CPR
Chest compressions or rescue breaths first when pulling someone from water?
Rescue breaths
Hypothermia
Bandaging and applying pressure
Bleeding
The main thing to ask for when phoning EMS
An ambulance
Coughing and potentially hiding out of embarrassment
Mild Choking
What is the chest depth required for compressions on an infant child?
1/3 of the chest
Airway completely blocked
Severe choking
Help victim use a puffer and move victim to comfortable position
Asthma
What is the full name for an AED
Automated External Defibrillator
Clammy skin, cold, weak, blue lips and finger nails, fear.
Shock
What is mandatory to do after establishing unresponsiveness/unconsciousness?
Call EMS
A temporary stroke
TIA
Provide cool water or sports drink if available. Advise the victim to eat well to restore the depleted body salt
Heat Exhaustion
Proper material needed before touching a victim
Gloves
Face is drooping, arms cannot be raised above the head, speech is slurred.
Stroke
How many fingers down from the armpits when landmarking for compressions?
4
The heart has stopped beating
Cardiac Arrest
Angina
The item used to safely perform rescue breaths
Pocket Mask
Denial, pain in jaw, confusion, weak but rapid pulse
Heart Attack
How many compressions per minute should we aim for?
100 - 120
Extreme allergic reaction
Anaphylaxis
Clear objects from surrounding area to prevent him/her from further injury. DO NOT place anything between victims teeth.
Seizure
Name four important items within an AED kit
Razor, towel, AED pads, Pocket masks, gloves, scissors (Any four of these)
Panting, lightheadedness, shallow rapid breathes
Hyperventilation