F80 Emergency Protocols 3

Question 1

When a patient suddenly becomes unresponsive and pulseless, what is the correct sequence of initial steps?

Accepted Answer

Call for help, begin CPR, use AED as soon as available

Answer

The chain of survival begins with activating emergency response, then starting high-quality CPR, followed by early defibrillation.

Question 2

Which type of fire extinguisher should NEVER be used on an electrical fire?

Accepted Answer

Water extinguisher

Answer

Water conducts electricity, making water extinguishers extremely dangerous and potentially fatal when used on electrical fires.

Question 3

During a mass casualty incident, a patient who is breathing but unconscious and has a slow pulse is tagged with which triage color?

Accepted Answer

Red

Answer

Red tag (immediate) is assigned to patients with life-threatening conditions who can survive with immediate intervention.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of the Incident Command System (ICS)?

Accepted Answer

To provide a standardized, hierarchical structure for emergency management

Answer

ICS provides a flexible, scalable command structure that allows multiple agencies to coordinate effectively during emergencies.

Question 5

A patient presents with severe anaphylaxis. After calling 911, what is the first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen) to the outer thigh

Answer

Epinephrine is the only medication proven to reverse anaphylaxis and must be administered immediately via auto-injector.

F80 Practice Test