4.14.F - Quiz: Safety Flashcards
OSHA recommends that workplaces have certain gear on hand to use if/when the administration of first aid is necessary. Which of the following pieces of gear does OSHA recommend? (Select all that apply.)
Eye protection
Disposable gloves
Overalls/coveralls
Aprons
Rubber boots
Face masks
Hair nets
Eye protection
Disposable gloves
Face masks
One of the most important parts of performing effective first aid is __________.
Making sure that the ambulance has all the necessary equipment
Making sure that the victim and anyone else in the area is safe
Making sure that the family members are notified of the injury or accident
Making sure that there are no observers of the treatment provided
Making sure that the victim and anyone else in the area is safe
What are the four steps you must take to ensure your safety as a rescuer as well as the safety and survival of the victim?
Secondary survey of the victim
Secondary survey of the onlookers
Surveying the onlookers
Contacting the victim’s family members
Primary survey of the victim
Recording everything that is happening (using your cell phone or other device)
Contacting EMS
Surveying the scene
Secondary survey of the victim
Primary survey of the victim
Contacting EMS
Surveying the scene
When performing the steps of checking the ABCs during the survey of the victim, the two most vital body systems are checked. Which systems are those? (Choose two.)
Migratory
Emotional
Circulatory
Respiratory
Nervous
Circulatory
Respiratory
A(n) __________ renders aid in an emergency to an injured person on a voluntary basis.
Helping Hand
Good Shepherd
Assistant Therapist
Good Samaritan
Good Samaritan
The __________ of a victim is a check for injuries or other problems that may not be life-threatening but still need to be treated.
Primary assessment
Primary survey
Secondary survey
Secondary phone call
Secondary survey
After performing the primary survey of the victim, what is the next emergency action principle?
Survey of the onlookers
Secondary survey of the victim
Contacting the victim’s family members
Recording everything that is happening (using your cell phone or other device)
Contacting Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Contacting Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Paid rescuers are always considered Good Samaritans.
True
False
False
Which of the following are signs of internal bleeding? (Select all that apply.)
Bleeding from a body opening (such as the ears, mouth, nose, or anus)
Bruising
Cold and clammy skin
Vomiting or coughing up blood
A tender or swollen stomach
Warm, dry skin
Fracture(s)
Thirst
Compound fractures
Bleeding from a body opening (such as the ears, mouth, nose, or anus)
Bruising
Cold and clammy skin
Vomiting or coughing up blood
A tender or swollen stomach
Fracture(s)
Thirst
In most cases, bleeding can be stopped by __________.
Cleaning the wound
Applying antibiotics
Applying pressure to the wound
Putting a tourniquet above the wound
Applying pressure to the wound
For which of the following should you suspect an internal injury? (Select all that apply.)
Injury via a collision (generally sustained in sports), especially if there is a loss of consciousness
Car crashes, even when the impact/damage is minor
Signs of shock after injury, even when there are no signs of any external damage
Injury to the abdomen or pain in the abdomen
Injury to a hand or foot
Injury via a collision (generally sustained in sports), especially if there is a loss of consciousness
Car crashes, even when the impact/damage is minor
Signs of shock after injury, even when there are no signs of any external damage
Injury to the abdomen or pain in the abdomen
Wounds that do not bleed should be treated with as much attention as the wounds that do bleed (and probably more). What is the danger of non-bleeding wounds?
There is a requirement for surgery
The person does not know he or she has any injury
The damage cannot be clearly assessed
There is usually a lot of swelling
The damage cannot be clearly assessed
Which of the following is NOT a step to take when faced with a victim you suspect has a non-bleeding injury?
Carefully move each arm and leg to see if the victim has pain with movement
Contact emergency services
Check for signs and symptoms of shock
Get the victim to lie down on his or her back (in a horizontal position)
If the victim does not respond, start CPR
Make sure the victim does not move
Carefully move each arm and leg to see if the victim has pain with movement
In treating a bleeding wound, if the bleeding does not seem to be stopping, apply a clean cloth or bandage to the wound for __________, and make sure the cloth or bandage is secured with a reasonable amount of pressure.
Fifteen to thirty minutes
One to five minutes
Sixty to ninety minutes
One to two hours
Fifteen to thirty minutes
__________ involve wounds with mild to severe bleeding.
Closed fractures
Strains
Sprains
Open fractures
Open fractures
Which of the following is NOT a sign of internal bleeding?
Vomiting or coughing up blood
Warm, dry skin
Shock
Cold and clammy skin
A tender or swollen stomach
Bruising
Warm, dry skin
Which type of shock is due to heart problems?
Cardiogenic shock
Neurogenic shock
Electric shock
Toxic shock
Anaphylactic shock
Cardiogenic shock
Which of the following are symptoms of shock? (Select all that apply.)
Slow breathing
Slow pulse
Rapid pulse
Rapid breathing
Pale skin
Cool and clammy skin
Warm, dry skin
Rapid pulse
Rapid breathing
Pale skin
Cool and clammy skin
It is important to wait for milder shock symptoms to worsen before calling for emergency medical help if an injured person is in shock.
True
False
False
__________ is a life-threatening condition that is the result of the blood not flowing properly, causing the body to not have adequate blood flow.
Hyperventilation
Asthma
Shock
Surprise
Shock
If a victim is suffering from shock, what is one of the things you should do?
Give the victim anything by mouth, including something to eat or drink
Wait for milder shock symptoms to worsen before calling for emergency medical help
Keep the victim warm and comfortable
Move the victim if you know or suspect he or she has a spinal injury
Keep the victim warm and comfortable
Which of the following are symptoms of shock? (Select all that apply.)
Increased energy
Bright red color in cheeks
Excess hunger and thirst
Changes in behavior or mental state
Weakness or tiredness (fatigue)
Nausea and/or vomiting
Dilated eyes (large pupils)
Fainting or dizziness
Changes in behavior or mental state
Weakness or tiredness (fatigue)
Nausea and/or vomiting
Dilated eyes (large pupils)
Fainting or dizziness
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of shock?
Warm, dry skin
Rapid breathing
Nausea and/or vomiting
Rapid pulse
Pale skin
Warm, dry skin
Which type of shock is due to infections?
Cardiogenic shock
Hypovolemic shock
Septic shock
Electric shock
Septic shock
What did you learn from your emergency response assignment? Do you feel more prepared for the possibility of ever coming upon an accident? Why or why not?
Your Answer:
I learned the proper steps to respond to an emergency. I am more prepared because as long as I remember these steps, I can increase someone’s chances of survival.
