CPR Safety & Scene Management 2

Question 1

You arrive at a kitchen where a person has collapsed near an electrical appliance sparking on the wet floor. What should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Shut off the power source or move to a dry area before approaching

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Begin CPR immediately on the wet floor

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Pour water on the appliance to stop the sparks

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Touch the victim to check responsiveness right away

Question 2

While performing CPR in a parking lot, you notice oncoming traffic approaching. What is the safest action?

Accepted Answer

Have a bystander direct traffic or signal vehicles while you continue care

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Stop CPR and run for cover

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Drag the victim into the street to be more visible

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Ignore the traffic and keep compressing

Question 3

What does 'scene size-up' primarily refer to in emergency response?

Accepted Answer

Quickly assessing hazards, number of victims, and resources needed

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Counting how many bystanders are present

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Measuring the distance to the nearest hospital

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Estimating the victim's age and weight

Question 4

You suspect a gas leak in a home where someone has collapsed. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Move the victim to fresh air and call for help without creating sparks

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Turn on the lights to see better

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Light a match to check for the smell

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Start CPR inside immediately

Question 5

When approaching a possible drowning victim still in deep water, an untrained rescuer should:

Accepted Answer

Reach or throw a flotation device rather than entering the water

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Jump in immediately to pull them out

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Wait for the victim to float to shore

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Swim out and grab them from behind

Question 6

Personal protective equipment such as gloves and a face shield primarily protects against:

Accepted Answer

Exposure to blood and bodily fluids

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Loud noises at the scene

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Bright sunlight

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Sharp edges on furniture

Question 7

If a scene involves an active violent threat, the correct priority is to:

Accepted Answer

Ensure your own safety and wait for law enforcement to secure the scene

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Rush in to help the victim regardless

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Confront the attacker

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Begin CPR while the threat is ongoing