Before Giving Care
Checking an injured or ill person
Cardiac Emergencies
Choking
fun facts
100

What is a network of professionals linked together to provide the best care for people in all types of emergencies?

Emergency medical services (EMS) system

100

Where would you check the person if unresponsive?



Head to toe

100
What occurs when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked?

A Heart Attack

100
What are 

- Nuts and seeds

- Hot dogs and sausages

- Chunks of meat or cheese

Common choking hazards

100

What to do if the injured person doesn't speak english

Go around asking bystanders if they speak his language.

200

What are the 4 steps to using an EMS?

1. Recognizing an emergency exists

2. Deciding to take action

3. Activating the EMS system

4. Giving care until EMS personnel takes over

200

Where would you check a young or frightened child who does not appear to have a life-threatening illness or injury?

Toe to head; giving child a chance to get used to the process and allows him or her to see whats going on

200

A Sign of a Heart Attack

The pain or discomfort is persistent, lasting longer than 3 to 5 minutes, or going away and then coming back.

200

What are:

- Coins

- buttons

- Magnets

Common choking hazards found in the house

200

What are unusual sounds of an emergency

Screaming; moaning; yelling or calls for help
300

What are the 4 signs of an emergency?

Unusual sounds, sights, odors, and behaviors

300

What are the 3 steps in getting an adult in recovery position?

1. Extend person's arm above their head


2. Roll person towards you on their side so their head rests on their arm


3. Bend both of their knees to stabilize their body

 


300

How should you care for a person with a heart attack

Call 9-1-1 and have the person stop what they're doing and rest in a comfortable position

300

A sign of choking

A person who typically has a panicked, confused or surprised facial expression. Some people may put their hands to their throat or cough.

300

What are Unusual Odors of an emergency

A foul or unusually strong chemical odor; the smell of smoke or gas

400

What is the law that protects responders who act the way a "reasonable and prudent person" would act if that person were in the same situation?

Good Samaritan Laws

400
What are the steps to getting an infant into their recovery position?

You can put them on their side like an adult or lay them face down on your forearm with mouth and nose clear.

400

Occurs when the heart stops beating or beats too ineffectively to circulate blood to the brain and other vital organs.

Cardiac Arrest

400

what are the 2 ways of caring for an adult or child who is choking

Back blows and abdominal thrusts

400

What are unusual sights of an emergency

A stopped vehicle on the roadside or a car that has run off of the road; downed electrical wires; sparks, smoke or fire

500

What are the 5 ways to obtain consent to help?

- State your name

- State the type and level of training you have (such as training in first aid or CPR).

- Explain what you think is wrong

- Explain what you plan to do

- Ask if you may help

500

How long should you check a person who appears unresponsive's breathing for?

5 to 10 seconds

500
What medicine is able to help early signs of a heart attack but can only be given to those who aren't allergic to it.

Aspirin

500

What are the 2 ways of caring for an infant who is choking

Back blows and Chest thrusts

500

What are Unusual behaviors of an emergency

Confusion in a person who is normally alert; unusual drowsiness

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