5
What will cause a stroke to occur
lack of blood to the brain
what should you do in the event that the victim coughs during back blows
allow the victim to continue coughing
what does "CPR" stand for
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
what does SAM stand for
Symtoms Allergies Medications
Explain the 4 unusual things
odors, behaviors, sounds, sights
the two types of diabetic emergency are....
low blood sugar and high blood sugar.
what should you do if a choking victim goes unconscious
How long should you provide care
Until EMS arrives
What happens for an otherwise healthy unresponsive person after calling 911?
you put them in recovery position
how would you activate EMS
dialing 911 or the local emergency number
in the event of someone suffering from an athsma attack...
help them use their inhaler or nebulizer.
How many abdominal thrusts in a set...
how deep should your chest compressions be for a child
2 inches
If an individual starts acting violent you should...
whats the purpose of the good samaritan law
removes liability from people who preform care to encourage them to help
symptoms of anaphylaxis?
How many back blows in one set
5
What is the common name for a heart attack
heart attack
What should you do if the victim speaks a different language
Dont shout, explain to 911 the exact situation
What is the law that allows bystanders to preform care without direct consent
Implied consent laws
What are the two most important treatments for anaphylaxis?
epi pen and antihistamines.
name signs an individual is choking ...
suprised or confused expression, hands on neck
ratio of compressions to breaths
30-1
how should you assess an adult
from head to toe
who are the best trained responders
Paramedics