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First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross Participant's Manual Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
How should you care for a person with a suspected allergic reaction?✔✔ Help them use their epinephrine auto-injector and call 911.
What should you do if a person faints?✔✔ Lay them flat and elevate their legs to improve blood flow.
How do you remove a bee stinger properly?✔✔ Scrape it away with the edge of a card, not tweezers.
What should you do if someone is having a diabetic emergency?✔✔ Give them a source of sugar, such as juice or candy, if they are conscious.
How do you help a drowning victim who is still breathing?✔✔ Keep them on their side to allow water to drain and monitor their breathing. 1 / 3
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What is the first thing to do if you suspect someone has an electrical burn?✔✔ Ensure the power source is off before providing care.
How do you recognize carbon monoxide poisoning?✔✔ Symptoms include dizziness, headache, confusion, and weakness.
What should you do if a person is struck by lightning?✔✔ Check for breathing and pulse, and begin CPR if needed.
How should you care for a person who has inhaled smoke?✔✔ Move them to fresh air immediately and monitor their breathing.
What should you do if someone has a suspected eye injury?✔✔ Avoid touching the eye and rinse with clean water if needed.
How do you assist a person with a possible fractured rib?✔✔ Have them sit in a comfortable position and breathe shallowly to reduce pain. 2 / 3
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What is the best way to handle an amputated body part?✔✔ Wrap it in sterile gauze, place it in a plastic bag, and keep it cool.
What is the first step in providing care to an unconscious person?✔✔ Check the scene for safety and then check for responsiveness.
How do you assess if a person is breathing?✔✔ Look for chest rise, listen for breathing sounds, and feel for airflow.
What should you do if a person is not breathing but has a pulse?✔✔ Give rescue breaths at a rate of one breath every 5-6 seconds.
How do you position a person in recovery position?✔✔ Roll them onto their side, bend one knee, and tilt their head slightly back.
Why is early CPR important in a cardiac emergency?✔✔ It helps circulate oxygen-rich blood to the brain and vital organs.
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