Emergency Scene Management (ESM)
What is the #1 rule in first aid?
Ensure SAFETY in general
Shock is a problem with which body system?
Circulatory system.
What is the ratio and procedure for first aid?
30 Compressions and 2 breathes
What does FAST stand for in stroke recognition?
Face, Arm, Speech, Time.
If you have a corrosive chemical that is injuring your skin. What do you do?
Flush with water
What are the ABC'S?
Airway, Breathing, Circulation.
Name three signs of shock?
Pale/cold skin
weak pulse
nausea vomiting
shallow breathing
decreased consciousness
When someone is chocking, when do you perform CPR?
Name one common sign of a heart attack?
Chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea, jaw pain, sweating, fear.
A child swallowed a leaf from a plant and you do not know if it is poisonous or not. What do you do?
Call POSION Info Centre
What are the 4 steps of Emergency Scene Management (in order)?
Scene Survey, Primary Survey, Secondary Survey, Ongoing Care
Someone is unconscious but breathing, what do we do?
Put them in recovery position
A person is grabbing their throat and and not making any noises. What is the next step as a first aider?
Give 5 blows to the back and 5 abdominal thrust until obstruction is cleared.
Someone is having a severe headache and their left arm is going numb and is having trouble speaking. What do you suspect is happening.
Stroke
When bandaging when do you check circulation?
before and after bandaging
During a Scene Survey, what should you do when approaching a conscious casualty?
Identify yourself as first aid certfied and offer help.
A casualty is responsive (awake) and bleeding severely, you do not suspect any head or neck injury, how should they be placed?
Flat on their back
Someone is unconscious and needs CPR. What is going on in the casualty body that requires them to need CPR.
Failing of pulmonary or circulatory system
Why is “time” critical in a stroke?
Brain cells die quickly when oxygen supply is blocked.
What is the purpose of a dressing vs. a bandage?
Dressing covers the wound; bandage secures it.
During a Secondary Survey, name three things included in the casualty’s “history.”
symptoms
allergies
medications
last meal
events leading to injury.
List three common causes of fainting?
Long standing, fear, pain, fatigue, hunger, lack of fresh air.
What are three signs of severe obstruction in someones airway.
Can’t speak -- no air exchange-- blue/grey lips -- weak or no coughing -- high-pitched no breathing sound--grabbing throat
What is the major difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest?
Heart attack: circulation blocked; Cardiac arrest: heart stops pumping.
Someone has a large cut on their arm and is bleeding a lot. What are you supposed to do?
Apply pressure to the wound and lie them down.