Sudden Illness A
What medication treats a severe anaphylaxis reaction?
Epinephrine
What is the most general care step when caring for someone with a head, neck or spinal injury?
Tell them NOT TO MOVE and to verbally respond to your questions. Have them remain in the position found unless you need to give CPR or cannot control bleeding.
*Keep infants and children in their car seats unless you need to move them to give CPR. If wearing a helmet, do not remove it unless you need to give CPR.
It is safe to use an AED on pregnant women. True or False?
True
A person is experiencing life-threatening bleeding from their neck. It is appropriate to use a tourniquet to stop the bleeding in this case. True or False?
False
When giving back blows and abdominal thrusts to a responsive choking child who is small, you may need to do what?
A. Kneel behind them
B. Have them sit down
C. Lift them up
D Give CPR instead
A. Kneel behind them
Which of the following are two ways to tell if bleeding is life-threatening?
A. Volume and flow
B. Color and thickness
C. Pain and sensation
D. Depth and location of the wound
A. Volume and flow
*Remember we talked about spurting blood
Can you give painkillers to a person who has a head, neck or spinal injury for their headache if given consent?
No. Painkillers are not advised because they can mask the signs and symptoms of a serious head injury.
It is safe to use an AED when the person is lying on a metal surface in rain or snow. True or False?
True
Which of the following are some of the signs and symptoms of a concussion?
A. Loss of consciousness
B. Runny nose
C. Headache
D. Chest pain
A. Loss of consciousness
and
C. Headache
You should keep doing compressions until when? Name 3
The person shows an obvious sign of life, the scene becomes unsafe, an AED is ready, you're too exhausted to continue, another trained responder takes over, EMS arrives and begins care
A person is showing signs & symptoms of a heart attack. What should you do after calling 9-1-1 and getting equipment or telling someone to do so? Select all (2) that apply.
A. Assist them with administering aspirin
B. Help the person rest in a comfortable position and loosen any tight clothing
C. Begin CPR, starting with compressions
D. Apply adult AED pads on the person's chest
A. Assist them with administering aspirin
and
B. Help the person rest in a comfortable position and loosen any tight clothing
If you suspect a person is experiencing heat stroke, what is the preferred thing you should do immediately after calling 9-1-1 and getting equipment or telling someone to do so?
Immerse the person up to their neck in cool/cold water
Name 2 of the hand positions for Hands-Only CPR
Heel of one hand in the center of the person's chest, other hand on top of the first hand and interlaced fingers
When an infant is responsive and choking, it is important to give cycles of what two things?
Back blows and chest thrusts
A child is having an asthma attack. What should you do after calling 9-11 and getting equipment or telling someone to do so?
Assist the child with administering their quick-relief medication
What medication can you assist a family member with administering when you suspect that a person is experiencing an opioid overdose?
Naloxone
You believe that a responsive person has a head, neck or spinal injury. What should you do after calling 9-1-1 and getting equipment or telling someone to do so?
Have the person remain in the position they were found
Name 2 of the body positions for Hands-Only CPR
Shoulders directly over hands; arms straight, push down, and let chest return to normal position; push hard and push fast
Where should you place a tourniquet on a limb of someone who is experiencing life-threatening bleeding?
2 to 3 inches above the wound; not on a joint
Give 2 examples of general care when helping someone during a seizure
Check them for responsiveness and breathing if safe to do so, let seizure run its course; do not try to hold the person down to stop it, take steps to prevent injury; move objects that could cause injury, monitor the person, turn them onto their side in a recovery position if possible to do so without injury to them or you
List 5 examples of life-threatening sudden illnesses
Heart attack, asthma attack, anaphylaxis, diabetic emergency, seizures, shock, opioid overdose, stroke
A child burned their hand in the lunchroom. You should do what? And for how long?
Cool the burn under clean, cool running water for at least 10 minutes, ideally 20 minutes
What position should an adult who is unresponsive but still breathing be put in?
Recovery position
A person is having signs and symptoms of a heart attack. What should you do after calling 9-1-1 and getting equipment or telling someone to do so? Select all that apply.
A. Assist them with administering aspirin
B. Help the person rest in a comfortable position & loosen and tight clothing
C. Begin CPR, starting with compressions
D. Apply adult AED pads on the person's chest
A. Assist them with administering aspirin
and
B. Help the person rest in a comfortable position & loosen and tight clothing
List 4 signs and symptoms of a diabetic emergency
Trouble breathing*, fast or deep breathing, seizures, confusion, unresponsiveness, cool/clammy skin, fast heartbeat, appearing intoxicated, trouble walking, irritability or aggressiveness, fruity/sweet breath odor, dizziness/weakness/shakiness, sweating, known history of diabetes, increased urination