Definitions
What is consent?
The permission to perform first aid.
What is one type of protective equipment for performing first aid?
Masks and gloves.
You see someone that needs first aid but the scene is dangerous. What do you do?
Leave the scene and call 911.
What is First Aid?
Emergency care given to a victim of a sudden illness or injury until professional medical treatment arrives.
What is the first aid procedure for a cut that is bleeding?
Place a clean, sterile cloth over the wound and apply direct pressure.
A person has their hands around their neck. They are choking. What do you do?
Perform the Heimlich maneuver.
What is a medical emergency?
A sudden accident or illness.
What are the 2 most common PPE's? (personal protective equipment)
Gloves and masks
You and a friend see someone that is not breathing and unconscious. You know first aid but your friend doesn't. What should you and your friend do?
You perform CPR and your friend should call 911.
What is the Good Samaritan Law?
A law that protects the rescuer from a lawsuit if he/she performs a lifesaving skill that he/she doesn't know.
What is universal precautions?
Techniques to limit the spread of disease.
Charlie has fallen and has a broken leg. What should you do to help her?
Call 911 and keep her still. Elevate the leg if able.
What is the Heimlich Maneuver?
It is the first aid maneuver for choking.
What can be learned by assessing the scene?
If it is dangerous to help and assessing if the victim needs help or not.
What does DRSABCD stand for?
D- Danger. Is the scene dangerous?
R- Responses. Hey are you ok?
S- Scream. Call for help.
A- Airway. Tilt head back.
B- Breathe. Are they breathing?
C- CPR. Perform if needed.
D- Defibrillation. Find an AED and use it