POST First Responder First
Aid/CPR/AED: Module 3 UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following are appropriate first aid measures for treating thermal burns? -
CORRECT ANSWER- 1) Treat for shock
2) Remove the victim from the source of heat
3) Stop the burning process by cooling the affected areas with cool water
At the scene of a traffic collision, a victim is sitting on the curb at the side of the road. The
victim is conscious but his breathing is labored and he appears to be experiencing a lot of
pain with each breath. You do not find any bleeding from the area during your primary
assessment. What immediate care should be given? - CORRECT ANSWER- Activate EMS,
place the victim in a recovery position on the injured side (if appropriate), treat for shock,
continue to monitor the victim, be prepared for the victim to vomit
You are talking to a victim at a traffic collision who you believe is experiencing internal
bleeding. What are the correct first aid measures? - CORRECT ANSWER- 1) Monitor the
victim
2) Be prepared in the event the victim vomits
3) Provide care to prevent shock
4) Activate the EMS system
Which of the following are appropriate first aid measures for treating electrical burns? -
CORRECT ANSWER- 1) Treat for shock
2) Shut off the source of the electrical current
3) Loosely apply a sterile dressing to affected areas
4) Look for entry and exit wound
5) Conduct a primary assessment and, if necessary, begin CPR immediately
6) Ensure that the scene is safe to enter
Which of the following are the correct first aid measures for chemicals in the eye? -
CORRECT ANSWER- 1) Thoroughly flush the affected eye(s) with water
, 2) Reassure and monitor the victim
3) Allow the patient to remove contact lenses (if applicable)
4) Attempt to identify the chemical and contact poison control
Which of the following will protect the spinal cord from further damage? - CORRECT
ANSWER- 1) Maintaining manual stabilization until the victim receives additional treatment
2) Establishing early manual stabilization of the neck and head
You are conducting a secondary assessment of a conscious victim on the ground. He
complains of abdominal pain. What else might indicate a closed abdominal injury? -
CORRECT ANSWER- 1) He is in the fetal position
2) Nausea and/or vomiting
3) Rapid shallow breathing
4) The area is rigid or painful to the touch
When providing care to treat a nose bleed, you should pack the victim's nostrils. - CORRECT
ANSWER- False
In addition to burns, acute exposure to radiation may result in radiation sickness. Which of
the following are common symptoms of radiation sickness? - CORRECT ANSWER- 1)
Nausea and vomiting
2) Hair loss
3) Fatigue and weakness
When providing care for a dental emergency, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER- 1)
Activate the EMS system
2) Ensure the airway is clear and unobstructed
3) If possible, transport the tooth or dental apparatus in a moist dressing
4) Reassure and monitor the victim
A pedestrian was hit by a car crossing the street. She complains of constant pain in her hip
and knee areas. You observe that her leg is swollen and discolored above the knee. She is able
to move, but only with limited range of motion and a great amount of pain. What type of
injury does this victim have? - CORRECT ANSWER- I can't be sure without an x-ray
Aid/CPR/AED: Module 3 UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following are appropriate first aid measures for treating thermal burns? -
CORRECT ANSWER- 1) Treat for shock
2) Remove the victim from the source of heat
3) Stop the burning process by cooling the affected areas with cool water
At the scene of a traffic collision, a victim is sitting on the curb at the side of the road. The
victim is conscious but his breathing is labored and he appears to be experiencing a lot of
pain with each breath. You do not find any bleeding from the area during your primary
assessment. What immediate care should be given? - CORRECT ANSWER- Activate EMS,
place the victim in a recovery position on the injured side (if appropriate), treat for shock,
continue to monitor the victim, be prepared for the victim to vomit
You are talking to a victim at a traffic collision who you believe is experiencing internal
bleeding. What are the correct first aid measures? - CORRECT ANSWER- 1) Monitor the
victim
2) Be prepared in the event the victim vomits
3) Provide care to prevent shock
4) Activate the EMS system
Which of the following are appropriate first aid measures for treating electrical burns? -
CORRECT ANSWER- 1) Treat for shock
2) Shut off the source of the electrical current
3) Loosely apply a sterile dressing to affected areas
4) Look for entry and exit wound
5) Conduct a primary assessment and, if necessary, begin CPR immediately
6) Ensure that the scene is safe to enter
Which of the following are the correct first aid measures for chemicals in the eye? -
CORRECT ANSWER- 1) Thoroughly flush the affected eye(s) with water
, 2) Reassure and monitor the victim
3) Allow the patient to remove contact lenses (if applicable)
4) Attempt to identify the chemical and contact poison control
Which of the following will protect the spinal cord from further damage? - CORRECT
ANSWER- 1) Maintaining manual stabilization until the victim receives additional treatment
2) Establishing early manual stabilization of the neck and head
You are conducting a secondary assessment of a conscious victim on the ground. He
complains of abdominal pain. What else might indicate a closed abdominal injury? -
CORRECT ANSWER- 1) He is in the fetal position
2) Nausea and/or vomiting
3) Rapid shallow breathing
4) The area is rigid or painful to the touch
When providing care to treat a nose bleed, you should pack the victim's nostrils. - CORRECT
ANSWER- False
In addition to burns, acute exposure to radiation may result in radiation sickness. Which of
the following are common symptoms of radiation sickness? - CORRECT ANSWER- 1)
Nausea and vomiting
2) Hair loss
3) Fatigue and weakness
When providing care for a dental emergency, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER- 1)
Activate the EMS system
2) Ensure the airway is clear and unobstructed
3) If possible, transport the tooth or dental apparatus in a moist dressing
4) Reassure and monitor the victim
A pedestrian was hit by a car crossing the street. She complains of constant pain in her hip
and knee areas. You observe that her leg is swollen and discolored above the knee. She is able
to move, but only with limited range of motion and a great amount of pain. What type of
injury does this victim have? - CORRECT ANSWER- I can't be sure without an x-ray
