overall vocab
what is a heart-attack?
when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked
what should you have accessible in case of emergency?
a first-aid kit
How do you approach a person with impaired hearing?
approach them from the front, pronounce words so they can read your lips, gesture and signal what you are saying
what are common signs of a heart attack?
chest pain, pain around the body, dizziness, fatigue, or nausea
what types of things are the biggest choking hazard for children?
foods and household objects/toys
what is EMS?
emergency medical services
what are signs of an emergency?
unusual sounds, sights, odors, and or behaviors
sample
which gender experiences the more "classic" signs and symptoms of a heart attack?
male
how deep do you go when giving cpr to an infant?
1 1/2 inches
what is PPE?
personal protective equipment
what is the good samaritan law?
requires responder to use common sense and care only for the type of emergency they are encountering
everywhere from head to toe
what medicine can help someone having a heart attack?
aspirin
what should you ask 911 responder to bring to the scene?
an AED and first-aid kit
what does sample stand for?
Signs and symptoms, allergies, medications, pertinent medical history, last food or drink, events leading up to the incident
when do you activate EMS system?
emergency situations: injured or ill person, explosion, drowning, etc.
emergency conditions: unresponsiveness, breathing issues, chest pain, blood, vomit, stroke symptoms
extend their arm, lay them sideways, and bend their knees
8 to 10 minutes
what do you do if a pregant person begins choking?
give chest thrusts instead of abdominal
what is an airborne illness?
What are examples of bloodborne illnesses?
what is the recovery position for an infant?
what are agonal breathes?
gasping instead of normal breathing indicating the person has no heartbeat
when do you put your finger into the unconscious choking victims mouth?
only if you visibly see an object