Emergency Mindset
What is considered an emergency?
It is unexpected, dangerous, and needs immediate attention
What is the first step in CPR?
Check and call 911!
What is commonly used to reverse opioid overdoses?
Naloxone
What are some signs of escalation?
Emotional, physical, and verbal
You should do this first if you hear a fire alarm in a building.
Evacuate the building
What is a responder?
Takes appropriate and safe action
True or False: You cannot provide basic CPR if you are not certified?
False
True. It can be administered intranasally
What is conflict?
Conflict can be defined as a situation where two or more people have different needs, goals, or ideas. It happens anytime people disagree or feel stuck. Conflicts can occur in families, schools, workplaces, and communities—anywhere people interact.
Fire exits and escape routes should always be kept like this
Clear or unobstructed
What is a bystander?
Sees what’s happening but does nothing
What is the first step in stopping the bleed?
Applying pressure with hands
After giving Naloxone to a person who is unconscious but breathing, this is the safest position to place them to keep their airway clear.
Recovery position
Define De-escalation.
A technique used when confronted with violent or aggressive behavior.
It utilizes communication or other techniques during an encounter to stabilize, slow, or reduce the intensity of a potentially violent situation without using physical force, or with a reduction in force.
Most portable fire extinguishers discharge for about this amount of time when used continuously.
10-20 seconds
What is Emergency Mindset?
This mindset involves the foresight and capability to effectively mitigate, prepare, respond, and recover amid and beyond disasters promptly
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
A person revived with Naloxone may experience this sudden return of symptoms, including agitation or pain?
Withdrawl
How many stages of escalation are there?
9 stages
What does PASS stand for?
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
What are some key elements for emergency mindset?
Anticipation
Planning
Training
Resource Management
Resilience
True or False: A tourniquet is applied below the wound with the time that it was applied.
False
After giving Naloxone, it’s important to do this while waiting for emergency medical services?
Monitor the person and perform CPR if needed
Name one of the 9 stages of escalation
Tension, debate, action replace words, coalitions, loss of face, threats, limited destruction, annihilation, together in the abyss
What is the name of the LA-Cert Volunteer?
Kurt Howard