Cardiac Emergencies
The first thing you should do when you suspect someone is having a heart attack.
What is call 9-1-1?
The universal sign that someone is choking.
What is clutching the throat?
The illness caused by a drop in blood flow to the brain, often with fainting.
What is shock?
The type of wound with jagged or torn edges, often caused by accidents.
What is a laceration?
A life-threatening reaction to extreme heat with red, dry skin and confusion.
What is heat stroke?
The rhythm that an AED is most likely to shock.
What is ventricular fibrillation?
The first step to take when you suspect a person is choking but can still cough.
What is encourage them to keep coughing?
A condition marked by high blood sugar levels, often needing insulin.
What is diabetes?
The first step in controlling external bleeding.
What is apply direct pressure?
A condition caused by prolonged exposure to cold, freezing body tissues.
What is frostbite?
A common signal of a heart attack in both men and women.
What is chest pain or discomfort?
The technique used to help a conscious adult who cannot breathe. High - performance CPR includes?
What is abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)?
A warning sign of a stroke identified in the FAST check.
What is facial drooping?
The immobilization tool used to support broken bones.
What is a splint?
The first step in caring for someone with hypothermia.
What is move them to a warm place?
A device used to restore a normal heart rhythm during cardiac arrest.
What is an AED?
The position you should place an unconscious choking victim before starting CPR.
What is on their back on a firm surface?
A seizure first aid step where you protect the person from injury.
What is remove nearby dangerous objects?
An injury where a bone comes out of its joint.
What is a dislocation?
The illness caused by inhaling smoke or toxic gases.
What is respiratory distress?
The recommended depth for adult chest compressions during CPR.
What is at least 2 inches?
The number of back blows and abdominal thrusts given in cycles for a conscious choking adult.
What is 5 & 5
A common cause of altered mental status or unconsciousness.
What is low blood sugar?
The type of burn that damages all skin layers and may appear charred.
What is a third-degree burn?
A bite or sting may cause this serious allergic reaction.
What is anaphylaxis?