Ch 24, 25
T/F You are providing care to a person you have just rescued after she fell into a lake (she couldn't swim). She is unconscious and goes into cardiac arrest. You start CPR. As it happens there is no one else nearby. In this situation, you should provide 2 minutes of CPR (5-6 cycles) and then call 911 or leave the victim (briefly) to go get help, returning as quickly as you can to resume CPR.
true
Which of the following is a correct statement regarding moving a victim?
A victim should not be moved until ready for transportation. All necessary first aid should be provided before moving the victim. A victim should be moved only if there is an immediate danger.
Which of the following factors influences a person's cooling during cold-water immersion?
Body fat Body type Behavior
Which factor(s) determine(s) whether most people will be sick or well after going to a higher altitude?
Speed of ascent Altitude reached Individual health differences
High-altitude pulmonary edema and high-altitude cerebral edema are examples of
altitude illness
T/F A person immersed in cold water will lose heat at about the same rate as someone exposed to cold air
false
The most common causes of avalanche-related death are
injury and suffocation
In a wilderness setting you need to try to arrange for rapid evacuation of a victim in which of the following conditions/situations? (1) open fractures; (2) spinal injuries with no feeling in the fingers or toes; (3) hypothermia when victim is conscious and alert but shivering.
1/2
Which statement(s) is/are TRUE regarding electrical emergencies? (1) Most indoor electrocutions are due to faulty equipment or careless/inappropriate use of the electrical equipment. (2) If an unconscious victim is in contact with an exposed wire in his/her home you should not touch or help until you can turn off the electrical power at the home's fuse box or are able to safely unplug the electrical appliance. (3) An outdoor power line falls and lands over a car with people inside. The passengers in that car, regardless of any other circumstances, need to get out as soon as possible.
1/2
Which of the following statements concerning finger dislocation is/are correct? (1) A finger dislocation can be reduced in a wilderness setting. (2) Only one attempt should be made to reduce a finger dislocation. (3) Whether or not a reduction is successful, stabilize the joint in the position of function afterward.
1/2/3
Approximately ___ percent of lightning strikes result in death.
10%
Our text recommends that at the scene of an accident you should place flares or reflectors ______ feet behind the crash scene to warn oncoming drivers of the crash.
250 to 500
Which of the following statements concerning CPR in a wilderness setting is/are correct?
CPR has limited use in a wilderness setting
Which of the following statements concerning CPR and lightning-strike victims is correct?
CPR should be started immediately. In cases of multiple victims, treat the unresponsive victims first. Use an AED as soon as it becomes available.
Usually, if a person dislocates their knee cap you should ice and stabilize it while waiting for EMS or transporting to hospital. But today you are camping in a state park and your friend suffers this injury. Which of the following statements concerning patella dislocation in a wilderness setting is correct?
If the victim consents consider reducing the dislocation by slowly straightening the leg and gently guiding/pushing the kneecap back into place.
You are in an avalanche and survive! Now, what should you do to find other victims?
Mark the spot where a victim was last seen. Search the area below the last-seen point for clues. If you are alone, conduct a fast search for clues, and then go notify ski patrol.
You have rendered first aid at a fire scene. Under what conditions should a first aider attempt to put out the fire?
Only if the fire is small Only if the escape route is clear Only if everyone has been evacuated and the EMS has been activated
Which of the following statements concerning reduction of dislocations is correct?
Reduction should be done immediately after the injury.
Which of the following are clues that indicate a hazardous material spill?
Strong, noxious odors Spilled liquids or solids Warning signs on vehicles
Which of these choices can be done to stabilize the spine in a wilderness setting? (1) Use the ground to help stabilize the victim; (2) Use your hands or thighs to stabilize the victim's head and neck; (3) Use rolled up clothing to help stabilize the head and neck.
all choices
T/F What about that old adage "Lightning never strikes twice in the same place". Is that true or false?
false
T/F You are at a multiple vehicle crash with several victims and are in the process of performing triage. In order to save time you should only place tags on the victims in need of immediate care.
false
T/F You are attempting to give first aid to someone who has fallen off her horse. The victim is laying on the ground and the horse is obviously upset and running circles around her and kicking at anyone that approaches. Proper first aid action in this situation dictates that you should wave your arms and make as much noise as possible to scare the horse and thus encourage it to back off.
false
T/F You are providing care for a 30-year-old male who was skiing when he fell and sustained a fracture to his left femur. The ski run is in a remote area of the ski resort. Given this information, you should improvise a traction splint using his ski poles prior to trying to extricate the victim from the hill.
false
T/F You are rescuing a person who has fallen through the ice away from shore. You cannot reach the person with a pole or paddle. In this situation the proper first aid move is to carefully and slowly crawl out onto the ice until you are close enough to reach out with your arm.
false
T/F You arrive at the scene of a two-car motor vehicle crash moments after it happened. Because it happened on a quiet county road it may take EMS 10 or 15 minutes or more to arrive. In this situation you should assume a fire can start suddenly and thus you should get the victims out of the vehicles as quickly and safely as possible.
false
T/F Your buddy was stranded while ice fishing and spent several hours outside in the snow. The victim is still alert but shivering quite a lot. Given this information, you should arrange for an immediate evacuation of the victim.
false
This may not always be an option, but the safest way to carry an injured victim is
on a stretcher
Which of these statements are TRUE regarding being in and surviving prolonged exposure in cold water? (1) Larger bodies cool more slowly than smaller ones, so adults can usually survive longer than children. (2) Clothing plays little role in surviving in cold water as all fabric types soak up water and lead to loss of body heat. (3) Swimming and vigorous movement creates body heat in the body's core and thus prolongs the chances of survival.
only 1
Which of the following is NOT a suggested way to care for altitude illness?
provide food for the victim
If you feel a tingling sensation in your legs and lower body when walking near a downed power line, the best course of action would be to
raise a foot off the ground and hop away from the area
The heat escape lessening position (HELP) involves the victim doing . . . what?
remaining as physically quiet as possible.
If a near-drowning victim was diving into a swimming pool you might suspect a possible
spine injury
In water rescue, the key factor in reaching out for the victim is
that an object such as a long pole can be extended to the victim.
The process of prioritizing or classifying injured victims is called
triage
T/F A person on a boat is knocked into the water and it will be some long minutes until the boat can return to pick up the person. In the heat escape lessening position the person in the water should pull her/his knees up as close to the chest as possible, keep the arms near the body, and try to move as little as possible.
true
T/F As you hike up to higher altitudes the risk of sunburn increases.
true
T/F You are hiking in a national park when you come across a mother black bear and her cubs. The mother bear looks angry. According to our textbook you should lie down and play dead.
true
T/F You are outside and caught in a rainstorm when thunder and lightning begin. You should immediately seek shelter, even though there is a 30 second gap between the time the lightning flashes and the thunder sounds.
true
T/F You are providing care for your friend who was twisted his/her right knee and can't walk on it. If you need to move your friend you might use the "Human Crutch" carry (one of the victim's arms is over your shoulders). In this carry you should stand on the side of your friend's injured leg as the two of you carefully walk.
true
