Before Giving Care
Which of the following is NOT an action someone should take during an emergency?
- Recognize that an emergency exists
- Decide to take action
- Activate the Emergency Medical Services system
- Give care how you see people do it in movies and television
Give care how you see people do it in movies and television
If you think someone is having a heart attack, you should do this immediately.
Call 9-1-1
What kinds of things can increase the risk of choking?
Eating while talking or laughing, or eating too fast
Medical conditions (neurological, muscular)
Dental problems
Fainting is a temporary loss of consciousness caused by a sudden decrease in blood flow to the brain. What are some common causes of fainting?
Dehydration, being too hot, being in a crowded or stuffy room, intense emotion, low blood pressure, standing up too quickly after sitting or bending for a long time.
True or False? Heat-related illnesses only affect people who are outdoors.
False! People have had heat strokes inside warm building with poor ventilation after working for long periods.
What are some reasons someone might be hesitant to respond to an emergency?
Panic, being uncertain if an emergency actually exists, fear of doing something wrong or causing further harm, assuming the situation is already under control, squeamish, fear of catching a disease, fear of being sued
Giving rescue breaths
What foods and objects are choking hazards, especially for children younger than 4 years?
Small and rounded foods (nuts, seeds, popcorn, hot dogs, grapes, hard candies)
Sticky foods (peanut butter, chewing gum, gummy candies)
Small, round objects (coins, buttons, batteries, magnets, toys)
Plastic bags, deflated balloons
This is a condition that makes it difficult for the body to process glucose (sugar) in the blood.
Diabetes
If someone is experiencing heat exhaustion, these are the best drinks to offer the person.
Sports drink, coconut water, milk.
What number can you call to activate the Emergency Medical Services system?
9-1-1
When someone gives proper rescue breaths to a patient, this part of the patient's body should rise and fall.
Caring for choking includes these 2 main steps.
Back blow and abdominal thrusts
This is a life-threatening condition where the heart and blood vessels are not able to supply all parts of the body with enough blood, resulting in the organs and body systems beginning to fail.
Shock
If someone is experiencing frostbite, they should immerse the affected area in this.
Warm water
There are three action steps people should take during an emergency. What are they? (Hint: CCC)
Check-Call-Care
"Classic" signs of a heart attack includes chest pain that goes up and down one arm, especially for men. Women tend to experience heart attacks differently. What are some signs of heart attack that women more frequently experience?
Shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, extreme fatigue, dizziness, light-headedness.
When giving back blows, this is the area that the heel of your palm should strike.
Between the shoulder blades in the center of the back.
If we think someone is having a stroke, we should think "F.A.S.T.", by considering these 4 things.
F = Face, drooping on one side
A = Arms, drifting on one wide
S = Speech, slurring of words or unable to speak
T = Time, act quickly and call 9-1-1 immediately!
A poison is a substance that causes injury, illness, or death if it enters the body. Other than being swallowed, what are some ways that poison can enter the body?
Inhalation, Absorption through the skin or eyes, Injection
When checking a responsive person, we use the acronym "S.A.M.P.L.E." to gather important information. What do those letters stand for?
S = Signs and symptoms
A = Allergies
M = Medications
P = Pertinent medical information
L = Last food or drink
E = Events leading up to the incident
What does CPR stand for?
CardioPulmonary Resuscitation
When giving abdominal thrusts, this is the area you should place your clasped fist.
Above the patient's navel (belly button)
This is the word for a severe allergic reaction, which affects the person's ability to breathe and is considered a breathing emergency.
Anaphylaxis
If you suspect a responsive and alert person has been poisoned, you can call the national Poison Help Hotline for assistance. What is their number?
1-800-222-1222