PPE
Define PPE.
Personal Protective Equipment
Define PASS.
P- pull the pin
A- aim the nozzle at the base of the fire
S- squeeze the handle
S- sweep back and forth along the base of the fire
List 3 methods used to access vital signs
Thermometer
Blood Pressure Cuffs
Rectally
Define blood pressure.
The force of blood pushing against the walls of the blood vessels
Define donning and doffing
Donning- putting on PPE
Doffing- taking off PPE
Define RACE.
R- remove patients
A- activate the alarm
C- contain the fire
E- entinguish the fire or evacuate the area
When are vitals checked?
In most harmed situations or regular check ups
How can you increase blood pressure?
Exercising, eating, anxiety
What is the order of donning and doffing?
Donning- hygiene, gown, mask, googgles, gloves
Doffing- gloves, gown, goggles, mask, hygiene
What is the RACE procedure used for?
To put out the fire
What is the average resting rate?
60-90
What are the normal blood pressuer ranges?
Systolic- 90-140
Diastolic- 60-90
What are 3 diseases that can be prevented by wearing gloves properly?
Hepatitis
HIV
AIDS
What is the PASS procedure used for?
Using a fire extinguisher
What are two most common pulse points?
Carotid and radial
How can you increase respiration?
Medication, pain, and exercise
How do you remove gloves?
grab palm hand
remove glove in palm
slide under wrist
dispose and clean
Name 4 types of fires
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D
What is temperature measured in?
Fahrenheit
Define inspiration and exspiration.
Inspiration- breathing in
Exspiration- breathing out
List all the body's reflex points.