COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
ANSWERS
⩥ You are a trained first aid provider responding to a workplace
emergency alert received on your smart phone. You are directed to a
person who was struck by a nail from a pneumatic nail gun. The scene is
safe. You have taken standard precautions. EMS has been activated. You
have a first aid kit. The person is responsive, breathing, and holding their
leg in obvious pain. You ask, "May I help you?" The person says, "Yes,
please. I shot myself. I'm bleeding." The legal concept allowing you to
provide first aid in the scenario is: Answer: Expressed consent.
⩥ All the following are life-threatening situations where quick action by
a provider is essential, EXCEPT: Answer: Tenderness and swelling.
⩥ You are providing first aid for a person who overdosed on opioids.
The scene is safe, and you have taken standard precautions. The person
is unresponsive. EMS has been activated. You have an AED readily
available but no naloxone. The person is breathing normally. You
should: Answer: You should place the person in the recovery position.
⩥ You are providing first aid for a person who suddenly lost
consciousness. The scene is safe, and you have taken standard
precautions. The person quickly regained consciousness and is now
responsive. EMS has been activated. You have an AED and first aid kit