CPR
What should you do if mouth-to-mouth doesn't work?
mouth to stoma or mouth to nose
what does RICE stand for
R- Rest and reassure
I- Immobolize
C- Cold
E- Elevate
true of false: victim may appear intoxicated
true
true or false: you should restrict the victims movements and place something in their mouth
false
name the three heat illnesses
heat cramp, heat exhaustion, heat stroke
When can you stop CPR
1. victim shows signs of life
2. help arrives
3. you become physically tired or at personal risk if you continue
What is a dislocation
bones pop out of alignment at the joints
what helps regulate blood sugar for diabetic victims
insulin
describe the signs and symptoms associated with the tonic phase
- loss of consciousness
- arching of the back and rigidity in the body
true or false: chest pains is a sign and symptom of heat stroke
how far should a rescuer push down for compressions
adult: 5 cm
child: 5 cm
infant: 4 cm
name three common causes of muscle strain
any of the following:
- not warming up before physical activity
- poor body mechanics during exercise
- sudden movements
- Repetitive long-term overuse
what else aside from signs and symptoms can help a rescuer identify if a victim has diabetes
- asking about victims medical history
- look for medical condition identification
why do seizures occur
seizures happen when there is a large discharge of unorganized electrical impulses from the brain
name the three stages of hypothermia
mild, moderate, severe
what should you do if your victim is pregnant
place an object under the right side of the abdomen to shift the uterus and return blood to the heart
what is the difference between a strain and sprain
strain involves overstretching a muscle or tendon and sprain involves overstretching a ligament
what are diabetes
medical condition that affects the body's ability to regulate the level of sugar in the blood
recording number and duration of seizures
what is the difference between a superficial and deep frostbite
superficial frostbite symptoms include pain followed up numbness while deep frostbites are a serious medical condition where the victim has no feeling in the area
what is gastric distention and why can it happen during CPR
what is a simple fracture and compound fracture?
simple fracture is when bones break and shift out of alignment. whereas compound fractures may break through the skin
what is the order of sugar you should give to someone experiencing hypoglycemia
1. glucose
2. sucrose
3. fructose
describe the signs and symptoms associated with the clonic phase
- noisy breathing
- contraction and relaxation of the muscle of the arms and legs
- teeth clenching or grinding
- loss of control of the bowel or bladder
What is the difference between classic heatstroke and exertional heatstroke
sweating