POST First Responder First Aid/CPR/AED

1. Which of these are indicators of drug use or alcohol intoxication? 2. You are assessing a victim who is acting confused and complains of being thirsty. You notice that his breath smells oddly sweet and his skin is red, warm and dry. Based on these indicators, what are the ap- propriate first aid measures? 3. 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? 4. A primary and secondary assessment of a victim in- dicates that they have experienced a stroke. Which of the following are appropriate first aid measures for stroke? 1) Inability to follow simple commands 2) Diminished mo- tor skills 3) Altered mental state 1) Activate EMS 2) Monitor and pro- vide reassurance 3) Give him some orange juice 1) Activate EMS 2) Monitor and pro- vide reassurance 3) Give him orange juice 1) If conscious, el- evate head and shoulders slightly (semi-sitting posi- tion) 2) Protect numb or paralyzed areas from possible in- jury 3) Reassure the victim 4) If unconscious, and if appropriate, place in recovery position on the af- fected side 5) Take precau- 5. Which of the following are common indicators of car- diac emergency? tions to prevent shock 1) Cool, moist, pale skin 2) Shortness of breath and irregu- lar pulse 3) Unusual anxiety or irritability 4) Crushing, dull, or heavy persis- tent pain in the chest or radiat- ing from the chest area 6. An officer encounters a victim suffering from a severe The officer may allergic reaction. The victim indicates that she has an epinephrine auto-injector in her purse. What may the officer do? 7. You come across a victim who is having an asthma attack and is having trouble using her inhaler. What should you do? 8. Which of the following should be done if you en- counter a victim of an opioid overdose? 9. 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. assist the victim in administering the epinephrine. Assist victim in taking medication 1) Activate the EMS system 2) Prepare for a violent reaction by the victim 3) Assist with naloxone adminis- tration False 10. 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? 11. Which of the following is also known as a cerebrovas- cular accident (CVA)? 12. When responding to a suspected poisoning victim, what are the appropriate first aid measures? 13. 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? 14. 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? 15. Which of these first aid measures are appropriate for drug or alcohol-related emergencies? 16. Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening condition that can cause swelling in tissues that line the respiratory sys- tem and/or dilate blood vessels, which can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure. 17. Which of the following first aid measures are used for cardiac emergencies? 1) Swelling 2) Redness, rash, or some other form of skin reaction Stroke 1) Dizziness 2) Headache 1) Headache 2) Itching 1) Provide reas- surance 2) Monitor the vic- tim 3) Position for comfort True 1) Place the victim in a comfortable position and keep them calm and still 2) Provide care to prevent shock 3) Conduct prima- ry and secondary 18. You are interviewing a woman whose purse has been assessment (acti- vate the EMS sys- tem) 1) Activate EMS stolen. She begins to sweat profusely and then faints. 2) Monitor and pro- She is breathing normally but her pulse is rapid. Her skin is cold and clammy. She is wearing a medical alert bracelet that indicates she is diabetic. Based on these indicators, what are the appropriate first aid measures? 19. You are assessing a victim who is acting confused and complains of being thirsty. You notice that his breath smells oddly sweet and his skin is red, warm and dry. You ask if he is diabetic and he says yes. Based on the indicators, what diabetic emergency is he experiencing? 20. You encounter a person who is experiencing an al- lergic reaction and complains of feeling "itchy." You observe that his lips and tongue are swollen and his breathing is labored. What first aid measures should you take? 21. When treating a victim who is having an asthma at- tack, you may allow the victim to take or use pre- scribed medications, such as an inhaler. 22. A woman you are interviewing begins to act hostile and is sweating profusely. You notice that she is wear- ing a medical alert bracelet. You ask if she is diabetic and she says yes. Based on the indicators, what dia- betic emergency is she experiencing? vide reassurance 3) Place her in the recovery position High Blood Sugar (Hyperglycemia) 1) Be prepared to use rescue breath- ing or CPR if nec- essary 2) Monitor the vic- tim and take pre- cautions to pre- vent shock 3) Activate the EMS System True Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia) 23. A person who is demonstrating impaired motor skills, False appears dazed and confused, and an uncooperative, aggressive, or combative behavior is either "high" or intoxicated. 24. How does epinephrine benefit a victim who is experi- encing anaphylaxis? 25. 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 indi- cators, what diabetic emergency is he experiencing? Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)