BLS/CPR
what rate should chest compression's be when giving CPR?
100-120 BPM
Define lateral
away from mid-line
Where is the femur
point to it on skeleton (thigh bone)
how to prepare a nose tampon for use
twist it back and forth then bend in half
what does HIPAA stand for
Health Insurance Portability Act
How deep do chest compressions need to be?
2/3's of chest or 2 in
define -algia
pain
where is the acromion process
point to it on skeleton (point of shoulder)
what is the difference between a strain and a sprain?
sprain is injury to the ligaments
a strain is injury to tendons or muscles
what does it mean to be liable
to be legally responsible for the harm one person causes another person
Before you start CPR what 5 steps need to be completed?
Check for safety, PPE, Check for responsiveness, Check pulse/breathing, activate EMS
define bradycaria
slow heart rate
5th metacarpal
point to on skeleton (pinky bone)
shoulder is anterior to normal position
dislocated shoulder
what are the conditions needed to be present for a person to be considered negligent?
to do something that a competent person would not do or to NOT do something that a competent person would do
When giving someone rescue breaths how much air do you need to give?
Just enough so that you see the chest rise
define define varus
angulation of limb toward midline
where is the cervical
felt liked you got kicked in the back of the lower leg
Achilles tendon rupture
What is the difference between Malfeasance and Misfeasance
Misfeasance is when someone improperly does something that is legally theirs to perform
what is the ventilation to compression ratio
30:2
define galled skin
an area of irritated of raw skin skin caused by sweat and friction
where is the coxis
point to on skeleton (very end of spine within the pelvis)
a fracture of the 4th or 5th metacarpal, usually from hitting something hard with incorrect form
boxers fracture
What law provides limited legal protection against someone who voluntarily provides first aid
Good Samaritan Law