POST First Aid and Emergency Medical Response 3

Question 1

Bleeding from a neck wound presents a unique danger because it can:

Accepted Answer

Result in air embolism if a vein is punctured

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Cause infection more quickly than limb wounds

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Only be controlled with a tourniquet

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Typically be ignored until EMS arrives

Question 2

When treating a subject with a suspected open chest wound (sucking chest wound), the officer should:

Accepted Answer

Apply a vented chest seal or occlusive dressing taped on three sides

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Apply direct pressure with a standard gauze pad

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Keep the wound open to allow air to escape

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Place the patient face down and monitor breathing

Question 3

A patient presents with cool, clammy skin, rapid weak pulse, rapid shallow breathing, and altered consciousness after a motor vehicle collision. These are classic signs of:

Accepted Answer

Hemorrhagic shock

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Diabetic emergency

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Hypertensive crisis

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Mild concussion

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the proper rate of chest compressions during adult CPR?

Accepted Answer

100-120 compressions per minute

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60-80 compressions per minute

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80-100 compressions per minute

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120-140 compressions per minute

Question 5

A person who has been struck in the head and is now unconscious, has a pupil that is dilated on one side, and has a slow heart rate is exhibiting signs most consistent with:

Accepted Answer

Increased intracranial pressure

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Mild concussion

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Alcohol intoxication

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Hypoglycemia

Question 6

When providing care to a subject with a severely fractured limb, what is the primary reason for immobilizing the fracture before moving the patient?

Accepted Answer

To prevent further injury to nerves, vessels, and tissue from bone movement

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To reduce the patient's pain completely

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To document the injury accurately for the report

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To allow the fracture to begin healing

Question 7

An officer must perform rescue breathing for an adult who has a pulse but is not breathing on their own. The correct rate is approximately:

Accepted Answer

1 breath every 5-6 seconds (10-12/min)

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1 breath every 3 seconds (20/min)

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1 breath every 10 seconds (6/min)

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2 breaths every 2 seconds (30/min)