WFR - Wilderness First Responder Wilderness CPR and Life Support Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following statements best describes a primary difference in the approach to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in a wilderness versus an urban setting?

Accepted Answer

In the wilderness, rescuers may have specific protocols to stop CPR after a set period if resuscitation is futile.

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The ratio of chest compressions to breaths is changed from 30:2 to 15:2 in the wilderness.

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Chest compressions are performed at a slower rate (80/min) in the wilderness to conserve rescuer energy.

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Rescue breaths are not performed in the wilderness due to the high risk of disease transmission.

Question 2

You are managing an unresponsive patient who was involved in a significant fall and you suspect a cervical spine injury. When you check for breathing, you find they are making gurgling sounds. What is the most appropriate technique to open and maintain their airway?

Accepted Answer

Jaw-thrust maneuver with spinal motion restriction.

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Head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver.

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Placing the patient in the recovery position.

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Performing a blind finger sweep to clear the airway.

Question 3

During your primary assessment of an unresponsive adult patient, you determine they are not breathing but have a definite carotid pulse. What is the correct intervention according to WFR life support protocols?

Accepted Answer

Provide 1 rescue breath every 6 seconds.

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Begin cycles of 30 chest compressions and 2 breaths.

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Roll the patient into the recovery position and monitor the pulse.

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Immediately apply an AED and follow the prompts.

Question 4

According to Wilderness Medicine guidelines, which of the following is an accepted reason to discontinue CPR on a non-hypothermic patient in a remote setting?

Accepted Answer

The rescuer is physically exhausted to the point of being unable to continue safely.

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The patient's pupils become fixed and dilated.

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A second rescuer has not arrived after 10 minutes.

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The patient has been in cardiac arrest for only 15 minutes.

Question 5

You have just pulled an unresponsive, apneic patient from a cold lake. What is the most important initial emphasis in the resuscitation of this drowning victim?

Accepted Answer

Providing two initial rescue breaths before starting chest compressions.

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Performing abdominal thrusts to clear water from the lungs.

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Immediately beginning with high-quality chest compressions.

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Prioritizing rapid rewarming before initiating any CPR.

Question 6

You are treating a severely hypothermic patient who goes into cardiac arrest. An AED is available. After delivering the first shock, the patient remains in a shockable rhythm. What is the most appropriate next action regarding the AED?

Accepted Answer

Continue to follow the AED's prompts for analysis and shocks while performing high-quality CPR.

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Do not deliver any more shocks until the patient has been actively rewarmed to 86° F (30° C).

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Deliver a second shock immediately without performing CPR in between.

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Increase the shock energy on the AED before delivering the next shock.