First Responder EMS Curriculum for Training Centers in Eurasia

24. When treating a patient with severe bleeding, what is the first action the FirstResponder should take?A Check the patient’s blood pressure.B Apply a tourniquet to the area.C Obtain intravenous access.D Take BSI precautions.E Apply direct pressure to the wound.25. An adult patient sustains burns to the chest, abdomen, and entire left arm. Whatpercentage of his body has been burned?A 9%B 18%C 27%D 54%26. In a patient with multiple traumatic injuries, which is the best method ofimmobilization?A Totally immobilize the patient on a long spine board.B Immobilize each extremity with a rigid splint.C Immobilize upper extremities with soft splints and lower extremities with rigid splints.D Immobilize upper extremities with rigid splints and lower extremities with soft splints.E Immobilize upper extremities with soft splints and lower extremities with the pneumaticanti-shock garment.27. During pregnancy, the baby develops inside the:A PlacentaB CervixC OvaryD UterusE Vagina28. During delivery, if you notice that the umbilical cord is wrapped around the baby’sneck, you should perform which of the following actions?A Do nothing, since this is harmless.B Clamp the umbilical cord in two places, then cut the cord between the clamps.C Place your finger under the cord and gently try to pull it over the baby’s head whiletransporting rapidly to the hospital.D Perform an emergency cesarean section.29. Which action should be performed as soon as possible after a baby is delivered?A Clear the baby’s airway and suction its mouth and nose with bulb suction (or wipe itwith gauze if bulb suction not available).B Record the child’s name, weight, and pulse.C Slap the baby’s feet.D Check for a pulse.First Responder EMS Curriculum/AIHA, July 2002 389