BASICS
AIRWAY EMERGENCIES
FUNSIES
SITs
SECONDARY SURVEY
100
What does ABC's stand for?
Airway Breathing Circulation
100
Demonstrate the Universal Choking sign!
I obviously couldn't find a choking emoji nor figure out how to put pictures on here so... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
100
During a stroke, what does FAST stand for?
Face Arm Speech Time
100
You are in the gym when you see your friend, Timmy, trip and dislocate his shoulder. When you approach him to help, he says "Don't worry, I'll just pop in back in. No biggie bro!" Why is this not a good idea for Timmy?
Timmy could risk injuring himself further. Silly Timmy not trained in First Aid.
100
What does SAMPLE stand for?
Signs and symptoms Allergies Medications Past medical history Last meal Events prior/leading up to the emergency
200
True or False? If the person is unconscious, consent is not implied and one must wait for the victim to regain consciousness before giving any help.
FALLSEEE
200
"Push hard, push fast." How many compressions (and at what depth) must one complete during one cycle of CPR?
30 compressions pushing in at a depth of approx. 2 in. or 5cm.
200
Yes or no! Should one always be alerted when an Epi-pen is used? Why or why not?
Yes! The adrenaline only lasts long enough for the EMS to arrive (not very long).
200
Lydia was slashed on the forearm by a crazy man with a knife :( What are you going to do to help control the bleeding?
Apply direct pressure to the wound.
200
What does WARTS stand for?
Warmth Abc's Rest and reassurance Treatment Semi-sit, semi-prone
300
Check for Hazards!! List them please :)
Fire Wire Gas Glass People Pets Poisons Pathways and sometimes Water
300
True or false? If choking victim can speak/make some degree of noise, cough and/or breathe, you should immediately begin the cycle of 5 firm back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts.
FALSE this is considered moderate choking which does not require the Heimlich Maneuver
300
What is the priority when treating any casualty? Bleeding, circulation, fractures or airway?
Airway!
300
If the person has refused your help and goes unconscious, what do you do?
Assume/imply consent which means that you can now assist them.
300
When is the recovery position used?
When the victim is unconscious but breathing.
400
What are the Five Rights of Medication?]
1. Right person 2. Right medication 3. Right amount 4. Right time 5. Right method *All assuming they have given you consent for you to help them*
400
When should you stop performing CPR?? (2 answers) a) When the scene becomes unsafe b) When you want to take a snack break c) When more advanced care takes over d) When the mitochondrion is the powerhouse of the cell :P
a) and c)
400
How should one deal with an amputated body part? (at least four steps)
1. Wrap in amputated part in gauze or clean cloth 2. Place in a plastic bag (clean) 3. Put it on ice cold enough so the part does not freeze 4. Label (name, date and time)
400
After ensuring the scene is safe, the first thing you should do in the assessment of a victim is to...
Check for responsiveness.
400
WOOHOO YOU PICKED A GOOD ONE!!
Demonstrate the recovery position for us!
500
Name four ways infection spreads to one person to another?
1. Direct contact 2. Indirect contact 3. Airborne transmission 4. Vector-borne transmission
500
Name three signs of severe choking!
Blue/red tint to skin Universal choking sign (throat grabbing) Virtually no sound is produced Panic in the eyes
500
How to treat a nose bleed?
Pinch the bridge of the nose and tilt head forward.
500
Oh no! Lydia fell on her arm! Help her by applying a sling to her injured arm :)
Lydia says MERCI BEAUCOUP!!
500
Name four signs of shock?
Anxiety Confusion Weakness Pale skin Nausea and vomiting Rapid breathing Cool, clammy skin
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