Asthma and hyperventilating
What color inhaler is the one you use for an emergency?
Blue
What are 3 causes for choking?
Objects
Food
Alcohol/Drugs
Food not being chewed
Laughing/talking while eating
Eating too fast or not chewing enough
What are the symptoms of a mild allergic reaction? (try to list all 5 main symptoms)
hives
itching
congestion
rashes
watery, red eyes
What should you do if someone faints?
Lay them on their feet and raise their feet
Loosen tight clothing
Check for breathing and call 911 if they are not breathing
Treat any injuries that happened from fainting
What is epilepsy? (besides saying its seizures)
Neurological disorder where someone has surges of electrical activity in your brain causing seizures
When someone has reoccurring seizures
How can you get someone to slow their breathing after using an inhaler (or before while someone grabs the inhaler)?
Count
Use your hand
Ask them questions
Breathe with them slowly guiding them
What are 3 signs an adult is choking?
coughing or gagging
hand signals
sudden inability to talk
wheezing
passing out
turning blue
What are the symptoms of a moderate to severe allergic reaction? (try to list all 6 main ones)
Abdominal cramping or pain
difficulty swallowing
difficulty breathing
swelling of face, eyes, or tongue
cough
dizziness/lightheaded
What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
Type 1 - body doesn't make insulin
Type 2 - body makes insulin, but doesn't respond to it
What are the 3 main types of strokes?
What is hyperventilating?
What is the difference between hyperventilating and asthma?
What would you do if someone was hyperventilating?
Breathing too fast - CO2 levels get low
Asthma has a wheezing sound
Breathe in through the nose and out like you are blowing out a candle, limit airflow, breathe in a brown bag
How do you know an infant is choking? (there are 3 main signs)
Difficulty breathing
Weak cry
Weak cough
What is the name of the chemical/hormone that causes the SYMTOMS of an allergic reaction?
What is the name for a severe allergic reaction?
Histamine
Anaphylaxis
What are some common symptoms someone might have BEFORE they faint?
Light-headed
Shaky
Blurred vision
Seeing spots
Pale
Dilated pupils
Sweating
What should you do if someone is having a stroke?
Call 911
Note the time
Remain with the person until EMS arrives
Provide CPR if needed
What are 3 ways you can tell if someone is having trouble breathing?
- having trouble with every breath
- wheezing
- can only say a few words between breaths
What would you do if an infant was choking?
5 back blows
5 chest thrusts
Repeat until the object comes out
Call 911 or have them see a provider
What would you do for a mild allergic reaction?
A severe allergic reaction?
Mild - give them an antihistamine OTC medication, watch out for drowsy
Severe - ask to help, use an epipen (explain), note time of injection, call 911 if needed
What would you do if someone had signs of low blood sugar?
Give them something to eat or drink (preferred) with sugar
If they can't sit up or swallow, call 911
What does FAST stand for?
Face drooping
Arm weakness
Speech slurred/confused
Time to call 911
How do you use an inhaler?
- Shake it
- Deep breath out
- Take a puff of the inhaler
- Hold for 10 seconds
- Breathe out slowly
What would you do if an adult was choking?
Ask if you can help
Stand behind them, put a fist right above the belly button, put your other hand over your fist, give inward and upward thrusts until the object comes out
BONUS - what are the top 8 food allergens?
Milk
Eggs
Fish
Shellfish
Treenuts
Peanuts
Wheat
Soybeans
What are some signs that someone has low blood sugar? (list 2-3)
Irritable or confused
Hungry, thirsty, or weak
Sleepy
Sweaty
Have a seizure
What should you do if someone has a seizure?
Move furniture or other objects out of the way (also clear the room of people)
Place a small pad or towel under the persons head
Time the seizure
Call 911 and get the first aid kit (injuries can occur)
After the seizure, roll them on their side and stay with them until EMS arrives