What do ABC's stand for in the primary assessment?
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
What is a breathing disorder in which airway sensitivity is increased & results in spasms of the airway muscles?
Asthma
CPR should be performed when the victim is ________ and not ________.
What is unconscious and breathing.
Who should you get consent from when providing first aid to a child?
What is a parent or guardian
What are the 3P's of first aid?
Preserve life
Prevent further injury
Promote recovery
What is 3 degrees
Rest
Immobilize
Cold
Elevate
What is the ratio of chest compressions to breaths?
What is 30:2
What are the four ways poison can enter someone's system?
Ingest
Inject
Inhale
Contact
Demonstrate how to put a victim in semi-prone:
Points given if recovery position is correct
What does SAMPLE stand for when conducting a secondary assessment?
Signs & Symptoms, Allergies, Medication, Past Medical History, Last Oral Intake, Events Prior
For a heat burn, what temperature of water should we use to flush the injury?
What is cool water
How is CPR changed for a drowning victim?
What is start with breaths first
Face
Arms
Speech
Time to call 911
What does EWARTS stand for when treating for shock?
EMS
Warmth
ABC's
Rest and Reassure
Treatment
Semi-prone or Semi-sitting
What are the 5 vital signs we monitor?
Pulse, skin, breathing, pupils, level of awareness
Continue CPR until... (give all 3 answers)
What is help/EMS arrives, you see signs of life, and/or you are too exhausted to continue.
What does AED stand for?
Automated External Defibrillator
What are 3 things we should look for when analyzing pupils?
Large or small?
Equal in size?
Reactive to light?
For which heart rhythm will an AED advise a shock?
Ventricular fibrillation (VF)
AKA heart beat is uncoordinated, but still present
How long before brain damage occurs due to lack of oxygen?
What is 4-6 minutes
Demonstrate a proper tubular sling:
Points given if sling is proper and secure
For a victim experiencing chest pains, which OTC medication can you supply?
Aspirin (ASA)