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27 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 27
A primary and secondary assessment of a victim indicates that they have experienced a stroke.
Which of the following are appropriate first aid measures for stroke?
The officer may assist the victim in administering the epinephrine.
With this information, you can determine that this victim may be experiencing A
DIABETIC EMERGENCY
Which is likely being caused by HIGH BLOOD SUGAR (Hyperglycemia)
1) If conscious, elevate head and shoulders slightly (semi-sitting position)
2) Protect numb or paralyzed areas from possible injury
3) Reassure the victim
4) If unconscious, and if appropriate, place in recovery position on the affected side
5) Take precautions to prevent shock
Disinfect the affected areas and encourage the victim to keep moving until EMS arrives.
OR
Activate the EMS system, take measures to prevent shock, be prepared to use rescue
breathing or CPR if necessary, and monitor vitals until EMS arrives. OR
Disinfect the area, apply ice to the area and wait for EMS to arrive.
Term 2 of 27
An officer encounters a victim suffering from a severe allergic reaction. The victim indicates that
she has an epinephrine auto-injector in her purse. What may the officer do?
The officer may call for backup and wait for medical personnel to arrive.
The officer may advise the victim to drink water to alleviate the reaction.
The officer may assist the victim in administering the epinephrine.
The officer may take the auto-injector and administer it themselves.
,Term 3 of 27
You observe a man walking erratically on a busy street. As you approach, you notice he is
sweating profusely and he responds aggressively when you ask if he is okay. He tells you that
he is diabetic and is on his way to lunch and does not have his insulin. Based on these
indicators, what are the appropriate first aid measures?
The officer may assist the victim in administering the epinephrine.
1) Provide reassurance
2) Monitor the victim
3) Position for comfort
1) Activate EMS
2) Monitor and provide reassurance
3) Give him orange juice
1) Inability to follow simple commands
2) Diminished motor skills
3) Altered mental state
Term 4 of 27
Because indicators of cardiac emergency resemble indicators of a number of other medical
conditions, you should determine with certainty that a cardiac emergency exists before
activating the EMS system or providing first aid measures.
True
False
,Term 5 of 27
Which of these first aid measures are appropriate for drug or alcohol-related emergencies?
1) Place the victim in a comfortable position and keep them calm and still
2) Provide care to prevent shock
3) Conduct primary and secondary assessment (activate the EMS system)
1) Inability to follow simple commands
2) Diminished motor skills
3) Altered mental state
1) Provide reassurance
2) Monitor the victim
3) Position for comfort
1) Cool, moist, pale skin
2) Shortness of breath and irregular pulse
3) Unusual anxiety or irritability
4) Crushing, dull, or heavy persistent pain in the chest or radiating from the chest area
Term 6 of 27
When treating a victim who is having an asthma attack, you may allow the victim to take or use
prescribed medications, such as an inhaler.
True
False
, Term 7 of 27
You are assessing an unconscious victim whose breathing is labored. You find her skin to be
warm, dry, and red. She is wearing a medical alert necklace that indicates she is diabetic.
With this information, you can determine that this victim may be experiencing A
DIABETIC EMERGENCY
Which is likely being caused by HIGH BLOOD SUGAR (Hyperglycemia)
The officer may assist the victim in administering the epinephrine.
1) If conscious, elevate head and shoulders slightly (semi-sitting position)
2) Protect numb or paralyzed areas from possible injury
3) Reassure the victim
4) If unconscious, and if appropriate, place in recovery position on the affected side
5) Take precautions to prevent shock
Disinfect the affected areas and encourage the victim to keep moving until EMS arrives.
OR
Activate the EMS system, take measures to prevent shock, be prepared to use rescue
breathing or CPR if necessary, and monitor vitals until EMS arrives. OR
Disinfect the area, apply ice to the area and wait for EMS to arrive.
Term 8 of 27
At a vehicle stop, you observe that the male driver is acting intoxicated. His skin is cold and
pale and he is covered in sweat. He shows you his medical alert bracelet and tells you he is
diabetic. Based on the indicators, what diabetic emergency is he experiencing?
Elevated sugar in urine (glycosuria)
Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)
Bronchoconstriction
Insulin
27 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 27
A primary and secondary assessment of a victim indicates that they have experienced a stroke.
Which of the following are appropriate first aid measures for stroke?
The officer may assist the victim in administering the epinephrine.
With this information, you can determine that this victim may be experiencing A
DIABETIC EMERGENCY
Which is likely being caused by HIGH BLOOD SUGAR (Hyperglycemia)
1) If conscious, elevate head and shoulders slightly (semi-sitting position)
2) Protect numb or paralyzed areas from possible injury
3) Reassure the victim
4) If unconscious, and if appropriate, place in recovery position on the affected side
5) Take precautions to prevent shock
Disinfect the affected areas and encourage the victim to keep moving until EMS arrives.
OR
Activate the EMS system, take measures to prevent shock, be prepared to use rescue
breathing or CPR if necessary, and monitor vitals until EMS arrives. OR
Disinfect the area, apply ice to the area and wait for EMS to arrive.
Term 2 of 27
An officer encounters a victim suffering from a severe allergic reaction. The victim indicates that
she has an epinephrine auto-injector in her purse. What may the officer do?
The officer may call for backup and wait for medical personnel to arrive.
The officer may advise the victim to drink water to alleviate the reaction.
The officer may assist the victim in administering the epinephrine.
The officer may take the auto-injector and administer it themselves.
,Term 3 of 27
You observe a man walking erratically on a busy street. As you approach, you notice he is
sweating profusely and he responds aggressively when you ask if he is okay. He tells you that
he is diabetic and is on his way to lunch and does not have his insulin. Based on these
indicators, what are the appropriate first aid measures?
The officer may assist the victim in administering the epinephrine.
1) Provide reassurance
2) Monitor the victim
3) Position for comfort
1) Activate EMS
2) Monitor and provide reassurance
3) Give him orange juice
1) Inability to follow simple commands
2) Diminished motor skills
3) Altered mental state
Term 4 of 27
Because indicators of cardiac emergency resemble indicators of a number of other medical
conditions, you should determine with certainty that a cardiac emergency exists before
activating the EMS system or providing first aid measures.
True
False
,Term 5 of 27
Which of these first aid measures are appropriate for drug or alcohol-related emergencies?
1) Place the victim in a comfortable position and keep them calm and still
2) Provide care to prevent shock
3) Conduct primary and secondary assessment (activate the EMS system)
1) Inability to follow simple commands
2) Diminished motor skills
3) Altered mental state
1) Provide reassurance
2) Monitor the victim
3) Position for comfort
1) Cool, moist, pale skin
2) Shortness of breath and irregular pulse
3) Unusual anxiety or irritability
4) Crushing, dull, or heavy persistent pain in the chest or radiating from the chest area
Term 6 of 27
When treating a victim who is having an asthma attack, you may allow the victim to take or use
prescribed medications, such as an inhaler.
True
False
, Term 7 of 27
You are assessing an unconscious victim whose breathing is labored. You find her skin to be
warm, dry, and red. She is wearing a medical alert necklace that indicates she is diabetic.
With this information, you can determine that this victim may be experiencing A
DIABETIC EMERGENCY
Which is likely being caused by HIGH BLOOD SUGAR (Hyperglycemia)
The officer may assist the victim in administering the epinephrine.
1) If conscious, elevate head and shoulders slightly (semi-sitting position)
2) Protect numb or paralyzed areas from possible injury
3) Reassure the victim
4) If unconscious, and if appropriate, place in recovery position on the affected side
5) Take precautions to prevent shock
Disinfect the affected areas and encourage the victim to keep moving until EMS arrives.
OR
Activate the EMS system, take measures to prevent shock, be prepared to use rescue
breathing or CPR if necessary, and monitor vitals until EMS arrives. OR
Disinfect the area, apply ice to the area and wait for EMS to arrive.
Term 8 of 27
At a vehicle stop, you observe that the male driver is acting intoxicated. His skin is cold and
pale and he is covered in sweat. He shows you his medical alert bracelet and tells you he is
diabetic. Based on the indicators, what diabetic emergency is he experiencing?
Elevated sugar in urine (glycosuria)
Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)
Bronchoconstriction
Insulin
