TLC Emergency Procedures & First Aid 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A passenger complains of sudden, severe chest pain radiating to the left arm. This is most likely a sign of:
- A heart attack (Correct answer)
- Acid reflux
- Muscle strain
- Anxiety attack
Correct answer: A heart attack
Chest pain radiating to the left arm is a classic symptom of myocardial infarction requiring immediate emergency response.
Question 2: What does the acronym FAST stand for when identifying stroke symptoms?
- Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911 (Correct answer)
- Fall, Ambulance, Stability, Treatment
- Fever, Airway, Shock, Trauma
- Faint, Alert, Stabilize, Transport
Correct 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.
Question 3: A passenger in your taxi is having a panic attack and hyperventilating. The BEST immediate response is to:
- Speak calmly, encourage slow breathing, and pull over safely (Correct answer)
- Tell them to stop overreacting and keep driving
- Open all windows and speed to the nearest hospital
- Give them water and turn up the air conditioning
Correct 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.
Question 4: If a child passenger appears to be choking and cannot cough, cry, or speak, you should:
- Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) and call 911 (Correct answer)
- Give them water to dislodge the object
- Lay them flat and wait for natural resolution
- Pat them gently on the back and continue driving
Correct 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.
Question 5: You witness a pedestrian struck by another vehicle near your cab. You are first on scene. After calling 911, you should:
- Ensure scene safety, do not move the victim unless there is immediate danger, and provide first aid if trained (Correct answer)
- Immediately drag the victim to the sidewalk
- Leave the scene to avoid involvement
- Administer water and check all pockets for ID
Correct 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.
Question 6: In the event of a fire inside your vehicle while a passenger is aboard, you should:
- Pull over immediately, exit the vehicle, help the passenger out, and move far away from the car (Correct answer)
- Try to extinguish the fire while the passenger stays in the car
- Drive to the nearest fire station with the fire burning
- Call dispatch and wait for instructions before stopping
Correct 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.
Question 7: What is the primary purpose of placing an injured person in the recovery position?
- To keep the airway open and prevent choking on fluids (Correct answer)
- To reduce bleeding from external wounds
- To lower the person's heart rate
- To prevent the person from waking up too quickly
Correct 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.
TLC Emergency Procedures & First Aid 3
A passenger complains of sudden, severe chest pain radiating to the left arm.
This is most likely a sign of: