CPR & Critical Incident Stress
This type of CPR is performed when two trained rescuers are present.
What is two rescuer CPR?
This condition occurs when someone loses more fluid than they take in.
This type of seizure is treated by first aiders.
What is a tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizure?
This injury occurs when bones move out of their normal position at a joint.
What is a dislocation?
Poison that enters the body through breathing is called:
What is inhaled poison?
When the second rescuer arrives during CPR, they must confirm this has been done.
What is "has EMS been called"?
Muscle spasms and pain in a hot environment indicate this condition.
What are heat cramps?
What should a rescuer do FIRST when a tonic-clonic seizure begins?
What is clear objects around the victim to prevent injury?
A fracture where the bone breaks through the skin is called:
What is an open fracture?
Severely low blood sugar is known as:
What is hypoglycemia?
CIS that occurs during the rescue is called:
What is acute CIS?
This cold emergency has three stages: mild, moderate, and severe.
What is hypothermia?
At what point would you call EMS for a seizure or spinal injury?
As soon as possible in every situation.
A chest injury where air enters the chest cavity through a wound is called:
What is an open chest wound?
This medication reverses opioid overdoses and is safe for all ages.
What is naloxone?
Name ONE emotional sign of acute Critical Incident Stress.
What is anxiety, fear, guilt, anger, emotional numbness, or feeling overwhelmed?
This heat emergency includes sweating, nausea, dizziness, and normal mental status.
What is heat exhaustion?
Which rescue breathing technique is used when a spinal injury is suspected?
What is jaw thrust?
Which chest injury involves multiple broken ribs in one area?
What is a flail chest?
What is the ONLY medication a first aider is allowed to administer?
What is an epi-pen?
What is a recommended coping strategy for delayed CIS?
Remember, it’s normal for the incident to bother you
Maintain a healthy lifestyle (diet, exercise, leisure)
Remind yourself your reactions are normal
Learn about CIS
Spend time with others
Talk about it with someone you’re comfortable with
Realize it can take a long time to deal with it (months, years)
Get professional help if necessary
A victim with hypothermia is confused and shivering uncontrollably. Name TWO correct treatments.
(any two)
What are move to a dry, sheltered place, handle gently, remove wet clothing, wrap in warm blankets, give warm beverages if alert, or apply heat packs to head, neck, and trunk?
A victim falls, complains of neck pain, and has weakness below the injury. What is the FIRST action?
What is call EMS / restrict movement?
A victim has unequal pupils, confusion, and fluid leaking from the ear. What injury is suspected and what must be done immediately?
What is a serious head injury and call EMS and restrict spinal movement?
A conscious diabetic victim appears confused and sweaty. List the correct order of sugar to give.
What are glucose tablets, candy, then juice?