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What is the definition of an emergency?
When someones life is in danger
List 3 vital signs
HR, BP, Temperature, Oxygen, Respiration
List 2 signs of shock
pale, clammy skin, sweating, cold, delirious, fainting
What is the CPR compressions to breath ratio?
30:2
What is the first step in treating an emergency situation
diall 911
What is normal HR?
60-100 BPM
What is the treatment for shock?
Maintain body temperature (cover them up)
Monitor vital signs
Elevate feet
What universal technique is used to open a patient's airway during CPR?
head tilt chin lift
What is an EAP AND how often should it be practices
emergency action plan, once a year
What 2 pieces of equipment are needed to assess blood pressure
blood pressure cuff, sethescope
What are 3 signs of anaphylaxis shock?
hives, closed throat, itching, swollen tongue, rash
How does an AED and manual CPR work together in CPR?
CPR - keeps blood and oxygen in the body
AED - shocks the heart back in rhythm
What are the ABCs in emergencies?
Breathing
Circulation
What is normal Respiration (R) rate?
12-16
How long does an epipen have to be administered if anaphylaxis shock happens?
5-10 seconds
Describe the bleeding if an artery bleed is suspected
spurting blood out of the wound
What part of the body (artery) is the easiest way to check pulse?
carotid artery
IF someone is hemorrhaging, would their blood pressure be elevated or decrease?
decreased
What is the difference between internal and external hemorrhaging?
internal - bleeding inside the body
external - bleeding outside
What sign or type of pain occurs if a spleen injury has happened?
left shoulder pain, Kehr's sign