Chapter 1
What does PPE stand for
personal protective equipment
What acronym will help you assess an emergency?
SAMPLE
What is the medical explanation of a heart attack?
When blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked
What household items, other than food can be a choking hazard for children?
Toys
abnormal electrical activity in the brain, leading to temporary and involuntary changes in body movement, function, sensation, awareness or behavior.
What is a seizure?
how long should you wash your hands for?
At least 20 seconds
How should you check for responsiveness in an adult?
Tap their shoulder or call their name
What is the most common symptom of a heart attack?
Chest pain
What is the ratio for back blows and abdominal thrusts?
5:5
inflammation and narrowing of the airways
What is Asthma?
What should your first three steps be when arriving at an emergency?
Check, call, care
What should you assume someone is suffering from if they don't respond?
Cardiac arrest
What is the medical explanation of cardiac arrest?
when the heart stops beating or beats too ineffectively to circulate blood to the brain and other vital organs.
What is the passageway between the mouth and lungs that allows life-sustaining oxygen into the body?
the airway.
immune systems trying to fight off ordinary things that are not usually harmful
What is an allergic reaction?
T/F You should walk on ice if someone has become stuck in a frozen pond
False.
What does the S stand for in Sample?
Signs and symptoms
What over the counter pain-killer is effective for aiding a heart attack?
Asprin
What should a first aid provider do when someone is too big to reach around correctly?
Use chest thrusts
A drug that slows or stops the effects of anaphylaxis.
What is Epinephrine?
What are the two types of breathing barriers?
Face shield and pocket mask
What does M stand for in SAMPLE
Medications
What is the Cardiac Chain of Survival?
five actions that when performed in rapid succession, increase the person’s likelihood of surviving cardiac arrest
How should you check responsiveness on an infant?
Tap their foot
Trouble breathing, Pain (such as chest pain, abdominal pain or a headache), Changes in level of consciousness (such as being confused or unaware of one’s surroundings, or becoming unresponsive), Light-headedness or dizziness, Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or stomach cramps, A fever.
What is symptoms of sudden illness?