People who talk about suicide don't attempt suicide.
• During CPR with an AED, when should you stop performing CPR?
• ________ are not observable. They are internal feelings that a person may describe.
• Which statement best describes smoking prevalence among people with mental health problems?
• People with psychosis are more at risk of being victims of violent crime.
• What does the letter G stand for in the ALGEE action plan?
• Which statement best describes the signs of anaphylaxis?
• When a heart attack is suspected, what should you offer if not allergic and advised?
• Which best describes the role of a mental health first aider?
• Which item is considered basic personal protective equipment for a first aider?
• Which statement best describes the recommended action regarding personal safety when arriving at a potentially dangerous scene?
• What is the correct order of actions when giving first aid to a casualty with multiple injuries?
• What is the recommended sequence for relieving a choking infant aged 1 to 12 months?
• Which basic observations should you record about a casualty during first aid?
• What should you avoid applying to a burn in the first aid setting?
• Which statement correctly describes safe hypothermia treatment?
• It is not a good idea to ask someone if they were feeling suicidal in case you put the idea in their head.
• What is the recommended approach to a casualty with a suspected spinal injury after a fall?
• Mental health first aid does not supersede any professional, legal, or organizational obligations that a mental health first aider may be bound by.
• What is the most appropriate initial action if you suspect a spinal injury in a casualty?
• Which component of DRSABCD is concerned with keeping the casualty's airway clear?
• How should you respond to a mild allergic reaction?
• True or false? An important part of being a mental health first aider is to diagnose and treat.
• In a casualty with suspected spinal injury, what should you do with the head and neck?
• The statement about signs and symptoms becoming a challenge is True.
• How should you respond to an unconscious choking casualty?
• Which of the following may be an early indicator that a person is experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge?
• Which statement about the ALGEE action plan is true?
• Antidepressant medications typically take weeks to take effect.
• When should you immobilize the head and neck in a suspected spinal injury?
• When should you seek urgent care for an asthma attack after using an inhaler?
• During the primary survey, after ensuring danger, how do you check if the casualty is responsive?
• A first aider can distinguish a panic attack from a heart attack.
• Which statement best describes the purpose of the jaw-thrust maneuver?
• In the DRABC primary survey, what does the D stand for?
• When calling emergency services, which information should you provide?
• After providing first aid to a casualty, what should you do?
• Which sign would indicate possible anaphylaxis?
• What should you do when an AED becomes available during CPR?