Standards
First step when arriving on scene at any emergency?
what is survey the scene for safety hazards
For adults chest compressions at a rate of this per minute
What is 100 beats per minute
An acronym for assessing is someone has had a stroke.
FAST (Face drooping Arm weakness Speech difficulties Time)
If someone feels faint, you should help them lay down and ….
What is raise their legs (to help improve blood flow to the brain)
a foreign object obstructing a persons airway, requiring immediate intervention
What is choking (airway obstruction)
First step when providing care to a child
What is obtain parental consent
ABC’s stand for?
What is Airway Breathing Circulation
This lifestyle factors significantly increases the risk of angina and coronary artery disease?
What is smoking or tobacco use
When direct pressure on a wound on a limb is not enough to stop bleeding?
What is apply a tourniquet
A severe allergic reaction that can cause airway swelling and shock
What is anaphylaxis
Equipment to minimize exposure to hazards that can cause illness or injuries
What is PPE
Where do you position the AED pads on an adult?
What is right upper chest, lower left side
First line treatment for a diabetic who presents with symptoms like shakiness, sweating and confusion
What is administer glucose (sugar or quick dissolving carbohydrates)
For a minor nose bleed, you should pinch the soft part of the nose and lean which way?
What is forwards, not backwards (to reduce swallowing blood)
A loss of heat from the body faster than it can be produced
What is hypothermia
This piece of PPE provides a tighter seal around the face reducing inhaled contaminants
What is N95 mask
For adults, the minimum depth recommendation for high quality CPR
What is at least 2 inches (5cms)
This highly contagious viral illness typically presents with fever, cough and body aches
What is influenza
If a sprain is suspected, the recommended approach to reduce swelling and support the joint?
What is RICE (Rest Ice Compression Elevation)
Irregular heartbeat that can be life threatening if left untreated
What is an arrhythmia
What does SAMPLE stand for?
Signs and symptoms
Allergies
Medications
Past Medical History
Last Meal
Events leading up to
What do you avoid putting an AED pad on?
What is pacemaker, automatic defibrillator (implanted device)
Vomiting, drooling, lethargy, headache and seizures
What is symptoms of poisoning
The first step if spinal injury is suspected?
What is spinal immobilization (hold neck, apply C spine collar)
A drop in blood supply to a body part, risking tissue damage if not addressed
What is ischemia