Emergency Procedures & First Aid Flashcards

A passenger complains of sudden, severe chest pain radiating to the left arm. This is most likely a sign of:

Answer: A heart attack

Chest pain radiating to the left arm is a classic symptom of myocardial infarction requiring immediate emergency response.

What does the acronym FAST stand for when identifying stroke symptoms?

Answer: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911

FAST is the standard public awareness tool for recognizing and responding to stroke symptoms quickly.

A passenger in your taxi is having a panic attack and hyperventilating. The BEST immediate response is to:

Answer: Speak calmly, encourage slow breathing, and pull over safely

Calm reassurance and guided slow breathing are the most effective first responses to panic attacks.

If a child passenger appears to be choking and cannot cough, cry, or speak, you should:

Answer: Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) and call 911

A child who cannot vocalize has a complete airway obstruction requiring immediate Heimlich maneuver and EMS activation.

You witness a pedestrian struck by another vehicle near your cab. You are first on scene. After calling 911, you should:

Answer: Ensure scene safety, do not move the victim unless there is immediate danger, and provide first aid if trained

Moving trauma victims can worsen spinal injuries; stay on scene, ensure safety, and provide aid within your training.

In the event of a fire inside your vehicle while a passenger is aboard, you should:

Answer: Pull over immediately, exit the vehicle, help the passenger out, and move far away from the car

Vehicle fires can become life-threatening within seconds; evacuation is always the first priority.

What is the primary purpose of placing an injured person in the recovery position?

Answer: To keep the airway open and prevent choking on fluids

The recovery position tilts an unconscious breathing person to their side so the airway stays clear of blood or vomit.