Terms
Harmful microorganisms that can cause disease
What is pathogens?
4 basic steps of your role in the EMS system
1. Recognizing that an emergency exists
2. Deciding to take action
3. Activating the EMS system
4. Giving care until EMS personnel take over
What is the fourth sign of an emrgency?
Unusual sounds, unusual odors, unusual sights, unusual ____
Unusual behaviors
Worn once then discarded, used when providing care when there is a possibility you will come into contact with a person's blood or other infectious materials
What are disposable gloves?
What is tuberculosis?
A skill used when someone is in cardiac arrest to keep oxygenated blood moving to the brain and other vital organs until advanced medical help arrives
What is CPR?
If you think a person is experiencing this,
1. have someone call 911
2. being CPR immediately
3. Use an AED as soon as possible
What is cardiac arrest?
No heartbeat and no breathing can be symptoms of?
What is cardiac arrest?
Equipment used to prevent pathogens from contaminating your skin, mucous membranes, or clothing (broad term)
What is personal protective equipment?
The recommended technique to open and maintain the airway of an unresponsive person. It pulls the jaw forward and lifts the tongue away from the back of the throat?
What is Head Tilt Chin lift?
These objects can cause a blocked airway, and can include: foods, small toys, coins, buttons and batteries.
What are choking hazards?
What are these steps used for?
1. Verify the person is in danger
2. Five back blows
3. 5 abdominal thrusts
What is caring for choking?
When you are unsure what to do when a person is experiencing symptoms of unwellness what should you do?
What is call 911?
What is a device that can deliver an electrical shock to help a person having a heart problem?
What is an AED?
Before giving first aid care you must obtain what from a person?
What is consent?
Occurs when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked
What is a heart attack?
The emergency action steps
What is CHECK CALL CARE?
Give two signs someone is choking
What is inability to speak and coughing weakly?
Used to protect you from contact with saliva and other bodily fluids, such as blood, as you give rescue breaths.
What are CPR breathing barriers?
If your arms and shoulders tire out quickly while giving chest compressions you may be using
What is incorrect technique or body position?
Abnormal breathing that can occur even after the heart stops beating
What are agonal breaths?
What is Signs and Symptoms, Allergies, and Medications?
Squeezing in the chest and trouble breathing are symptoms of?
What is a heart attack?
What is a box or bag full of common equipment to help people in need?
What is a First Aid Kit?
Laws that protect responders who act the way a "reasonable and prudent person" would if that person were in the same situation
What are Good Samaritan Laws?