SPOT THE EMERGENCY
A student has a scrape on their knee after falling. There is blood present. Question: Is this likely life-threatening bleeding?
No. This sounds like minor bleeding that is not life-threatening.
What is the most general care step when caring for someone with a head, neck or spinal injury?
Tell them NOT TO MOVE and to verbally respond to your questions. Have them remain in the position found unless you need to give CPR or cannot control bleeding.
It is safe to use an AED on pregnant women. True or False?
True
A person is experiencing life-threatening bleeding from their neck. It is appropriate to use a tourniquet to stop the bleeding in this case. True or False?
False
You see someone with severe bleeding. You are the only person nearby with a phone. Question: What emergency service should be activated?
Activate emergency medical services—911 in the United States.
You arrive at an accident scene. Blood is flowing from a person's leg and has soaked through clothing. Question: What should you recognize this as?
Life-threatening bleeding. Continuous/heavy blood flow is a major warning sign.
Can you give painkillers to a person who has a head, neck or spinal injury for their headache if given consent?
No. Painkillers are not advised because they can mask the signs and symptoms of a serious head injury.
It is safe to use an AED when the person is lying on a metal surface in rain or snow. True or False?
True
A bystander says, "Tourniquets are dangerous. Never use one!" Question: How would you respond?
Tourniquets can cause pain and have risks, but when appropriately used for life-threatening extremity bleeding, they can be lifesaving.
You should keep doing compressions during CPR until when? _Name 3_
The person shows an obvious sign of life, the scene becomes unsafe, an AED is ready, you're too exhausted to continue, another trained responder takes over, EMS arrives and begins care
A person is showing signs of a heart attack. What should you do after calling 9-1-1 and getting equipment or telling someone to do so? Select all (2) that apply.
A. Assist them with administering aspirin
B. Help the person rest in a comfortable position and loosen any tight clothing
C. Begin CPR, starting with compressions
D. Apply adult AED pads on the person's chest
A. Assist them with administering aspirin
and
B. Help the person rest in a comfortable position and loosen any tight clothing
If you suspect a person is experiencing heat stroke, what is the preferred thing you should do immediately after calling 9-1-1 and getting equipment or telling someone to do so?
Immerse the person up to their neck in cool/cold water
Name 2 of the hand positions for Hands-Only CPR
Heel of one hand in the center of the person's chest, other hand on top of the first hand and interlaced fingers
You apply a tourniquet and the bleeding stops. Question: Should you remove the tourniquet because the bleeding has stopped?
No. Once appropriately applied, it should not be removed simply because the bleeding has stopped. EMS should manage removal.
You are helping someone with severe bleeding. They become increasingly weak and confused. Question: Does this change how seriously you treat the situation?
Yes. Increasing weakness or confusion can be a sign of a serious medical emergency and reinforces the need for immediate emergency care.
You see someone who is pale, weak, and confused after suffering a major injury with severe bleeding. Question: What serious problem are you concerned about?
Shock is a concern. Severe blood loss can lead to shock and requires immediate emergency care.
You believe that a responsive person has a head, neck or spinal injury. What should you do after calling 9-1-1 and getting equipment or telling someone to do so?
Have the person remain in the position they were found
Name 2 of the body positions for Hands-Only CPR
Shoulders directly over hands; arms straight, push down, and let chest return to normal position; push hard and push fast
Where should you place a tourniquet on a limb of someone who is experiencing life-threatening bleeding?
2 to 3 inches above the wound; not on a joint
Your team arrives at a scene with severe bleeding, but there is also an immediate danger in the area. Question: Should you rush directly to the injured person? Explain.
No. Scene safety comes first. Do not put yourself in danger. Address the hazard or wait for appropriate responders when necessary.
You walk into a room and see blood on the floor. You don't immediately see where it is coming from. Question: Before rushing in to help, what should you consider first?
Scene safety. Make sure it is safe to approach before attempting to provide care.
A child burned their hand in the lunchroom. You should do what? And for how long?
Cool the burn under clean, cool running water for at least 10 minutes, ideally 20 minutes
What position should an adult who is unresponsive but still breathing be put in?
Recovery position
A person is having signs and symptoms of a heart attack. What should you do after calling 9-1-1 and getting equipment or telling someone to do so? Select all that apply.
A. Assist them with administering aspirin
B. Help the person rest in a comfortable position & loosen and tight clothing
C. Begin CPR, starting with compressions
D. Apply adult AED pads on the person's chest
A. Assist them with administering aspirin
and
B. Help the person rest in a comfortable position & loosen and tight clothing
You are helping control severe bleeding and another student says, "I don't want to touch blood." Question: What could you use to reduce exposure while providing care?
Gloves or another appropriate barrier/PPE.