unit 1
Signs of an emergency?
unusual sounds, unusual odors, unusual sights, and unusual behaviors.
what age is considered an infant?
birth to 1 year
heart attack is when what happens?
occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart muscle is blocked.
signs someone is choking?
A person who is choking typically has a panicked, confused or
surprised facial expression. Some people may place one or both
hands on their throat. The person may cough or he or she may not be able to cough at all.
symptoms of sudden illness?
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.
Pale or very flushed skin, which may be excessively sweaty or dry,
or excessively hot or cold.
Problems seeing or speaking (e.g., blurred vision or slurred speech). Numbness, weakness or paralysis.
Seizures.
what does EMS stand for?
emergency medical services
To observe standard precautions means?
To follow a set of infection control practices used whether or not an infection is suspected.
is cardiac arrest the same as a heart attack?
no
5 back blows
Respiratory distress?
is
difficulty breathing, is evidenced by signs and symptoms such as shortness of
breath, gasping for breath.
what is a fear that can cause someone to hesitate with helping in an emergency?
fear of getting sued, fear of catching a disease, afraid of doing the wrong thing, being uncertain that an emergency actually exists, assuming the situation is already under control. (any of these work as answers)
High - performance CPR includes?
High quality CPR skills and an efficient team approach.
sign of cardiac arrest?
agonal breaths.
how many abdominal thrusts when adult is choking.
5 abdominal thrusts
is asthma a chronic illness?
yes, asthma is a chronic illness
what are airborne pathogens?
they are pathogens expelled into the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or breathes.
What should you do immediately before the
AED analyzes your victim
Stand clear
A law enacted to legally protect trained providers who voluntarily stop to help, act prudently, do not provide care beyond training, and are not completely careless in delivering emergency care.
What is Good Samaritan law.
what are house hold objects that kids can choke on.
Coins
Buttons
Small “button” batteries (found inside watches,
car key fobs, singing greeting cards, hearing
aids and other electronics)
Magnets
Marbles Beads Pebbles
Pen or marker caps
what are the types of inhalers and nebulizers
metered dose inhalers (MDI)
dry powder inhalers (DPI)
small volume nebulizers
what does PPE stand for?
personal protective equipment
what should you do after interviewing the person?
Check head to toe.
all though CPR is preferred but if you not able or unwilling you can also do?
compression only-CPR
what are foods that people are likely to choke on?
Nuts and seeds
Hot dogs and sausages
Chunks of meat or cheese
Chunks of fruit (such as apples) and whole
grapes
Raw vegetables (such as carrots and celery)
Popcorn
Peanut butter
What is Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
The abrupt loss of the heart's ability to contract and push blood forward through the circulatory system. Typically caused by a sudden disruption of the heart's electrical system?