first responder

Question 1

Recovery Position:

Answer 1

-Helps keep the airway open
-Allows secretions to drain from the mouth

Question 2

Frequent exposure to stress causing situations to train the mind

Answer 2

is NOT a way to reduce stress (per FR class)

Question 3

AVPU Scale

Answer 3

-Alert
-Verbal
-Painful Stimulus
-Unresponsive

Question 4

Amputation

Answer 4

An entire body part is torn away

Question 5

Dressing

Answer 5

An object placed directly on a wound to control bleeding and prevent further contamination

Question 6

Bleeding from genital area

Answer 6

apply direct pressure with a dry, sterile dressing

Question 7

Significant Head Injury

Answer 7

concerned with cervical spine injury

Question 8

Which of the following represents the correct sequence for control of bleeding of an extremity?

Answer 8

Direct pressure, elevation, tourniquet, pressure point

Question 9

Torso Injury (chest or back)

Answer 9

cover the open wound with an airtight material on 3 sides - occlusive dressing

Question 10

Shock Position

Answer 10

treatment for shock – lay the patient flat on back on a horizontal surface

Question 11

Occlusive Dressing

Answer 11

monitor patient for increased difficulty breathing and arrange for prompt transport

Question 12

poisoning can be classified according to the poison the body

Answer 12

-ingestion
-inhalation
-injection
-absorption

Question 13

poison

Answer 13

Is a substance that causes illness or death when eaten, drunk, inhaled, injected, or absorbed in relatively small quantities.

Question 14

To stop an arterial extremity bleed, one can use this device.

Answer 14

Tourniquet

Question 15

tourniquet should be placed where and how on an extremity?

Answer 15

High and tight

Question 16

The area on the upper arms and upper legs to slow down extreme bleeding?

Answer 16

Pressure points

Question 17

Most bleeding can be stopped by this type of pressure to the wound ?

Answer 17

Direct pressure

Question 18

Bright, red, pumping blood indicates this type of bleed.

Answer 18

Arterial.

Question 19

As soon as you determine that the patient is in shock, you should place the patient in
this position.

Answer 19

Shock position

Question 20

You just applied dressing to a man who was stabbed, the most important thing to
monitor is?

Answer 20

Increased difficulty breathing

Question 21

The sequence for controlling external bleeding from an extremity is the following.

Answer 21

Direct pressure, tourniquet, pressure point.

Question 22

According to Special Order #15–019 after administering naloxone, what level of care
does someone need in order to relinquish care?

Answer 22

Higher level medical training

Question 23

Pinpoint pupils, slow and shallow breathing are symptoms of?

Answer 23

Opioid overdose

Question 24

Best position for someone who is unconscious or semi-unconscious?

Answer 24

Recovery position

Question 25

When assessing an unstable patient, give 3-5 minutes for?

Answer 25

Reassessment

Question 26

One breath every six seconds should be given to a patient who is not what?

Answer 26

Not breathing appropriately.

Question 27

An expecting mother is 39 weeks pregnant. She tells you she is having strong contractions and feels like she needs to move her bowels. What should you do?

Answer 27

Prepare for immediate delivery of the infant.

Question 28

The length of labor is often what in women who have given birth prior?

Answer 28

Shorter

Question 29

An infant with a pulse less than 60 BPM needs what?

Answer 29

CPR

Question 30

The length of labor is often what in women who are first-time mothers?

Answer 30

Longer

Question 31

Crowning is most accurately defined as?

Answer 31

The appearance of the infant’s head during a contraction.

Question 32

Which of the following is not a normal question you would routinely ask when obtaining a SAMPLE history?

Answer 32

Do any of your relatives have any medical problems?

Question 33

The purpose of the Good Samaritan Law is to?

Answer 33

Protect citizens from liability for rendering aid in good faith.

Question 34

Several members of one household are found at home with headaches, nausea, dizziness, and vomiting. What should you suspect they all have?

Answer 34

Carbon monoxide poisoning

Question 35

As a first responder, your most important job on scene is?

Answer 35

Ensuring your own safety

Question 36

The first responder should assume that?

Answer 36

All patients may be infected with diseases

Question 37

The purpose of the recovery position is to?

Answer 37

Prevent secretions from entering the airways.

Question 38

What is not a normal part of the grieving process

Answer 38

Violence.

Question 39

Rapid onset of hives itching, a rapid, weak pulse, and swelling are all sign of?

Answer 39

Anaphylactic shock

Question 40

What medication would a person who is highly allergic to bee stings carry on them?

Answer 40

Epinephrine

Question 41

Angina pectoris is a condition that occurs when?

Answer 41

Cardiac oxygen demand exceeds supply

Question 42

A patient is said to be alert if he or she can do this.

Answer 42

Answer questions accurately and appropriately

Question 43

Treatment of a conscious diabetic includes giving them this?

Answer 43

Sugar

Question 44

While waiting for EMS to arrive a patient was exposed to dry lime. The patient's arms are covered with the lime and he complains of intense pain. What should you do?

Answer 44

You should have the patient remove their clothing and brush off the dry lime.

Question 45

This may occur with heat stroke but not heat exhaustion.

Answer 45

A body temperature as high as 106°F or 41°C.

Question 46

A sign is something that you can...

Answer 46

observe in a patient.

Question 47

A construction worker is struck and has a large contusion and swelling at the injury site, what should you suspect?

Answer 47

An underlying fracture.

Question 48

The purpose of the jaw thrust maneuver is to?

Answer 48

Open a patient's airway who has a suspected neck fracture.

Question 49

What are the characteristics of a 3rd degree burn?

Answer 49

fluid loss, infection, disfigurement, and muscle and nerve damage.

Question 50

The tearing away of an entire body part is?

Answer 50

Amputation.