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2 Immediate Stabilization Decisions Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 2 Immediate Stabilization Decisions, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions

True or false

1 point

True or false: If an object is embedded in a wound, remove it before applying pressure.

A
True
B
False

True or false

1 point

True or false: A seizure lasting exactly 5 minutes meets the stated duration criterion of lasting more than 5 minutes for calling 911.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

A person is difficult to wake and breathing abnormally after a suspected opioid overdose. What medication should a responder give if it is available?

Choose one

1 point

A person has severe bleeding from a limb. Which response best follows the immediate stabilization guidance?

A
Wait to see whether the bleeding stops before calling for help.
B
Use a tourniquet if available and you know how, and call 911.
C
Remove any material already in the wound, then cover it loosely.
D
Have the person walk to a nearby hospital.

Fill in the blank

1 point

For possible stroke, call and record when the person was .

Choose all

1 point

A person is having a seizure. Select all actions that follow the recommended first aid.

A
Move nearby hazards away and cushion the person's head.
B
Hold the person's arms and legs still.
C
Time the seizure.
D
Keep objects and fingers out of the person's mouth.

Written response

1 point

What is the stated duration threshold, in minutes, for calling 911 when a seizure lasts longer than that duration?

Choose one

1 point

An adult is unresponsive and only gasping occasionally. What should a lay responder do?

A
Wait several minutes to see whether normal breathing returns.
B
Place the person on their side and do not call for help.
C
Call 911, send for an AED, and begin CPR.
D
Give the person something to drink.

True or false

1 point

True or false: If a person is unresponsive but breathing normally, placing them on their side may help protect the airway when appropriate, especially if vomiting is possible.

A
True
B
False

Choose all

1 point

A seriously injured person becomes pale, weak, and clammy. Which actions are appropriate when shock is suspected? Select all that apply.

A
Treat a cause you can address, such as external bleeding.
B
Give the person water to prevent dehydration.
C
Keep the person comfortably warm.
D
Monitor the person.

Fill in the blank

1 point

Trouble breathing, throat or facial swelling, or collapse after a possible allergen may indicate . Call 911 and help the person use their prescribed if needed.

Choose one

1 point

A person has a time-critical emergency and may need a specialized destination. Which approach best follows the guidance?

A
Choose the nearest hospital because it is always the appropriate destination.
B
Use EMS; clinicians select a destination based on the patient's condition and local protocols.
C
Drive the person to a hospital before calling 911.
D
Ask the person to choose a destination and arrange private transport.

Open ended

1 point

A person develops chest pain and severe breathing difficulty. Describe the immediate actions a lay responder should take while waiting for help.

Choose one

1 point

A person is unresponsive, and trauma may have occurred. What airway-related approach should a lay responder take?

A
Use a head-tilt/chin-lift immediately, regardless of whether trauma is suspected.
B
Minimize neck movement and follow dispatcher guidance.
C
Perform a blind finger sweep to clear the airway.
D
Move the person to a sitting position even if the scene is safe.

Choose one

1 point

After a possible traumatic injury, the scene is currently safe and you can provide essential care without moving the person. What should you do about movement?

A
Move the person immediately to a more comfortable location.
B
Avoid moving the person under all circumstances, even if the scene becomes unsafe.
C
Avoid unnecessary movement; move them only if the scene is unsafe or movement is needed for essential care.
D
Ask the person to stand so you can check for injuries.

Choose one

1 point

You find an injured person beside active traffic. What should you do before approaching to provide care?

A
Approach immediately and move the person away from the traffic
B
Wait until the scene is safe before approaching
C
Ask the injured person to walk to a safer location
D
Begin assessing the person from within the traffic lane

Choose one

1 point

A person has severe bleeding from a wound with an object embedded in it. Which response is appropriate?

A
Pull the object out, then press directly into the wound
B
Leave the wound alone until EMS arrives
C
Leave the object in place, apply pressure around it, and call 911
D
Ask the injured person to hold the object steady while you leave

Choose one

1 point

An unresponsive person is breathing normally, has no suspected trauma, and may vomit. What should you do while awaiting EMS?

A
Place the person on their side when appropriate and monitor their breathing
B
Begin CPR because the person is unresponsive
C
Put a finger in the person's mouth to check for an obstruction
D
Leave the person alone while you look for identification

Written response

1 point

A person's seizure continues without stopping. At more than how many minutes should a lay responder call 911 for this reason?

Written response

1 point

A person suspected of opioid overdose is difficult to wake and breathing abnormally. What medication should a lay responder give if it is available?