Standards
What are the three symbol's of the Red Cross.
The Red Crystal, The Red Cross, The Red Crescent.
What can cause an individual to have blood in his or her saliva or vomit?
Life-threatening internal bleeding
What is the appropriate care for a partial choking victim?
Give 5 back blows followed by 5 abdominal thrusts (or chest thrusts), then repeat.
What is most important when rolling a person into recovery position and from face-down to face-up?
Support and protect the head while rolling
What should you do if a dressing on a penetrating chest wound becomes saturated with blood?
Remove the dressing and add another
What should you do if someone with a serious injury refuses first aid?
Call EMS/911, stay with the person and monitor for changes.
What acronym is used when trying to determine whether an individual is having a stroke?
F-face
A-arm
S-speech
T-time
When should you stop administering abdominal thrusts, chest thrusts and back blows on a choking victim?
If they begin breathing or coughing normally, or if they become unresponsive.
Weakness, excessive thirst and confusion are signs of _________?
Shock
What treatment should you apply for a bruise
Apply a cold pack wrapped in a towel
What should always be done before providing care to someone?
If there is not enough space on someone's chest for two AED pads, what should you do?
Place one pad on the person's chest and one on the person's back
What medication should an individual take if he or she is having an anaphylactic reaction
Epinephrine (Epi-Pen)
What are the three vital signs?
For a bone, muscle or joint injury, what must you do before moving the person?
Put the person in a sling or a splint.
What is your role as a First Aider? Name 2 points.
1. Recognize the Emergency 2. Protect yourself and others 3. Access help 4. Act according to your skills and training.
When is it unsafe to administer a shock from an AED
When someone is touching the person
What are the two lifesaving medications we are allowed to administer
Epi-pen & asthma Inhaler
Name 3 times we should call EMS/9.1.1.
OR WHENEVER YOU'RE IN DOUBT
What condition can cause hot, dry, red skin and aggressive behaviour?
Heat stroke
Name 3 Red Cross Fundamental Principles
Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity, and Universality.
After repositioning the head, rescue breaths still do not go in. What do you do?
Do 30 chest compressions and then look into the individual's mouth
What should you do if you are alone and choking?
Call EMS/9-1-1, move to a place where you can be noticed, and perform abdominal thrusts against a safe object
What does SAMPLE stand for?
Signs & Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past Medical History, Last Oral Intake, and Events Leading up to the Emergency.
If an individual's eye has been exposed to a harmful chemical what should you do?