First Aid, CPR, AED
True or False:
CPR compressions should only be administered by trained individuals.
FALSE
NOTE:
People without CPR training should continue with compressions until the person becomes responsive or until emergency responders arrive. People with CPR training will move on to giving the victim rescue breaths.
What is the purpose of a "bug out bag"?
Having a bug-out bag allows easy access to needed supplies in case of an emergency evacuation.
Note: A bug-out bag might include a first aid kit, whistle, flashlight, batteries, plastic bags, food, and a water purifier.
What equipment should be used to protect your mouth, teeth, and gums during contact sports?
mouth guard
Law enforcement officers can suggest strategies for avoiding high-risk situations when it comes to avoiding violent and unsafe situations.
TRUE
In which state requires supervisors to be trained in ways to prevent workplace bullying and sexual harassment at work?
California
What do AEDs have in common? *characteristics*
Lightweight, battery-operated, and portable.
Note: a portable medical device that checks heart rhythm and can produce an electric shock to restore a normal heart rhythm; abbreviated AED
TRUE or FALSE:
During an earthquake, people should make their way to the lowest floor, if possible.
TRUE
Note:
During an earthquake, people should drop to the ground and cover their head and neck. If possible, they should take cover under a sturdy table. People should also stay indoors, making their way to the lowest floor, if possible.
When playing outdoors, you should always stay ___________.
hydrated
What are the risks of having reckless car passengers while driving?
The reckless behavior of passengers can lead the driver to behave recklessly as well.
Note: Teen passengers may encourage the driver to speed or run a stop sign. Or, rowdy friends might talk the driver into attempting a dangerous stunt.
There is a couple who just started dating. One person is controlled by not allowing the other to spend time with their friends, forces themselves on them, and constantly puts them down.
What kind of relationship is being presented in the example above?
abusive romantic relationship
What are the appropriate CPR procedures for rescue breathing?
-Open the victim's mouth and check the airway by tilting head back while lifting the chin
-Sweep away any material blocking mouth or throat
-If clear, check for breathing. Place your ear to the mouth to listen or look if the victim's chest is rising and falling
-If not breathing independently, use a mouth barrier to perform CPR.
In an emergency situation, EMTs and paramedics start by doing what?
Primary assessment
Note:
This helps the first responders identify the type of treatment needed and prioritize treatment steps. In this assessment, the responders will ask the victim multiple questions. These questions help the responders understand the situation quickly.
Then responders can try to identify the cause of the problem and the type of treatment required.
What equipment should be used to protect your vision while playing contact sports?
Prescription sport googles
Why is driving with a passenger who has been drinking dangerous?
Intoxicated passengers who are noisy, rowdy, or feeling sick may distract the driver.
Experienced poverty, have few alternatives, and have a family history of gang involvement.
Note: Young people often join gangs because they have no good alternatives. Gangs recruit members from impoverished neighborhoods with poor schools and high crime rates. Some members may join because they have relatives who once belonged.
What are the steps to assist someone who is severely bleeding?
-Lie down, keep body part immbolized
- Elevate above the heart
What team made of volunteers come out to help before first responders arrive during a community emergency?
Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)
Note:
The CERT program trains volunteers to handle community emergencies before first responders arrive. Volunteers learn about disaster preparedness, first aid, and extinguishing small fires.
What does prevention mean?
the act of keeping something from happening
What are ways to stay safe while driving?
Pay attention, wear a seatbelt, and obey traffic laws
How are communities impacted by gang involvement?
By making theft, drug dealing, and violence more common.