Chap 1
The type of gloves which should be worn when giving first aid care
what are latex-free disposable gloves
The method of gathering information to give care
what is SAM/SAMPLE
the skill used while someone is in cardiac arrest, to keep their blood circulating
signs and symptoms of choking
what are a panicked, confused, or suprised facial expression/someones hands on their throat/coughing
The medication which counteracts the effects of Histamine
what is Antihistamine
The three c’s, which should be taken when dealing with an emergency situation
what is check, call, care
how long you should check for consiousnesss
what is 5-10 seconds
5 steps to take, to help someones chance of surviving cardiac arrest
what is the cardiac chain of survival
The amount of each part of the Heimlich manuever which should be done in one cycle
what is 5
The main drug which an epipen administers
what is Epinephrine
The statute which states that a person may give medical care to someone unresponsive, without asking for permission
what is implied consent
the classification of an infant
what is birth, to 1 year
Breaths which may happen, even if the heart has stopped beating
what are agonal breaths
The two steps to take, to help someone who is choking
what are back blows, and abdominal thrusts
another name for difficulty breathing
what is respiratory distress
The four things which may indicate an emergency
what are unusual sounds, odors, sights, and behaviors
The classification of a toddler
How a heart attack occurs
What is a blockage to the blood flow of the heart muscle
The two steps to take, to help an infant who is choking
what are back blows, and chest thrusts
an illness which strikes suddenly, and only happens for a short time
what is an acute illness
The person who can give the highest level of advanced medical care at a scene
what is a paramedic
The recovery position for an adult
what is laying on the side
How a cardiac arrest occurs
What is the heart stopping beating, or beating too slowly
The position the person should be in, when preforming cpr
What is on a flat, hard surface, on their back
a written document, which states how to deal with states of asthma for a specific person
what is a asthma action plan