POST First Responder First Aid/CPR/AED: Module 1-6
POST First Responder First Aid/CPR/AED: Module 1
In addition to you, the EMS system consists of the following components: Correct Answer:
Paramedic, First Responder, EMT, Receiving Facility, Dispatcher
Identify the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for body substance isolation (BSI).
Correct Answer: 1) Pocket Mask, 2) Mask, 3) Face Shield
Once the care and well-being of a victim has been turned over to other EMS personnel, what
additional enforcement actions may be required of an officer? Correct Answer:
What personal protective equipment (PPE) should be put on before any contact with a victim and
should be changed between victims? Correct Answer: Nitrile gloves
Click and drag the links of the chain of transmission of infectious pathogens to the right. Correct
Answer: 1) Infectious Agent, 2) Reservoir Source, 3) Portal of Exit, 4) Means of Transmission,
5) Portal of Entry, 6) Susceptible Host
Along with using PPE, which of the following precautions should be taken by officers? Correct
Answer: 1) Treat all body fluids as is they are contaminated, 2) Properly disinfect and
decontaminate equipment that may have been exposed, 3) Report suspected exposure to
infectious pathogens as soon as possible, 4) Use extra caution when handling sharp objects or
broken glass
You and another officer are at a domestic disturbance call where an individual with a baseball
bat is threatening two other individuals in a home. You also observe broken glass on the floor,
chemicals in open containers, and that one of the individuals is bleeding from a head wound.
Correct Answer: 1) Environmental hazards/exposure to CBRN substances,
2) Armed/Angry suspects,
3) Unsafe scene conditions,
4) Biological Hazards
Which of the following are examples of proper disposal receptacles for used PPE? Correct
Answer: 1) Biohazard bag,
2) Puncture resistant container
The links in the Chain of Transmission below are out of order. Rearrange the links in the chain
by dragging the links into the correct order. Correct Answer: 1) Infectious Agent, 2) Reservoir
Source, 3) Portal of Exit, 4) Means of Transmission, 5) Portal of Entry, 6) Susceptible Host
At the scene of a vehicle collision, one of the victims, who is showing indications of being under
the influence of alcohol or drugs, has life threatening injuries. When the officer asks for consent
,to provide care, she refuses saying that "It isn't that bad. Leave me alone!" Which type of consent
allows an officer to provide care in this situation? Correct Answer: Implied Consent
The links in the Chain of Transmission below are out of order. Rearrange the links in the chain
by dragging the links into the correct order. Correct Answer: 1) Infectious Agent, 2) Reservoir
Source, 3) Portal of Exit, 4) Means of Transmission, 5) Portal of Entry, 6) Susceptible Host
As a first responder, how are you expected to interact with other EMS personnel? Correct
Answer: 1) Share information, 2) Provide assistance
A motorist is attempting to change a tire on the traffic side of the car.
Which of the following officer safety issues are present? Correct Answer: Unsafe scene
conditions
An officer must have consent from an ill or injured person before providing emergency care.
Correct Answer: True
What should you do when providing first aid care in the field? Correct Answer: 1) Put on gloves
before assisting,
2) Treat the victim as if he or she has a communicable disease, and
3) Treat all body tissues and fluids as if they are infected
An officer is administering first aid to stem the flow of blood from a stabbing victim. Which of
the following offer the best protection against communicable diseases? Correct Answer: 1)
Nitrile or vinyl gloves, 2) A mask and protective glasses
Which of the following activities are essential to the EMS system? Correct Answer: 1) Sharing
Information, 2) Working as a Team, 3) Providing Assistance
Not all receiving facilities are designated to specialize in the provision of stroke, trauma, or
cardiac care. Correct Answer: True
Any medical facility in your area is a receiving facility in the EMS system. Correct Answer:
False
An unconscious eight-year old child has life-threatening injuries requiring treatment. The parents
are not at the scene. Which type of consent allows an officer to provide care in this situation?
Correct Answer: Implied consent
POST First Responder First Aid/CPR/AED: Module 2
When it is safe for you to approach a victim, you should attempt to determine the victim's
responsiveness by ______. Correct Answer: tapping and shouting
What are the effects of shock? Correct Answer: 1) Reduced oxygen to body tissues and organs,
2) Low body temperature due to restricted blood flow,
3) Reduced blood flow to body tissues and organs
, The "O" in the DOTS of victim secondary assessment stands for: Correct Answer: Open Injuries
At the scene of a traffic collision, you find an unconscious victim inside one of the vehicles with
evidence of a neck injury. How do you open the airway? Correct Answer: Use the jaw-thrust
maneuver
When giving back blows or chest thrusts to an infant, what is the correct position for the infant's
head and chest? Correct Answer: The head should be lower than the chest
Place the following links in the chain of survival in the correct order by dragging each link on the
left to the chain (list) on the right. Correct Answer: 1) Immediate recognition of cardiac arrest
and activation of the emergency response system,
2) Early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with an emphasis on chest compressions,
3) Rapid defibrillation,
4) Effective advanced life support,
5) Integrated post-cardiac arrest care
A MILD airway obstruction is a condition in which Correct Answer: 1) the victim indicates an
airway problem but is able to speak or cough 2) an adult is conscious and violently coughing and
red in the face from the ordeal
Which of the following images shows a victim in the correct recovery position? Correct Answer:
(Photo of guy laying on side with knees tucked toward chest)
You should check for indications of life-threatening conditions and place the victim in the
recovery position if the victim has Correct Answer:
What type of problem would an officer expect to find while performing a secondary assessment?
Correct Answer: Dislocated shoulder
What are the first aid measures for an impaled object? Correct Answer: 1) Stabilize the object to
avoid additional damage during treatment, 2) Apply pressure on both sides of the object to
control bleeding, 3) Expose the wound
For an avulsion, when the body part is not completely separated, you should place the separated
tissue back in place before applying dressings or pressure bandages. Correct Answer: True
An officer who has conducted a secondary assessment of vital signs of a conscious victim should
be prepared to advise EMS of their assessment results, including respiratory rate and pulse.
Correct Answer: True
What is the correct hand position for performing abdominal thrusts on a conscious adult? Correct
Answer: On the middle of the abdomen, just above the navel and well below the lower tip of the
breastbone
POST First Responder First Aid/CPR/AED: Module 1
In addition to you, the EMS system consists of the following components: Correct Answer:
Paramedic, First Responder, EMT, Receiving Facility, Dispatcher
Identify the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for body substance isolation (BSI).
Correct Answer: 1) Pocket Mask, 2) Mask, 3) Face Shield
Once the care and well-being of a victim has been turned over to other EMS personnel, what
additional enforcement actions may be required of an officer? Correct Answer:
What personal protective equipment (PPE) should be put on before any contact with a victim and
should be changed between victims? Correct Answer: Nitrile gloves
Click and drag the links of the chain of transmission of infectious pathogens to the right. Correct
Answer: 1) Infectious Agent, 2) Reservoir Source, 3) Portal of Exit, 4) Means of Transmission,
5) Portal of Entry, 6) Susceptible Host
Along with using PPE, which of the following precautions should be taken by officers? Correct
Answer: 1) Treat all body fluids as is they are contaminated, 2) Properly disinfect and
decontaminate equipment that may have been exposed, 3) Report suspected exposure to
infectious pathogens as soon as possible, 4) Use extra caution when handling sharp objects or
broken glass
You and another officer are at a domestic disturbance call where an individual with a baseball
bat is threatening two other individuals in a home. You also observe broken glass on the floor,
chemicals in open containers, and that one of the individuals is bleeding from a head wound.
Correct Answer: 1) Environmental hazards/exposure to CBRN substances,
2) Armed/Angry suspects,
3) Unsafe scene conditions,
4) Biological Hazards
Which of the following are examples of proper disposal receptacles for used PPE? Correct
Answer: 1) Biohazard bag,
2) Puncture resistant container
The links in the Chain of Transmission below are out of order. Rearrange the links in the chain
by dragging the links into the correct order. Correct Answer: 1) Infectious Agent, 2) Reservoir
Source, 3) Portal of Exit, 4) Means of Transmission, 5) Portal of Entry, 6) Susceptible Host
At the scene of a vehicle collision, one of the victims, who is showing indications of being under
the influence of alcohol or drugs, has life threatening injuries. When the officer asks for consent
,to provide care, she refuses saying that "It isn't that bad. Leave me alone!" Which type of consent
allows an officer to provide care in this situation? Correct Answer: Implied Consent
The links in the Chain of Transmission below are out of order. Rearrange the links in the chain
by dragging the links into the correct order. Correct Answer: 1) Infectious Agent, 2) Reservoir
Source, 3) Portal of Exit, 4) Means of Transmission, 5) Portal of Entry, 6) Susceptible Host
As a first responder, how are you expected to interact with other EMS personnel? Correct
Answer: 1) Share information, 2) Provide assistance
A motorist is attempting to change a tire on the traffic side of the car.
Which of the following officer safety issues are present? Correct Answer: Unsafe scene
conditions
An officer must have consent from an ill or injured person before providing emergency care.
Correct Answer: True
What should you do when providing first aid care in the field? Correct Answer: 1) Put on gloves
before assisting,
2) Treat the victim as if he or she has a communicable disease, and
3) Treat all body tissues and fluids as if they are infected
An officer is administering first aid to stem the flow of blood from a stabbing victim. Which of
the following offer the best protection against communicable diseases? Correct Answer: 1)
Nitrile or vinyl gloves, 2) A mask and protective glasses
Which of the following activities are essential to the EMS system? Correct Answer: 1) Sharing
Information, 2) Working as a Team, 3) Providing Assistance
Not all receiving facilities are designated to specialize in the provision of stroke, trauma, or
cardiac care. Correct Answer: True
Any medical facility in your area is a receiving facility in the EMS system. Correct Answer:
False
An unconscious eight-year old child has life-threatening injuries requiring treatment. The parents
are not at the scene. Which type of consent allows an officer to provide care in this situation?
Correct Answer: Implied consent
POST First Responder First Aid/CPR/AED: Module 2
When it is safe for you to approach a victim, you should attempt to determine the victim's
responsiveness by ______. Correct Answer: tapping and shouting
What are the effects of shock? Correct Answer: 1) Reduced oxygen to body tissues and organs,
2) Low body temperature due to restricted blood flow,
3) Reduced blood flow to body tissues and organs
, The "O" in the DOTS of victim secondary assessment stands for: Correct Answer: Open Injuries
At the scene of a traffic collision, you find an unconscious victim inside one of the vehicles with
evidence of a neck injury. How do you open the airway? Correct Answer: Use the jaw-thrust
maneuver
When giving back blows or chest thrusts to an infant, what is the correct position for the infant's
head and chest? Correct Answer: The head should be lower than the chest
Place the following links in the chain of survival in the correct order by dragging each link on the
left to the chain (list) on the right. Correct Answer: 1) Immediate recognition of cardiac arrest
and activation of the emergency response system,
2) Early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with an emphasis on chest compressions,
3) Rapid defibrillation,
4) Effective advanced life support,
5) Integrated post-cardiac arrest care
A MILD airway obstruction is a condition in which Correct Answer: 1) the victim indicates an
airway problem but is able to speak or cough 2) an adult is conscious and violently coughing and
red in the face from the ordeal
Which of the following images shows a victim in the correct recovery position? Correct Answer:
(Photo of guy laying on side with knees tucked toward chest)
You should check for indications of life-threatening conditions and place the victim in the
recovery position if the victim has Correct Answer:
What type of problem would an officer expect to find while performing a secondary assessment?
Correct Answer: Dislocated shoulder
What are the first aid measures for an impaled object? Correct Answer: 1) Stabilize the object to
avoid additional damage during treatment, 2) Apply pressure on both sides of the object to
control bleeding, 3) Expose the wound
For an avulsion, when the body part is not completely separated, you should place the separated
tissue back in place before applying dressings or pressure bandages. Correct Answer: True
An officer who has conducted a secondary assessment of vital signs of a conscious victim should
be prepared to advise EMS of their assessment results, including respiratory rate and pulse.
Correct Answer: True
What is the correct hand position for performing abdominal thrusts on a conscious adult? Correct
Answer: On the middle of the abdomen, just above the navel and well below the lower tip of the
breastbone
