Chapter 1
What does EMS stand for?
Emergency Medical Services
What acronym will help you better understand the situation?
SAMPLE
Nuh uhhhh
What are the most common choking hazards?
Household objects, toys, and foods
What is respiratory distress?
Difficulty breathing
What are the four signs of emergencies?
- Unusual sounds
- Unusual sights
- Unusual odors
- Unusual behaviors
What does A stand for in SAMPLE?
Allergies
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What 2 procedures should you perform to help choking?
Back blows and abdominal thrusts
What is asthma?
A chronic illness in which certain substances or conditions
What set of laws protect the responded from financial liability?
Good Samaritan Laws
What does L stand for in SAMPLE?
Last food or drink
How many sets of compressions should you do per set?
30
How many chest thrusts should you give to an infant at once?
5
What occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted by a blood clot, resulting in the death of brain cells?
Stroke
What are the 3 c's of emergency action steps.
Check, call, care
What does M stand for in SAMPLE?
Medications
Where should you position your hands while giving compressions?
Sternum
How should you give back blows to a person in a wheel chair?
Adjust to their height
What seizure is the result of abnormal electrical activity in the brain, leading to temporary and involuntary changes in body movement, function, sensation, awareness or behavior?
Seizure
How long should you wash your hands?
20 Seconds
What does S stand for in SAMPLE?
Signs and symptons
How many breaths should you give in a set?
2
How should you help choking if you are by yourself?
Chair
What is a chronic seizure disorder that can often be controlled with medication?
Epilepsy