Which of the following are appropriate first aid measures for treating thermal burns? - AN-
SWER 1) Treat for shock
2) Remove the victim from the source of heat
3) Stop the burning process by cooling the affected areas with cool water
At the scene of a traffic collision, a victim is sitting on the curb at the side of the road. The
victim is conscious but his breathing is labored and he appears to be experiencing a lot of
pain with each breath. You do not find any bleeding from the area during your primary as-
sessment. What immediate care should be given? - ANSWER Activate EMS, place the
victim in a recovery position on the injured side (if appropriate), treat for shock, continue to
monitor the victim, be prepared for the victim to vomit
You are talking to a victim at a traffic collision who you believe is experiencing internal bleed-
ing. What are the correct first aid measures? - ANSWER 1) Monitor the victim
2) Be prepared in the event the victim vomits
3) Provide care to prevent shock
4) Activate the EMS system
Which of the following are appropriate first aid measures for treating electrical burns? - AN-
SWER 1) Treat for shock
2) Shut off the source of the electrical current
3) Loosely apply a sterile dressing to affected areas
4) Look for entry and exit wound
1
, 5) Conduct a primary assessment and, if necessary, begin CPR immediately
6) Ensure that the scene is safe to enter
Which of the following are the correct first aid measures for chemicals in the eye? - AN-
SWER 1) Thoroughly flush the affected eye(s) with water
2) Reassure and monitor the victim
3) Allow the patient to remove contact lenses (if applicable)
4) Attempt to identify the chemical and contact poison control
Which of the following will protect the spinal cord from further damage? - ANSWER 1)
Maintaining manual stabilization until the victim receives additional treatment
2) Establishing early manual stabilization of the neck and head
You are conducting a secondary assessment of a conscious victim on the ground. He com-
plains of abdominal pain. What else might indicate a closed abdominal injury? - AN-
SWER 1) He is in the fetal position
2) Nausea and/or vomiting
3) Rapid shallow breathing
4) The area is rigid or painful to the touch
When providing care to treat a nose bleed, you should pack the victim's nostrils. - AN-
SWER False
In addition to burns, acute exposure to radiation may result in radiation sickness. Which of
the following are common symptoms of radiation sickness? - ANSWER 1) Nausea and
vomiting
2) Hair loss
3) Fatigue and weakness
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SWER 1) Treat for shock
2) Remove the victim from the source of heat
3) Stop the burning process by cooling the affected areas with cool water
At the scene of a traffic collision, a victim is sitting on the curb at the side of the road. The
victim is conscious but his breathing is labored and he appears to be experiencing a lot of
pain with each breath. You do not find any bleeding from the area during your primary as-
sessment. What immediate care should be given? - ANSWER Activate EMS, place the
victim in a recovery position on the injured side (if appropriate), treat for shock, continue to
monitor the victim, be prepared for the victim to vomit
You are talking to a victim at a traffic collision who you believe is experiencing internal bleed-
ing. What are the correct first aid measures? - ANSWER 1) Monitor the victim
2) Be prepared in the event the victim vomits
3) Provide care to prevent shock
4) Activate the EMS system
Which of the following are appropriate first aid measures for treating electrical burns? - AN-
SWER 1) Treat for shock
2) Shut off the source of the electrical current
3) Loosely apply a sterile dressing to affected areas
4) Look for entry and exit wound
1
, 5) Conduct a primary assessment and, if necessary, begin CPR immediately
6) Ensure that the scene is safe to enter
Which of the following are the correct first aid measures for chemicals in the eye? - AN-
SWER 1) Thoroughly flush the affected eye(s) with water
2) Reassure and monitor the victim
3) Allow the patient to remove contact lenses (if applicable)
4) Attempt to identify the chemical and contact poison control
Which of the following will protect the spinal cord from further damage? - ANSWER 1)
Maintaining manual stabilization until the victim receives additional treatment
2) Establishing early manual stabilization of the neck and head
You are conducting a secondary assessment of a conscious victim on the ground. He com-
plains of abdominal pain. What else might indicate a closed abdominal injury? - AN-
SWER 1) He is in the fetal position
2) Nausea and/or vomiting
3) Rapid shallow breathing
4) The area is rigid or painful to the touch
When providing care to treat a nose bleed, you should pack the victim's nostrils. - AN-
SWER False
In addition to burns, acute exposure to radiation may result in radiation sickness. Which of
the following are common symptoms of radiation sickness? - ANSWER 1) Nausea and
vomiting
2) Hair loss
3) Fatigue and weakness
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