HES 1.03 Exam Review

The initial steps in responding to an emergency are:

• Assess the situation, call for help, and provide first aid if necessary.

• Panic and run away from the scene.

• Ignore the situation and wait for someone else to respond.

• Immediately move the victim without checking for injuries.

Emergencies that should be recognized by a first responder include:

• Heart attack, stroke, severe bleeding, and choking

• Minor cuts and bruises only

• Mild headaches and fatigue

• Seasonal allergies and mild cough

The Emergency Management System should be activated for which of the following reasons?

• When there is a significant threat to public safety or health

• For routine daily operations

• To conduct regular staff meetings

• For minor, non-urgent issues

What type of vehicle is shown in the top right image, often used for emergency medical transport?

• Fire truck

• Police car

• Helicopter

• Bus

Who are the people most likely providing medical assistance in the bottom left image?

• Teachers

• Paramedics

• Chefs

• Pilots

Fill in the blank: The person in the bottom right image is wearing a _______ uniform, typically worn by firefighters.

• firefighter's

• police officer's

• doctor's

• chef's

Fill in the blank: One reason why early recognition and response is important is that it _________

• saves lives

• delays treatment

• increases confusion

• wastes time

Fill in the blank: Early recognition and response helps to shorten ________ time.

• recovery

• reaction

• delay

• treatment

Fill in the blank: Early recognition and response helps prevent long term _________.

• disabilities

• illnesses

• expenses

• medications

Fill in the blank: Early recognition and response allows you to provide for the victim’s _________.

• comfort

• diagnosis

• transport

• medication