When it is safe for you to approach a victim, you should attempt to determine the victim's
responsiveness by ______. - ANSWER tapping and shouting
What are the effects of shock? - ANSWER 1) Reduced oxygen to body tissues and or-
gans,
2) Low body temperature due to restricted blood flow,
3) Reduced blood flow to body tissues and organs
The "O" in the DOTS of victim secondary assessment stands for: - ANSWER Open Inju-
ries
At the scene of a traffic collision, you find an unconscious victim inside one of the vehicles
with evidence of a neck injury. How do you open the airway? - ANSWER Use the jaw-
thrust maneuver
When giving back blows or chest thrusts to an infant, what is the correct position for the in-
fant's head and chest? - ANSWER The head should be lower than the chest
Place the following links in the chain of survival in the correct order by dragging each link on
the left to the chain (list) on the right. - ANSWER 1) Immediate recognition of cardiac
arrest and activation of the emergency response system,
2) Early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with an emphasis on chest compressions,
3) Rapid defibrillation,
4) Effective advanced life support,
1
, 5) Integrated post-cardiac arrest care
A MILD airway obstruction is a condition in which - ANSWER 1) the victim indicates an
airway problem but is able to speak or cough 2) an adult is conscious and violently coughing
and red in the face from the ordeal
Which of the following images shows a victim in the correct recovery position? - AN-
SWER (Photo of guy laying on side with knees tucked toward chest)
You should check for indications of life-threatening conditions and place the victim in the re-
covery position if the victim has - ANSWER
What type of problem would an officer expect to find while performing a secondary assess-
ment? - ANSWER Dislocated shoulder
What are the first aid measures for an impaled object? - ANSWER 1) Stabilize the ob-
ject to avoid additional damage during treatment, 2) Apply pressure on both sides of the ob-
ject to control bleeding, 3) Expose the wound
For an avulsion, when the body part is not completely separated, you should place the sepa-
rated tissue back in place before applying dressings or pressure bandages. - AN-
SWER True
An officer who has conducted a secondary assessment of vital signs of a conscious victim
should be prepared to advise EMS of their assessment results, including respiratory rate and
pulse. - ANSWER True
What is the correct hand position for performing abdominal thrusts on a conscious adult? -
ANSWER On the middle of the abdomen, just above the navel and well below the
lower tip of the breastbone
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responsiveness by ______. - ANSWER tapping and shouting
What are the effects of shock? - ANSWER 1) Reduced oxygen to body tissues and or-
gans,
2) Low body temperature due to restricted blood flow,
3) Reduced blood flow to body tissues and organs
The "O" in the DOTS of victim secondary assessment stands for: - ANSWER Open Inju-
ries
At the scene of a traffic collision, you find an unconscious victim inside one of the vehicles
with evidence of a neck injury. How do you open the airway? - ANSWER Use the jaw-
thrust maneuver
When giving back blows or chest thrusts to an infant, what is the correct position for the in-
fant's head and chest? - ANSWER The head should be lower than the chest
Place the following links in the chain of survival in the correct order by dragging each link on
the left to the chain (list) on the right. - ANSWER 1) Immediate recognition of cardiac
arrest and activation of the emergency response system,
2) Early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with an emphasis on chest compressions,
3) Rapid defibrillation,
4) Effective advanced life support,
1
, 5) Integrated post-cardiac arrest care
A MILD airway obstruction is a condition in which - ANSWER 1) the victim indicates an
airway problem but is able to speak or cough 2) an adult is conscious and violently coughing
and red in the face from the ordeal
Which of the following images shows a victim in the correct recovery position? - AN-
SWER (Photo of guy laying on side with knees tucked toward chest)
You should check for indications of life-threatening conditions and place the victim in the re-
covery position if the victim has - ANSWER
What type of problem would an officer expect to find while performing a secondary assess-
ment? - ANSWER Dislocated shoulder
What are the first aid measures for an impaled object? - ANSWER 1) Stabilize the ob-
ject to avoid additional damage during treatment, 2) Apply pressure on both sides of the ob-
ject to control bleeding, 3) Expose the wound
For an avulsion, when the body part is not completely separated, you should place the sepa-
rated tissue back in place before applying dressings or pressure bandages. - AN-
SWER True
An officer who has conducted a secondary assessment of vital signs of a conscious victim
should be prepared to advise EMS of their assessment results, including respiratory rate and
pulse. - ANSWER True
What is the correct hand position for performing abdominal thrusts on a conscious adult? -
ANSWER On the middle of the abdomen, just above the navel and well below the
lower tip of the breastbone
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