POST First Responder First Aid/CPR/AED: Module 5
Questions and Answers
Due to the variety of conditions that can cause 4) Cool the victim as quickly as possible
severe abdominal pain, performing a primary and
secondary assessment of the victim is
paramount when providing care for abdominal A pregnant woman is experiencing contractions
pain. - ANSWER -True every 8-10 mins but the baby's head is not
crowning. What stage of labor is being
experienced and is the woman safe for transport?
Profuse vaginal bleeding prior to beginning - ANSWER -Stage 1 and yes
delivery may be an indication of a complication. -
ANSWER -True
A victim is on the ground and convulsing
violently. There is a laceration on her head as a
A newborn has a very weak brachial pulse and is result of hitting an object during this episode.
not breathing, even after rubbing the infant's What can be done to prevent further harm to the
back and tapping on the infant's feet. What victim? - ANSWER -Move objects away
emergency care can an officer provide? - from the victim during the episode.
ANSWER -Provide rescue breathing using
puffs of breath and compressions with 2 fingers
on the chest, just below the nipple line What stage of labor begins with a bulging vaginal
opening and the baby's head crowning and ends
with the delivery of the infant? - ANSWER -
Which of the following are appropriate first aid Stage 2
measures for frostbite? - ANSWER -1)
Wrap the affected area in a dry, loose bandage
2) Provide care to prevent shock What is the most common cause of heat cramps?
3) Immobilize and protect the affected areas - ANSWER -Loss of salt and minerals due
to prolonged perspiration
You are handcuffing a subject when a dog
comes running from behind a building, bites you Which of the following are appropriate first aid
on the arm, and runs away. The bite penetrates measures for hypothermia? - ANSWER -1)
your clothing and skin and you are bleeding Replace wet clothing with dry clothing
beneath your clothing. After securing the 2) If the victim has a pulse but is not breathing,
suspect, what first aid measures should you being rescue breathing
take? - ANSWER -Disinfect or flush the site 3) Provide care to prevent shock
with water, control bleeding, and attempt to
locate the dog or dog's owner
Which of the following are first aid concerns
involved with animal or human bites? -
Which of the following are appropriate first aid ANSWER -1) Bleeding control
measures for heat stroke? - ANSWER -1) 2) Circumstances of the bite, condition, and
Provide care to prevent shock location of the assailing animal/human
2) Loosen or remove victim's clothing 3) Victim Infection
3) Activate EMS 4) Prevention of shock
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Questions and Answers
Due to the variety of conditions that can cause 4) Cool the victim as quickly as possible
severe abdominal pain, performing a primary and
secondary assessment of the victim is
paramount when providing care for abdominal A pregnant woman is experiencing contractions
pain. - ANSWER -True every 8-10 mins but the baby's head is not
crowning. What stage of labor is being
experienced and is the woman safe for transport?
Profuse vaginal bleeding prior to beginning - ANSWER -Stage 1 and yes
delivery may be an indication of a complication. -
ANSWER -True
A victim is on the ground and convulsing
violently. There is a laceration on her head as a
A newborn has a very weak brachial pulse and is result of hitting an object during this episode.
not breathing, even after rubbing the infant's What can be done to prevent further harm to the
back and tapping on the infant's feet. What victim? - ANSWER -Move objects away
emergency care can an officer provide? - from the victim during the episode.
ANSWER -Provide rescue breathing using
puffs of breath and compressions with 2 fingers
on the chest, just below the nipple line What stage of labor begins with a bulging vaginal
opening and the baby's head crowning and ends
with the delivery of the infant? - ANSWER -
Which of the following are appropriate first aid Stage 2
measures for frostbite? - ANSWER -1)
Wrap the affected area in a dry, loose bandage
2) Provide care to prevent shock What is the most common cause of heat cramps?
3) Immobilize and protect the affected areas - ANSWER -Loss of salt and minerals due
to prolonged perspiration
You are handcuffing a subject when a dog
comes running from behind a building, bites you Which of the following are appropriate first aid
on the arm, and runs away. The bite penetrates measures for hypothermia? - ANSWER -1)
your clothing and skin and you are bleeding Replace wet clothing with dry clothing
beneath your clothing. After securing the 2) If the victim has a pulse but is not breathing,
suspect, what first aid measures should you being rescue breathing
take? - ANSWER -Disinfect or flush the site 3) Provide care to prevent shock
with water, control bleeding, and attempt to
locate the dog or dog's owner
Which of the following are first aid concerns
involved with animal or human bites? -
Which of the following are appropriate first aid ANSWER -1) Bleeding control
measures for heat stroke? - ANSWER -1) 2) Circumstances of the bite, condition, and
Provide care to prevent shock location of the assailing animal/human
2) Loosen or remove victim's clothing 3) Victim Infection
3) Activate EMS 4) Prevention of shock
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