Exam 5

Question 1

As a First Responder, the most important consideration

Answer 1

ensuring your own safety

Question 2

Standard Precautions as a first responder

Answer 2

Assume that all patients are potentially infected

Question 3

Types of Consent

EII

Answer 3

Expressed The patient lets you know verbally or non-verbally

Informed patient understands who you are/what you want to do/what has happened, and
allows you to treat them

Implied assumes if he/she could speak, they would want you to provide care (i.e.

Question 4

Document the condition of the patient and the treatment given – be …

CCAR

Answer 4

clear, concise, accurate, and reliable

Question 5

AVPU Scale

Answer 5

Awake and Alert

Responsive to Verbal

Responsive to Pain

Unresponsive

Question 6

Something about the patient you can see or feel for yourself

Answer 6

Sign

Question 7

Something the patient tells you about his/her condition

Answer 7

Symptom

Question 8

History Taking:
S.A.M.P.L.E

Answer 8

Signs & Symptoms
Allergies
Medications
Pertinent past medical history
Last oral intake
Events leading up to injury/illness

Question 9

Anaphylactic Shock

Answer 9

Rapid onset

Question 10

protect citizens from liability when rendering care in good faith

Answer 10

Good Samaritan Law

Question 11

Signs of adequate breathing

Answer 11

Look for the chest rise
Listen for the sound of air
Feel the rise and fall of the chest

Question 12

CAB’s

Answer 12

Circulation

Airway

Breathing

Question 13

Anaphylactic shock is characterized by

Answer 13

hives, rapid pulse, low blood pressure + unconsciousness

Question 14

What is the primary goal of the recovery position?

Answer 14

Open the airway and prevent secretions

Question 15

two most used maneuvers for rescue breathing
(with a neck injury and no neck injury)

Answer 15

Head tilt, chin lift maneuver
Jaw-Thrust maneuver

Question 16

How should you apply a tourniquet

Answer 16

High and tight