Earthquake
What should you do first during an earthquake indoors?
Drop, Cover, Hold
When is CPR performed?
When someone is not breathing.
What is a common sign of choking?
Cannot speak or breathe.
What is the first step to control bleeding?
Apply pressure
What is the first thing to do in a drowning emergency?
Call for help
Why should you stay away from windows during an earthquake?
Glass may shatter and cause scratches/more injuries
Why are chest compressions important?
They keep blood flowing.
What maneuver helps severe choking?
Heimlich maneuver.
Why should gloves be worn?
To prevent infections
What happens when a person during drowning
Drowning is when your respiratory system is impaired as liquid enters. Panic and exhaustion starts and then liquid enters your lungs. Unconsciousness occurs after a few minutes and cardiac arrest usually follows suit if not rescued quickly.
Why should elevators not be used during earthquakes?
They may stop working and high risk of getting stuck.
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
What should a choking person do if they can still cough?
Keep coughing.
What type of bleeding needs emergency help?
Severe or nonstop bleeding
What is hypothermia?
Dangerously low body temperature.
What should you check before re-entering a building after an earthquake?
Structural damage
What should you check before starting CPR?
Scene Safety
What should you do if the choking person becomes unconscious?
Start CPR and call for help.
What should you avoid removing from a deep wound?
Embedded objects
Name 3 sign of hypothermia?
Uncontrollable shivering, slurred speech, confusion, fumbling hands, exhaustion, and, in severe cases, loss of consciousness
What emergency kit item is important after earthquakes?
Water, flashlight, or first aid kit.
About how many compressions are given per minute?
100–120.
Why should you not blindly sweep inside someone’s mouth?
You may push the object deeper.
Why is direct pressure effective?
Helps blood clot.
How to treat a drowning person