Emergency Procedures & First Aid Flashcards

A passenger in your cab is having a diabetic emergency and is conscious but confused. What should you offer if available?

Answer: A sugary drink or candy

Conscious diabetic patients with low blood sugar should receive a fast-acting sugar source like juice, soda, or candy.

When calling 911 from your vehicle, what information should you provide FIRST?

Answer: Your exact location or nearest cross streets

Dispatchers need your location immediately so they can direct responders while you continue providing details.

A passenger begins seizing in your vehicle. What should you NOT do?

Answer: Restrain the person forcefully to stop the seizure

Restraining someone during a seizure can cause injury; instead protect them from their surroundings and let the seizure run its course.

Your passenger has a severe allergic reaction and carries an epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen). What is your role?

Answer: Assist them in using it if they cannot do so themselves and call 911

You may assist a patient who needs help using their own prescribed device, and emergency services must always be contacted.

If a passenger loses consciousness and is not breathing normally, what is the correct sequence of actions?

Answer: Call 911, begin CPR, use AED if available

The chain of survival starts with activating EMS, then CPR, and defibrillation as soon as possible.

A passenger has a deep cut on their arm that is bleeding heavily. After calling 911, what should you do?

Answer: Apply firm, direct pressure to the wound with a clean cloth

Direct pressure is the first-line treatment for controlling bleeding before advanced interventions.

Under TLC regulations, after any on-duty accident or medical emergency, a driver must:

Answer: File a report with the TLC within the required timeframe

TLC mandates timely incident reporting for all accidents and on-duty emergencies regardless of severity.