Scenarios
You see an adult collapsed on the side of the road. What is the first step you take in order to help?
Check that the scene is safe & that you can safely reach them
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
What were the 5 skin injuries we discussed in class?
Abrasion, contusion, laceration, punture, incision
How do you treat a small burn?
Run cool water over the area
What is the purpose of chest compressions?
Pump oxygenated blood to the brain and other vital organs
You are babysitting an infant and they begin to cough after swallowing a cheerio. What should you do?
Let them cough!
If they begin to choke, then administer back blows
What does R.I.C.E stand for?
Rest Ice Compression Elevation
What are the three grades of strains and sprains?
Grade 1: stretched fibers
Grade 2: Partially torn fibers
Grade 3: Complete tear
What do you use to remove a bee stinger?
Dull edge like a credit card
Where should you place your hands when giving chest compressions?
Hand over hand. Heel of the hand in the middle of the sternum
You see a good samaritan performing cpr on a collapsed teen. 911 has been called and there is an aed on the way. What can you do to help?
Tell the good samaritan that you know CPR and can trade off for them
What does EMS stand for?
Emergency Medical Services
What tissue is damaged during a strain?
Muscle tissue
If someone is having a severe allergic reaction, what should you administer?
Epi Pen
There is a woman at the mall who has collapsed. You tap her shoulders and shout “are you okay?” she doesn’t respond. What do you do next?
Look, listen, and feel for breathing
Tell someone to call 911
What does AED stand for?
Automated External Defibrillator
What tissue is damaged during a sprain?
Ligament
What do you do if while applying pressure to a bleeding individual they bleed through the bandage?
Add another bandage on top and continue adding pressure
What is the only thing that can restore a normal heart rhythm?
AED
You are driving and see someone laying on the ground beside a car that has knocked over a powerline. What should you do?
Stay in your car and call 911.
The scene is unsafe for you to get out and help
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
How do you treat a strain/sprain?
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
What do we do in place of abdominal thrusts if there is a reason we cannot do abdominal thrusts?
Back blows
What is the only situation that we will give CPR
When the person is not breathing