POST First Responder First Aid/CPR/AED: Module 4
A person who is demonstrating impaired motor skills, appears dazed and confused, and an uncooperative,
aggressive, or combative behavior is either "high" or intoxicated. - ansFalse
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? - ans1) 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
A woman you are interviewing begins to act hostile and is sweating profusely. You notice that she is wearing a
medical alert bracelet. You ask if she is diabetic and she says yes. Based on the indicators, what diabetic
emergency is she experiencing? - ansLow Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)
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? - ansThe officer may assist the victim in
administering the epinephrine.
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening condition that can cause swelling in tissues that line the respiratory system
and/or dilate blood vessels, which can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure. - ansTrue
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? - ansLow Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)
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. - ansFalse
, How does epinephrine benefit a victim who is experiencing anaphylaxis? - ans
Select the most correct set of indicators of withdrawal from alcohol or drugs. - ansConfusion, hallucinations,
tremors or shaking, sweating, increased pulse/breathing
When attempting to determine how poison has been taken into the body, which of the following indicators
might aid in determining if the poison was absorbed? - ans1) Headache
2) Itching
When attempting to determine how poison has been taken into the body, which of the following indicators
might aid in determining if the poison was inhaled? - ans1) Dizziness
2) Headache
When attempting to determine how poison has been taken into the body, which of the following indicators
might aid in determining if the poison was injected? - ans1) Swelling
2) Redness, rash, or some other form of skin reaction
When responding to a suspected poisoning victim, what are the appropriate first aid measures? - ans
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. - ansTrue
Which of the following are common indicators of cardiac emergency? - ans1) 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
Which of the following first aid measures are used for cardiac emergencies? - ans1) Place the victim in a
comfortable position and keep them calm and still
A person who is demonstrating impaired motor skills, appears dazed and confused, and an uncooperative,
aggressive, or combative behavior is either "high" or intoxicated. - ansFalse
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? - ans1) 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
A woman you are interviewing begins to act hostile and is sweating profusely. You notice that she is wearing a
medical alert bracelet. You ask if she is diabetic and she says yes. Based on the indicators, what diabetic
emergency is she experiencing? - ansLow Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)
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? - ansThe officer may assist the victim in
administering the epinephrine.
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening condition that can cause swelling in tissues that line the respiratory system
and/or dilate blood vessels, which can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure. - ansTrue
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? - ansLow Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)
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. - ansFalse
, How does epinephrine benefit a victim who is experiencing anaphylaxis? - ans
Select the most correct set of indicators of withdrawal from alcohol or drugs. - ansConfusion, hallucinations,
tremors or shaking, sweating, increased pulse/breathing
When attempting to determine how poison has been taken into the body, which of the following indicators
might aid in determining if the poison was absorbed? - ans1) Headache
2) Itching
When attempting to determine how poison has been taken into the body, which of the following indicators
might aid in determining if the poison was inhaled? - ans1) Dizziness
2) Headache
When attempting to determine how poison has been taken into the body, which of the following indicators
might aid in determining if the poison was injected? - ans1) Swelling
2) Redness, rash, or some other form of skin reaction
When responding to a suspected poisoning victim, what are the appropriate first aid measures? - ans
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. - ansTrue
Which of the following are common indicators of cardiac emergency? - ans1) 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
Which of the following first aid measures are used for cardiac emergencies? - ans1) Place the victim in a
comfortable position and keep them calm and still
