POST First Responder First Aid/CPR/AED: Module 3

POST First Responder First Aid/CPR/AED: Module 3 Which of the following are appropriate first aid measures for treating thermal burns? ✔1) Treat for shock 2) Remove the victim from the source of heat 3) Stop the burning process by cooling the affected areas with cool water At the scene of a traffic collision, a victim is sitting on the curb at the side of the road.

The victim is conscious but his breathing is labored and he appears to be experiencing a lot of pain with each breath. You do not find any bleeding from the area during your primary assessment. What immediate care should be given? - ✔Activate EMS, place the victim in a recovery position on the injured side (if appropriate), treat for shock, continue to monitor the victim, be prepared for the victim to vomit You are talking to a victim at a traffic collision who you believe is experiencing internal bleeding. What are the correct first aid measures? - ✔1) Monitor the victim 2) Be prepared in the event the victim vomits 3) Provide care to prevent shock 4) Activate the EMS system Which of the following are appropriate first aid measures for treating electrical burns? ✔1) Treat for shock 2) Shut off the source of the electrical current 3) Loosely apply a sterile dressing to affected areas 4) Look for entry and exit wound 5) Conduct a primary assessment and, if necessary, begin CPR immediately 6) Ensure that the scene is safe to enter Which of the following are the correct first aid measures for chemicals in the eye? - ✔1) Thoroughly flush the affected eye(s) with water 2) Reassure and monitor the victim 3) Allow the patient to remove contact lenses (if applicable) 4) Attempt to identify the chemical and contact poison control Which of the following will protect the spinal cord from further damage? - ✔1) Maintaining manual stabilization until the victim receives additional treatment 2) Establishing early manual stabilization of the neck and head You are conducting a secondary assessment of a conscious victim on the ground. He complains of abdominal pain. What else might indicate a closed abdominal injury? - ✔1) He is in the fetal position 2) Nausea and/or vomiting 3) Rapid shallow breathing 4) The area is rigid or painful to the touch

When providing care to treat a nose bleed, you should pack the victim's nostrils. ✔False In addition to burns, acute exposure to radiation may result in radiation sickness. Which of the following are common symptoms of radiation sickness? - ✔1) Nausea and vomiting 2) Hair loss 3) Fatigue and weakness When providing care for a dental emergency, you should: - ✔1) Activate the EMS system 2) Ensure the airway is clear and unobstructed 3) If possible, transport the tooth or dental apparatus in a moist dressing 4) Reassure and monitor the victim A pedestrian was hit by a car crossing the street. She complains of constant pain in her hip and knee areas. You observe that her leg is swollen and discolored above the knee.

She is able to move, but only with limited range of motion and a great amount of pain.

What type of injury does this victim have? - ✔I can't be sure without an x-ray Which of the following are appropriate first aid measures for treating chemical burns? ✔1) Flush areas with water for 15 to 30 minutes 2) Wear appropriate PPE for the flushing process 3) Treat for shock 4) Remove as much chemical as possible (which may include affected clothing or jewelry) before flushing with water Which of the following are appropriate first aid measures for treating radiation burns? ✔1) Treat for shock 2) Thoroughly wash the body and hair with soap and water 3) Wear appropriate PPE before providing medical care 4) Remove all exposed clothing and seal it in a plastic bag, if available When providing care to treat a nose bleed on a conscious victim, you should: - ✔1) Maintain pressure until bleeding stops 2) Have the victim lean slightly forward, preferably seated 3) Pinch the nose at the point where the bone and cartilage meet - ✔Provide care to prevent shock Which of the following situations will most likely result in an injury requiring spinal immobilization? - ✔1) Falls 2) Blows to head 3) Collisions

First aid measures for treating electrical burns are similar to treatment for what other type of burn? - ✔Thermal Burn When dealing with thermal burns, hypothermia may result from over-cooling large body surfaces. - ✔True Which of the following are the correct first aid measures for an object in an eye? - ✔1) Reassure and monitor the victim until EMS arrives 2) Attempt to stabilize the object but do not remove it 3) Cover the second eye to limit eye movement 4) Activate the EMS system Which of the following may cause chemical burns? - ✔1) Acids 2) Alkalis Which of the following are indicators of a head injury? - ✔1) Abnormal vital signs 2) Clear or bloody fluid from the nose or mouth 3) Unequal pupils 4) Confusion When providing first aid for a dental emergency, you should replace the tooth or dental apparatus immediately. - ✔False When providing care to treat a possible musculoskeletal injury, you should: - ✔1) Control bleeding associated with any open fractures.

2) Immobilize joints and bones above and below the injury site with a splint.

3) Check circulation, sensation, and function.

4) Reassure the victim and treat for shock.

5) Conduct a primary and secondary assessment to determine if there are any lifethreatening injuries.

You encounter a conscious victim who complains of pain in her sternum and ribs. You observe that her breathing is labored and shallow. She has a beach towel with her so you assist her with placing it over her chest and holding it firmly. Why? - ✔1) It will keep the chest aligned 2) It will apply pressure and reduce pain to the affected area 3) It will help the victim breathe easier A spectator at a baseball game has been hit in the side of the face with a bat. He is confused and is complaining of nausea. You observe that his head is swelling at the impact site and he is bleeding above the ear. What immediate care should be given? ✔1) Control bleeding and determine if cerebrospinal fluid is present 2) Activate the EMS system 3) Immobilize the head, neck, and spine

4) Reassure and monitor the victim until EMS arrives Immobilization precautions should be taken with ANY traumatic injury that may have had an effect on the victim's neck, head, and/or spine, even if the extent of the injury is not obvious. - ✔True A traffic accident victim is complaining of severe pain in the abdomen. You suspect internal bleeding. After you activate EMS, what is the appropriate first aid measure? ✔Provide care to prevent shock You encounter a conscious victim who has an open abdominal injury. There are no exposed or protruding organs. What are the correct first aid measures? - ✔1) Control bleeding with a sterile dressing 2) If the victim's conditions allow, place the victim in a supine position 3) Activate the EMS system 4) Provide care to prevent shock You are providing first aid for a victim with a stab wound to the abdomen when you observe that a portion of the bowel is protruding from the wound. You should reinsert the victim's bowels into the abdominal cavity and apply a sterile dressing and an airtight bandage. - ✔False A victim is lying on the ground with a substantial amount of blood coming from the chest area. You activate the EMS system and complete a primary assessment. He is unconscious, has a pulse, and has labored breathing. Upon removing clothing from the wound site, you find a gunshot entry wound that is bubbling with air. What immediate care should be given? - ✔1) Treat the victim for shock; 2) Apply an occlusive dressing when he exhales; 3) Clean blood and fluid from the wound area