Primary Survey
Before starting CPR, what should you do?
Make sure scene is safe.
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Who do you treat first in an emergency?
Any unconscious.
What does AED stand for?
Automated External Defiberlater
What does PPE and BSI stand for?
Personal Protective Equitment, Body Substence Isolation
What is the most forgotten step?
Call 911.
What are 4 reasons to stop CPR?
victim wakes up, rescuer exhaustion, higher authority shows up, scene becomes unsafe
Paitent is breathing and has a pulse. What do you next?
Recovery Position
When should you use an AED?
As soon as possible.
List the 5 types of wounds from least serious to most serious.
abrasion, laceration, incision, punture, avulsion
How do you check if paitent is responsive?
Tap and shout.
What is the correct depth and rate of compressions for CPR?
depth of 2 inches, rate is 100-120 bpm
Good Samaritan Law
When don´t you use an AED?
Patient in water or shock not advised
What are the layers of skin?
Epiderms, dermis, hypodermis
What is the purpose of primary survey?
Establish condition of paitent.
What is called when the heart is no longer breathing?
Cardiac arrest
What do you do if the scene is unsafe?
Back up from the danger and call 911.
After placing AED on chest, you should?
Follow AED prompts.
What is an EAP?
It is a written documnet required by OSHA standards.(emergency action plan)
Is loss of consciousness life threatening?
Yes.
What is the most important organ you are trying to save in cpr?
Brain
What are the steps to taking contaminated gloves off?
Opposite hand pull off glove and then slide ungloved finger under glove and pull off.
After AED says, ¨Shock advised¨ what should you make sure you do before pressing shock?
Make sure to say clear and be aware of surroundings.
Closed fracture, compound fracture, stress fracture, avulsion fracture