CPR
What is the ratio of compressions to breaths?
30:2
How long is the breathing check for?
5- 10 seconds
What should you do if a person is choking in a wheelchair?
Lock the wheels
What should you do if the first bandage on a wound becomes covered in blood?
Keep the first one on and put another one on top and keep applying pressure
When should you call 911 for an asthma attack?
If the person takes their medication and nothing has improved
What is the correct depth for an infant/child during cpr?
1/3 of the chest depth
What does ABC stand for?
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
What are the two types of choking?
Partial and complete
When would you apply a tourniquet to someone's limb?
When pressure is no longer working
What is the benefit of using a spacer with the inhaler?
What is the correct depth for an adult during cpr?
2 inches
Why do you roll a person into the recovery position?
Keeps their airway open
What should you do if the person choking becomes unresponsive?
Ensure that ems has been called and start chest compressions
What is the difference between angina and a heart attack?
Angina is when the artery that gives your heart blood becomes narrow which causes pain.
Heart attack is when there is a complete blockage of blood flow to the heart.
Why do we always administer the EpiPen into the thigh
The thigh is one of the largest muscles, which means it contains a lot of blood vessels. That allows the medicine to be absorbed much faster.
When is it unsafe to administer a shock from and AED machine?
When someone is touching the person
What are the 3 vital signs in the secondary assessment that you check?
Responsiveness
Breathing
Skin
What are the different signs between partial and complete choking?
Partial you can speak, cough and breathe
Complete you can not speak, cough, or breathe
What medication can you give someone for a heart attack or angina and how much of each?
Aspirin 1 regular strength or 2 low dose tablets.
Nitro 1- 2 sprays under the tongue
When can you administer a second EpiPen?
If you administered the first dose, waited 5 minutes and nothing improved you can administer the second one
What should you do if the rescue breaths don't go in?
Look in the person's mouth and sweep the object out
What does SAMPLE stand for?
Signs and symptoms
Allergies
Medications
Past medical history
Last oral intake
Events
What are the 3 methods of care for someone who is completely choking?
Back blows
Abdominal thrusts
Chest thrusts
What does FAST stand for?
Face
Arm
Speech
Time
What were the 3 facts about the EpiPen I told you yesterday?
1) Each EpiPen can only be used once
2) It can go through clothing
3) It does expire( but if you only have the expired one near by, use it).