These were created to help protect people who voluntarily give care without accepting anything in return.
Good Samaritan Laws
100
How long should a rescue breath last for an adult victim?
1 second
100
A child is choking on a small piece of candy. She is fully conscious & is currently coughing forcefully. Aside from calling 911, what should you do?
Encourage her to continue coughing
100
You've been doing CPR on a victim & anther rescuer brought you an AED. What is the very first thing you should do when preparing the AED for use?
Turn it on
100
List all of the heat-related illnesses in order from least severe to most severe.
Heat cramps, Heat exhaustion & Heat stroke
200
What are the 3 steps to follow for emergency care?
Check, Call, Care
200
Chest pain lasting longer than 3-5 minutes or chest pain that goes away & comes back indicates which illness?
Heart attack
200
When giving abdominal thrusts to an adult victim, where should your hands be placed? (Be descriptive!)
Middle of the stomach
200
Where on the victim should the pads for the AED be placed?
Upper right chest & lower left chest
200
What should you NEVER do when caring for a seizure victim? (List at least 2 things)
Hold the victim down, put anything in their mouth, try to stop the seizure
300
Breaking glass, screeching tires, screaming, moaning or strong odors are all signals of what?
These are signals that an emergency has occurred. This is how we can recognize an emergency.
300
What are some causes of cardiac arrest in children?
Airway problems, breathing problems, SIDS, Traumatic injuries, Hard blow to the chest, Accidents, etc
300
An open wound continues to bleed profusely even after you have followed the steps for controlling bleeding. What should you do?
Call 911
300
If the AED pads are touching, what should you do with them?
Place one pad in the middle of the chest & one on the back
300
Someone is suffering from a severe allergic reaction to a bee sting. The only thing you have done is administered an epi-pen. What else should you do?
Call 911
400
If a person does not consent to your offer of care, what should or shouldn't you do? (List at least 2 things!!!)
Do not give care & call 911
400
About how many cycles of CPR should be performed in 2 minutes?
4-5 cycles
400
What sudden illness is usually caused by a blockage of blood flow in the brain?
Stroke
400
What should you make sure of before the AED analyzes the heart rhythm or delivers a shock?
Everyone is standing clear
400
Someone has a possible head, neck or spinal injury. Someone suggests moving the head to align the shoulders with the head. Should you move their head or their body?
No!! Never try to move or align the head.
500
Someone is suffering from shock & they are complaining that their mouth is very dry. They are asking for water or something to drink. What do you do?
Do not give them anything to drink or eat if you suspect shock.
500
What are the steps in the Cardiac Chain of Survival? Must be IN ORDER!!!
Early recognition & early access, Early CPR, Early defibrillation, Early advanced medical care
500
You place an infant face-down & angle him downwards so that the head is lower than the chest. What are you positioning this infant for? (Be specific!!!)
Back blows in the Heimlich maneuver
500
If the AED analyzes the heart rhythm but tells you "No Shock Advised", what should you do?
Resume giving CPR
500
Someone is suffering from frostbite. List at least 2 things you should NEVER do.
Massage or rub the area, place the frostbitten area in hot water, leave the person in the cold when there is a warm place available, cover it with unsterile dressings.