ECC Rutgers Exam Review Questions
and Answers
How can a first responder minimize risk of liability? - ANSWER-*ask for consent
*explain everything you're doing
*follow proper steps
What's an example of implied consent? - ANSWER-unconscious and in need of medical
assistance
Example of negligence as a first responder - ANSWER-tying a bandage too tight,
leaving the scene after starting first aid
The purpose of a scene size up - ANSWER-to ensure the area is safe for you to provide
care for the victims
How long should a scene size up take? - ANSWER-10 seconds
What does 911 need to know? - ANSWER-your location
the incident
the number of victims
the number you're calling from/your name
Purpose behind universal standard precautions - ANSWER-known rules that all first
aiders follow such as using gloves, washing hands, using clean, sterile, new bandages
for every victim
What situations constitute an emergency? - ANSWER-severe bleeding
victim not breathing
massive blood loss
confusion/amnesia
heatstroke/frostbite
rigid abdomen
Flow of blood through the heart - ANSWER-right atria - right ventricle - lungs - left atria -
left ventricle - body
ligaments - ANSWER-Connect bone to bone
white and thready
tendons - ANSWER-Connect muscle to bone
, pink/reddish
largest artery in the body - ANSWER-aorta
What does plasma do in our bodies? - ANSWER-carries food materials, waste
materials, and red blood cells
Where are peripheral nerves found? - ANSWER-appendicular skeleton
Cardiac muscle - ANSWER-found in the heart only
smooth muscle - ANSWER-found in the internal organs
involuntary movement
skeletal muscle - ANSWER-connect to bones
control voluntary movements
What do you do if the first tourniquet does not stop the bleeding? - ANSWER-apply a
second tourniquet above the first one
hemostatic dressing - ANSWER-A dressing that has been treated with a specialized
chemical that when placed onto a wound promotes clotting
dressing should be - ANSWER-bigger than the wound
Proper wound irrigation - ANSWER-flush with high pressure water
clean with antibacterial soap and tap water
proper wound care - ANSWER-dressing should be placed directly on the wound and
held in place by the bandage
proper wound post care - ANSWER-wounds should be kept moist with antibiotics
laceration - ANSWER-wound with jagged edges
abrasion - ANSWER-Scrape of the skin due to something abrasive
puncture - ANSWER-hole in the skin, impaled/embedded
incision - ANSWER-Cut with clean edges
avulsions - ANSWER-wounds where there is a flap of skin hanging off
amputation - ANSWER-partial or complete removal of a limb
and Answers
How can a first responder minimize risk of liability? - ANSWER-*ask for consent
*explain everything you're doing
*follow proper steps
What's an example of implied consent? - ANSWER-unconscious and in need of medical
assistance
Example of negligence as a first responder - ANSWER-tying a bandage too tight,
leaving the scene after starting first aid
The purpose of a scene size up - ANSWER-to ensure the area is safe for you to provide
care for the victims
How long should a scene size up take? - ANSWER-10 seconds
What does 911 need to know? - ANSWER-your location
the incident
the number of victims
the number you're calling from/your name
Purpose behind universal standard precautions - ANSWER-known rules that all first
aiders follow such as using gloves, washing hands, using clean, sterile, new bandages
for every victim
What situations constitute an emergency? - ANSWER-severe bleeding
victim not breathing
massive blood loss
confusion/amnesia
heatstroke/frostbite
rigid abdomen
Flow of blood through the heart - ANSWER-right atria - right ventricle - lungs - left atria -
left ventricle - body
ligaments - ANSWER-Connect bone to bone
white and thready
tendons - ANSWER-Connect muscle to bone
, pink/reddish
largest artery in the body - ANSWER-aorta
What does plasma do in our bodies? - ANSWER-carries food materials, waste
materials, and red blood cells
Where are peripheral nerves found? - ANSWER-appendicular skeleton
Cardiac muscle - ANSWER-found in the heart only
smooth muscle - ANSWER-found in the internal organs
involuntary movement
skeletal muscle - ANSWER-connect to bones
control voluntary movements
What do you do if the first tourniquet does not stop the bleeding? - ANSWER-apply a
second tourniquet above the first one
hemostatic dressing - ANSWER-A dressing that has been treated with a specialized
chemical that when placed onto a wound promotes clotting
dressing should be - ANSWER-bigger than the wound
Proper wound irrigation - ANSWER-flush with high pressure water
clean with antibacterial soap and tap water
proper wound care - ANSWER-dressing should be placed directly on the wound and
held in place by the bandage
proper wound post care - ANSWER-wounds should be kept moist with antibiotics
laceration - ANSWER-wound with jagged edges
abrasion - ANSWER-Scrape of the skin due to something abrasive
puncture - ANSWER-hole in the skin, impaled/embedded
incision - ANSWER-Cut with clean edges
avulsions - ANSWER-wounds where there is a flap of skin hanging off
amputation - ANSWER-partial or complete removal of a limb
