Stepful Exam 4 Review 2026/2027
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Examples of emergencies requiring first aid or life-saving measures - ANSWER--
Choking
- Allergic reactions
- Trauma
- Cardiac failure
- Respiratory failure
Examples of eternal and environmental emergencies - ANSWER-- Weather related
- Tornadoes
- Hurricane
- Fires
Medical Emergency - ANSWER-Any situation in which a person suddenly becomes
ill or sustains an injury that requires immediate help by a healthcare professional
,First Aid - ANSWER-The immediate care given to someone
who is injured or suddenly becomes ill,
before complete medical care can be
obtained
What information should the MA provide to an EMS during an emergency? -
ANSWER-- Your name and location
- Nature of the emergency
- Number of people needing help
- Condition of the injured or ill patient(s)
- Summary of the first aid already given
- Directions to your location
What does an emergency crash cart contain? - ANSWER-- Basic drugs
- Wound care supplies
- MA must routinely check supplies, expiration dates and restock
MAs initial assessment to a patient when handling an emergency - ANSWER-1.
Observe general
impression of situation.
2. Obtain level of
responsiveness of patient.
3. Assess the circulation, airway, and breathing status of the patient. (CABs)
4. Urgency of condition
,5. Call 911, if needed.
6. Document
Accidental injuries that may require first aid - ANSWER-- Bites and stings
- Burns
- Choking
- Eye and ear injuries
- Falls, fractures, dislocations
- Sprains, strains
- Head injuries
- Wounds
Abrasion - ANSWER-AKA scrape or rub
- Superficial wound
Treatment:
- Apply pressure if bleeding
- Clean and flush debris
- Apply bandage
Incision - ANSWER-Clean and smooth cut
- Open injury caused by sharp object/straight cut
- Profuse bleeding may occur
, Treatment:
- Apply pressure until
bleeding stops
- Clean gently
- Apply bandage
Laceration - ANSWER-Open injury - jagged
- Profuse bleeding may occur
Treatment:
- Apply pressure until bleeding stops
- Clean gently
- Apply bandage
Puncture - ANSWER-Open wound caused by an object that delivers a stab
- Usually small with limited bleeding
Treatment:
- Apply pressure if bleeding
- Clean and flush debris
- Apply bandage
- Patient may require TDAP vaccine, if patient has not received in last 5 years
Updated Version | Comprehensive
Study Guide, Verified Questions &
Detailed Rationales for Top
Performance
Examples of emergencies requiring first aid or life-saving measures - ANSWER--
Choking
- Allergic reactions
- Trauma
- Cardiac failure
- Respiratory failure
Examples of eternal and environmental emergencies - ANSWER-- Weather related
- Tornadoes
- Hurricane
- Fires
Medical Emergency - ANSWER-Any situation in which a person suddenly becomes
ill or sustains an injury that requires immediate help by a healthcare professional
,First Aid - ANSWER-The immediate care given to someone
who is injured or suddenly becomes ill,
before complete medical care can be
obtained
What information should the MA provide to an EMS during an emergency? -
ANSWER-- Your name and location
- Nature of the emergency
- Number of people needing help
- Condition of the injured or ill patient(s)
- Summary of the first aid already given
- Directions to your location
What does an emergency crash cart contain? - ANSWER-- Basic drugs
- Wound care supplies
- MA must routinely check supplies, expiration dates and restock
MAs initial assessment to a patient when handling an emergency - ANSWER-1.
Observe general
impression of situation.
2. Obtain level of
responsiveness of patient.
3. Assess the circulation, airway, and breathing status of the patient. (CABs)
4. Urgency of condition
,5. Call 911, if needed.
6. Document
Accidental injuries that may require first aid - ANSWER-- Bites and stings
- Burns
- Choking
- Eye and ear injuries
- Falls, fractures, dislocations
- Sprains, strains
- Head injuries
- Wounds
Abrasion - ANSWER-AKA scrape or rub
- Superficial wound
Treatment:
- Apply pressure if bleeding
- Clean and flush debris
- Apply bandage
Incision - ANSWER-Clean and smooth cut
- Open injury caused by sharp object/straight cut
- Profuse bleeding may occur
, Treatment:
- Apply pressure until
bleeding stops
- Clean gently
- Apply bandage
Laceration - ANSWER-Open injury - jagged
- Profuse bleeding may occur
Treatment:
- Apply pressure until bleeding stops
- Clean gently
- Apply bandage
Puncture - ANSWER-Open wound caused by an object that delivers a stab
- Usually small with limited bleeding
Treatment:
- Apply pressure if bleeding
- Clean and flush debris
- Apply bandage
- Patient may require TDAP vaccine, if patient has not received in last 5 years
