TMC Specific
There are over 60 first-aid kit locations in the building. To many to list, but plenty of opportunities to get supplies if you need it!
What is the "maneuver" called that you give to a person who is choking?
The Heimlich Maneuver
What is the correct hand placement for providing compressions on an ADULT person?
Center of their chest/Nipple line
True/False: An AED can be used on a pregnant woman.
True! If you need to use an AED on a pregnant woman, use the AED just as you would on a person who is not pregnant. No special setup or variation is required.
True/False: A heart attack and needing CPR/going unresponsive are the same thing.
False! A heart attack and going unresponsive are VERY different and have different treatments.
How many AEDs are located at TMC-Elkton?
3
True/False: When providing bleeding control care, you should remove the first bandage before putting a new one on.
False! You do not want to remove the first bandage and replace it with a new one. This will remove the blood's "clotting" factor.
What does C-P-R stand for?
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
What does A-E-D stand for?
Automated External Defibrillator
How long is your First-Aid, CPR, and AED certification valid for?
Two years.
True/False: You need to dial a '9' before dialing 9-1-1 on a phone located in Terumo (not your cell phone/Terumo issued cell phone.)
False! If using a Terumo "TEAMS" phone, you can just dial 9-1-1, in the event of an emergency. No pre-number is required.
What is the acronym used to tell if someone is having a stroke?
F-A-S-T
F: Face drooping
A: Arm weakness
S: Speech difficulty
T: Time to call 9-1-1
What is the chest compression-to-breath ratio for an adult?
30 chest compressions to 2 breaths
When using an AED, what is the very FIRST step?
Power on the AED.
What is the FIRST thing you should do before providing any care or giving introductions?
Make sure the scene is SAFE. Remember, you can't provide care if you or hurt or injured also!
Name 2 items that are stocked in the AED kits. There are 6 items in the bag.
1. AED pads (x2)
2. Pocket mask/face shield
3. Razor
4. Monthly inspection sheet
5. Scissors/trauma shears
6. Gloves
Name 2 signs that a person is having an allergic reaction.
1. Hives
2. Difficulty Breathing
3. Sweating/Skin clamminess
4. Indicating that they need to use their epi-pen
5. Area of infection is swollen or red (swollen lips, area of entry [snake or bee bite])
True or False: When providing CPR, you should provide breaths to someone who is having agonal/gasping respirations.
True! Any breaths that are not normal, should be supplemented with rescuer breaths (with a face mask or face shield, of course!)
True/False: After the AED pads are placed and the AED is "analyzing," it will ALWAYS tell you to shock/a shock is advised to someone.
False! An AED will only advise that a 'shock' is necessary when the patient is in v-tach or v-fib.
What is the drug that you should give to someone who is having a suspected heart attacked?
Aspirin.
Name ALL the AED locations at TMC-Elkton.
NOTE: No partial reward will be given. All 3 locations must be given.
1. In front of Gamma
2. In the middle of Corridor 200
3. In the cafeteria
What is the expression to help you remember how to PROPERLY administer the Epi-Pen?
HINT: It has to do with colors...
BLUE to the sky, ORANGE to the thigh.
How do you know if you are giving good breaths to a person / what should you look for as you are giving the breaths?
Chest rise and fall on a person will let you know that you are giving adequate breaths.
Where should the pads be placed on an ADULT when using the AED?
HINT: Remember, there is a phrase to remember this!
Phrase: Just like a blinker - upper right of their chest, and lower left of their chest.
What is the law that protects you from lawsuits when providing CPR in good faith?
The Good Samaritan Law.