CPR and First Aid MOD 5-7

You have been applying direct pressure to a wound on the person's lower back for several minutes, but the bleeding hasn't stopped, and EMS has not arrived. What should you do?

Continue applying direct pressure.

Where on this person's arm should a tourniquet be applied?

On the forearm, about 2 to 3 inches above the wound between the wound and the heart

You are using a tourniquet to control life-threatening bleeding when the injured person cries out in pain. What should you do?

Reassure the person but continue to tighten the tourniquet until the bleeding stops or you cannot tighten it anymore.

You obtain consent, call 9-1-1 and continue checking a responsive person who is having trouble breathing. The person's lips are swelling, and they are scratching a bee sting on their arm. You notice a medical alert bracelet and they nod their head when you ask if they have an allergy. What do you suspect is wrong with the person and what care should you give?

The person is experiencing anaphylaxis. Assist them with administering epinephrine via an auto-injector.

A child was running around the house and crashed into a full-length mirror, breaking the glass. You see that she has a wound on the back of her head and there is blood flowing steadily from it and starting to pool on the ground. After calling 9-1-1, what should you do?

apply direct pressure

A 14-month-old toddler has life-threatening bleeding from a wound on her upper arm. After calling 9-1-1, which of the following is the appropriate care for this child?

apply direct pressure to stop bleeding

A first aid responder is applying direct pressure to a person with life-threatening bleeding on the lower leg. A bystander has returned with a bleeding control kit. What should the responder do next?

apply tourniquet immediately

Which of the following images shows life-threatening bleeding? Select 2 answers.

blood spurting and blood flowing continuously

Vomiting and diarrhea in young children and infants can lead to which of the following? Select 2 answers.

dehydration and shock

As part of general care for a person with an environmental emergency, it is not important to watch for changes in the person's condition because EMS will be there soon. True or False?

false

If a person is responsive and fully awake, you should place them in a recovery position while you wait for EMS to arrive and begin their care of the person? True or false?

false

It is fine to enter an area where there is a chemical spill as long as you are very careful. True or False?

false

The person tripped over a rock while hiking, fell and cut their leg. There is a slow trickle of blood from the cut on the person's leg. This is life-threatening bleeding. True or False?

false

Which of the following is best to use when applying direct pressure to control life-threatening bleeding?

hemostatic dressing (will help with clotting)

If the person with a suspected opioid overdose is unresponsive and not breathing (cardiac arrest), which care step should you do first?

immediately begin CPR

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of a heart attack?

persistent chest pain

The three important steps when applying a windlass rod tourniquet are which of the following?

pull, twist, clip

A person who just completed a marathon on a windy, 54ºF day is at risk for hypothermia. True or False?

true

As part of general care for a person with an injury, it is important to keep the person from getting chilled or overheated. True or False?

true

In a small child or an infant, bleeding may be life-threatening when the amount of blood loss is less than about half of what a soda can obtains. True or False?

true

Signs and symptoms of heat stroke include absence of sweating, exhaustion and confusion. True or false?

true

The person cut their arm while working on a job site. Blood is flowing steadily from the person's wound and pooling on the ground. This is life-threatening bleeding. True or False?

true

You are caring for a person experiencing an asthma attack. You have helped them administer their quick-relief medication via an inhaler. Ten minutes later, they are still having trouble breathing and EMS has not yet arrived. You should help the person administer a second dose of the medication. True or false?

true

Which of the following are examples of life-threatening sudden illnesses? Select 2 answers.

-Diabetic emergency -Anaphylaxis

What is important to determine before giving sugar by mouth to the person experiencing a diabetic emergency? Select 3 answers.

-Make sure the person is awake. -Make sure the person can follow simple commands. -Make sure the person can chew and swallow.

You are caring for a person with life-threatening bleeding. You have applied a tourniquet and are waiting for EMS to arrive. The person becomes confused and irritable. You notice that their skin is very pale and feels moist. They complain that their heart is racing. The person is most likely experiencing shock. True or false?

true

You are working in a warehouse loading furniture onto a truck for delivery. One of your coworkers is handing a heavy chair up to another coworker on the truck when the chair slips and hits them hard on the head before it hits the floor. You make sure the scene is safe and approach them to help. They appear responsive, but it looks like something might be wrong with them. You obtain consent and continue checking them. They tell you they feel dizzy, their head is pounding and they feel nauseous. This person likely has a concussion. You call 9-1-1. While waiting for EMS to arrive, which actions should you take? Select 3 answers.

-Advise them to stop any activity and have them rest without moving -Maintain their body temperature -Give care for other injuries that may be present

A young child burns their hand and wrist on a camp fire at a remote mountain camp site. They start screaming. You check to make sure the scene is safe and obtain consent from their parent. You notice that a large portion of their skin is white, and blisters are already formed. Which actions should you take? Select 3 answers.

-Call 9-1-1 or tell someone to do so -Cool the burn under clean, cool, running water for at least 10 minutes, ideally 20 -Cover the burn loosely with a sterile dressing

Which of the following are signs and symptoms of stroke? Select 3 answers.

-Facial weakness -Arm or grip weakness -Speech disturbances

When applying direct pressure, it is important to do which of the following? Select 2 answers.

-Press hard. -Press directly over the wound.

When is it important to consult a healthcare provider if a young child or infant has a fever? Select 3 answers.

-The infant is younger than 3 months and has a fever of 100.4° F (38° C) or greater. -The child or infant has a febrile seizure. -The fever is associated with change in behavior or activity.

You are working at an outdoor cafe on a hot summer day. Suddenly you hear a commotion at a nearby table. You make sure the scene is safe. As you approach the person you notice they appear responsive, but they are having trouble breathing. Which of the following sudden illnesses are you most likely to suspect? Select 3 answers.

-asthma - anaphylaxis -heart attack

Which of these signs and symptoms of poison exposure are not life-threatening?

Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

Which of the following is not a general care step you should take when assisting a person with their medication?

Administer the medication and monitor the person until EMS arrives.

What would be the best thing to do if applying a tourniquet did not stop the person's bleeding?

Apply a second tourniquet, between the first tourniquet and the heart.