Firefighter Emergency Medical Care 3

Question 1

An adult is choking, conscious, and cannot speak or cough. What is the correct intervention?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)

Answer

Back blows only

Answer

Chest compressions on the floor

Answer

A finger sweep of the mouth

Question 2

A choking victim becomes unresponsive. What should you do next?

Accepted Answer

Lower the patient and begin CPR, checking the mouth before breaths

Answer

Continue abdominal thrusts on the ground

Answer

Perform a blind finger sweep

Answer

Wait for EMS to arrive

Question 3

What is the most reliable sign of adequate airway in a responsive patient?

Accepted Answer

The ability to speak clearly

Answer

Pink skin color

Answer

A strong radial pulse

Answer

Equal pupil size

Question 4

Which airway maneuver is preferred for an unresponsive patient with suspected spinal injury?

Accepted Answer

Jaw-thrust maneuver

Answer

Head-tilt chin-lift

Answer

Hyperextension of the neck

Answer

Recovery position roll

Question 5

When is an oropharyngeal airway (OPA) appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Only in an unresponsive patient with no gag reflex

Answer

In any patient who is breathing

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In a conscious choking victim

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In a patient with a strong gag reflex

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of placing a breathing, unresponsive patient in the recovery position?

Accepted Answer

To keep the airway clear and allow drainage of fluids

Answer

To improve circulation to the brain

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To reduce shock

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To immobilize the spine

Question 7

A patient presents with stridor and increasing difficulty breathing. This most likely indicates what?

Accepted Answer

Upper airway obstruction

Answer

Lower airway constriction

Answer

Normal exertional breathing

Answer

Hyperventilation