Vocabulary
Emergency
Emergency
What is the Good Samaritan Law?
The Good Samaritan Law refers to laws that protect individuals who voluntarily give care in emergency situations. It encourages people to assist others without fear of legal repercussions.
What is ONE common sign of choking?
HOLDING THE NECK
FACIAL EXPRESSION
SKIN COLOR
SOUNDS OR NO SOUNDS\
What is the chain of survival in first aid?
Early recognition and activation of EMS, early CPR, early defibrillation (if available), and early advanced medical care
What are the initial steps you should take when checking an injured or ill person?
Check the scene for safety, form an initial impression, obtain consent, and use PPE.
AED
Automated External Defribrillator
What is the most important thing to do before giving care?
Obtain consent from the injured or ill person. Always ask for permission before providing any care.
What happens when someone refuses care?
Call 911
How many compressions and breaths for CPR?
If a person appears unresponsive, what should you check for next?
If the person appears unresponsive, check for responsiveness, breathing, life-threatening bleeding, or other life-threatening conditions.
Airborne
disease spread through the air by breath, cough, or sneezing
How do you activate the EMS system?
Call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number to summon EMS services.
What to do if someone is choking
Stand behind the person, place your arms around their waist, and give quick upward thrusts to dislodge the obstruction from their airway.
What is the rate of compression for CPR
A rate of 100-120 compressions per minute.
What is the recommended time limit for checking responsiveness?
Check for no more than 10 seconds to assess responsiveness.
Good Samaritan Law
Protects people against claims of negligence when they give emergency care in good faith without accepting anything in return
Purpose of the recovery position
The recovery position helps maintain an open airway for an unconscious person who is breathing.
When an adult or child is choking, what combination of actions should you perform?
Give 5 back blows followed by 5 abdominal thrusts.
What is the main purpose of CPR
The main purpose of CPR is to restore blood circulation and oxygen delivery to vital organs when someone’s heart has stopped beating or they are not breathing.
When checking an unconscious person, what should you do after assessing responsiveness?
After checking responsiveness, activate EMS (call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number) and begin appropriate care
Pathogens
Harmful microorganisms that can cause disease
What to do if someone is choking
Perform the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts) to dislodge the obstruction from their airway.
What are common choking hazards for children?
Nuts, seeds, hot dogs, grapes, and small toys or objects that can be swallowed.
What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR?
For adult CPR, compress the chest at least 2 inches.
What is the first thing you do when your about to help someone.
Ask the person for consent.