Hurry Cases
What are the signs of a stroke?
1.) sudden weakness or numbness
2.) sudden confusion or trouble speaking
3.) trouble seeing
4.) dizziness
5.) severe headache or migraine
Name the 5 common warning signals of a heart attack
1.) Pressure, squeezing, or pain the the chest region
2.) Unusual sweating
3.) Nausea
4.) Shortness of Breath
5.) Feeling of weakness
How do you treat a second degree burn?
Place the injured area in cool water applying wet cloths. Let it dry and add a gauze pad on top. DO NOT apply cream, butter, ointment, or any spray. Don't pop blisters.
What is an emergency kit? What are some contents?
Keep an emergency kit at home for emergencies like floods, storms, and more. Include flashlights, battery or manual radio, three day supply of drinking water and food (that can't expire).
Show how to tie a bandage on a sprained ankle.
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What do you do if someone has stopped breathing?
CPR
What is an AED and what does it stand for?
AED stands for automated external defibrillator and can help get a heart beating again. It can explain what steps to take by measuring the victim's heart beat.
Name at least 3 signs of dehydration
1.) increased or severe thirst
2.) fatigue or weakness
3.) dry skin and lips, decreased sweating
4.) nausea, fainting, loss of appetite
5.) headache, body aches, muscle cramps
6.) confusion, dizziness, haziness
7.) affected urine
What is an emergency plan? What does it consist of?
An emergency plan is made in case of a fire, storm, power outage, or water outage. Create a map of the house and show two escape routes from each bedroom. Determine a meeting place out of the house for emergencies.
Demonstrate tying a splint
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When someone is severely bleeding and is bleeding through their bandage, what do you do?
Add another bandage on top and continue.
What causes a heart attack?
A heart attack happens when a an artery that supplies blood to the heart is blocked.
Name at least 3 signs of heat exhaustion
1.) lack of energy
2.) weakness
3.) headache
4.) nausea
5.) faintness
6.) sweating
7.) cool, pale, moist skin
8.) rapid pulse
How do you prevent carbon monoxide poisoning?
Do not operate a car or lawn mower in a closed garage or shed. Do not cook indoors over wood or charcoal. Don't use gas stoves, ovens, candles, matches, and other flames in tents.
Demonstrate typing a bandage on a lower arm fracture.
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What does the acronym FAST stand for?
F = Face ; ask the person to smile, watch for droopiness
A = Arms ; ask the person to raise both arms, look for weakness
S = Speech ; check for slurred speech
T = Time ; call 911 if the person shows these signs and note the time stamps
How many compressions should you give and at what speed?
30 compressions at about 100 per minute, or 30 in 18 seconds.
Define heatstroke
Heatstroke is very serious and occurs when a person's cooling system fails when body temperatures rise over 105 degrees.
Utilities
Electric Power: Electrical panel connects all the power in the house
Water Power: Cutoff valves are found near sinks, toilets, and faucets. There is also a main cutoff valves that accesses all the water.
Gas: If you smell gas, leave your home immediately and call 911 or a local emergency number. Don't look for the reason yourself.
Demonstrate ways to move an injured person
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Explain what is the significance of the recovery position.
This position helps open the person's airway to prevent them from choking on saliva, blood, or vomit.
How long should you check for signs of life?
10 seconds
How do you treat heatstroke?
Move the person to a shady area. Loosen any tight or restricting clothing, fan them and apply cool or wet cloth. Place ice packs near sweat glands like armpits and neck. Give small amounts of water only if the person is awake.
Home Safety
Keep your home safe by securing rugs, drugs, fuels, wall paint, and any other injurious or flammable items. If you have a child, child proof your house and block any sharp corners. If you have older people in the house, dispose properly of any potent or gas smells including paint and varnish, or fuel.
Demonstrate how to splint an upper arm fracture
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