Treatment
How would you treat a sprain or strain
Rest
Immobolize
Cold
Elevate
What is the ratio for CPR
30:2
I am going to do CPR, I should probably ask for....
AED and pocket mask
What are the different types of burns
Thermal, electrical, chemical and radiation
How many back blows do you perform on a choking victim before switching to J-thrusts or chest compressions?
5
How would you treat someone who is in shock
Warmth
ABC's
Rest and Reassurance
Treatment
Semi prone position
What do you do if a victim starts vomiting during CPR
A child has come to you with a scraped knee, name at least 2 items you may need to treat them...
Bandaid, gloves, soap/water, cleaning swab
What is the difference between an open compound fracture and a closed fracture.
An open fracture is when the bone has broken through the skin.
How do you help a choking victim that is pregnant?
Back blows as normal, than perform chest compressions instead of abdominal thrusts.
How do you determine if someone may be having a stroke
Face
Arms
Speech
Time
What does AED stand for
Automated external defibrillator
Thinking of a major first aid situation, what items may you want to ask for? Name at least 3...
First aid kit, AED, blanket/ towel, gloves, pocket mask, bystander
When you are sending a bystander to pone EMS what information should they provide?
The location of the incident
The number of casualties
What happened to the casualty and their current condition
What are signs of a severe obstruction
weak or ineffective cough, cannot speak, may be holding throat, difficulty breathing, no breathing noise, grey or blue lips.
What questions should you ask during a secondary survey
Signs and symptoms
Allergies
Medication
Past medical history
last oral intake
Events prior
What do you do with a pregnant victim if you have to perform CPR?
Put a pillow pr a wedge-shape object under the right side of the women's abdomen. This shifts the uterus to the left side to help blood return to the heart.
You have entered a room in your workplace with a chemical spill. The chemical bottle is on the floor beside the spill. What might you need to help ensure a safe clean up?
SDS sheet, PPE, caution signs, cleaning supplies, etc
What are the signs and symptoms of a seizure
loss of consciousness, arching of the back and rigidity of the body, and loss of bladder control
How do we know if a choking victim has good air exchange?
Coughing forcefully, can speak, wheezing between coughs, flushed skin.
You come onto a scene and see a two victims laying on the floor both unconscious how to approach this... Include all steps
1. Check for hazards
2. quick visual check for bystanders and to see which victim is in need of immediate assistance
3. Check level of consciousness (call EMS if needed)
4. Check ABC's ( start CPR if needed)
5. If alert complete a secondary assessment and a head to toe survey
6. Wait for EMS and treat for shock place victims in recovery position
What are the landmarks for CPR on a adult and for an infant?
Adult: place hands on centre of chest. Landmark on the centre of a line drawn between the nipples and position both hands on sternum.
Infant: Landmark one finger below the centre of the nipple line and use two fingers for compressions
You have come across a single car rollover. The couple driving was on a day trip hiking. They had packed spare clothes, a cooler with food, etc. As you approach you see a woman is lying on the side of the road. The woman hit her head on the windshield, is conscious, alter and has minor bleeding. Her husband is up and trying to collect all of their belongings. What items may you ask for to help treat her first aid needs. Be creative!
Tee shirts, towels, water bottle, cell phone, cooler may have ice, jackets, etc
When can treatment be stopped on a casualty be stopped
When medical help takes over
What is the full treatment for a choking victim starting from a mild obstruction to severe.
Approach and identify yourself, ask if they are choking.
encourage the victim to keep coughing
once it turns severe and they can no longer cough shout for help and EMS
Complete 5 back blows and 5 J-thrusts or chest compressions
If the victim falls unconscious start CPR checking for object before breaths.