WFR - Wilderness First Responder Patient Assessment System Questions and Answers

Question 1

During a scene size-up in a wilderness environment, what is the FIRST and most critical priority for a Wilderness First Responder?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring the safety of the rescuer and the group.

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Determining the mechanism of injury (MOI) for the patient.

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Checking the patient's airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs).

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Immediately beginning documentation on a SOAP note.

Question 2

A hiker is found conscious but confused after a fall. During the primary assessment, after establishing responsiveness, what is the next immediate step according to the ABCDE mnemonic used in WFR training?

Accepted Answer

Manually stabilizing the spine and checking the airway.

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Exposing and examining the patient's injuries.

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Checking for a radial pulse and controlling major bleeding.

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Assessing the level of consciousness using the AVPU scale.

Question 3

Which of the following components is part of the secondary assessment in the Wilderness First Responder Patient Assessment System?

Accepted Answer

Obtaining a SAMPLE history from the patient.

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Controlling life-threatening external hemorrhage.

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Performing a scene size-up for hazards.

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Opening the patient's airway using a jaw-thrust maneuver.

Question 4

You are assessing a patient who is shivering uncontrollably and has pale, cool skin. In the WFR Patient Assessment System, under which part of the secondary assessment would you primarily record these observations?

Accepted Answer

Vital Signs

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SAMPLE History

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Chief Complaint

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Mechanism of Injury

Question 5

A climber falls and complains of severe pain in their lower leg. The leg is obviously deformed. After completing the primary survey and confirming no immediate life threats, you begin the secondary assessment. What is the most appropriate first step for assessing the injured leg?

Accepted Answer

Check for Circulation, Sensation, and Movement (CSM) distal to the injury.

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Immediately splint the leg in the position found.

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Ask the patient to stand and see if they can bear weight.

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Administer pain medication before any further assessment.

Question 6

When documenting your patient encounter using the SOAP note format, what information would be included in the 'A' (Assessment) section?

Accepted Answer

Your field diagnosis or a list of suspected problems.

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The patient's statement that their ankle 'is a 7 out of 10' on the pain scale.

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Your plan to splint the injury and monitor vital signs every 15 minutes.

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The patient's heart rate is 110 bpm and their respiratory rate is 20 bpm.