POST First Responder First Aid/CPR/AED: Module 2

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 organs, 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 Injuries 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 infant'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, 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? - Answer - (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 recovery position if the victim has - Answer - What type of problem would an officer expect to find while performing a secondary assessment? - Answer - Dislocated shoulder What are the first aid measures for an impaled object? - Answer - 1) Stabilize the object to avoid additional damage during treatment, 2) Apply pressure on both sides of the object to control bleeding, 3) Expose the wound