1.03 Emergencies (NEW)

In an emergency, the first action of the citizen responder is to recognize that an emergency exists. What is the second most critical action?

• activating the emergency medical services system

• taking the victim to the nearest hospital

• providing care to the injured person

• directing traffic around the scene

Which individual, trained in emergency care, is the link between the citizen who recognizes an emergency and advanced out-of-hospital care provided by medical professionals?

• Good Samaritan

• first responder

• paramedic

• nurse

After activating the Emergency Management System for an unconscious adult, the first responder assesses the victim's ABCs. What does the C stand for in this evaluation process?

• concussion

• circulation

• choking

• cuts

Which link of the chain of survival provides treatment to a victim by paramedics or highly trained medical personnel?

• early advanced care

• early defibrillation

• early access

• early CPR

The best way to determine whether a person is unconscious is to:

• place a mirror over the person’s nose to check for breathing.

• tap the person and ask, “Hey, are you okay?”

• give the person CPR

• lift the person up

Which term best describes the legal responsibility for some individuals to provide first aid at the scene of an emergency?

• Good Samaritan Law

• First Responder law

• Standard of Care

• Duty to Act

Abby sees a woman collapse in front of her as she enters the lobby of an office building. Abby checks the scene and then checks the victim for consciousness. The woman is unresponsive. What should Abby do next?

• Call or have someone else call 911

• Drive the woman to the hospital

• Give two rescue breaths

• Check for signs of life

Which link in the chain of survival has the goal of recognizing sudden cardiac arrest emergencies and activating the emergency management system? A. early advanced care B. early defibrillation C. early access D. early CPR

• Early advanced care

• Early defibrillation

• Early Access

• Early CPR

When first responders apply universal precautions, they treat all body fluids from victims as:

• Bacterial

• Contaminated

• Disinfected

• Sterile

Which guideline will help ensure one's personal safety at an emergency scene?

• having a balanced diet and staying in shape in order have the proper endurance to provide medical care to a victim

• moving the victim to a comfortable position prior to providing care

• ensuring one's communication device stays fully charged

• taking the time to evaluate the scene before proceeding