First Aid Questions and Answers| Kerala PSC Fireman Exam|Staff nurse Exam (1-20)

First Aid Questions and Answers| Kerala PSC Fireman Exam|Staff nurse Exam (1-20)

In this post 20 MCQ's on First aid is given. this will be helpful for all medical-related exams including Staff nurse exam Kerala PSC. First aid questions will also be helpful for Fireman Exam conducted by Kerala PSC

First Aid Questions and Answers

1) Your check of the scene suggests that a victim has suffered an electrical shock. The first thing to do

is….

a) Cover all burns with a dry loose dressing.

b) Ask a bystander to help you move the victim.

c) Place the victim on one side with the head down.

d) Make sure the power is turned off.

2) A victim of a car accident has just vomited and now appears to be coughing up blood. He is breathing very quickly and his pulse is weak and fast. What is most likely wrong?

a) He is having a seizure.

b) He has internal bleeding.

c) He is having a heart attack.

d) He is having a diabetic emergency.

3) You are caring for a victim with a burned hand. Put the hand in cool water if….

a) The burns are very deep

b) There are burns with open blisters.

c) The burns are minor with no open blisters.

d) You should put the hand in cool water for all of the above.

4) In general a splint should be….

a) Loose, so that the victim can still move the injured limb.

b) Snug, but not so tight that it slows circulation.

c) Tied with cravats over the injured area.

d) None of the above.

5) A victim has lost a lot of blood through a deep cut in his leg. He is breathing fast and seems pail and restless. He is probably….

a) Having a stroke.

b) Having a heart attack.

c) In shock.

d) Choking.

6) You suspect that a person has been poisoned. She is conscious. Your first call should be to….

a) The Poison Control Center or your local emergency phone number.

b) The victim’s physician.

c) The hospital emergency department.

d) The local pharmacy.

7) Which would you do when caring for a seizure victim?

a) Remove nearby objects that might cause injury.

b) Place a small object, such as a rolled up piece of cloth, between the

Victim’s teeth.

c) Try to hold the person still.

d) All of the above.

8) Splint an injury to a muscle, bone, or joint only when….

a) You have to move or transport the victim.

b) You can do so without hurting the victim.

c) You have splinting materials available.

d) Both a and b

9) For which of the following burn victims should you immediately call your local emergency phone number?

a) A 40-year-old man who has burned his hand with hot coffee.

b) A 68-year-old woman who has a blistered grease burn on her hands and arms.

c) A 26-year-old woman who has a sunburn on her shoulders.

d) All of the above.

10) A 15-year-old boy has just splashed a chemical on his face. After sending someone to call for an

ambulance, you would….

a) Cover the burned area.

b) Have the victim stay calm until ambulance arrives.

c) Flush the burned area with until ambulance arrives.

c) Flush the burned area with large amounts of water until the ambulance arrives.

d) Immediately drive the victim to the hospital.

11) Why should you cover burns with a clean or sterile dressing?

a) To prevent infection.

b) To cool burned area.

c) To keep the burned area warm.

d) Both a and c

12) You find a person at the bottom of the stairs. He appears to have fallen and seems badly hurt. After sending someone for help, you would….

a) Roll the victim onto his stomach keeping the head and back in a straight line.

b) Roll the victim onto one side.

c) Position victim onto one side.

d) Attempt to keep the victim from moving.

13) A victim has a large piece of glass sticking out of her leg. You should….

a) Leave the glass in her leg and control the bleeding.

b) Call your local emergency phone number.

c) Remove the glass and then control the bleeding.

d) Both a and b

14) What should be your first concern at the scene where a person has been seriously burned?

a) Checking the scene for safety.

b) Checking the victims breathing and pulse.

c) Calling your local emergency phone number.

d) Cooling the burned area.

15) A woman has fallen and burned her ankle. She says she heard something snap. She looks pale and is sweating. What should you do?

a) Have the victim walk on the injured ankle.

b) Care for the injury as if it were serious.

c) Apply heat and elevate the injury.

d) Apply a dressing and loosely bandage.

16) Which of the following should be done for a person experiencing a heat-related illness.

a) Keep the victim warm.

b) Force the victim to drink fluids.

c) Apply cool wet cloths.

d) Place the victim in warm water.

17) You feel a sudden sharp pain in the bottom of your left foot. You look at the bottom of your left shoe

and see a tack sticking in your shoe. What type of wound do you probably have?

a) Avulsion

b) Bruise

c) Scrape

d) Puncture

18) Which should be part of your care for a severely bleeding open wound?

a) Allow the wound to bleed in order to minimize infection.

b) Apply direct pressure and elevate the injured area. (If no broken bones)

c) Use a tourniquet to stop all blood flow.

d) Both b and c

19) What should you do if you think a victim has serious internal bleeding?

a) Apply heat to the injured area.

b) Call your local emergency phone number for help.

c) Place the victim in a sitting position.

d) Give fluids to replace blood loss.

20) Which of the following behaviors reduces your risk for injury?

a) Always wearing a safety belt when riding in automobiles.

b) Limiting intake of alcohol.

c) Limiting intake of foods high in cholesterol.

d) Both a and b


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