Vitals/Pulse
pulse site located on the wrist
What is radial?
action you should take first for a person at risk of shock because of excessive external bleeding
What is stop the bleeding?
heart pumps blood to all body tissues via this blood vessel
What is arteries?
30 compressions, 2 breaths
What is correct ratio when performing CPR?
the P in AVPU stands for
What is Pain?
Vital sign patients are most likely to be able to control if they know you are monitoring it
What is respirations?
correct method for saving someone from choking
What is abdominal thrusts?
chest pain, weakness, clammy
What is a heart attack?
most serious burn that destroys skin and underlying tissue
What is fourth degree?
law that protects responders from being sued
What is Good Samaritan Law?
pulse located in the neck
What is carotid?
high body temperature, throbbing headache, confusion
What is symptoms of a heatstroke?
you give to increase blood flow to the heart
What is aspirin?
phase of healing that occurs in 48-72 hours
What is inflammatory response?
An adult victim who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol can refuse first aid care?
What is false?
patient has a heart rate of 45 bpm
What is a long distance runner?
both hands to the throat
What is the universal sign for choking?
shocks the persons heart back into a normal rhythm
What is an AED?
CPR stands for
What is cardiopulmonary resucitation?
sign of allergic reaction
What is seeeling of face , tongue and throat?
lack of oxygen reaching the body's cells and tissue
What is shock?
adult is choking and while assisting they become unresponisive, next step is
What is begin CPR, look in mouth for object?
droopy face, weakness in an arm or leg, slurred speech
What is symptoms of a stroke?
shellfish, bee stings, peanut
What are items that cause an allergic reaction?
short lived loss of brain function due to head trauma
What is a concussion?