POST First Responder First Aid/ CPR/AED: Module 1 2024

POST First Responder First Aid/CPR/AED: Module 1 In addition to you, the EMS system consists of the following components: ✔Paramedic, First Responder, EMT, Receiving Facility, Dispatcher Identify the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for body substance isolation (BSI). - ✔1) Pocket Mask, 2) Mask, 3) Face Shield Once the care and well-being of a victim has been turned over to other EMS personnel, what additional enforcement actions may be required of an officer? - ✔ What personal protective equipment (PPE) should be put on before any contact with a victim and should be changed between victims? - ✔Nitrile gloves Click and drag the links of the chain of transmission of infectious pathogens to the right.

- ✔1) Infectious Agent, 2) Reservoir Source, 3) Portal of Exit, 4) Means of Transmission, 5) Portal of Entry, 6) Susceptible Host Along with using PPE, which of the following precautions should be taken by officers? ✔1) Treat all body fluids as is they are contaminated, 2) Properly disinfect and decontaminate equipment that may have been exposed, 3) Report suspected exposure to infectious pathogens as soon as possible, 4) Use extra caution when handling sharp objects or broken glass You and another officer are at a domestic disturbance call where an individual with a baseball bat is threatening two other individuals in a home. You also observe broken glass on the floor, chemicals in open containers, and that one of the individuals is bleeding from a head wound. - ✔1) Environmental hazards/exposure to CBRN substances, 2) Armed/Angry suspects, 3) Unsafe scene conditions, 4) Biological Hazards Which of the following are examples of proper disposal receptacles for used PPE? - ✔1) Biohazard bag, 2) Puncture resistant container The links in the Chain of Transmission below are out of order. Rearrange the links in the chain by dragging the links into the correct order. - ✔1) Infectious Agent, 2) Reservoir Source, 3) Portal of Exit, 4) Means of Transmission, 5) Portal of Entry, 6) Susceptible Host At the scene of a vehicle collision, one of the victims, who is showing indications of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, has life threatening injuries. When the

officer asks for consent to provide care, she refuses saying that "It isn't that bad. Leave me alone!" Which type of consent allows an officer to provide care in this situation? ✔Implied Consent The links in the Chain of Transmission below are out of order. Rearrange the links in the chain by dragging the links into the correct order. - ✔1) Infectious Agent, 2) Reservoir Source, 3) Portal of Exit, 4) Means of Transmission, 5) Portal of Entry, 6) Susceptible Host As a first responder, how are you expected to interact with other EMS personnel? - ✔1) Share information, 2) Provide assistance A motorist is attempting to change a tire on the traffic side of the car.

Which of the following officer safety issues are present? - ✔Unsafe scene conditions An officer must have consent from an ill or injured person before providing emergency care. - ✔True What should you do when providing first aid care in the field? - ✔1) Put on gloves before assisting, 2) Treat the victim as if he or she has a communicable disease, and 3) Treat all body tissues and fluids as if they are infected An officer is administering first aid to stem the flow of blood from a stabbing victim.

Which of the following offer the best protection against communicable diseases? - ✔1) Nitrile or vinyl gloves, 2) A mask and protective glasses Which of the following activities are essential to the EMS system? - ✔1) Sharing Information, 2) Working as a Team, 3) Providing Assistance Not all receiving facilities are designated to specialize in the provision of stroke, trauma, or cardiac care. - ✔True Any medical facility in your area is a receiving facility in the EMS system. - ✔False An unconscious eight-year old child has life-threatening injuries requiring treatment. The parents are not at the scene. Which type of consent allows an officer to provide care in this situation? - ✔Implied consent D - ✔First aid is intended to: A. provide care until the prognosis is known.

B. only take care of injuries for which medical care is not needed.

C. take the place of medical treatment.

D. provide temporary help until proper medical care, if needed, is obtained.

D - ✔Failure to do what a reasonably prudent person with the same or similar training would do in the same or similar circumstances is known as: A. an act of commission.

B. abandonment.

C. assault or battery.

D. an act of omission.

B - ✔Who primarily benefits from first aid training?

A. Other people B. Oneself C. Paramedics D. Emergency medical technicians C - ✔If a victim refuses first aid treatment, the first aid responder should: A. perform first aid anyway.

B. leave the victim because he or she has refused help.

C. call 9-1-1 and stay with the victim until help arrives.

D. None of the above.

D - ✔Consent to give first aid must be obtained from every victim who is: A. responsive.

B. mentally competent.

C. of legal age.

D. All of the above.

D - ✔Someone must call 9-1-1 if you are unsure of the victim's condition, if the victim's condition is life threatening or could become life threatening, or: A. the victim needs the skill and equipment of EMS. B. a spinal injury is suspected.

C. distance or traffic could delay getting to the hospital.

D. All of the above.

D - ✔Which of the following are bloodborne diseases?

A. Hepatitis B B. Hepatitis C C. HIV D. All of the above.

D - ✔Who is a vital link between emergency medical services (EMS) and the victim?

A. Firefighters B. Police officers C. Paramedics D. Bystanders

D - ✔Why are laypersons less likely to offer help when an emergency occurs in a public place?

A. Lack of knowledge B. Confusion about what an emergency is C. Characteristics of the emergency D. All of the above.

D - ✔What should the rescuer look for during the scene size-up?

A. Hazards that could be dangerous to the rescuer, the victim(s), or bystanders B. The mechanism or cause of injury C. The number of victims D. All of the above.

A - ✔The outer layer of the skin is called the ________.

A. epidermis B. dermis C. outerdermis D. None of the above.

D - ✔If the oxygen supply of the body is cut off, death will occur in about ________ minutes.

A. 8 to 10 B. 1 to 2 C. 2 to 4 D. 4 to 6 B - ✔Inadequate circulation is known as ________.

A. hyperperfusion, or shock B. hypoperfusion, or shock C. hemorrhage D. None of the above.

A - ✔Which of the following arteries should be used to check the pulse of an infant?

A. Brachial B. Radial C. Carotid D. Femoral C - ✔Hemorrhage is the term for: A. fainting.

B. severe heat loss.

C. profuse bleeding.

D. inadequate circulation.

D - ✔What protects the central nervous system from injury?

A. Skull B. Vertebrae C. Meninges and CSF D. All of the above.

A - ✔The bone of the upper arm is the: A. humerus.

B. radius.

C. clavicle.

D. ulna.

B - ✔Oxygen from air is made available to the blood through the ________ and then to the body cells by the circulatory system.

A. central nervous system B. respiratory system C. endocrine system D. gastrointestinal system D - ✔What is the purpose of skin?

A. To protect against bacteria invasion B. To help regulate body temperature C. To act as a sensory organ D. All of the above.

A - ✔Which three body systems include the most important and sensitive organs?

A. Respiratory, circulatory, nervous B. Circulatory, skeletal, respiratory C. Circulatory, gastrointestinal, nervous D. Respiratory, skeletal, nervous C - ✔________ refers to the circulation of blood through an organ or a structure.

A. Hemorrhage B. Hypoperfusion C. Perfusion D. Hyperperfusion B - ✔The normal heart rate for toddlers is ________ beats per minute.

A. 60 to 100 B. 100 to 190 C. 120 to 140 D. 80 to 100 B - ✔The lowest part of the sternum is called the: A. thorax.

B. xiphoid process.

C. scapula.

D. pelvis.

D - ✔Which of the following statements is true concerning infants and children?

A. Infants and children have smaller respiratory structures than adults do.

B. Infants' and children's respiratory structures are more easily obstructed than are those of adults.

C. Cardiac arrest in children usually results from respiratory arrest.

D. All of the above.

C - ✔Sensations such as smell, touch, heat, and sound are carried from the body to the brain and spinal cord by: A. cerebrospinal fluid.

B. motor nerves.

C. sensory nerves.

D. plasma.

A - ✔The kneecap is also known as the: A. patella.

B. fibula.

C. tibia.

D. humerus.

A - ✔A joint is where two or more ________ meet or join.

A. bones B. ligaments C. tendons D. muscles A - ✔What holds the bones of a joint in place?

A. Ligaments B. Muscles C. Tendons D. None of the above.

A - ✔An injury to the lumbar spine causes paralysis and loss of sensation in the: A. legs.

B. stomach.

C. chest.

D. arms.

B - ✔The average rate of breathing in an infant at rest is ________ breaths per minute.

A. 15 to 30 B. 30 to 60

C. 5 to 10 D. 12 to 20 D - ✔Circulation, sensation, and movement (CSM) are checked during assessment of the: A. eyes.

B. head.

C. neck.

D. extremities.

D - ✔When checking for severe bleeding, search the: A. victim's entire body—head to toe.

B. floor or ground for pooling blood.

C. victim's clothing.

D. All of the above.

D - ✔Abnormal skin temperature feels: A. hot.

B. cool or cold.

C. clammy.

D. All of the above.

A - ✔If the unresponsive victim is breathing, the best position for the victim is: A. on the side.

B. sitting up.

C. on the stomach.

D. on the back.

D - ✔The E in SAMPLE stands for: A. expose.

B. environment—check for hazards.

C. examine the area for deformity, tenderness, swelling.

D. events leading to the injury or illness.

A - ✔What is the purpose of the initial check?

A. To identify and treat life-threatening conditions B. To discover problems that may become life-threatening if left untreated C. To get the victim's consent D. To gather information about the victim that will be useful to the EMS responders B - ✔The T in DOTS stands for: A. torn.

B. tenderness.

C. time.

D. tingling.

D - ✔What is the sequence of actions that helps determine what is wrong with a victim called?

A. Comprehensive survey B. Victim survey C. Triage D. Victim assessment A - ✔Victims placed in a recovery position should be placed on their: A. left side.

B. back.

C. stomach.

D. right side.

A - ✔Which method should be used to open the airway of an unresponsive victim?

A. Head tilt-chin lift B. Head tilt-neck lift C. Head tilt-jaw lift D. None of the above.

D - ✔Which of the following should be checked when assessing the victim's skin condition?

A. Skin color B. Skin temperature C. Skin moisture D. All of the above.

A - ✔If the unresponsive victim has difficulty breathing, place the victim: A. in a recovery position.

B. sitting up.

C. on his or her back.

D. on his or her stomach.

C - ✔A key point in victim assessment is to conduct a ________.

A. victim's history B. physical exam C. primary check D. None of the above.

D - ✔Which of the following is a sign?

A. Pain B. Dizziness C. Numbness D. Moist skin

D - ✔The capillary refill technique is more accurate in: A. children.

B. infants.

C. adults.

D. Both A and B. B - ✔Something that the first aider sees, hears, or feels is: A. a symptom.

B. a sign.

C. a suspicion.

D. a diagnosis.

B - ✔Using the mnemonic ________ can help you collect the victim's history.

A. PEARL B. SAMPLE C. HELP D. PAIN B - ✔Should you remove the victim's clothing when conducting the initial check?

A. You should feel free to remove all clothing.

B. You should remove only as much clothing as needed.

C. You should never remove the victim's clothing.

D. None of the above.

A - ✔Which of the following is a symptom?

A. Nausea B. Dilated pupils C. Rapid pulse D. Red face C - ✔The D in DOTS stands for: A. distal.

B. dislocation.

C. deformity.

D. determine.