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First Aid & Emergency Medical Response Flashcards

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  1. What is the proper field treatment for a victim with a suspected broken arm?

    Answer: Immobilize the arm in the position found and apply a splint

    A suspected fracture should be immobilized in the position found to prevent further injury; attempting to straighten it can cause additional damage.

  2. When a victim has received an electric shock, what is the officer's FIRST action before providing aid?

    Answer: Ensure the power source is turned off before approaching the victim

    Approaching a victim still connected to an electrical source puts the officer at risk of electrocution; the power must be confirmed off first.

  3. What is the primary purpose of a tourniquet in emergency medical response?

    Answer: Controlling life-threatening hemorrhage from a limb

    A tourniquet is applied to a limb to completely stop life-threatening arterial or venous bleeding that cannot be controlled by direct pressure.

  4. Which set of symptoms is most consistent with heat stroke in a victim?

    Answer: Hot, dry or damp skin with confusion and a body temperature above 104°F

    Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency characterized by a body temperature above 104°F, hot skin (dry or damp), and altered mental status.

  5. In which scenario is the 'Hands-Only CPR' technique most appropriate for a trained officer to use?

    Answer: Both when PPE is unavailable and when the officer is not trained in rescue breathing

    Hands-Only CPR is appropriate when PPE is unavailable for mouth-to-mouth contact or when the rescuer is not trained in rescue breathing, as compressions alone are beneficial.

  6. When responding to a suspected poisoning victim, what is the recommended first action for an officer?

    Answer: Contact Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) or 911 for guidance

    Inducing vomiting or giving substances without expert guidance can worsen certain poisonings; Poison Control or 911 must be contacted immediately for proper instructions.

  7. What is the correct ventilation method when using a bag-valve mask (BVM) on an adult victim during CPR?

    Answer: Deliver one breath over 1 second, watching for chest rise, every 30 compressions

    During CPR with a BVM, one breath is delivered over 1 second after every 30 compressions, with visible chest rise confirming effective ventilation.