Module 7: Injuries and Environmental Emergencies fully solved questions with 100% accurate solutions(Latest Update)

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

False

If you encounter fire, chemicals, exposed electrical wires or other hazards, do not enter the scene. Instead immediately call 9-1-1 or tell someone to do so and follow your facility protocol.

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

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?

False

As part of general care for a person with an injury or an environmental emergency, it is very important to continue to watch for changes in the person's condition, including breathing and level of responsiveness.

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

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

- Cover the burn loosely with a sterile dressing

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

True

Signs and symptoms of heat stroke include moist, pale or flushed skin; absence of sweating; some degree of sweating; unresponsive; confusion; seizure; headache; nausea; dizziness; weakness; and exhaustion.

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

True

Hypothermia can occur when the weather is not cold, but the person experiences prolonged exposure to a wet or windy environment, wet clothes or sweating.

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

- Give care for other injuries that may be present

This person requires immediate medical attention. Call 9-1-1 or tell someone to do so and follow your facility protocol. While waiting for EMS to arrive, advise them to stop any activity and give care for a concussion by having the person rest without moving, maintaining the person's body temperature and giving 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

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

- Check

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

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

Benjamin knows from the initial impression that Cole fell from a height greater than the person's own height, which is a risk for a head, neck or spinal injury. If, during the initial impression, you determine that the person appears to be experiencing a head, neck or spinal injury, immediately call 9-1-1, get the equipment and give general care for the condition found.

What should Benjamin do after telling Gracie to call 9-1-1 and get equipment, obtaining consent and giving general care for a potentially life-threatening injury?

Continue checking Cole (SAM and focused check)

After Gracie returns with the AED and first aid kit, Benjamin continues to give care to Cole while waiting for EMS to arrive. In addition to leaving Cole in the position found, what additional care should Benjamin give? Select 2 answers.

-Maintain Cole's body temperature

- Care for other injuries that may be present