Professional First Aid Nurse Interview Preparation Guide

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A wound or injury that has a small entry, which is in contrast to an open cut. This is caused by a pointed object such as nail that you accidentally stepped on which penetrated the skin. This wound carries danger of tetanus.

Also known as a first aid device that is used to move injured people. It reduces possible undesirable movement of the injured person. It can also be used to transport patients.

When you are asked about your strengths and weakness, in strengths you have to mention the skills that would help make the life of the disabled or sick people better. For example, positive attitude, patience, creativity, etc., are the skills required by an OTA. You can articulate them.

Any substance or toxin that is harmful to the body. It can be in chemical form or gas form. Severe cases of poisoning can be life-threatening, First aid for poisoning can be performed to prevent/lessen the harm.

A seizure occurs when there is an abnormal or uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain. It is used interchangeably with ‘convulsion’. Seizures usually happens to people with epileptic conditions.

It's not a very fair question is it? We'd all love to get paid a Trump-like salary doing a job we love but that's rare indeed. It's fine to say money is important, but remember that NOTHING is more important to you than the job. Otherwise, you're just someone looking for a bigger paycheck.

This is the question that you can not answer on your own, and you must have detailed knowledge about the health-care setting you are applying in. For this, you have to visit the organization’s website or you have to collect the information from various sources like newspaper and brochures of the center. Tell them about the services they offer, what is the culture of the organization, when it was established, etc.

The feeling where you sense that your environment is moving or spinning. It is a form of dizziness including a sensation of disorientation. This is usually which may go along with nausea, vomiting, or sweating. Don’t confuse vertigo with lightheadedness or dizziness. Know the Self-Help First Aid for Vertigo and its symptoms. If symptoms don’t go away, seek further medical advise.

This is a very flexible question as the answer to this depends on the will of the applicant. He may or may not be interested in it. If you are not interested, then say a simple “no” and explain “why.” You may also say yes and answer accordingly. Some people may choose to obtain the degree as part-time and continue with the OTA job.

A medication that is applied to the skin or surface area to cure ailments. E.g. lotions, foams, gels, creams and ointments.

A topical medication applied to treat ailments by rubbing or applying to the skin. Ointments are for external use only.

A condition where in the body is not getting enough blood flow which can be life-threatening as the body will not be able to function properly due to lack of oxygen and nutrients supplied to the body. First aid for shock.

In this question, you have to share a medical incidence that was the best throughout your career. Let’s look at the sample response.

Once I had a patient who was unable to move due to an accident and was in critical condition. He was in the hospital for 35 days and I had to look after him and had to assist him in every single task from bathing to feeding and providing him medical aid. After 35 days of hard work, he was back to his normal life. He was so happy and was thanking me again and again. He still comes to meet me once or twice in every 2-3 months. This is the best experience in my life.

A position of a patient lying on one side with one or both thighs or knees flexed on abdomen and arm on the lower side is extended.

Arrgh! If you fall for this one you shouldn't be hired anyway. The interviewer is testing you to see if you'll speak badly about your previous supervisor. Simply answer this question with extreme tact, diplomacy and if necessary, a big fat loss of memory. In short, you've never had any issues.

Branch of medicine that deals with the health and medical care of children from birth to 18 years old.

A recommendation or instruction of treatment/medicine given by a doctor or medical practitioner to treat sickness or injury.

An injury to the tissues surrounding a joint where ligaments are either stretched or torn that causes pain and swelling but not dislocated. Ankle sprain is the most common.

Well, I would wish, I never face such a situation. But, if there is any such situation in which I have a disagreement with an OT, then I would try to resolve it as soon as possible. Any disagreement would create a bad atmosphere. I would admit if I was in the wrong, and if not, I will try to make the OT understand the situation and provide reasonable logics for the same to end the conflict in a proper manner.

The part of the mind that is not aware of the surroundings and oneself. This is due to lack of oxygen, shock, or injury.

As I'm sure you know, "because I'm great" or "I really need a job" are not good answers here. This is a time to give the employer a laundry list of your greatest talents that just so happen to match the job description. It's also good to avoid taking potshots at other potential candidates here. Focus on yourself and your talents, not other people's flaws.

Day-to-day health care provided to patients by nurses or health care providers.

Is an act of involuntary ejection of contents of the stomach back into the mouth and outside the body. Other terms for vomit are emesis or throwing up.

Medical emergency when there is not enough oxygen or nutrients in a person’s brain because of a blood clot or bleeding in the brain.

Tactile arterial palpitation of the heartbeat. It can be palpated in any part of the body where an artery can be compressed against a bone. It is usually measured on the wrist or neck. Pulse is also equivalent to the heart rate.