Fall & Safety
Name two ways to prevent falls at home or school.
Keep walkways clear; use a stepping stool.
Give two examples of things that could cause poisoning at home.
Cleaning products, chemicals.
Explain what first aid is and why it’s important.
Care given immediately after an injury before medical help arrives; it can save lives or prevent the injury from getting worse.
Explain what CPR stands for and why it is done.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; it pumps blood and oxygen to the body when someone’s heart or breathing stops.
What does AED stand for?
Automated External Defibrillatort.
Explain why any object can be considered a weapon.
Because it has the potential to cause damage or hurt someone.
Explain two water safety rules that prevent drowning.
Wear a life jacket; don’t swim alone.
What is shock, and what is the most important thing to do for someone in shock?
Shock is when vital organs don’t get enough blood and oxygen; keep the person calm and call 911.
How many compressions per minute and what is the compression-to-breath ratio?
100 compressions per minute; 30 compressions to 2 breaths.
Explain what cardiac arrest is and how it differs from a heart attack.
Cardiac arrest is an electrical malfunction causing the heart to stop; heart attack is blocked blood flow but heart may still beat.
Give two road safety tips that could prevent accidents.
Don’t text and drive; obey traffic laws.
Describe the steps for treating a cut or wound.
Flush/clean the wound, cover with a sterile bandage.
Compare compression depth for adults, children, and infants.
Adult = 2 inches, Child = 2 inches (1 hand), Infant = 1.5 inches (2 fingers).
What is the main purpose of an AED?
To restore a heartbeat in someone with cardiac arrest.
When should you start using an AED?
List three steps to control severe bleeding.
Apply pressure, elevate the wound above the heart, keep the person calm.
Why is it important to continue CPR until help arrives or the person responds?
To keep blood and oxygen circulating to prevent death or brain damage.
List all three elements needed to start a fire and explain how removing one stops it.
Fuel, oxygen, heat; removing one prevents the fire from continuing.
What is one reason you might elevate a wound above the heart?
to reduce blood flow to the area
Describe the order of steps before starting CPR.
Check the scene for safety, check if the person responds, call 911/get AED, then begin CPR.