Environmental Emergencies
Common drinks increase your risk of dehydration
Alcohol and coffee
Whenever a heart attack is suspected, you should be prepared for the possibility of sudden cardiac arrest and the need for CPR and the use of this device
AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
What are the main signs of anaphylaxis?
Skin reactions, including hives and itching and flushed or pale skin. Constriction of the airways and a swollen tongue or throat, which can cause wheezing and trouble breathing. A weak and rapid pulse. Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. Dizziness or fainting
In the ABCDE mnemonic used to identify immediate life threats during the initial assessment, the "E" reminds you to assess for this
Environment or exposure
The sign that is used to distinguish between heat exhaustion and heat stroke
Altered mental status
How long should it take to simultaneously assess breathing and pulse?
5-10 seconds
To properly remove an embedded tick, you should grasp it close to the skin with tweezers and use this specific motion until it releases
Pulling straight up with a steady, slow motion
When documenting your findings on a medical care report form, what does SOAP, a four-letter mnemonic mean?
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan
What is a contraindication for oral fluids in the treatment of suspected heat stroke?
Confusion or difficulty swallowing
When preforming chest compression on an adult, what is the recommended depth?
At least 2 inches
For minor and moderate systemic allergic reactions, such as a stuffy nose or itchy skin, this type of over-the-counter oral medication can be effectively used in the field
Antihistamine (we're not allowed to dispense)
When a patient is unresponsive or incapable of making informed decisions, permission to provide first aid care is legally granted through this concept
Implied consent
What is wrong with you? Headache, muscle cramps, sweaty skin, clear urine, altered mental state
Hyponatremia
How do you clear a Adult Foreign-Body Airway Obstruction (2025)?
Cycles of 5 back blows (slaps), followed by 5 abdominal thrusts
This is the only effective treatment to temporarily reverse the life-threatening effects of anaphylaxis
Epinephrine injection
During the assessment, a person's level of responsiveness (LOR) is most commonly assessed using this four-letter mnemonic
AVPU (Alert, Verbal, Physical/Painful, Unresponsive)