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When you administer first aid, how will you assess the general condition of a victim of an accident?

By checking the pulse above the jugular arteries.
By checking the pulse above the jugular arteries and radial arteries at the wrist.
Mainly by checking consciousness and breathing.

What should you do with a victim who probably broke his leg in an accident?

I should temporarily immobilize the fracture by tying both legs together and wait for the ambulance.
I should make fracture-stabilizing rails with any material (e.g. wood panels) and take the victim to hospital.
I do not have to stabilize the leg, but I should take the victim to hospital.

When should you cease any resuscitation activities towards a person who is a victim of an accident?

In the event of a broken rib.
After the restoration of life functions (pulse, breathing).
After calling qualified medical services.

What should you do if a fall from a single-track vehicle results in a head injury with visible nose-bleeding or ear-bleeding?

Immobilize the head and the neck section of the spine, and apply a protective dressing.
Apply pressure dressing on the bleeding spot.
Do not touch the victim.

What injuries usually accompany severe head injuries suffered after a fall from a single-track vehicle?

Injuries to the abdominal section of the spine.
Injuries to the chest section of the spine.
Injuries to the neck section of the spine and the skull.

How should you administer first aid to a victim of an accident who still has a pulse, but is not breathing?

I should not touch the victim, but call help.
I should immediately start a heart massage.
I should clear the respiratory tract, and if this is ineffective, I should commence resuscitation.

What should a driver do when he experiences a severe, burning pain in his chest?

He should immediately stop, call the ambulance, because he might be having a heart attack.
He should immediately drink a cup of strong coffee.
He should take painkillers and continue driving.

Is everyone obliged to administer first aid to victims of accidents?

No, because aid may be given only by persons with medical training.
Yes, because one can independently perform some of the first-aid activities.
No, because penal liability may be imposed for mistakes.

What should you do if you identify an open fracture?

Apply a cotton dressing.
Immobilize two adjacent joints.
Immediately stretch the limb vigorously.

What should you do, if a victim of an accident regains consciousness and wants to go home after a few minutes?

I should give the victim something to drink and painkillers.
I should encourage the victim to stay, watch the victim carefully and call medical help.
I should allow the victim to go home, recommending a visit to the doctor.

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