CPR
A method for a lay person to replace heart and lung function in the event of a physical failure temporarily. p.6
What is Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
p.6
Signs of a localized (limited) allergic reaction to an affected area. p.22
What is red, itchy , swollen skin around the affected area , such as a bug bite or sting? p.22
POISON HELP : 1-800-222-1222 p.26
What is the Poison Control Center Help Line phone number? p.26
Mild sunburn is a very common example of this degree of burn. p.29
What is a 1st degree burn? p.29
Meaning of R.I.C.E. with regards to Sprains and Strains. p.37-38
What is Rest, Immobilize, Cold and Elevation ? p.37-38
When using ice on a soft tissue injury this important precaution must be taken. p.37
What is using a cloth between the ice pack and the skin to prevent frostbite? p.37
An immediate action needed to get critical information by a responder after observing a person starting to have a seizure. p.43
What is looking for a Medical ID necklace , watchband or bracelet or looking for a card in the victim's wallet ? p.43
The first concern in ANY emergency situation before a helper approaches a victim. p.6
What is a 360 degree assessment for safety?
p.6
Small to large reddened , swollen, itchy raised skin that starts in one spot and may quickly spread all over the body. p.20
What are hives?
p.20
Never do this with a suspected poisoning victim unless instructed to do so by a Medical Professional or the Poison Control Center. p.26
What is to induce vomiting or give the victim something to eat or drink ? p.26
These home remedies when applied to a burn can actually trap the heat, increase damage to the area and lead to infection. p.29
What are butter, oil-based creams or baking soda? (2 of 3 answers are a win). p.29
Immobilizing the sprained limb with an elastic compression bandage to restrict movement and reduce swelling typically lasts for what period of time . p.38
What is at least 2 days ? p.38
Contusions on the casualty's head, neck or trunk or a deep or very large contusion on an extremity after trauma can indicate this. p.37
What is a more serious internal injury or a severe crushing injury? p.37
Trying to restrain a victim, slapping or dousing them with water or placing fingers or objects in their mouth. p.43
What are three things a responder should NOT do when helping a person having a seizure? p.43
Step 1 assessment prior to starting CPR. p.7
What is checking for responsiveness? p.7
Swollen face, lips and/or tongue after exposure to a substance one is allergic to. p.20
What are serious signs of an allergic reaction that needs immediate attention ? p.20
5 physical symptoms often seen after ingesting a poison. p.25
What is sudden seizures , unconsciousness, confusion, nausea, or vomiting ? p.25
Cool any degree of burn by immersing in this cool, clean liquid for at least 15 minutes. p.29
What is water? p.29
Keep the shoe/boot on the sprained foot/ankle to control swelling while walking out to safety.
What is the initial treatment for a sprained foot/ankle when out in a remote area?
Chances of a successful re-implantation of a permanent tooth by a dentist are unlikely after this period of time. p.35
What is after 2 hours?
p.35
This life-threatening condition requires immediate treatment and attention and a call to 911 or EMS. p.44
What is shock ? p.44
No response to tapping and shouting,"Are you okay?" p.7
What is unresponsiveness in a victim? p.7
Difficulty breathing , including wheezing , and swollen lips , tongue or face . p.20
What is an anaphylactic reaction ? p.20
After ingesting a caustic poison, in addition to possible burns or discoloration around the mouth, the victim could feel these sensations in the throat. p.25
What is pain and burning ?
p.25
After immersing the burned area and then removing it, this is the next step. p.29
What is covering the burned area with a dry, sterile dressing to prevent infection? p.29
Immediate treatment for a shoulder dislocation before placing a sling . p.38
What is placing the injured arm against the victim's chest and securing it with a cloth around the arm and chest ? p.38
The three steps for a nosebleed include the following: p.36
What are: 1. Have the person sit in a chair and lean slightly forward, 2. pinch the nose below the bridge for 10 continuous minutes 3. apply a cold compress and if bleeding does not stop after 15 minutes seek medical attention. p.36
Signs of this condition include pale, clammy skin, heavy perspiration , possible dizziness, nausea, headache and stomach cramps after exposure to hot weather conditions. p.45
What is Heat Exhaustion? p.45
With children and infants, what is another sign of unresponsiveness ? p.13
What is no crying in an infant or child victim?
p.13
A critical reaction to an allergen that can rapidly lead to death. p.21
What is anaphylactic shock?
p.21
After skin exposure to Western Poison Ivy or Western Poison Oak which are both found in Oregon , these common symptoms might appear. p.28
What are itching, redness and seeping blisters on the skin ? p.28
If there is any chance of debris deep within a puncture wound, the correct care ultimately includes: p.34
Medical attention for advanced care to prevent infection. p. 34
After placing a sling in place for a shoulder dislocation this needs to be checked every 5 minutes at which locations. p.38
What is checking the pulse at either the wrist or capillary refill < 2 seconds at the fingertips ? p.38
The correct body position for a victim with a suspected head or neck injury while moving them. p.40-41
What is to be sure to keep the head, neck and spine is a straight line? p.40-41
The four stages of this cold exposure condition include , in order : Stage 1 , Shivering, followed by Stage 2, apathy and decreased muscle function, followed by Stage 3,decreased responsiveness, a glassy stare, or possible freezing of extremities , Stage 4 , slow pulse and respiration and finally Stage 5, death. p.46
What is hypothermia? p.46
These two things need to be done immediately by the rescuer or assigned to a bystander after an unresponsive victim is found. p.7
What is calling 911 and retrieving an AED, if available ? p.7
Persons with a known severe reaction will often carry this item on their person in case of exposure to the allergen. p.21
What is an Epinephrine Pen? p.21
Wear gloves when removing the clothing from an area exposed to poison oak or ivy , and especially avoid exposing these two areas on the victim . p.28
What are the eyes and the face?
p.28
This equipment is an important part of Universal Precautions for infection control and should be used before applying pressure to a bleeding wound with the hands . p.32
What are disposable nitrile gloves? p.32
The type of fracture when the skin is broken and the bone protrudes from the wound. p.39
What is an Open Fracture? p.39
The only two times a rescuer should move a victim suspected of having a head or neck injury.p.40-41
What is the victim being in immediate danger or the victim vomits ? p.40-41
Treating frostbite is best done by immersing the affected areas in warm water,104 to 108 degrees Fahrenheit, for 15 to 20 minutes and avoid using dry heat. To avoid further damaging the frostbitten areas, do not ------ or -------. p.47
What is not rubbing or massaging the frostbitten areas or allowing the areas to refreeze ? p.47
The age at which 2 minutes of Child CPR cycles should be performed first before calling 911. p.7
What is age 8 and under, including infants?
p.7
In North America the bite of these two spiders are the only ones truly dangerous or potentially deadly to humans. p.23
What are the Black Widow and the Brown Recluse Spiders?
p.23
Smoke, chemicals and gas fumes are examples of this type of poisoning. p.27
What are Inhaled Poisons?
p.27
This injury requires immobilization of an object that is lodged in the tissue or bones prior to moving a victim. p.34
What is an Impalement injury? p.34
After an Open Fracture this is the proper position for the limb when it is splinted. p.39
What is leaving the fractured limb in the position it was when the rescuer found it? p.39
When finding an unconscious victim after a car or bike accident or after a fall from a ladder or elevated surface the responder should suspect this injury.p.40-41
What is a spine, neck or head injury? p 40-41
If you are unsure if a diabetic person is having Hypoglycemia ( lack of blood sugar) or Hyperglycemia ( too much blood sugar) and they are having increased symptoms, what is one safe action to take if they are awake and alert? p 48-49
What is to give a small amount of food - preferably a hard sugar candy , a glucose (glucagon ) tablet or solution, or a sugary, non-diet juice or soda. p.48-49
The chest is compressed to at least ---- depth and 30 compressions at a rate of --- to --- per minute are delivered. p.8
What is 2 inches depth and 100 to 120 beats per minute compressions? p.8
The two actions one should NOT do after a snake bite. p.24
What are "Cut and Suck" to remove venom and putting ice on a snake bite ? p.24
All labs that use toxic chemicals by law are required to have this equipment for immediate treatment after an accidental skin exposure. p.27
What are emergency shower and eyewash stations?
p.27
The 3 simple steps to help control severe bleeding according to Stop The Bleed. p.33
What are to Apply Pressure with Hands , Apply Dressing and Press and Apply Tourniquet. p.33
When treating a fracture leave the limb in the position in which you found it. Do not try to straighten the limb! Then use - - - for - - minutes and then place this device. p.39
What is preparing to place a splint? p. 39
If there is immediate danger or possibility of further injury if the casualty is not moved the rescuer needs to use the following steps to move the victim. p.42
What are pulling the casualty to safety keeping the body and head in a straight line, lifting the casualty keeping the body straight by supporting every body part, or carry the casualty to safety using a stretcher or a wide, flat item ? p.42
During or after exposure to hot weather a person shows an excessive rise in body temperature , a high fever, hot ,red,DRY skin, confusion and difficulty talking or walking and eventually unconsciousness.p45
What is Heat Stroke ? p.45
This is done when an unresponsive victim has a regular heart rate BUT is Not breathing. p.9
What is tilting the head and lifting the chin to open the airway? p.9
The potential serious consequence of using "Cut and Suck" on a snake bite. p.24
What is cutting an artery? p.24
In all cases of exposure of the eyes, face or mouth to a toxin or chemical from any source, this must occur. p.25
What is calling 911 or going to a hospital emergency department ? p.25
When emergency services are not available for an extended period of time (several hours or days) this STB step may not be advisable . p.33
What is using a tourniquet to control rapid life-threatening bleeding from a major appendage?9arm or leg). p.33
Support and fasten a splint at a minimum at these three areas with bandages, cloth strips, or tape. p.40
What is below break and the the joint, above the break and joint , and at the level of the break but not directly on the injury? p.40
If a victim of a serious accident needs to be moved because they might be in danger if they remain where they are, these three things should be attended to prior to moving. p.42
What are attend to bleeding, maintaining the airway and splinting fractures unless the danger is immediate? p. 42
During an Emergency Childbirth do this if the newborn is delivered while waiting for EMS to arrive.
1. Gently place the newborn on .....
2. The umbilical should be ....
3. Place a clean cloth around the baby for warmth after cleaning the baby by... p.49-50
What is 1. placing the baby on the mother's stomach, 2. leaving the umbilical cord alone (do NOT cut) until EMS arrives and 3. pat the baby dry but do not wash the baby or remove the vernix ( waxy white stuff on a newborn's skin) ? p.49-50
Considered to be a Universal Sign of Choking. p.11
What is when a victim puts a hand or both hands up to the neck and is unable to talk or breathe ? p.11
The potential consequence of putting ice on a snake bite. p.24
What is crystallizing there venom and compounding the reaction ? p.24
Applying one of these substances can be used to help inactivate the venom from a jellyfish sting. p. 24
What are vinegar and baking soda? p.24
When this injury occurs, a detached body part should be placed in a plastic bag, covered with a towel and kept cool with ice. Name the type of injury and describe the 1st Aid if the part is still partially attached to the victim. p.35
What is an Avulsion injury? (amputation is a type of Avulsion injury) and if the part is semi-attached, bandage in place and apply cold packs over dressings ? p.35
Broken bones in the hands or feet can be gently immobilized using these items . p.40
What is a pillow or blanket ? p.40
This life-threatening condition can follow any serious accident or medical incident and requires calling 9-1-1 or EMS immediately. p.44
What is shock? p.44
Suspect these two conditions when a victim has an abdominal injury . p.37
What is internal bleeding and shock ? p.37