Roles / Responsibilities and ESM
A responsive adult casualty refuses your help. What do you do?
Call 911 (if necessary) and wait.
When performing CPR on an adult casualty, you should depress the chest how far?
2-2.4 inches or 5-6 cm
What do you do for a child who is choking and coughing?
Stay near and encourage them to cough.
What are some signs and symptoms of internal bleeding?
Blood from ear or nose / bloodshot eyes / large area of bruising and swelling / coughing up blood / signs of shock
A casualty is having a severe allergic reaction to a bee sting. What might you need to do as a first aider?
Help them use their auto-injector.
What is a priority of first aid?
Preventing injury or illness from becoming worse.
What is an AED used for?
Help restore a healthy heartbeat.
What technique do you use when performing compressions on an infant?
Two fingers in the centre of the chest just below the nipple line.
What is the main difference between a bandage and a dressing?
Dressing - controls bleeding
Bandages - keeps dressings in place and applies pressure
What do you do for a diabetic emergency?
Give sugar (something sweet).
What is the best way to prevent shock from getting worse?
Treat the illness or injury causing the shock.
What is angina?
Reduced blood flow to the heart from blocked or partially blocked areteries.
What is the ration of compressions to rescue breaths for 2-rescuer CPR for a child or infant casualty?
15:2
What are some things you could use to improvise a bandage?
Belt / tie / tape / any cut length of cloth / scarf / ...
A person with epilepsy is having a generalized seizure? What do you do?
Protect them from further injury. Do not restrict movement.
What are the three priorities you check for in a primary survey?
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
What is the first step to treat an adult with complete choking?
Give 5 black blows.
What is the age range for someone considered a child (in a first aid context)?
1 - 8 years of age
When do you check for circulation when bandaging a wound?
Before and after bandaging.
What are some signs and symptoms of opioid poisoning?
Drowsiness / unresponsive / slow breathing / cool, sweaty skin / cyanosis / gurgling or snoring sounds / constricted pupils
What are the types of consent?
Verbal / Informed / Implied / Parental
What is the ratio of compressions to rescue breaths for two-rescuer CPR on an adult casualty?
30:2
What is the compression depth when performing CPR on a child or infant casualty?
1/3 the chest depth.
How do you care for an amputated body part?
Wrap in moist dressings / Place in a plastic bag / keep cool (in another bag) / label / transport with the casualty
What is a common form of medication carried by people diagnosed with Asthma?
An inhaler.