First Aid
What is the first thing you do when approaching a patient?
Get their attention and ask if they are ok.
What does AED stand for?
Automated External Defibrillator
How do you know when to initiate CPR?
The victim is unconscious, not breathing, and has no (or faint) pulse.
Name two ways to stop severe bleeding.
Direct pressure
Tourniquet
Which certifications can you now achieve?
Adult First Aid
Adult CPR/AED
Child CPR/AED
Infant CPR/AED
What does ACT stand for?
Antidote
CPR
Tourniquet
When attempting to help a conscious victim, what do you need first?
Their consent.
Name the location of two AEDs on campus.
Main Office
Outside of Main Gym Entrance
How do you open the airway of an unconscious victim?
Jaw-Thrust Maneuver
What are the 3 types of bleeding?
Arterial
Venous
Capillary
How long will your certification be valid?
Two years
What is the name of the antidote for overdoses?
Narcan
In what position do you leave an unconscious victim?
The Recovery Position
Where is pad placement on an adult or child?
1) high on chest near right shoulder
2) low on chest under left pectoral
What is the rate for CPR compressions? (the beat)
100-120 bpm (beats per minute)
Name the 3 life threatening conditions.
Obstructed airway
Severe Bleeding
Shock
How many times can you take the CPR skills test for certification?
Unlimited until end of semester.
Where are the two most effective areas to put a tourniquet?
The armpit and the groin.
What are the three burn classifications?
1st Degree- Superficial
2nd Degree- Partial Thickness
3rd Degree- Full Thickness
What is pad placement for an infant or small child?
1) middle of chest
2) middle of back
What is the cycle of compressions to breaths?
30:2
What is the order in which you treat a victim who has all 3 life-threatening conditions?
Treat obstructed airway first
Treat severe bleeding second
Treat shock third
What does a rapid, flashing, yellow light on the mannikin indicate?
That your compression rate is too fast.
According to the ACT program, what is the best way to treat a deep, severely bleeding wound?
Pack the wound with gauze, clothing, or other material to help clotting. Do not remove once applied.
Name three ways to recognize shock.
Rapid, Shallow Breathing
Capillary Refill is Greater Than 2 Seconds
Failure to Follow Simple Commands
What do you do if the AED says, "no shock advised?"
Continue CPR
When can you stop CPR?
When the AED arrives
When Emergency Professionals ask you to stop
When you are too exhausted to continue
How would you treat someone with an impalement?
Use a triangular bandage to make a "donut." Place donut around impalement then wrap with rolled gauge to keep in place.
Three
What was the name of our ACT Instructor?
Mr. Clark Combs