"First Aid- Chapter 5: Checking the Person"
A person with a known medical condition might have a medical identification tag_____.
On a tag or necklace on the person's wrist, neck or ankle; In a mobile phone medical identification app or tool.
What should you do if an unresponsive person vomits?
Place the person in a recovery position.
To check to see if an injured or ill adult is unresponsive, you would:
Shout to get the person's attention, using the person's name if you know it. If there is no response, tap the person's shoulder and shout again while checking for normal breathing.
Why is it important to ask a bystander simple questions about what happened and the person's condition?
The injured or ill person may be unable to describe these things.
True or false: A person who is responsive, has a heartbeat and has signs of life can have a life-threatening emergency.
True
True or false: In a person who is not breathing, the heart will soon stop beating.
True
Which of the following would NOT be considered life-threatening. A) Unresponsiveness B) Trouble breathing or breathing that is not normal C) Absence of breathing D) Severe, life-threatening breathing E) A fractured tibia
A fractured tibia
Which of the following would you do when checking a person who appears to be unresponsive? A) Check for responsiveness and breathing simultaneously. B) Place the person in a recovery position. C) Control minor bleeding. D) Start CPR.
A) Check for responsiveness and breathing simultaneously.
Which of the following would be most important to remember when giving care for a person until EMS personnel arrive? A) Do no further harm. B) Explain the person's injuries. C) Keep the person cool. D) Prevent the person from moving.
A) Do no further harm.
A person who is unresponsive and lying on their back could stop breathing if which occurs? A) Tongue falls to the back of their throat B) Diaphragm falls on top of their spine C) Epiglottis falls down into their trachea D) Lungs push down on their diaphragm
A) Tongue falls to the back of their throat
Which of the following represents a life-threatening condition? A) An unresponsive person who opens their eyes when you gently tap their shoulder B) An unresponsive person who is gasping C) A person with a broken arm D) A person who refuses to give you consent to give care
B) An unresponsive person who is gasping
Which of the following would be most appropriate for a person who can move all body parts without pain or discomfort and has no other signs or symptoms of injury or illness? A) Transport the person to a hospital in a personal vehicle. B) Encourage the person to rest in a comfortable position. C) Allow the person to continue on their way, since nothing is wrong. D) Tell them not to move and to wait for EMS personnel.
B) Encourage the person to rest in a comfortable position.
You are checking a child for non-life-threatening conditions. Which action would be most appropriate for you to do? A) Talk quickly and loudly to the child. B) Get at eye level with the child. C) Touch the child and then observe them. D) Begin examining the child from the head down.
B) Get at eye level with the child.
You are checking an unresponsive adult and find that they are not breathing normally. Which of the following would you do next? A) Immediately give 2 rescue breaths. B) Turn the person on their side to allow fluids to drain from the mouth. C) Start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately. D) Remove any food or objects found in the person's mouth.
C) Start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately.
When beginning a head-to-toe check of an adult who is awake, which of the following would you do first? A) Ask the person if they have any medical problems. B) Position yourself at the person's feet so you can observe their entire body. C) Tell the person what you are going to do. D) Place the person in a comfortable position.
C) Tell the person what you are going to do.
You are alone with an injured person who is unresponsive but breathing normally. You must leave the person to call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number. What should you do before leaving the person?
Carefully place the person in a recovery position.
A child appears to be unresponsive. During your check of the child, what should you do?
Check for responsiveness and breathing simultaneously for at least 5 but no more than 10 seconds.
Which of the following would be an easy way to tell if an injured or ill person is awake and showing signs of life? A) Tap the person and shake their shoulder. B) Look for severe bleeding. C) Feel the carotid pulse at the neck. D) Ask the person if they are OK.
D) Ask the person if they are OK.
A person is not always able to answer a responder's questions during an interview. Which of the following is a reason why? A) The person might not be able to speak due to a medical condition or the nature of the injury; example injury to the mouth. B) The person might not understand your questions as in a elderly or very young victim. C) May not speak English or another language you speak. D) The person might be frightened, such as a child or infant. E) All of the above
E) All of the above
True or false: It is important during the head-to-toe check to have the injured or ill person lie completely still, not moving any body parts, so as to avoid further injury.
False
An adult is awake and breathing normally. Your head-to-toe check reveals only a small bruise on the forehead. As you continue talking to the person, you notice that they are becoming increasingly confused and disoriented. Which action should you do?
Immediately call emergency medical services (EMS) personnel, as this person might be developing a life-threatening condition.
The Check step of the emergency action steps CHECK-CALL-CARE is a check for safety and a check for:
Responsiveness
A person has been injured in a bicycle crash. You decide to help. The person is awake and appears to be cooperative. There are no life-threating conditions. You identify yourself and gain the person's consent. What is the acronym you can use to help you with interview questions?
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