First Aid Flashcards

A firefighter is found unresponsive and not breathing normally. After calling for help, what is the FIRST action you should take?

Answer: Begin chest compressions

Current CPR guidelines prioritize starting chest compressions immediately before attempting rescue breaths.

Which symptom most strongly indicates a firefighter is experiencing heat stroke rather than heat exhaustion?

Answer: Altered mental status or confusion

Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency characterized by altered mental status, confusion, or loss of consciousness.

When treating a deep puncture wound in the field, you should:

Answer: Apply direct pressure and cover with a sterile dressing

Apply direct pressure and cover the wound; do not probe or remove embedded objects, as this can worsen bleeding.

A crew member has a suspected spinal injury after a fall. The safest initial action is to:

Answer: Keep the head and neck immobilized and wait for EMS

Suspected spinal injuries require immobilization of the head and neck until trained EMS personnel arrive.

What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR performed by a single rescuer?

Answer: 30 compressions to 2 breaths

The American Heart Association recommends a 30:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio for single-rescuer adult CPR.

A firefighter's boot has melted onto their skin after a burn. You should:

Answer: Leave it in place and treat it as an embedded object

Material fused to burned skin should be treated as an embedded object and left in place to avoid causing additional tissue damage.

Which of the following is the MOST appropriate treatment for a firefighter experiencing anaphylaxis with a known allergy kit available?

Answer: Administer epinephrine via auto-injector and call for evacuation

Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis; immediate administration and emergency evacuation are critical.