CPR/First Aid - Chapter 25 Question Study Guide
A person immersed in cold water loses heat about _____ times faster than someone exposed to cold air.
25
At the scene of an accident, place flares or reflectors _____ feet behind the crash scene to warn oncoming drivers of the crash.
250 to 500
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 are correct.
Which of the following factors does NOT influence a person's cooling during cold-water immersion?
Air temperature
During triage, a victim cannot walk, is not visibly bleeding, is breathing on their own, and can follow simple commands. Which classification should be given to this victim?
Delayed care
In the case of an animal injury, it is advised that the first aider attempt to chase the animal away before administering aid. T or F
False
Most North American lakes are not cold enough for a person to become hypothermic in. T or F
False
You should attempt to move downed power lines away from a person by using a broom stick or other wooden object. T or F
False
Under what conditions should a first aider attempt to put out a fire?
Only if all of these conditions have been met
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 these answers are correct
Bigger people with more body fat are more likely to survive cold-water immersion than smaller people with less body fat. T or F
True
In most states, you are legally obligated to stop and give aid when you are involved in a motor vehicle crash. T or F
True
When using a fire extinguisher, aim it at the base of the flames. T or F
True
During a water rescue, reaching for the victim requires _____.
any object that can be extended to the victim
The safest way to carry an injured victim is _____.
on a stretcher or litter
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 _____.
raise a foot off the ground and hop away from the area
The proper sequence for attempting a water rescue is _____.
reach, throw, row, go
The heat escape lessening position (HELP) involves the victim _____.
remaining as quiet as possible.
If a near-drowning victim was diving, suspect a possible _____.
spinal injury
The process of prioritizing or classifying injured victims to determine the order they will receive medical attention is called _____.
triage
