Terms
What does EMS stand for?
Emergency Medical Services
What is CPR?
a skill that is used when a person is in cardiac arrest , involves 30 chest compression and 2 breaths
True or False- Symptoms of a heart attack can vary from men and women?
True
How to care for a sudden illness?
rest, keep the person from getting chilled or overheated,monitor breathing
Result of abnormal electrical activity in the brain that leads to involuntary body movements, function,sensation, and awareness
What is a good Samaritan law?
Protect responders who act the way a "reasonable and prudent person" would act if that person were in the same situation.
Past neutral
What is the first thing you should do if you think someone is having a heart attack?
Call 9-1-1
What is Asma?
inflammation or narrowing of a persons passageways that cause troubled breathing
Is it necessary to call 9-1-1 when someone is having a seizure?
It is not always necessary to call 9-1-1 if the person has occassional seizures and comes out of it quickly
What is implied consent?
When there is no one around and the person is unresponsive it is implied that you have consent to help that person.
What is the first step in using an AED?
First turn it on
How long might chest pain last for?
longer than 3 to 5 mins or going away and coming back
What are the symptoms of a sudden illness?
trouble breathing, fever,nausea, dizziness, changes in level of consciousness
If a seizure last for more than ____ mins you need to call 9-1-1
more than 5 mins
What is a pathogen?
harmful microorganisms that can cause disease
Should you use an alcohol wipe to clean the skin before using an AED?
No
Is cardiac arrest the same as a heart attack?
No
What are the different types of inhalers?
Dry powder inhalers, metered dose inhalers,small- volume nebulizers
Common cause of a seizure?
Epilepsy
When does a heart attack occur?
When blood flow to the part of the heart muscle is blocked
What is the max weightfor child AED pads?
55 pounds
how should you comfort a person while they might be experiencing a heart attack?
Reassure them so their anxiety is lowered
What is anaphylaxis?
a severe or life threatening allergic reaction
Should you try and stop the person from having a seizure?
No you should let the seizure run its course and protect the person from injury