Steps of Action
Asking for consent before taking action in an emergency
What is Checking the scene
Clues to a persons condition that can be observed yourself using your senses
What are Signs
When blood flow to the part of the heart muscle is blocked
What is a heart attack
Foods and household objects and toys
What is choking hazards
Latex gloves, gauze, bandages, wipes, pads, bags, etc.
What is the contents of a first aid kit
The second step of taking action in an emergency scenario
What is calling 911 (the designated emergency number)
Clues to a persons condition that only the person can describe to you
What are symptoms
Chest pain and discomfort in both arms
What is the signs of a heart attack
What is the Himelick (first aid for choking)
How many inches do you compress the chest when giving CPR?
What is 2 inches
The step of action that includes giving CPR to somebody
What is Care
Asking a person what has happened prior to a situation or emergency
What is Events leading up to the incident
When the heart stops beating or beats too ineffectively to circulate blood to the brain and other vital organs
What is Cardiac Arrest
Panicked facial expression, hands on one's throat, attempting to cough, and high pitched squeaking noises
What is the signs and symptoms of choking
How many compressions do you give while preforming CPR?
What is 30 compressions
Unusual sounds, odors, sights, behaviors
The 4 signs of an emergency
Asking a person weather he or she has any medical conditions
What is pertinent medical history
A medication that can reduce the risk and symptoms for a heart attack
What is Aspirin
The attempt to remove an object from ones throat manually after the Himelick
What is finger sweeps
How many breaths do you give following compressions while giving cpr
What is 2 rescue breaths
What is Check, Call, Care
Tapping the shoulder to see if one is awake
What is checking for adult consciousness
These two things can be used to treat and or reverse a heart attack
What is CPR and AED
When the airway becomes either partially or completely blocked by a foreign object, such as a piece of food or a small toy
What is Choking
A device that shocks the heart back into regular rhythm
What is an AED