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100

What are the 4 steps you have to do in the EMS system

1. recognise that an emergency exists

2. decide to take action

3. activate the EMS system

4. give care until EMS personnel take over

100

What is the recovery position?

adult- extend the person on their side 

infant and older child- place the person on their side

100

what are the first and second steps to CPR

position your hands then give a set of 30 compressions

100

How can you verify if someone is choking?

by asking the person to speak to you, if they cannot then they are choking

200

What does the good Samaritan law say?

The law protects people who act the way a "reasonable and prudent" person would act if that person were in the same situation.

200

What should you do when someone is not responding and only gasping?

begin CPR immediately

200

what happens when the heart stops beating or beats too ineffectively to circulate blood to the brain and other vital organs

cardiac arrest

200

what should you do when trying to give abdominal thrusts to a larger person?

give chest thrusts instead of abdominal thrusts.

400

what are the signs of an emergency?

unusual sounds, unusual odors, unusual sights, unusual behaviors

400

what should you do before giving care when you are with a friend?

tell the friend to call 911.

400

what does CPR stand for

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

400

what are some choking hazards?

foods, household objects and toys

600

what must you gain before performing CPR?

consent

600

What does S.A.M.P.L.E. stand for?

signs and symptoms, allergies, medications, pertinent medical history, last food or drink, events leading up ot the incident

600

what are the chest compressions for adults, children, and infants (make sure to mention compression inches, and compressions per minute)

adults- 2 inches; 100-120 per minute

children- 2 inches; 100-120 per minute

infants- 1.5 inches; 100-120 per minute

600

how should you position yourself to give back blows?

position yourself behind and slightly beside the person.

800

what does EMS stand for?

Emergency medical system

800

how much time should be between breaths?

5-10 seconds

800

How does a heart attack happen?

when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked. 

800

how many back blows should you give to a choking infant?

5 back blows

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