Vocab
Define Emergency
a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action
When you call 9-1-1, who are the first responders that arrive on the scene?
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
R.I.C.E
Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate
When in doubt, call 9-1-1
True
What is one common barrier/reason that someone decides not to provide first aid
bystanders, nature of the injury, someone they don't know, fear of making a mistake, fear of disease transmission, etc.
First Aid
The immediate care that you give a person with an illness or injury before rescuers with more advanced training arrive and take over
What is the first thing you should do when arriving on an emergency scene?
Check the scene - make sure it is safe
EMS
Emergency Medical Services
If the scene is not safe, the best thing you can do is wait for help to arrive?
True - some cases you can try to make the scene safe and then help
What are 5 things you should have in your first aid kit?
Answer varies
Responsive
Someone who will move, speak, blink, or otherwise react to you when you tap them and ask if they are ok
What are the 3 C's and what is the order?
Check
Call
Care
PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
If there is no running water or soap, just wipe your hands on something and then you are good to go and do not have to worry about washing them
False
If you are not trained in CPR but someone needs CPR, what should you do?
A. Wait for help to arrive
B. Give compressions only
C. Give rescue breaths only
B. Give compression only
Good Samaritan Law
Protects anyone who provides first aid - if you are acting with good intentions
What are 3 of the 4 questions you should ask yourself when assessing a scene?
1. Is there danger for you or the ill or injured person?
2. Are others around to help?
3. Who is ill or injured?
4. Where are you?
CPR
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
You only have to wear gloves if there is blood or other bodily fluids
False - you should always wear them if you have them
If someone has a burn, get ice on it right away (true or false)
False
Agonal Gasps (Also say what emergency it is common with)
Frequently present in the first minutes of cardiac arrest - drawing in air quickly, may open their mouth and move their jaw, head, or neck
Not breathing normally, gasping
You witnessed a car accident and someone in the car needs medical attention but needs help getting out of the car, what should you do?
Tell them to stay where they are and try to help them from where they are at - you don't know if they have a head or spinal injury
AED
Automated External Defibrilator
If someone says they do not need your help, you should just leave them and move on with your day
False - call 9-1-1 and/or wait for help to arrive
Where is the nearest AED from here?