POST First Responder First
Aid/CPR/AED: Module 2 UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
When it is safe for you to approach a victim, you should attempt to determine the victim's
responsiveness by ______. - CORRECT ANSWER- tapping and shouting
What are the effects of shock? - CORRECT 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: - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT ANSWER-
What type of problem would an officer expect to find while performing a secondary
assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER- Dislocated shoulder
What are the first aid measures for an impaled object? - CORRECT 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
For an avulsion, when the body part is not completely separated, you should place the
separated tissue back in place before applying dressings or pressure bandages. - CORRECT
ANSWER- 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. - CORRECT ANSWER- True
What is the correct hand position for performing abdominal thrusts on a conscious adult? -
CORRECT ANSWER- On the middle of the abdomen, just above the navel and well below
the lower tip of the breastbone
Place the bleeding control measures for an open wound on an extremity in the correct order. -
CORRECT ANSWER- 1) Expose the open wound site
2) Assess for possible fractures associated with the open wound
3) Apply direct pressure
4) Apply pressure bandage
5) Apply a tourniquet
What could compromise a drowning victim's airway? - CORRECT ANSWER- Vomit
Aid/CPR/AED: Module 2 UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
When it is safe for you to approach a victim, you should attempt to determine the victim's
responsiveness by ______. - CORRECT ANSWER- tapping and shouting
What are the effects of shock? - CORRECT 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: - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT ANSWER-
What type of problem would an officer expect to find while performing a secondary
assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER- Dislocated shoulder
What are the first aid measures for an impaled object? - CORRECT 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
For an avulsion, when the body part is not completely separated, you should place the
separated tissue back in place before applying dressings or pressure bandages. - CORRECT
ANSWER- 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. - CORRECT ANSWER- True
What is the correct hand position for performing abdominal thrusts on a conscious adult? -
CORRECT ANSWER- On the middle of the abdomen, just above the navel and well below
the lower tip of the breastbone
Place the bleeding control measures for an open wound on an extremity in the correct order. -
CORRECT ANSWER- 1) Expose the open wound site
2) Assess for possible fractures associated with the open wound
3) Apply direct pressure
4) Apply pressure bandage
5) Apply a tourniquet
What could compromise a drowning victim's airway? - CORRECT ANSWER- Vomit
