POST FIRST RESPONDER FIRST
AID/CPR/AED: MODULE 4 QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS ELABORATION
sWhich of these are indicators of drug use or alcohol intoxication? - 1) Inability to follow simple
commands
2) Diminished motor skills
3) Altered mental state
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
appropriate first aid measures? - 1) Activate EMS
2) Monitor and provide reassurance
3) Give him some orange juice
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? - 1) Activate EMS
2) Monitor and provide reassurance
3) Give him orange juice
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? - 1) 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
, Which of the following are common indicators of cardiac emergency? - 1) 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
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? - The officer may assist the victim in
administering the epinephrine.
You come across a victim who is having an asthma attack and is having trouble using her inhaler. What
should you do? - Assist victim in taking medication
Which of the following should be done if you encounter a victim of an opioid overdose? - 1) Activate the
EMS system
2) Prepare for a violent reaction by the victim
3) Assist with naloxone administration
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. - False
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? - 1) Swelling
2) Redness, rash, or some other form of skin reaction
Which of the following is also known as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)? - Stroke
When responding to a suspected poisoning victim, what are the appropriate first aid measures? -
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? - 1) Dizziness
2) Headache
AID/CPR/AED: MODULE 4 QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS ELABORATION
sWhich of these are indicators of drug use or alcohol intoxication? - 1) Inability to follow simple
commands
2) Diminished motor skills
3) Altered mental state
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
appropriate first aid measures? - 1) Activate EMS
2) Monitor and provide reassurance
3) Give him some orange juice
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? - 1) Activate EMS
2) Monitor and provide reassurance
3) Give him orange juice
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? - 1) 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
, Which of the following are common indicators of cardiac emergency? - 1) 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
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? - The officer may assist the victim in
administering the epinephrine.
You come across a victim who is having an asthma attack and is having trouble using her inhaler. What
should you do? - Assist victim in taking medication
Which of the following should be done if you encounter a victim of an opioid overdose? - 1) Activate the
EMS system
2) Prepare for a violent reaction by the victim
3) Assist with naloxone administration
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. - False
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? - 1) Swelling
2) Redness, rash, or some other form of skin reaction
Which of the following is also known as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)? - Stroke
When responding to a suspected poisoning victim, what are the appropriate first aid measures? -
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? - 1) Dizziness
2) Headache
