Pre-Finals Set A

Question 1

is the worst enemy of any emergency situation.

Answer 1

Panic

Question 2

How does panicking affect emergency situations?

Answer 2

It makes a bad situation worse as this spreads to others as well. It does not allow one to think. In fact, it even hinders or interferes with rational thinking and causes confusion.

Question 3

the first thing to do in an emergency situation

Answer 3

stay calm

Question 4

a person who can give immediate treatment to someone injured.

Answer 4

First Aider

Question 5

What are the roles of a First Aider?

Answer 5

1. The first aider serves as the bridge that fills the gap between victim and the physician.
2. The first aider ensure his or her own safety and that of bystanders.
3. The first aider should gain access to the victim.
4. The first aider should access for any possible risks to the patient’s life.
5. The first aider should contact for advanced medical care as needed.
6. The first aider should provide the needed care for the patient (PNRC, 2007).

Question 6

CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD FIRST AIDER

Answer 6

1. Observant – should notice all sign
2. Resourceful – make use of things at hand
3. Gentle – should not cause pain
4. Tactful – should not alarm the victim
5. Sympathetic – should be comforting
6. Respectable – should maintain a professional and caring attitude.

Question 7

Characteristic of a goof first aider where they should notice all signs

Answer 7

Observant

Question 8

Characteristic of a goof first aider where they make use of things at hand

Answer 8

Resourceful

Question 9

Characteristic of a goof first aider where they should not cause pain

Answer 9

Gentle

Question 10

Characteristic of a goof first aider where they should not alarm the victim

Answer 10

Tactful

Question 11

Characteristic of a goof first aider where they should be comforting

Answer 11

Sympathetic

Question 12

Characteristic of a goof first aider where they should maintain a professional and caring attitude.

Answer 12

Respectable

Question 13

Only perform this when the victim is unconscious, with no pulse, and not breathing.

Answer 13

CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION “CPR”

Question 14

a life-saving technique

Answer 14

CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION “CPR”

Question 15

it involves the cab process

Answer 15

CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION “CPR”

Question 16

When to only perform CPR?

Answer 16

when the victim is unconscious, with no pulse, and not breathing

Question 17

What does CPR mean?

Answer 17

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Question 18

What is the cab process in CPR?

Answer 18

• Compression (restoration of blood circulation)
• Airway (clearing of airway)
• Breathing (breathe for the person)

Question 19

How many compressions and rescue breaths are done?

Answer 19

30 compressions and two rescue breaths. This is already considered a cycle, so repeat until help arrives

Question 19

How many compressions and rescue breaths are done?

Answer 19

30 compressions and two rescue breaths. This is already considered a cycle, so repeat until help arrives

Question 20

Steps in administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Answer 20

1. Put the person on his or her back on a firm surface.
2. Locate hand position for compression by drawing an imaginary line from armpit to center chest for hand placement .
3. Put heel of one hand on the lower part of the breastbone.
4. Put other hand over the first, interlacing your fingers for support.
5. With straight arms and shoulder positioned over the victim’s chest, push down on the victim’s chest. For adult victims, push it down for at least 2 inches or 5 cm deep.
6. Give 30 compressions in 18 seconds or less (rate of 200 compressions in one or more minutes) and let rise completely between compressions.
7. After 30 compressions, give two rescue breaths.
8. Repeat cycle until help arrives or when there are signs of movement.

Question 21

How to locate hand placement for compressions?

Answer 21

Locate hand position for compression by drawing an imaginary line from armpit to the center of the chest

Question 22

How to position hands in CPR?

Answer 22

Put heel of one hand on the lower part of the breastbone. Put other hand over the first, interlacing your fingers for support.

Question 23

How deep should the first aider push down on the adult victim’s chest?

Answer 23

2 inches or 5 cm deep

Question 24

How many compressions should be done in 18 seconds or less?

Answer 24

30 compressions

Question 25

What are the estimated compressions within a minute or more?

Answer 25

200

Question 26

How to check the pulse of the victim?

Answer 26

Put two fingers on the center of the neck then slide fingers down to the side of the victim’s neck up to the nudge between muscles.

Question 27

When the pulse is felt but no signs of breathing, the first aider should administer what?

Answer 27

Rescue Breathing

Question 28

How many rescue breaths are done?

Answer 28

administer one rescue breathing every five seconds and recheck pulse every two minutes

Question 29

Steps in Rescue Breathing

Answer 29

1. Gently tilt the victim’s forehead back with one hand.
2. Tilt the victim’s chin using the other hand; this will open the victim’s airway.
3. Pinch nose then cover the victim’s mouth with your mouth. Blow life-giving it to the victim. Watch for the chest rise; if it does not rise then reposition and perform the rescue breathing all over again.

Question 30

how to protect victim from saliva, vomitus, and other secretions after CPR?

Answer 30

turn the victim to a right side-lying position.