Cpr
If the person who is passed out is a kid what is the first step?
Ask for consent
Where should you inject the EpiPen?
Side of thigh
What are the most common choking hazards?
Nuts and seeds, Hot dogs and sausages, Chunks of meat or cheese, Chunks of fruit (such as apples) and whole grapes, Raw vegetables (such as carrots and celery), Popcorn, Peanut butter
What are the two types of sudden illness?
Acute and chronic
What is a heart attack?
A heart attack occurs when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked
What is the ratio of chest compressions too breaths?
30:1
What is inside of an EpiPen?
Adrenaline
Whats are the symptoms of choking?
Panicked, confused or surprised facial expression. Some people may place one or both hands on their throat. The person may cough (either forcefully or weakly), or he or she may not be able to cough at all.
Is a fever a sign of sudden illness?
Yes
What are some signs and symptoms of a heart attack?
Dizziness or light-headedness, Trouble breathing, including noisy breathing, shortness of breath or, breathing that is faster than normal, Nausea or vomiting, Pale, ashen (gray) or slightly bluish skin, especially around the face, and fingers, Sweating, A feeling of anxiety or impending doom, Extreme fatigue (tiredness), Unresponsiveness
What do you say before preforming CPR?
You, call 911, get a first aid kit and an AED.
Where should you place your thumb when injecting the EpiPen?
On the cap of the Pen. (Other side of the needle)
What should you do when caring for an Adult that is choking?
5 back blows followed by 5 abdominal thrusts till the object is released.
Do you have to have certification to help someone that is dealing with sudden illness?
No
What is the first thing to do when treating someone with a heart attack?
Call 911
How fast should you be preforming chest compressions?
100 bpm
Should you remove clothing if its in the way of the EpiPen?
No, takes too much time and the needle can go past it.
What are some special situations when a person is chocking?
Pregnant, over weight, wheelchair, or if you are alone choking.
Is asthma a chronic or acute illness?
Chronic but can have triggers.
What is cardiac arrest?
When the heart stops beating
What hand should go on top when preforming compressions?
Either, whatever your comfortable with.
What conditions require EpiPens?
Allergies and some sudden illness.
What do you do if the person becomes unresponsive while choking?
Carefully place them on the ground and if certified give CPR. Then slowly and carefully try to find the lodged object using your finger (Only if you see it)
What are the three types of inhalers?
Metered dose inhalers, dry powder inhalers, small volume nebulizers.
What are the Two major steps when caring for someone under cardiac arrest?
CPR and AED