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What law protects against civil lawsuits when we try to help a victim in medical need?

The right to defend yourself
The Good Samaritan Act
The Whistleblower Protection Act
OSHA 1910.151

What is the best treatment to give a possible stroke patient who is not in the hospital?

Offer them something sweet
Lay them down and cover them with a blanket to keep them warm
Don't delay calling 911 and get the person to the hospital as soon as possible
Offer them aspirin

When using an alcohol-based hand gel to disinfect your hands, what is one important step?

Make sure to rub your hands together for no less than 90 seconds
Use at least 3 ounces of hand gel
Rub all around your hands and fingers, and cover all surface areas
Rub the palms only of the hands together. The back of the hands do not need hand gel.

What is the proper procedure for delivering rescue breaths to an 8-year-old child?

Head tilt chin lift, cover the mouth and nose with a rescue mask, and deliver 1 rescue breath every 2-3 seconds for two minutes and re-assess for a pulse
Head tilt chin lift, cover the mouth and nose with a rescue mask, and deliver 2 rescue breaths every 5 seconds for two minutes and then re-assess for a pulse
Head tilt chin lift, cover the mouth and nose with a rescue mask, and deliver 1 rescue breath every 3 seconds for 5 minutes and then re-assess for a pulse
Head tilt chin lift, cover the mouth and nose with a rescue mask, and deliver 1 rescue breath every 10 seconds for two minutes and then re-assess for a pulse

What effect does an opioid overdose have on the human body and why can it cause death?

Opioids are a central nervous system stimulant and can cause heart attacks
Opioids are a central nervous system depressant and cause a person to stop breathing
Opioids can cause a person to believe they are invincible and therefore can cause life-threatening injury
Opioids can cause severe paranoia and therefore can cause one to take their own life

What is the proper rate of CPR compressions for the adult cardiac arrest victim?

90-100 compressions per minute
100-140 compressions per minute
100-120 compressions per minute
Fewer than 100 but greater than 90 compressions per minute

When providing CPR compressions on an 8-year-old child, what is the proper depth for compressions?

1-1.5 inches deep
1/2 to 1 inch deep
1/3 the depth of the child's chest
deep enough to feel the carotid pulse

What is the appropriate number of compressions per minute for a child who is under 1 year old?

100-120 compressions per minute
80-110 compressions per minute
110-140 compressions per minute
at least 100 compressions per minute

After the first AED shock has been delivered, what should you do next?

Open the mouth and check the airway
Give 30 chest compressions
Give 2 breaths
Deliver a second shock

When treating a patient who has experienced trauma, what would indicate that you should use the jaw thrust method for opening the airway?

The patient states that they have a headache and slipped on the ice
The patient has broken teeth from the fall and may choke on them
The patient has fallen in such a way that they may have an unstable cervical spine injury
The patient appears to have broken their hip

Which of these best describes the purpose for “hands-only” CPR?

Hands-only CPR is better and more effective than full CPR and is now the best way to provide CPR for any patient by any responder
Hands-only CPR reduces risk of liability and increases oxygenation better than CPR with mouth-to-mouth resuscitation
Hands-only CPR is now the only method for providing CPR regardless your level of education and expertise
Hands-only CPR was designed for those who are not trained or feel uncomfortable delivering mouth-to-mouth breaths. It doesn't replace traditional CPR.

What is the correct depth and rate for chest compressions for Healthcare Provider Adult CPR?

2-2.4 inches deep at least 90 compressions per minute
2-2.4 inches deep at 100-120 compressions per minute
At least 2 inches deep at least 100 compressions per minute
Up to 3 inches deep at 100-120 compressions per minute

Where should a student check the pulse on an infant?

Radial artery (wrist)
Carotid artery (neck)
Femoral artery (front of thigh)
Brachial artery (upper arm)

Choose the most correct statement about using a bag valve mask.

Push the mask down firmly on the face of the patient to get a good seal
A bag valve mask should not be used without oxygen attached
A bag valve mask gives a much better breath than mouth to mask
Use the C-E method to draw the chin up into the mask to get a good seal

When performing 2 rescuer CPR on an adult victim, how often should a switch take place?

Every minute
After every 10 cycles of 30 compressions and 2 breaths
Every 5 minutes
After 5 cycles or about 2 minutes of CPR

What is the preferred method to give compressions for 2-rescuer infant CPR?

Use 2 fingers in the center of the chest
Use 1 hand in the center of the chest
Use 2 hands in the center of the chest
Use 2 thumbs in the center of the chest with your hands wrapped around the chest

You see an infant on the floor next to several plastic beads. The infant is not making any noise, but is conscious and gagging. What should you do?

Give chest compressions
Give two breaths
Wait 30 seconds to make sure the infant is choking
Give 5 back slaps followed by 5 chest thrusts

You performed a finger sweep for the unconscious, choking child and pulled an object out of her mouth. What is your next action?

Give 30 chest compressions
Check for a pulse
Give abdominal thrusts
Give a breath. If it goes in, give a second breath.

While conducting a Healthcare Provider adult unconscious choking skill evaluation, the rescuer removes the object and is able to give two breaths. Which statement is correct for next step?

The rescuer should check for a pulse to determine what to do next
The rescuer should begin CPR immediately
The rescuer should give two more breaths
The rescuer should look, listen, and feel for breathing for ten seconds

How might a rescuer recognize that a victim is experiencing a traumatic arterial bleed?

Dark red blood oozing from the wound
Small amount of bright red, coagulated blood oozing from the wound
Bright red, pulsating or spurting blood, coming from an uncovered wound
Small amount of dry, dark red blood that has stopped bleeding

A patient appears to have a decreased blood pressure, an increased heart rate, and their skin is pale, cool, and maybe even slightly sweaty. What is the most likely cause of these symptoms?

Respiratory distress
Anxiety attack
Response to fear because of bad news
Shock

A worker was just hit by a forklift. The scene is safe and you begin to assess the worker. You see that she is conscious and breathing normally, but obviously in pain. What is the purpose of doing a secondary survey on this victim?

To discover potentially life threatening injuries that may not be immediately apparent
To get the victim's insurance and contact information
To find an accurate pulse rate, breathing rate, and blood pressure
To find out if the person is responsive and breathing normally

You find a person that just fell down a flight of stairs. How would you start an assessment for a head, neck, or back injury?

Start with the feet to see if there is movement and feeling. Then move up towards the head.
Ask the person if he or she has sharp pain in the head, neck, or back
Help the person stand up. If the person gets dizzy, call 911.
Check for responsiveness and normal signs of breathing. Start at the head, looking for signs of injury.

You are with an adult who is confused, agitated, and their breath smells sweet or like they’ve been drinking wine. What type of blood sugar emergency would this be based on the signs and symptoms?

High blood sugar
Low blood sugar
Insulin overdose
No blood sugar emergency. They're drunk

A female coworker has just collapsed to the ground and had a seizure. What should you do to help her?

Call 911. Stay away from the person until emergency medical personnel arrive.
Call 911. Protect the person from injuring herself.
Wait at least 2 minutes after the seizure to see if the person recovers. If not, call 911.
Do not call 911 unless the person stops breathing.

When a person suffers from a severe allergic reaction and has been prescribed an EpiPen, what order of steps best fits the proper use of an EpiPen?

Place thumb over end of pen, shake well, remove cap, push and hold EpiPen against outer thigh for 5 seconds
Check expiration date, remove cap without placing thumb over end, push and hold EpiPen against outer thigh for 5 seconds
Check expiration date, remove cap without placing thumb over end, push and hold EpiPen against outer thigh for 3 seconds
Check expiration date, remove cap, push and hold EpiPen against inner thigh for 10 seconds

What are the signs and symptoms of heat stroke?

Sweaty skin with leg cramps
Sweaty skin with thirst
Unconscious, hot and dry skin
Cold skin, sweaty, agitated

What should you do if you suspect a person has swallowed a poison?

Wait at least 5 minutes to see if the poison affects the person
Make the person vomit immediately
Drive the person to the hospital
Call poison control

You have been performing chest compressions for about 2 minutes with another healthcare provider delivering the breaths. An AED is in use and has indicated that a shock is needed. You deliver the shock. What happens next?

Immediately resume chest compressions
The second rescuer should check for a pulse
Open the airway and give 2 breaths
The second rescuer should start compressions immediately

You are in a restaurant when you see a man standing at the side of his table looking panicked. He appears to be gagging but not making any sounds. The scene is safe so you move toward the person. What is the first thing you should do?

Ask if he is choking to see if he can respond verbally
Lay him on the floor and begin CPR compressions
Slap him 5 times on the back and then call 911
Assume he is having a heart attack and call 911

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What law protects against civil lawsuits when we try to help a victim in medical need?

What is the best treatment to give a possible stroke patient who is not in the hospital?

When using an alcohol-based hand gel to disinfect your hands, what is one important step?

What is the proper procedure for delivering rescue breaths to an 8-year-old child?

What effect does an opioid overdose have on the human body and why can it cause death?

What is the proper rate of CPR compressions for the adult cardiac arrest victim?

When providing CPR compressions on an 8-year-old child, what is the proper depth for compressions?

What is the appropriate number of compressions per minute for a child who is under 1 year old?

After the first AED shock has been delivered, what should you do next?

When treating a patient who has experienced trauma, what would indicate that you should use the jaw thrust method for opening the airway?

Which of these best describes the purpose for “hands-only” CPR?

What is the correct depth and rate for chest compressions for Healthcare Provider Adult CPR?

Where should a student check the pulse on an infant?

Choose the most correct statement about using a bag valve mask.

When performing 2 rescuer CPR on an adult victim, how often should a switch take place?

What is the preferred method to give compressions for 2-rescuer infant CPR?

You see an infant on the floor next to several plastic beads. The infant is not making any noise, but is conscious and gagging. What should you do?

You performed a finger sweep for the unconscious, choking child and pulled an object out of her mouth. What is your next action?

While conducting a Healthcare Provider adult unconscious choking skill evaluation, the rescuer removes the object and is able to give two breaths. Which statement is correct for next step?

How might a rescuer recognize that a victim is experiencing a traumatic arterial bleed?

A patient appears to have a decreased blood pressure, an increased heart rate, and their skin is pale, cool, and maybe even slightly sweaty. What is the most likely cause of these symptoms?

A worker was just hit by a forklift. The scene is safe and you begin to assess the worker. You see that she is conscious and breathing normally, but obviously in pain. What is the purpose of doing a secondary survey on this victim?

You find a person that just fell down a flight of stairs. How would you start an assessment for a head, neck, or back injury?

You are with an adult who is confused, agitated, and their breath smells sweet or like they’ve been drinking wine. What type of blood sugar emergency would this be based on the signs and symptoms?

A female coworker has just collapsed to the ground and had a seizure. What should you do to help her?

When a person suffers from a severe allergic reaction and has been prescribed an EpiPen, what order of steps best fits the proper use of an EpiPen?

What are the signs and symptoms of heat stroke?

What should you do if you suspect a person has swallowed a poison?

You have been performing chest compressions for about 2 minutes with another healthcare provider delivering the breaths. An AED is in use and has indicated that a shock is needed. You deliver the shock. What happens next?

You are in a restaurant when you see a man standing at the side of his table looking panicked. He appears to be gagging but not making any sounds. The scene is safe so you move toward the person. What is the first thing you should do?

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What law protects against civil lawsuits when we try to help a victim in medical need?

What is the best treatment to give a possible stroke patient who is not in the hospital?

When using an alcohol-based hand gel to disinfect your hands, what is one important step?

What is the proper procedure for delivering rescue breaths to an 8-year-old child?

What effect does an opioid overdose have on the human body and why can it cause death?

What is the proper rate of CPR compressions for the adult cardiac arrest victim?

When providing CPR compressions on an 8-year-old child, what is the proper depth for compressions?

What is the appropriate number of compressions per minute for a child who is under 1 year old?

After the first AED shock has been delivered, what should you do next?

When treating a patient who has experienced trauma, what would indicate that you should use the jaw thrust method for opening the airway?

Which of these best describes the purpose for “hands-only” CPR?

What is the correct depth and rate for chest compressions for Healthcare Provider Adult CPR?

Where should a student check the pulse on an infant?

Choose the most correct statement about using a bag valve mask.

When performing 2 rescuer CPR on an adult victim, how often should a switch take place?

What is the preferred method to give compressions for 2-rescuer infant CPR?

You see an infant on the floor next to several plastic beads. The infant is not making any noise, but is conscious and gagging. What should you do?

You performed a finger sweep for the unconscious, choking child and pulled an object out of her mouth. What is your next action?

While conducting a Healthcare Provider adult unconscious choking skill evaluation, the rescuer removes the object and is able to give two breaths. Which statement is correct for next step?

How might a rescuer recognize that a victim is experiencing a traumatic arterial bleed?

A patient appears to have a decreased blood pressure, an increased heart rate, and their skin is pale, cool, and maybe even slightly sweaty. What is the most likely cause of these symptoms?

A worker was just hit by a forklift. The scene is safe and you begin to assess the worker. You see that she is conscious and breathing normally, but obviously in pain. What is the purpose of doing a secondary survey on this victim?

You find a person that just fell down a flight of stairs. How would you start an assessment for a head, neck, or back injury?

You are with an adult who is confused, agitated, and their breath smells sweet or like they’ve been drinking wine. What type of blood sugar emergency would this be based on the signs and symptoms?

A female coworker has just collapsed to the ground and had a seizure. What should you do to help her?

When a person suffers from a severe allergic reaction and has been prescribed an EpiPen, what order of steps best fits the proper use of an EpiPen?

What are the signs and symptoms of heat stroke?

What should you do if you suspect a person has swallowed a poison?

You have been performing chest compressions for about 2 minutes with another healthcare provider delivering the breaths. An AED is in use and has indicated that a shock is needed. You deliver the shock. What happens next?

You are in a restaurant when you see a man standing at the side of his table looking panicked. He appears to be gagging but not making any sounds. The scene is safe so you move toward the person. What is the first thing you should do?