CPR/AED
What is the first thing you should do if you observe someone on the floor?
Check the scene for safety
What is the international sign for choking?
Hands around the neck
What is the first step to stop the flow of heavy bleeding?
Call 911 or your local emergency number if the wound is deep or you're not sure how serious it is.
What are the 3 levels of burns?
1st,2nd,3rd Degree
What is a compound fracture?
When the bone breaks the skin and is exposed to the environment.
How many chest compressions should you try to complete in a minute when doing Hands Only CPR?
100-120 BPM (Staying Alive)
How many back blows should you give before abdominal thrusts?
5
What is the second step in treating heavy bleeding?
Remove any clothing or debris from the wound.
What is the 1st step in treating a minor burn?
Run the burn or apply cool water or compress
What is a simple fracture?
Closed fracture (also called simple fracture). The bone is broken, but the skin is intact.
What is the second step of Hands Only CPR?
Check for Responsiveness
Name two more signs of choking.
Color change
Clammy Skin
Shallow rapid breathing
Panic
What should you never do if an object is stuck in someone?
Rip it out, take it out, cut it out....
True or False- If you get a blister from a burn, it is best to pop it right away.
False
What is an incomplete or partial fracture?
When the bone is only cracked or partially broken, doctors refer to it as an incomplete fracture
When should you stop performing CPR?
When better help arrives or the person is revived.
If you are alone, what could you do to dislodge an item stuck in your throat?
Self- Heimlich, use edge of table, chair, furniture...
If a person is bleeding through a bandage, what should you never do?
Remove the bandage. Always add, never subtract bandages.
What is the first sign of impending Frostbite?
Tingly, prickling feeling in the impacted area.
What is a complete fracture?
A complete fracture breaks the bone into separate pieces.
If a person is not responsive to your tapping and shouting, what is your next immediate move?
Call 911. If you are with someone else, tell them to call 911 and get the AED.
If someone is coughing and making noise, should you perform the Heimlich?
No.
What is one symptom of shock?
Confusion
Loss of Motor Control
Stiffness
Incoherence,
Body Temperature Change
What is the 1st step in Treating Frostbite?
Gently rewarm the impacted area.
If a bone has broken the skin and is exposed to the environment, what is the greatest risk?
Infection