Before Giving Care
How do you activate the EMS system?
What is calling 911
If a person is acting uncooperatively or violently and you feel unsafe, what should you do?
What is get out of the situation and call 911 (if you haven't done so yet)
What does CPR stand for?
What is Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
What motion do you begin with when caring for a choking victim?
What is back blows
What causes a stroke?
What is lack of blood flow to the brain
What are the 4 unusuals?
What are unusual sights, sounds, odors, and behaviors
What should you do for an otherwise healthy unresponsive person after calling 911?
What is put them in the recovery position
What is the ratio of compressions to breaths when performing CPR?
What is 30:2
What are the signs of choking?
What is a panicked expression and possibly placing one or both hands onto the throat
What are the two types of diabetic emergency?
What are hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and hyperglycemia (high blood sugar)
What does the Good Samaritan Law do?
What is remove liability from lay responders who acted reasonably
What direction should you assess an adult patient?
What is head to toe
How deep should compressions be on a child?
What is about 2 inches
What is the ratio of back blows to abdominal thrusts?
What is 5:5
If a person is experiencing an asthma attack, what should you do?
What is help them get / use their inhaler or nebulizer or follow their asthma action plan
What is the highest trained responder / level with the largest range of standing orders in the EMS system?
What is a paramedic
When assessing a patient, what does SAM stand for?
What is signs and symptoms, allergies, and medications
What is cardiac arrest commonly called even though it is not the same thing?
What is a heart attack
What should you do if a choking victim goes unconcious?
What is do CPR and do a finger sweep of the mouth in order to find the object
What are common symptoms of anaphylaxis?
What are trouble breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue, or lips, a sensation of tightness in the chest or throat, and skin reactions
What is the legal concept that allows lay responders to not need direct consent if the patient is unresponsive (and no parent or guardian is present if it is a minor)?
What is implied consent
If you encounter a person who does not speak the same language as you, what are two things you should do?
What is not shout, look for bystanders who can help, try to communicate nonverbally, and explain the situation to the 911 operator
What causes a heart attack?
What is a blockage of a major blood vessel in the heart
What should you do for a patient who is pregnant or that you can't wrap your arms totally around?
What is do chest thrusts instead of abdominals
What are the two most important treatments for anaphylaxis?
What are epinephrine (epi-pen) and antihistamines