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National CPR Foundation Notes CPR/AED/FIRSTAID Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
How do you assist a victim with a severe allergic reaction who has difficulty speaking?✔✔ Look for medical alert jewelry, help them use an epinephrine auto-injector if available, and call EMS immediately.
What is the first aid for a minor electrical shock with no visible burns?✔✔ Monitor for delayed symptoms (like irregular heartbeat) and seek medical evaluation if needed.
Why should you not give food or drink to someone with abdominal pain?✔✔ It could worsen certain conditions (like appendicitis or internal bleeding)—wait for medical assessment.
What should you do if a victim is having a diabetic emergency and cannot swallow?✔✔ Do not give anything by mouth—call emergency services and monitor their condition closely. 1 / 3
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How do you help a victim with a suspected poisoning?✔✔ Call poison control or emergency services, provide details of the substance, and follow their instructions.
What is the first aid for a bleeding nose after a head injury?✔✔ Do not stop the nosebleed if it follows head trauma—it could indicate a skull fracture; seek immediate medical help.
Why is it important to wear gloves when providing first aid for bleeding?✔✔ Gloves protect both the rescuer and victim from infection and bloodborne pathogens.
What should you do if a victim is trapped under a heavy object?✔✔ Call emergency services immediately—do not attempt to lift the object unless it’s very light and safe to move.
How do you assist a victim with a severe asthma attack who has no inhaler?✔✔ Help them sit upright, encourage slow breaths, and call emergency services immediately. 2 / 3
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What is the first aid for a minor animal bite?✔✔ Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water, apply an antibiotic ointment, and cover with a clean bandage.
Why should you not use a tourniquet for minor bleeding?✔✔ Tourniquets are for life-threatening bleeding only—improper use can cause tissue damage or limb loss.
What should you do if a victim is having a seizure in a public place?✔✔ Clear the area, protect their head, time the seizure, and stay with them until help arrives.
How do you help a victim with a suspected overdose?✔✔ Call emergency services, monitor breathing, and be prepared to perform CPR if they become unresponsive.
What is the correct hand placement for chest compressions on an adult?✔✔ Place the heel of one hand on the center of the chest (lower half of the sternum), with the other hand on top, interlacing fingers.
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