Emergency Procedures & First Aid Flashcards

A passenger tells you they are feeling suicidal. As a TLC driver, what is the correct response?

Answer: Take them seriously, stay calm, do not leave them alone, and contact 911 or a crisis line

All suicidal statements must be taken seriously; ensuring the person's safety and contacting professional help is mandatory.

What should you do if a passenger in your vehicle has overdosed on opioids and is not breathing normally?

Answer: Call 911 immediately; if Narcan (naloxone) is available and you are trained, administer it

Opioid overdose causes respiratory depression; naloxone can reverse it, but 911 must always be called regardless.

If your taxi is involved in a collision and you smell gas, what is the priority action?

Answer: Evacuate all occupants immediately and move well away from the vehicle

A fuel smell after a collision indicates a risk of fire or explosion; immediate evacuation is the only safe response.

When approaching an unresponsive person to provide aid, the very first step should be:

Answer: Ensure the scene is safe before approaching

Scene safety must be confirmed first so that you do not become an additional victim requiring rescue.

A passenger has something lodged in a deep eye wound. What should you do?

Answer: Do NOT remove the object; cover both eyes loosely and call 911

Removing a penetrating eye object can cause further damage; both eyes must be covered to limit movement and EMS called.

Under NYC TLC rules, a driver who witnesses a crime or accident involving their passenger is required to:

Answer: Remain at the scene, cooperate with police, and report the incident to TLC

TLC-licensed drivers must cooperate with law enforcement and comply with TLC's incident reporting requirements.

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

Answer: 30 compressions to 2 rescue breaths

The 30:2 ratio is the standard for single-rescuer adult CPR per American Heart Association guidelines.