When it is safe for you to approach a victim, you should attempt to determine the
victim's responsiveness by ______. - answer- tapping and shouting
What are the effects of shock? - answer- 1) Reduced oxygen to body tissues and
organs,
2) Low body temperature due to restricted blood flow,
3) Reduced blood flow to body tissues and organs
The "O" in the DOTS of victim secondary assessment stands for: - answer- Open
Injuries
At the scene of a traffic collision, you find an unconscious victim inside one of the
vehicles with evidence of a neck injury. How do you open the airway? - answer- Use the
jaw-thrust maneuver
When giving back blows or chest thrusts to an infant, what is the correct position for the
infant's head and chest? - answer- The head should be lower than the chest
Place the following links in the chain of survival in the correct order by dragging each
link on the left to the chain (list) on the right. - answer- 1) Immediate recognition of
cardiac arrest and activation of the emergency response system,
2) Early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with an emphasis on chest compressions,
3) Rapid defibrillation,
4) Effective advanced life support,
5) Integrated post-cardiac arrest care
A MILD airway obstruction is a condition in which - answer- 1) the victim indicates an
airway problem but is able to speak or cough 2) an adult is conscious and violently
coughing and red in the face from the ordeal
Which of the following images shows a victim in the correct recovery position? - answer-
(Photo of guy laying on side with knees tucked toward chest)
You should check for indications of life-threatening conditions and place the victim in the
recovery position if the victim has - answer-
What type of problem would an officer expect to find while performing a secondary
assessment? - answer- Dislocated shoulder
Drag the correct numbers to the correct position for one-person adult CPR. - answer-
Compression rate (per minute): 100-120
, Compression Depth: 2 inches
Compression-to-Rescue Breath Ratio: 30:2
Rescue Breath Duration: NOT 3 Seconds
When dealing with a victim of an amputation, an officer should not be concerned about
locating or preserving the amputated part. - answer- False
A SEVERE airway obstruction is a condition in which - answer- 1) an adult is conscious
but unable to speak, cough, or breathe, 2) a victim is unconscious and unable to
breathe after the airway finger sweep performed
Drag the correct numbers to the correct position for one-person infant CPR. - answer-
Compression rate (per minute): 100-120
Pulse location: Brachial
Compression-to-Ventilation Ratio: 30:2
Compression Depth: 1/3 Chest depth
Which of these methods is used to open the airway of a victim with a suspected spinal
injury? - answer- Jaw-thrust maneuver
What is the correct hand placement for CPR on an adult? - answer- Photo of hands
even with the nipple line
What is the purpose of the secondary assessment? - answer- To discover any other
injuries
Which of these factors must be kept in mind when performing a secondary
assessment? - answer- 1) Not pressing hard on any known injury
2) Looking for cuts, bruises, and other signs of injury
3) Checking the victim's body in an orderly way
What vital signs should you check during a secondary assessment? - answer- 1) Pulse
Rate and Character
2) Respiration Rate and Character
3) Skin Temperature and Color
4) Temperature
An infant has an obstructed airway and is conscious. An officer gives 5 back blows but
the airway remains obstructed. What should he do next? - answer- NOT Do a finger
sweep of the mouth
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