Vocabulary
What is the network of professionals that provides for people in emergency?
What is the EMS system
What law protects responders from financial liability when helping care for someone in an emergency?
The Good Samaritan Laws
What are the signs of emergency?
Unusual sounds, odors, sights, and behaviors.
What are choking hazards?
Foods or household objects and toys
When caring for a child, what is the first thing that you do?
Ask guardian for consent
What is used to keep blood and bacteria from contaminating your skin or clothing?
Personal Protective Equipment
What is the law that protects responders from legal liability when a minor's guardian is not present?
Implied consent
When do you call EMS?
When someone is unresponsive, not breathing, and/or have an injury that exceeds your level of training
What is the procedure for a person who is choking?
5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts
How do you give breaths to infants?
Mouth covering nose and mouth
What does SAMPLE stand for?
signs and symptoms, allergies, medications, pertinent medical history, last food or drink, and events leading to the incident
What happens if the person doesn't make it after CPR?
The implied consent laws protects you from legal charges
When do you stop giving care?
When EMS arrives, you can no longer continue, and the scene becomes unsafe
What do you do if you see an object in the choking person's throat?
A finger sweep
How many compressions and breaths per set in CPR?
30 compressions, 2 breaths
What occurs when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked?
A heart attack
When do you call when someone is undergoing cardiac arrest?
As soon as you identify the problem
What is the order when taking action?
1. Check
2. Call
3. Care
What do you do if the choking person passes out?
Begin CPR and call 911 if you haven't
How do you check an infant for responsiveness?
Tap the bottom of the foot
What is the recovery position?
Rolled onto the side of their body
Why is 911 used?
To get professional help asap.
How do you care for a responsive person?
Do a head-to-toe check, ask questions using SAMPLE, and place into the recovery position
How long do you continue the choking procedure?
Until the person coughs, cries, speaks, or breathes. Or if they become unresponsive
What do you do for a choking infant?
Lay on forearm with the head lower than the chest. 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts.