Chapter 1
EMS is short for
What is Emergency Medical Service?
This acronym is the 3 identifying factors important for executing an emergency scene effectively.
What is S.A.M.?
Blood flow to the heart being stopped is called
What is a heart attack?
Hot dogs, gummy bears, popcorn, and peanut butter are all foods that pose
What are choking factors?
An emergency that comes randomly and quickly with little warning is called
What is sudden illness?
Unusual sounds, smells, sights, and behaviors are all
What are signs of an emergency?
It is important to check an injured person H__ t__T__ to ensure a full understanding of the injury
What is Head To Toe?
The heart not beating or beating too ineffectively is called
What is cardiac arrest?
A panicked, afraid, expression with hands on throat is typically a sign of
What is choking?
An allergic reaction that is causing serious- life threatening harm is called
What is anaphylaxis?
Protection from being sued because of care given in good faith is protected by
What is good samaritan laws?
5-10 seconds is the maximum amount of time to check for breathing or responsiveness on
What is an unresponsive Person?
A medication that thins blood and is often used for heart conditions is named
What is Aspirin?
The first step in helping a person who is choking
What is asking if they are choking?
A histamine, that is causing an allergic reaction can be reversed by using this medication
What are anti-histamines?
Assuming consent while giving care to an unresponsive person
What is implied consent?
12-20 years of age is classified as
What is an adolescent?
The first step in the pediatric chain of survival
What is prevention?
The rate of which back blows and abdominal thrusts should be given
What is 5 and 5?
A person who is unconscious and having uncontrolled body movements is likely experiencing a
What is a seizure?
Check, call, and __ are the three steps to successfully handle an emergency situation.
What is care?
The "A" in the acronym S.A.M. stands for
What are allergies?
30 & 2 are the sets used for
What are compressions and breaths?
If a person goes unresponsive, the next step is to
What is perform CPR?
This medical device is used when a person is having an allergic reaction, it can be used on your own, or with someones help
What is an epi-pen?