First Responders* Flashcards
You have just applied an occlusive dressing to an open chest wound on a man who was stabbed. While awaiting the arrival of the transporting EMTs, it is the MOST important to monitor the patient for:
increased difficulty breathing
An expectant mother is 39 weeks pregnant. She tells you that she is having strong contractions and feels like she needs to move her bowels. You should:
prepare for imminent delivery of the infant
The tearing away of an entire body part is called a(n):
amputation
The First Responder should assume that:
all patients may be infected with some disease
Which of the following represents the MOST correct sequence for controlling external bleeding from an extremity?
direct pressure, tourniquet, pressure point
Characteristics of a third-degree burn include all of the following, EXCEPT:
uncontrolled intense pain
The purpose of the recovery position is to:
prevent secretions from entering the trachea
You have just applied an occlusive dressing to an open chest wound on a man who was stabbed. While awaiting the arrival of the transporting EMTs, it is the MOST important to monitor the patient for:
increased difficulty breathing
The purpose of the Good Samaritan law is to:
protect citizens from liability when rendering care in good faith
As soon as you determine that your patient is in shock, you should begin the appropriate treatment and then:
place in shock position
While waiting for responding emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to arrive at the scene, you are caring for an industrial plant worker who was exposed to dry lime. The patient’s arms are covered with lime, and he complains of intense pain. You should:
have the patient remove his clothes, brush off the dry lime, and wash the affected area for at least 20 minutes
A construction worker was struck on the upper arm with a 2 X 4. He is in severe pain and is holding his arm against his chest. Your assessment reveals a large contusion and swelling at the injury site. You should:
suspect an underlying fracture
Compared to a symptom, a sign is something that:
you can observe in a patient
Which of the following statements regarding pregnancy is correct?
the length of labor is often longer in women who are first-time mothers
Anaphylactic shock is characterized:
hives, a rapid pulse, low blood pressure, and unconsciousness
Crowning is MOST accurately defined as the:
Appearance of the infants head during a contraction
Which of the following may occur with heatstroke, but NOT with heat exhaustion?
body temperature as high as 106ºF (41º)
The purpose of the jaw-thrust maneuver is to:
open a patient’s airway who has a suspected neck fracture
Which of the following is NOT a question that you would normally ask when obtaining a SAMPLE history?
Do any of your relatives have any medical problems?
Which of the following is NOT a normal part of the grieving process?
Violence
Bleeding from a wound to the male or female genitalia is MOST effectively treated with:
Direct pressure
Which of the following statements regarding pregnancy is correct?
The length of labor is often longer in women who are first-time mothers
Angina pectoris is a condition that occurs when:
Cardiac oxygen demand exceeds supply
A patient is said to be alert if her or she:
can answer questions accurately and appropriately
