PSFA final Questions with Answers (100%
Correct Answers)
The first objective of a civilian encountering a medical emergency Answer:
Report it to a PSAP
Who provides medical over sight Answer: The medical director
Parts of the circulatory system Answer: Lungs, heart, veins, arteries, blood,
capillaries
Parts of the respiratory system Answer: Nose, mouth, oral/nasal cavity,
pharynx, larynx, trachea, carina, lungs, main bronchus, bronchioles, alveoli,
diaphragm, ribs
Four components of scene size up Answer: Scene safety, number of patients,
resources needed, NOI/MOI
Why is emergency scene safety important Answer: It keeps you and everyone
at the scene safe
2 way radio communication with a doctor is Answer: Online medical control
Vehicle accident with wires down you should Answer: Tell patient not to move
have power company shut down power
What is the purpose of the initial assessment Answer: Ensure scene safety,
determine NOI/MOI, identify immediate threats to life
Description of an EMR Answer: First person to arrive at scene to care for
patient and document scene
Initial assessment should be repeated every ___ minutes for unstable patient
Answer: 5
SAMPLE Answer: Signs/symptoms, allergies, medications, past medical
history, last oral intake, events leading up to
Correct Answers)
The first objective of a civilian encountering a medical emergency Answer:
Report it to a PSAP
Who provides medical over sight Answer: The medical director
Parts of the circulatory system Answer: Lungs, heart, veins, arteries, blood,
capillaries
Parts of the respiratory system Answer: Nose, mouth, oral/nasal cavity,
pharynx, larynx, trachea, carina, lungs, main bronchus, bronchioles, alveoli,
diaphragm, ribs
Four components of scene size up Answer: Scene safety, number of patients,
resources needed, NOI/MOI
Why is emergency scene safety important Answer: It keeps you and everyone
at the scene safe
2 way radio communication with a doctor is Answer: Online medical control
Vehicle accident with wires down you should Answer: Tell patient not to move
have power company shut down power
What is the purpose of the initial assessment Answer: Ensure scene safety,
determine NOI/MOI, identify immediate threats to life
Description of an EMR Answer: First person to arrive at scene to care for
patient and document scene
Initial assessment should be repeated every ___ minutes for unstable patient
Answer: 5
SAMPLE Answer: Signs/symptoms, allergies, medications, past medical
history, last oral intake, events leading up to
