4.15.F - Test: Module 4 Flashcards
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.)
Emotional
Nervous
Circulatory
Respiratory
Migratory
Circulatory
Respiratory
When contacting EMS, you need to be prepared to answer which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
First aid provided
Where the victim resides
The reason you are calling
Your name
The number of victims
The status/condition of the victim(s)
The current time of day
The specific location
Your telephone number
The current weather forecast
First aid provided
The reason you are calling
Your name
The number of victims
The status/condition of the victim(s)
The specific location
Your telephone number
The first step to take in any emergency situation is to __________.
Record everything that is happening (using your cell phone or other device)
Survey the onlookers
Survey the scene
Complete the primary survey of the victim
Contact EMS
Contact the victim’s family members
Survey the scene
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?
Recording everything that is happening (using your cell phone or other device)
Surveying the onlookers
Surveying the scene
Primary survey of the victim
Contacting EMS
Contacting the victim’s family members
Secondary survey of the victim
Secondary survey of the onlookers
Surveying the scene
Primary survey of the victim
Contacting EMS
Secondary survey of the victim
Before beginning first aid, it is important to keep in mind ways to administer it effectively. What are some general guidelines? (Select all that apply.)
If the victim does not agree, proceed with first aid administration
If the victim agrees, proceed with first aid administration
If the victim refuses help or aid, call 911 and wait for the arrival with the victim
If the victim is unresponsive, assume that your help is needed and proceed with first aid/CPR
If the victim is responsive, introduce yourself and offer help
If the victim is unresponsive, introduce yourself and offer help
If the victim agrees, proceed with first aid administration
If the victim refuses help or aid, call 911 and wait for the arrival with the victim
If the victim is unresponsive, assume that your help is needed and proceed with first aid/CPR
If the victim is responsive, introduce yourself and offer help
Which portion of the Bible tells about the Good Samaritan?
John 12:44–50
Matthew 11:25–30
Luke 10:30–37
Mark 13:32–37
Luke 10:30–37
When you respond to an emergency and are rendering first aid, you should __________.
Not allow anyone else to help because others might make a mistake
Call the local news (television, radio, and newspaper) to let them know about the emergency
Make every effort to locate additional help
Take out your cell phone and start recording what you are doing
Make every effort to locate additional help
__________ is any medical attention that is provided to a victim of an accident or an injury, and that medical attention is given before trained and qualified medical personnel arrive to give professional help and care.
First aid
Paramedic
Emergency response
CPR
First aid
__________ involve wounds with mild to severe bleeding.
Strains
Sprains
Open fractures
Closed fractures
Open fractures
Which of the following is NOT a first aid step for treating bleeding wounds?
Contact emergency services, unless the wound is minor or you are confident there is no need for further intervention
Stop the bleeding by applying pressure to the wound using a dressing
Take pictures of the wound
If the first dressing and pressure application were not effective, apply a second dressing and attempt to increase the pressure on the wound
Take pictures of the wound
Keeping a bleeding wound clean will minimize the chance of __________.
Infection
Shock
Passing out
Hyperventilating
Infection
For which of the following should you suspect an internal injury? (Select all that apply.)
Injury to a hand or foot
Injury to the abdomen or pain in the abdomen
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 via a collision (generally sustained in sports), especially if there is a loss of consciousness
Injury to the abdomen or pain in the abdomen
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 via a collision (generally sustained in sports), especially if there is a loss of consciousness
For severe bleeding, which of these actions is NOT one you should take immediately?
Don’t remove the gauze or bandage
Stop the bleeding
Immobilize the injured body part once the bleeding has stopped
Have the injured person walk indoors if he or she is outdoors
Help the injured person lie down
Remove any obvious dirt or debris from the wound
Have the injured person walk indoors if he or she is outdoors
Which of the following is NOT a sign of internal bleeding?
Vomiting or coughing up blood
A tender or swollen stomach
Bruising
Shock
Cold and clammy skin
Warm, dry skin
Warm, dry skin
Which of the following are signs of internal bleeding? (Select all that apply.)
Warm, dry skin
A tender or swollen stomach
Bleeding from a body opening (such as the ears, mouth, nose, or anus)
Thirst
Compound fractures
Fracture(s)
Bruising
Vomiting or coughing up blood
Cold and clammy skin
A tender or swollen stomach
Bleeding from a body opening (such as the ears, mouth, nose, or anus)
Thirst
Fracture(s)
Bruising
Vomiting or coughing up blood
Cold and clammy skin
The second priority when dealing with a bleeding wound is to __________.
Panic
Stop the bleeding
Keep removing bandages to see if the wound is still bleeding
Keep the wound clean
Keep the wound clean
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
Sixty to ninety minutes
One to five minutes
One to two hours
Fifteen to thirty minutes
What is the first thing you should do if you suspect a person is in shock?
Ask the person his or her name
Call 911 or your local emergency number
Contact relatives of the person
Treat minor wounds
Call 911 or your local emergency number
Which type of shock is caused by low blood volume?
Hypovolemic shock
Historic shock
Pneumatic shock
Septic shock
Hypovolemic shock
Which of the following are symptoms of shock? (Select all that apply.)
Weakness or tiredness (fatigue)
Dilated eyes (large pupils)
Excess hunger and thirst
Changes in behavior or mental state
Increased energy
Nausea and/or vomiting
Fainting or dizziness
Bright red color in cheeks
Weakness or tiredness (fatigue)
Dilated eyes (large pupils)
Changes in behavior or mental state
Nausea and/or vomiting
Fainting or dizziness
If a victim is suffering from shock, what is one of the things you should do?
Keep the victim warm and comfortable
Move the victim if you know or suspect he or she has a spinal injury
Wait for milder shock symptoms to worsen before calling for emergency medical help
Give the victim anything by mouth, including something to eat or drink
Keep the victim warm and comfortable
Which type of shock is caused by allergic reactions?
Pneumatic shock
Toxic shock
Septic shock
Anaphylactic shock
Anaphylactic shock
Which of the following is NOT a basic supply that should be included in a first-aid kit?
Straight pins
Duct tape
Breathing barrier
Safety pins
Straight pins
Which of the following is NOT an emergency item that should be included in a first-aid kit?
Waterproof matches
Bullhorn
Sunscreen
Insect repellant
Bullhorn
Which of the following is NOT a basic supply that should be included in a first-aid kit?
Thermometer
First-aid manual
Adhesive tape
Toothpaste
Toothpaste
If you are alone and you have determined that an adult victim is unconscious and has suffered from drowning or another form of suffocation, the first thing you should do is __________.
Begin mouth-to-mouth resuscitation after clearing the airway
Begin chest compressions and continue for one minute
Call 911
Yell for help
Call 911
If you’re well trained and confident in your ability, begin CPR with __________ chest compressions before checking the airway and giving rescue breaths.
40
50
20
30
30
Before starting CPR, which of the following should you check? (Select all that apply.)
Is the person conscious or unconscious?
If an AED is immediately available, deliver one shock if instructed by the device, then begin CPR
What time it is
Is the environment safe for the person?
If the person appears unconscious, tap or shake his or her shoulder and ask loudly, “Are you OK?”
If your cell phone is working or is charged
Is the person conscious or unconscious?
If an AED is immediately available, deliver one shock if instructed by the device, then begin CPR
Is the environment safe for the person?
If the person appears unconscious, tap or shake his or her shoulder and ask loudly, “Are you OK?”
If you are not trained in CPR, provide hands-only CPR. This means __________ uninterrupted chest compressions a minute until paramedics arrive. You do not need to try rescue breathing.
10–20
60–80
80–100
40–60
100–120
100–120
If you see a person who is unconscious, and you are untrained in CPR but have immediate access to a phone, call 911 before beginning CPR. The dispatcher can instruct you in the proper procedures until help arrives.
True
False
True
The American Heart Association recommends that __________ should begin CPR with chest compressions.
EMTs (emergency medical technicians)
Only certified personnel
Medical professionals
Everyone
Everyone
A(n) __________ is a lightweight and portable device that is used to check the heart rhythm and heartbeat of a victim.
Automated electrical defender
Electrical heart pump
Heart-charging unit
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Automated external defibrillator
Automated external defibrillator
AEDs are used to treat __________.
Diabetes
Fractures, sprains, and strains
Heart disease
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA)
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA)
The most common cause of SCA is an arrhythmia called __________.
Anaphylactic shock
Ventricular tachycardia
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Ventricular fibrillation (VFib)
Ventricular fibrillation (VFib)
Using an AED to shock the heart within minutes of the start of SCA may restore a normal heart rhythm. Every minute counts. Each minute of SCA leads to a __________ reduction in survival.
10%
50%
25%
20%
33%
10%
How many reports of AEDs harming bystanders are reported nationwide each year?
Approximately fifty
Zero
Approximately three hundred
Approximately five hundred
More than a thousand
Zero
