PCT First Aid/CPR

The steps to controlling epistaxis include all of the following except?

• Inserting gauze

• Maintain pressure for 5 minutes

• Apply pressure to the bleeding nostril.

• Have the patient sit up and lean backwards

When a foreign body completely obstructs the airway, the patient is still able to cough or speak.

• True

• False

If the patient with a foreign body obstruction becomes unresponsive, what is the next appropriate action?

• Begin CPR

• Place the patient the the recovery position

• Continue with abdominal thrusts

• Perform a blind finger sweep

What actions should you take in the event of your patient having a seizure?

Fainting is also known as syncope.

• True

• False

Interventions for syncope include having the patient lie down and _________.

• lowering their legs

• staying in the supine position

• assisting the patient into the recovery position

• elevating the legs

Which emergency response certification should all PCTs obtain?

• BLS/ Basic Life Support

• Heart Saver CPR/AED

• ACLS/ Advanced cardiac life support

• Hands only CPR

The PCT should renew their BLS certification every ______ years.

• 4 years

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

You have entered a patient's room and have found him/her on the floor. After verifying that there is no response what should you do next?

• Begin CPR starting with compressions

• Begin CPR beginning with ventilations

• Remain with the patient and continue to observe.

• Activate your facilities emergency response system.