Infant First Aid

Description: Infant First Aid Quiz
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What is the first step in providing first aid to an infant?

  1. Call 911

  2. Check the infant's airway

  3. Start CPR

  4. Give the infant a drink of water


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The first step in providing first aid to an infant is to check their airway. Make sure there is nothing blocking their mouth or nose, and that they are able to breathe.

What should you do if an infant is choking?

  1. Give them a drink of water

  2. Perform the Heimlich maneuver

  3. Call 911

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

If an infant is choking, you should give them a drink of water, perform the Heimlich maneuver, and call 911.

What is the proper way to perform CPR on an infant?

  1. Give the infant 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths

  2. Give the infant 15 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths

  3. Give the infant 20 chest compressions followed by 1 rescue breath

  4. Give the infant 25 chest compressions followed by 3 rescue breaths


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The proper way to perform CPR on an infant is to give them 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths.

What is the recommended first aid treatment for a burn on an infant?

  1. Apply a cold compress

  2. Apply a warm compress

  3. Apply petroleum jelly

  4. Apply aloe vera gel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The recommended first aid treatment for a burn on an infant is to apply a cold compress.

What should you do if an infant has a fever?

  1. Give them a lukewarm bath

  2. Give them a cold bath

  3. Give them a fever reducer

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

If an infant has a fever, you should give them a lukewarm bath, give them a cold bath, and give them a fever reducer.

What is the recommended first aid treatment for a cut on an infant?

  1. Apply a bandage

  2. Apply a tourniquet

  3. Apply pressure to the wound

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The recommended first aid treatment for a cut on an infant is to apply pressure to the wound.

What should you do if an infant has a seizure?

  1. Call 911

  2. Try to stop the seizure

  3. Put something in their mouth

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

If an infant has a seizure, you should call 911.

What is the recommended first aid treatment for a bee sting on an infant?

  1. Apply a cold compress

  2. Apply a warm compress

  3. Apply baking soda paste

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The recommended first aid treatment for a bee sting on an infant is to apply a cold compress.

What should you do if an infant has a rash?

  1. Apply a calamine lotion

  2. Apply a hydrocortisone cream

  3. Give the infant a bath

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

If an infant has a rash, you should apply a calamine lotion, apply a hydrocortisone cream, and give the infant a bath.

What is the recommended first aid treatment for a sprain on an infant?

  1. Apply a cold compress

  2. Apply a warm compress

  3. Elevate the injured area

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The recommended first aid treatment for a sprain on an infant is to apply a cold compress, apply a warm compress, and elevate the injured area.

What should you do if an infant has a broken bone?

  1. Call 911

  2. Immobilize the injured area

  3. Apply a cold compress

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

If an infant has a broken bone, you should call 911, immobilize the injured area, and apply a cold compress.

What is the recommended first aid treatment for a head injury on an infant?

  1. Apply a cold compress

  2. Apply a warm compress

  3. Elevate the infant's head

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The recommended first aid treatment for a head injury on an infant is to apply a cold compress.

What should you do if an infant has a poisoning?

  1. Call 911

  2. Give the infant activated charcoal

  3. Induce vomiting

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

If an infant has a poisoning, you should call 911.

What is the recommended first aid treatment for a near-drowning on an infant?

  1. Start CPR

  2. Give the infant oxygen

  3. Call 911

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

If an infant has a near-drowning, you should start CPR, give the infant oxygen, and call 911.

What should you do if an infant has an allergic reaction?

  1. Give the infant an antihistamine

  2. Call 911

  3. Apply a cold compress

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

If an infant has an allergic reaction, you should give the infant an antihistamine, call 911, and apply a cold compress.

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