TLC Emergency Procedures & First Aid 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A sugary drink or candy

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Your exact location or nearest cross streets

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Restrain the person forcefully to stop the seizure

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Call 911, begin CPR, use AED if available

Answer

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

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