Chapter 19

At the scene of an accident, place flares or reflectors ________ feet behind the crash scene to warm oncoming drivers of the crash -50 to 100 -100 to 200 -250 to 500 -500 to 1000

250 to 500

The U.S. Coast Guard defines cold water as water with a temperature less than ________ -90 degrees F -80 degrees F -70 degrees F -100 degrees F

70 degrees F

A type of confined space is: -below ground -ground level -above ground -all of the above

all of the above

Which of the following are clues that indicate a hazardous material spill? -strong, noxious odors -spilled liquids or solids -warning signs on vehicles -all of the above

all of the above

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 -all of the above

all of the above

Reaching for the victim requires: -a physically strong rescuer -a rescuer with long arms -an object that can be extended to the victim -none of the above

an object that can be extended to the victim

During a water rescue, what should be thrown to the victim? -anything that floats -a sturdy rope -a metal chain -all of the above

anything that floats

If a victim is caught in a confined space, such as a tank or pit, the rescuer should: -call for immediate help -rush in to help as quickly as possible -try entering the space first to rescue the victim -all of the above

call for immediate help

When performing triage, which classification should be given to a victim whose care and transportation can be delayed up to 1 hour? -immediate care -walking wounded -delayed care -dead

delayed care

Cold water immersion is associated with which two potential medical emergencies? -drowning and cardiac arrest -drowning and hypothermia -cardiac arrest and hypothermia -none of the above

drowning and hypothermia

When performing triage, which classification should be given to a victim who has life threatening injuries but can be saved? -immediate care -urgent care -delayed care -dead

immediate care

If a person has fallen through ice away from the shore and cannot be reached by using a pole or throwing a line, the rescuer should: -carefully walk onto the ice, extend a hand to the victim, and pull the victim ashore -kneel at the edge of the ice, extend an object to the victim, and pull the victim ashore -lie flat and push -none of the above

lie flat and push

Under what conditions should a first aider attempt to put out a 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 -only if all of the above conditions have been met

only if all of the above conditions have been met

If a person feels a tingling sensation in the legs and lower body when near a downed power line, the best course of action would be to: -continue walking through the area -raise a foot off the ground and hop away from the area -run through the area -immediately lay down on the ground

raise a foot off the ground and hop away from the area

Which of the following is the correct priority list for attempting a water rescue? -row, throw, go -go, throw, reach -reach, throw, go -go, reach, throw

reach, throw, go

The heat escape lessening position (HELP) involves the victim: -swimming and treading water as vigorously as possible -remaining as physically quiet as possible -floating on his or her back -disposing of his or her personal flotation device

remaining as physically quiet as possible

The major danger in moving a victim quickly is the possibility of aggravating a(n) ________ injury. -head -spinal -heart -abdominal

spinal

If a victim is stranded in a car with a power line fallen across it, the victim should: -stay in the car -immediately get out of the car -drive the car away from the area -none of the above

stay in the car

The first step in performing triage is to: -perform the primary survey on the motionless victims -tell all the victims who can get up and walk to move to a specific area -perform the primary survey on victims who are calling for help -classify victims according to care and transportation priorities

tell all the victims who can get up and walk to move to a specific area

Which of the following statements concerning electrical injuries is true? -a mild shock cannot cause serious injuries -the current must be high voltage, at least 1000 volts, to be deadly -the 110 volts of household current is not enough to be deadly -the 110 volts of household current is enough to be deadly

the 110 volts of household current is enough to be deadly

The safest way to carry an injured victim is: -to carry the person over the rescuers shoulder -to carry the person on a chair -to carry the person on a stretcher -none of the above

to carry the person on a stretcher

Upon finding a victim who is paralyzed by electrical current, the first aider should: -use dry wood to separate the victim from the electrical source -pull the victim away from the electrical source -turn off the electricity before touching the victim -none of the above

turn off the electricity before touching the victim

What could be done to separate a threatening farm animal from a victim? -use food to lure the animal away -try to frighten the animal away -shout at the animal with a commanding voice -encourage the animal to chase after you

use food to lure the animal away

In most motor vehicle accidents, the first aider should: -drive past the accident without stopping -immediately get all victims out of the car -wait for EMS personnel to get the victims out of the car -none of the above

wait for EMS personnel to get the victims out of the car

When performing triage, which classification should be given to a victim with minor injuries? -immediate care -walking wounded -delayed care -dead

walking wounded

Reach-throw-go identifies the sequence for which type of rescue? -water rescue -fire rescue -electrical emergency rescue -confined space rescue

water rescue

In most states, when are you legally obligated to stop and give help at the scene of a motor vehicle accident? -when you are involved in the accident -when you come upon an accident -you are never obligated to stop and give help at the scene of an accident -you are always obligated to stop and give help at the scene of an accident

when you are involved in the accident

When performing triage, which classification should be given to a victim who is unlikely to survive? -immediate care -walking wounded -delayed care -dead

dead

The process of prioritizing or classifying injured victims is called: -categorizing -prioritizing -victim assessment -triage

triage