First Responder Exam (with A+ Graded Solutions)

4 Types of Disease correct answers Blood-borne, airborne, zoonotic Everything in the primary survey correct answers PPE, SECNE, LOC, D, A, B , C ,RBS The secondary survey correct answers SOAP, PLAN, SAMPLE, Vital ,RRR True or False: The oversight of Emergency Health Services in British Columbia is a provincial responsibility. correct answers True! The BC Emergency Health Services, a part of the Provincial Health Services Authority, holds the responsibility for overseeing all EMS provided in BC outside of the workplace (which is governed by WorkSafe BC). Paramedic service is provided by the BC Ambulance Service, and partner agencies such as municipal fire departments often assist by providing First Responder duties. Why is it important to determine the Mechanism of Injury? correct answers To better suspect potential injuries What is the first thing you do when you arrive at a scene? correct answers Scene Assessment Applying Personal Protective Equipment is part of the: correct answers Scene Assessment You have completed the Scene Assessment. What is the next action you would take? correct answers Start the Primary Assessment Which technique should you use to open the airway of an unconscious NON trauma patient? correct answers Head Tilt Chin Lift How do you open the airway of an unconscious patient who fell 20′ onto concrete? correct answers Jaw Thrust On inspection the patient's mouth is full of blood and liquify vomitus. Now what? correct answers Suction the fluid out You are providing first response as a single responder, when you are called for a head injury. Upon arrive you find an unconscious 22 year old male who fell 30′ onto concrete. When you examine their airway you find it full of chunky vomit. You are alone with this patient, so your next step should be to: correct answers Roll the patient 3/4 prone as quickly and safely as you can, and finger sweep / suction out the vomit with the patient on their side. How far into the patient's mouth do you insert the suction catheter? correct answers As far as you can see A patient requires an oral airway when they are unresponsive to verbal stimuli. T/F correct answers True