POST First Responder First Aid/CPR/AED: Modules 1-6 updated 2022 questions & Answers, Distinction Level guide that has everything.

In addition to you, the EMS system consists of the following components: - Paramedic, First Responder, EMT, Receiving Facility, Dispatcher Identify the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for body substance isolation (BSI). - 1) Pocket Mask, 2) Mask, 3) Face Shield Once the care and well-being of a victim has been turned over to other EMS personnel, what additional enforcement actions may be required of an officer? - What personal protective equipment (PPE) should be put on before any contact with a victim and should be changed between victims? - Nitrile gloves Click and drag the links of the chain of transmission of infectious pathogens to the right. - 1) Infectious Agent, 2) Reservoir Source, 3) Portal of Exit, 4) Means of Transmission, 5) Portal of Entry, 6) Susceptible Host Along with using PPE, which of the following precautions should be taken by officers? - 1) Treat all body fluids as is they are contaminated, 2) Properly disinfect and decontaminate equipment that may have been exposed, 3) Report suspected exposure to infectious pathogens as soon as possible, 4) Use extra caution when handling sharp objects or broken glass You and another officer are at a domestic disturbance call where an individual with a baseball bat is threatening two other individuals in a home. You also observe broken glass on the floor, chemicals in open containers, and that one of the individuals is bleeding from a head wound. - 1) Environmental hazards/exposure to CBRN substances, 2) Armed/Angry suspects, 3) Unsafe scene conditions, 4) Biological Hazards Which of the following are examples of proper disposal receptacles for used PPE? - 1) Biohazard bag, 2) Puncture resistant container The links in the Chain of Transmission below are out of order. Rearrange the links in the chain by dragging the links into the correct order. - 1) Infectious Agent, 2) Reservoir Source, 3) Portal of Exit, 4) Means of Transmission, 5) Portal of Entry, 6) Susceptible Host At the scene of a vehicle collision, one of the victims, who is showing indications of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, has life threatening injuries. When the officer asks for consent to provide care, she refuses saying that "It isn't that bad. Leave me alone!" Which type of consent allows an officer to provide care in this situation? - Implied Consent The links in the Chain of Transmission below are out of order. Rearrange the links in the chain by dragging the links into the correct order. - 1) Infectious Agent, 2) Reservoir Source, 3) Portal of Exit, 4) Means of Transmission, 5) Portal of Entry, 6) Susceptible Host As a first responder, how are you expected to interact with other EMS personnel? - 1) Share information, 2) Provide assistance A motorist is attempting to change a tire on the traffic side of the car. Which of the following officer safety issues are present? - Unsafe scene conditions An officer must have consent from an ill or injured person before providing emergency care. - True What should you do when providing first aid care in the field? - 1) Put on gloves before assisting, 2) Treat the victim as if he or she has a communicable disease, and 3) Treat all body tissues and fluids as if they are infected 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