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3 P's of first aid
Preserve life, prevent further injury, promote recovery
Purpose of an AED
Sends an electrical shock to the heart
Gain permission, act within your scope of training, continue until someone more qualified takes over
Importance of self protection
Barrier between yourself and the victim
T/F: Someone pregnant and on oxygen, cannot use an AED
3 different ways to give oxygen
Mouth to mouth, mouth to nose, mouth to stoma
Which kind of burn requires an EMS call if it doesn't affect the face or is larger than the palm of your hand?
Third degree
Purpose of secondary assessment
Treating/searching of other potential injuries and illnesses
What type of treatment do we do for a sucking chest wound?
Non-occlusive dressing
Ways a bystander can help
Idea of what happened, call EMS, grab a first aid kit/AED, clam/comfort the victim, write down information
List 3 vital signs
Pulse, temperature, skin, breathing
What is the "Good Samaritan Act"
Protects volunteer first aiders from liability and damages caused by their first aid assistance
False.
Info to provide to EMS
The number of victims, victim age, gender, condition, location
Depth of CPR for an adult
5cm or 2 inches
T/F: A stroke affects the same side of the body
False, affects the opposite side
The ratio of CPR for a choking infant
30:2
3 types of barrier devices
Gloves, pocket mask, face shield
Purpose of primary assessment
Deal with life-threatening emergencies (LOC, ABC)
How long can someone survive without oxygen for
3 steps of the rescue process
Recognize, assess, act
SAMPLE meaning
Sign/symptoms, allergies, medication, past medical history, last in and out, events leading up
List the 5 rights of medication
Right medication, right amount, right route, right person, right time
Treatment for mild choking
For a drowning victim, you start with compressions
No, start with breaths, most effective, unsure when they had oxygen last