EMS 101
What does "EMS" stand for?
Emergency Medical Services
This tool helps to hear your heartbeat and breathing
Stethoscope
What is the first thing you do if someone is sick/hurt and needs help?
Call 911
What age can you join the GEMS Explorer Post?
14 years old
What superhero is known as the "Dark Knight"?
Batman
What number do you call in an emergency?
911
What is usually used to transport patients?
Stretcher
If someone has a nosebleed, what's the first thing you should do?
Lean them forward and pinch their nostrils together
What uniform do explorers wear?
Usually navy blue or similar
What movie won the Best Picture award at the 2024 Academy Awards?
Barbie
What do EMTs do?
Help people in emergencies and take them to the hospital
PPE (gloves, masks, gowns)
If someone gets a cut with heavy bleeding, what should you do?
Apply pressure with a clean cloth/bandage
What kinds of skills do Explorers get to learn and practice in meetings?
take vital signs, CPR, splinting, bleeding control, etc.
What is the longest-running cartoon show in America?
The Simpsons
False
This tool is used to help stabilize a broken bone and prevent further injury
Splint
True or False: You should give someone food if they faint (and you've called 911)
False... why?
Explorers can help at these events to learn and assist
Community events/standbys
Name a current faculty/staff at GCS that taught me
Ms. Cook, Ms. Greenfield, Ms. Grall, Mr. Koproski, Mrs. Napoli, Dr. Novia, Mrs. Ohls, Mr. Radzin, Mr. Ronca, Mr. Smart,
What’s the difference between an EMT and a paramedic?
paramedics can do more advanced medical care, like give more medicines and start IVs, while EMTs handle basic emergency care
This tool measures the amount of oxygen in your blood by clipping onto your finger
Pulse Oximeter
If someone might have a broken bone, what are two important things you should not do before help arrives?
Move the limb too much/straighten it yourself
What national organization supports EMS Explorer Posts?
Boy Scouts of America
What is a "priority one" emergency, and how is it different from "priority 3"?
Priority one means life-threatening, while a priority three is less serious (like a broken arm)?