POST First Responder First Aid/CPR/AED Modules 1-6 Complete Questions and Answers (Latest Update 2023 Graded A+)

POST First Responder First Aid/CPR/AED Modules 1-6 Complete Questions and Answers (Latest Update 2023 Graded A+) An officer is administering first aid to stem the flow of blood from a stabbing victim. Which of the following offer the best protection against communicable diseases? - 1) Nitrile or vinyl gloves, 2) A mask and protective glasses Which of the following activities are essential to the EMS system? - 1) Sharing Information, 2) Working as a Team, 3) Providing Assistance Not all receiving facilities are designated to specialize in the provision of stroke, trauma, or cardiac care. - True Any medical facility in your area is a receiving facility in the EMS system. - False An unconscious eight-year old child has life-threatening injuries requiring treatment. The parents are not at the scene. Which type of consent allows an officer to provide care in this situation? - Implied consent Module 2 When it is safe for you to approach a victim, you should attempt to determine the victim's responsiveness by ______. - tapping and shouting What are the effects of shock? - 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: - 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? - 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? - 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. - 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 - 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? - (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 - What type of problem would an officer expect to find while performing a secondary assessment? - Dislocated shoulder What are the first aid measures for an impaled object? - 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. - 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. - True What is the correct hand position for performing abdominal thrusts on a conscious adult? - 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. - 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? - Vomit What is the correct hand position for clearing a severe airway obstruction on an obese or pregnant adult? - On the midline of the sternum, level with the armpits What is the normal breathing rate for a Child (1 year to puberty)? - Shock is a life-threatening condition. - True Which of the following statements is true regarding direct pressure? - Direct pressure should be applied using a gloved hand or clean dressing until bleeding is controlled. Identify which of the following apply to the use of a hemostatic dressing. - 1) After applying the dressing, apply direct pressure, 2) Tightly pack the wound with hemostatic gauze You find an accident victim who is unconscious, and there is no evidence of a spinal injury. To ensure an open airway, what should you do? - Use the head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver Confusion, combativeness, and anxiety may be symptoms of shock. - True Select the image that represents the radial pulse location. - (On the wrist) Drag the correct numbers to the correct position for one- and two-person child CPR. - Compression rate (per minute): 100-120 Rescue Breath Duration: 1 second Compression-to-Rescue Breath Ratio (one-person CPR): 30:2 Compression-to-Rescue Breath Ratio (two-person CPR): 15:2 Compression Depth: 2 inches or 1/3 chest depth After a shock is delivered: - The compression-to-ventilation ratio of 30:2 is the same for both one- and two-person CPR on an adult. - True Which of the following statements are true of using a tourniquet for bleeding control? - 1) The time the tourniquet was applied should be noted/reported to EMTs 2) If the victim is covered, leave the area where the tourniquet is located exposed for EMTs to see If you are required to perform rescue breathing on a victim whose mouth is injured, a pocket mask may be used in the mask to nose position. - True Match the airway obstruction conditions to their severity. - Mild: 1) An adult is conscious and violently coughing and red in the face from the ordeal 2) The victim indicates an airway problem but is able to speak or cough Severe: 1) An adult is conscious but unable to speak, cough, or breathe 2) A victim is unconscious and unable to breathe after the airway has been opened and a finger sweep performed. In the case of an amputation, which of the following precautions should be taken with the separated body part(s)? - 1) Transport the amputated part with the victim if possible, 2) Keep the amputated part dry, 3) Attempt to locate the amputated part, 4) Keep the amputated part cool and protected Someone with no history of mental illness may manifest symptoms of a psychological emergency. - True After activating EMS, what should an officer do for an unresponsive victim? - Check the victim's airway, breathing, and circulation The AED pads are not sticking to the victim's chest. Which of the following may be a likely cause? - 1) The victim has a wet chest surface, 2) Excessive hair on the victim's chest When giving ventilations to an infant, only use as much air as it takes to fill your cheeks. - True At a construction site, an injured worker has a large piece of metal impaled through his right calf. What are the correct first aid steps? - Stabilize the piece of metal in place with a bulky dressing Jewelry does not need to be removed from the patient's chest if the jewelry does not in touch the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) pads. - False How should a pulse rate normally be calculated? - Select the answer that best represents proper steps for applying a hemostatic dressing. - Tightly pack hemostatic gauze, apply direct pressure for 3 to 5 minutes, apply pressure bandage, prepare for transport. Once an officer suspects that a victim has an altered mental status, which first aid measures should be considered? - 1) Calming and reassuring the victim, 2) Taking proper officer/public safety tactics, should the victim's altered mental status escalate, 3) Changing environments The AED is unable to complete analysis, which of the following may be a likely cause? - 1) Radio frequency interference 2) Excessive movement of the patient 3) Giving rescue breaths during analysis 4) Vehicle motion How does an automated external defibrillator (AED) work? - It shocks the heart out of a fatal rhythm so that normal rhythm will resume The compression-to-ventilation ratio for two-person CPR on a child is - 15:2