Responsibilities
$100: What is the primary responsibility of the first responders featured at the 5-minute mark?
A) Conducting routine patrols in the neighborhood
B) Providing immediate medical assistance
C) Fighting fires in residential areas
D) Responding to non-emergency calls
$100: B) Providing immediate medical assistance
$100: What critical tool do the paramedics use to help a patient around the 10-minute mark?
A) A defibrillator
B) A stretcher
C) A fire extinguisher
D) A thermal imaging camera
B) A stretcher
What communication skill is emphasized as important for first responders during the emergency shown at the 15-minute mark?
A) Negotiating with other teams
B) Reporting to the media
C) Clear and calm communication with the victim
D) Debating treatment options
C) Clear and calm communication with the victim
$100: What is the first action taken when arriving at a scene with a potential threat?
A) Draw weapons
B) Assess the environment for dangers
C) Engage with the suspect
D) Begin medical treatment immediately
B) Assess the environment for dangers
$100: What type of teamwork is displayed by the first responders in the situation shown at the 30-minute mark?
A) Working independently without consultation
B) Competing with each other to solve the problem
C) Collaborating effectively under pressure
D) Ignoring advice from senior officers
C) Collaborating effectively under pressure
$200: During Mardi Gras, what is emphasized as the main duty of paramedics?
A) Ensuring public order
B) Delivering swift medical care
C) Managing traffic
D) Attending to routine check-ups
B) Delivering swift medical care
$200: What machine is highlighted for its effectiveness in performing CPR?
A) Mechanical ventilator
B) Lucas device
C) AED machine
D) Manual defibrillator
$200: B) Lucas device
$200: How do the paramedics ensure the patient is aware of their surroundings?
A) By shouting instructions
B) By asking questions to check awareness
C) By physically shaking the patient
D) By providing written information
B) By asking questions to check awareness
$200: What is the safety concern when dealing with large crowds during emergencies?
A) Preventing the crowd from interfering
B) Protecting the responders from aggressive individuals
C) Ensuring the crowd doesn’t hinder evacuation efforts
D) All of the above
d) All of the above
$200: How do the paramedics coordinate during a multi-victim incident?
A) By dividing tasks based on expertise
B) By working as a group without individual assignments
C) By following only one paramedic’s lead
D) By switching roles frequently
A) By dividing tasks based on expertise
$300: What type of situations do first responders face during Mardi Gras that differs from normal days?
A) Routine medical check-ups
B) High-volume, high-intensity emergencies
C) Low-risk incidents
D) Administrative tasks
B) High-volume, high-intensity emergencies
$300: What equipment is used to assess the patient’s heart condition?
A) Stethoscope
B) Blood pressure cuff
C) EKG Machine
D) X-ray machine
C) EKG Machine
$300: What is the significance of clear communication between paramedics and patients during a crisis?
A) It helps prevent panic
B) It speeds up treatment
C) It ensures the patient’s cooperation
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
$300: How do the first responders ensure their safety while handling the crisis at the 20-minute mark?
A) By wearing protective gear
B) By securing the area with police tape
C) By calling for backup
D) By evacuating the bystanders
A) By wearing protective gear
B) By securing the area with police tape
D) By evacuating the bystanders
$300: What strategy is used when handling a patient with severe injuries?
A) Immediate transport to the hospital
B) Coordinated care with multiple team members
C) Waiting for additional support
D) Independent decision-making by one paramedic
B) Coordinated care with multiple team members
$400: What is the role of the sprint unit during emergencies?
A) Conducting CPR with advanced equipment
B) Setting up perimeters
C) Coordinating with media
D) Assessing property damage
A) Conducting CPR with advanced equipment
$400: Which tool helps stabilize a broken bone before transport?
A) Splint
B) Cast
C) Traction device
D) Sling
A) Splint
$400: How do first responders debrief after an incident?
A) By writing reports
B) By discussing it at a local bar
C) By attending a meeting
D) By calling their supervisors
B) By discussing it as a local bar
$400: What safety protocol is followed when dealing with a stabbing victim?
A) Apply pressure to the wound
B) Call for additional medical units
C) Ensure the scene is secure from further threats
D) Provide immediate transport to the hospital
C) Ensure the scene is secure from further threats
$400: How do first responders handle the emotional toll after a critical incident?
A) By debriefing together
B) By taking time off immediately
C) By ignoring it and moving on
D) By discussing it with family
A) By debriefing together
$500: How do first responders adapt their responsibilities during large events like Mardi Gras?
A) By working shorter shifts
B) By focusing solely on non-emergencies
C) By being on high alert for a variety of emergencies
D) By reducing the number of responders on duty
C) By being on high alert for a variety of emergencies
$500: How do the first responders use defibrillators to increase the chances of recovery?
A) By applying double sequential defibrillations
B) By using low-voltage shocks
C) By administering shocks manually
D) By using only one defibrillator at a time
By applying double sequential defibrillations
$500: What method is used by paramedics to maintain communication with the hospital?
A) Radio transmission
B) Video calls
C) Text messaging
D) Email updates
A) Radio transmission
$500: How do first responders handle a situation where a patient is impaled?
A) By carefully removing the object
B) By stabilizing the object and transporting the patient
C) By applying pressure around the wound
D) By waiting for a specialist to arrive
B) By stabilizing the object and transporting the patient
$500: How is teamwork assessed during a debrief after a major event like Mardi Gras?
A) By analyzing mistakes without considering successes
B) By focusing only on the outcomes
C) By evaluating communication and coordination
D) By comparing with past events
C) By evaluating communication and coordination