CPR Safety & Scene Management 3

Question 1

Before starting CPR, the universal first step in scene safety can be summarized as:

Accepted Answer

'Is the scene safe for me, the victim, and bystanders?'

Answer

Confirming safety for yourself, the victim, and bystanders is the foundational first step.

Question 2

You find an unresponsive person inside a running car in a closed garage. What is the immediate hazard?

Accepted Answer

Carbon monoxide poisoning

Answer

A running engine in an enclosed space produces deadly carbon monoxide that endangers the rescuer too.

Question 3

When multiple victims are present, the process of prioritizing care by severity is called:

Accepted Answer

Triage

Answer

Triage sorts victims so limited resources go to those who can benefit most.

Question 4

A bystander offers to help during a cardiac arrest. The best way to use them is to:

Accepted Answer

Assign clear tasks like calling 911 and finding an AED

Answer

Giving bystanders specific assignments speeds the chain of survival.

Question 5

Why should you point to a specific person when telling someone to call 911?

Accepted Answer

Because pointing to one person avoids the bystander effect where everyone assumes someone else will act

Answer

Directing a single named person overcomes the bystander effect and ensures the call is made.

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Practice Test