Heart Attack/Angina
If the victim is not breathing, you should begin this lifesaving procedure.
What is CPR?
A stroke happens when this organ does not get enough blood.
What is the brain?
The universal sign of choking involves this body movement.
What is hands on the throat?
You check breathing using this head position.
What is the head-tilt/chin-lift?
This acronym can be used to treat for shock
What is WARTS?
This is the most common symptom of a heart attack.
What is chest pain or chest pressure?
This acronym is used to assess a suspected stroke victim
A choking victim may cough, gasp, or have this skin colour change in severe cases.
What is pale (or turning pale)?
If the victim is breathing, you should do this while waiting for help.
What is maintain airway and treat for shock?
Treating for hypothermia will include doing this by providing warm beverages & blankets
Victims will typically chew this amount of doses of ASA when treating for heart attack/angina
What is 1 to 2 doses of ASA that a Heart Attack/Angina victim should take?
Victims of a stroke may become confused or have a decreased level of this.
What is consciousness?
The goal of back blows and abdominal thrusts is to move an object out of this part of the body.
What is airway?
Compression depth should be about this fraction of the chest.
What is one-third of the chest?
This position is used to conserve heat when you have fallen in cold water
Victims of angina may wear this to identify their medical condition.
What is a medical alert bracelet or necklace?
If a victim has airway problems, they should be placed in this position.
What is the recovery position (semi-prone)
Abdominal thrusts are performed in this direction.
What is upward in a J motion?
A CPR pocket mask and gloves are used for this purpose.
What is PPE?
When an AED arrives, it is typical to do this to ensure the pads make direct contact with the skin.
What is exposure of the chest?
Some people having a heart attack may refuse to believe they are sick. This is called what?
What is denial of symptoms?
Unlike a stroke, a TIA does not usually cause this.
What is permanent brain damage or permanent disability?
For pregnant choking victims, abdominal thrusts are replaced with this location.
What is the chest (chest thrusts against a wall or surface)?
During pregnancy, chest compressions may require this adjustment for safety.
What is placing an object under the right side of the abdomen?
What is Life over Limb?