F80 Emergency Protocols 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When a patient suddenly becomes unresponsive and pulseless, what is the correct sequence of initial steps?
- Call for help, begin CPR, use AED as soon as available (Correct answer)
- Use AED first, then call for help, then begin CPR
- Begin CPR for 5 minutes before calling for help
- Check for breathing for 2 minutes before starting compressions
Correct answer: Call for help, begin CPR, use AED as soon as available
The chain of survival begins with activating emergency response, then starting high-quality CPR, followed by early defibrillation.
Question 2: Which type of fire extinguisher should NEVER be used on an electrical fire?
- CO2 extinguisher
- Water extinguisher (Correct answer)
- Dry chemical extinguisher
- Class C extinguisher
Correct answer: Water extinguisher
Water conducts electricity, making water extinguishers extremely dangerous and potentially fatal when used on electrical fires.
Question 3: During a mass casualty incident, a patient who is breathing but unconscious and has a slow pulse is tagged with which triage color?
- Green
- Yellow
- Red (Correct answer)
- Black
Correct answer: Red
Red tag (immediate) is assigned to patients with life-threatening conditions who can survive with immediate intervention.
Question 4: What is the primary purpose of the Incident Command System (ICS)?
- To assign blame after an emergency
- To provide a standardized, hierarchical structure for emergency management (Correct answer)
- To replace local emergency protocols with federal ones
- To track financial costs during a disaster
Correct answer: To provide a standardized, hierarchical structure for emergency management
ICS provides a flexible, scalable command structure that allows multiple agencies to coordinate effectively during emergencies.
Question 5: A patient presents with severe anaphylaxis. After calling 911, what is the first-line treatment?
- Oral antihistamine (diphenhydramine)
- Epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen) to the outer thigh (Correct answer)
- Inhaled bronchodilator (albuterol)
- IV corticosteroids
Correct answer: Epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen) to the outer thigh
Epinephrine is the only medication proven to reverse anaphylaxis and must be administered immediately via auto-injector.
Question 6: When performing an emergency evacuation in a multi-story building, which individuals should be evacuated first?
- Employees on the top floor
- Visitors and guests on any floor
- Mobility-impaired individuals nearest to exits on their floor
- Personnel in areas of immediate danger (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Personnel in areas of immediate danger
People in the zone of immediate danger face the highest risk and must be evacuated first regardless of floor location.
Question 7: Which action should a responder take FIRST upon arriving at the scene of a chemical spill?
- Begin treating any injured victims immediately
- Enter the scene to identify the chemical
- Establish a safe perimeter and identify the hazardous material from a safe distance (Correct answer)
- Call the chemical manufacturer for instructions
Correct answer: Establish a safe perimeter and identify the hazardous material from a safe distance
Scene safety is the top priority; responders must establish perimeter and identify the substance before approaching.
F80 Emergency Protocols 3
When a patient suddenly becomes unresponsive and pulseless, what is the correct sequence of initial steps?