module 7

It is fine to enter an area where there is a chemical spill as long as you are very careful. True or False?

• True

• False

As part of general care for a person with an injury, it is important to keep the person from getting chilled or overheated. True or False?

• True

• False

As part of general care for a person with an environmental emergency, it is not important to watch for changes in the person's condition because EMS will be there soon. True or False?

• True

• False

A young child burns their hand and wrist on a camp fire at a remote mountain camp site. They start screaming. You check to make sure the scene is safe and obtain consent from their parent. You notice that a large portion of their skin is white, and blisters are already formed. Which actions should you take? Select 3 answers.

• Call 9-1-1 or tell someone to do so

• Generously apply anti-itch cream

• Cool the burn under clean, cool, running water for at least 10 minutes, ideally 20

• Cover the burn loosely with a sterile dressing

• Apply ice to the burn for 20 minutes

Signs and symptoms of heat stroke include absence of sweating, exhaustion and confusion. True or false?

• True

• False

A person who just completed a marathon on a windy, 54ºF day is at risk for hypothermia. True or False?

• True

• False

You are working in a warehouse loading furniture onto a truck for delivery. One of your coworkers is handing a heavy chair up to another coworker on the truck when the chair slips and hits them hard on the head before it hits the floor. You make sure the scene is safe and approach them to help. They appear responsive, but it looks like something might be wrong with them. You obtain consent and continue checking them. They tell you they feel dizzy, their head is pounding and they feel nauseous. This person likely has a concussion. You call 9-1-1. While waiting for EMS to arrive, which actions should you take? Select 3 answers.

• Advise them to stop any activity and have them rest without moving

• Maintain their body temperature

• Assist them with aspirin and advise them to return to work immediately

• Keep them from sleeping so they do not slip into a coma

• Give care for other injuries that may be present

Which of these signs and symptoms of poison exposure are not life-threatening?

• Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

• Trouble breathing, breathing too fast, breathing too slow

• Fast or slow heart rate

• Unresponsiveness, changes in level of responsiveness, seizures, headache, dizziness, weakness

What is the appropriate first step for Benjamin to take in this emergency situation?

• Care

• Control

• Call

• Check

Based on Benjamin’s concerns and the nature of what happened what should Benjamin do next?

• Care for the injury after moving Cole

• Move Cole to the truck and drive him to the hospital

• Call 9-1-1 and get equipment or tell someone to do so

• Leave Cole and go find a supervisor to help