General principles and means of first aid
In each case choose one answer which seems the most appropriate.
1. The best time to start first aid activities:
(a) first 20-60 minutes after injury;
(b) 2-6 hours after injury;
(c) 6-12 hours after injury;
(d) about 24 hours.
2. First aid is given:
(a) on the spot of ES or accident;
(b) in the ambulance;
(c) in the outpatient hospital;
(d) in the inpatient hospital.
3. First aid is given:
(a) the victims and bystanders in course of self-care and peer-rescue;
(b) emergency medical team nurse or doctor;
(c) outpatient nurse;
(d) inpatient medical personnel.
4. Giving first aid one must first of all:
(a) make sure there is no danger for the victim and the first-aiders;
(b) lay the victim in a comfortable position;
(c) arrange for correct transporting position;
(d) examine the victim for wounds, fractures and dislocations.
5. If the victim is unconscious, it is necessary:
(a) set him in a stable lateral position;
(b) lay him on the back and expose chest;
(c) start artificial ventilation of lungs;
(d) start external chest compressions.
6. The equipment used for first aid includes:
(a) first-aid kits and makeshift means;
(b) only first-aid kit;
(c) only makeshift means;
(d) special medical tools.
7. You give first aid to 24-year old victim of the traffic accident. Your principle tasks include all the listed, except:
(a) keep yourself and the victim from further injuries;
(b) detection and elimination of life-threatening situations;
(c) performance of first aid procedures and the preparing victim for transportation;
(d) healing the injuries.
8. For assessment of blood circulation you must check all listed, except:
(a) the victim's skin colour, temperature, general condition;