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If a person is experiencing signs of a heart attack, it is recommended that they chew one or two of these tablets
What is Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid/ASA)?
What is Arterial Bleeding?
Blood that is bright red in color and shooting out in spurts is an indication of this type of bleeding.
True or False: Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide.
True
This prescription medication is used to relieve chest pain, and is commonly prescribed as an oral spray.
What is Nitroglycerin?
Where should you place a tourniquet on a limb of someone who is experiencing life-threatening bleeding?
Apply the tourniquet 5-10 cms or (2 to 4 inches) above the injury.
if there is a joint in this range, apply the tourniquet above it, at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the joint
What does the acronym "FAST" stand for in recognizing stroke symptoms?
Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call help
A patient calls and states her husband is having some loss of vision, confusion, slurred speech, and nausea. Which of the following might be the possible assessment?
What is a STROKE
How do you stop major bleeding effectively?
A. elevation B. Direct pressure
C. medical superglue
What is B. Direct pressure
True or False: A heart attack always causes severe chest pain
False. Some heart attacks have mild or no pain
This acronym is used to determine if a person is having a stroke.
What is FAST (Face, Arm, Speech, Time)?
On what part of the body should you NOT apply a tourniquet?
neck or torso
When is it okay to apply a tourniquet?
1) The bleeding cannot be controlled using direct pressure
2)You are unable to access the wound
3) You must move the person and are unable to maintain direct pressure.
This device is used in situations when bleeding cannot be controlled with direct pressure, a wound cannot be accessed, or a person must be moved.
What is a tourniquet?
What number do you call for an emergency
A. 000 B. 119
C. 999 D. 911
D. 911 Here, but they are all emergency numbers in other countries
000-Australia
119-Japan, South Korea, China, and Jamaica
999-United Kingdom
If a tourniquet is not available to you, which everyday objects would you use?
Examples
1) Triangular bandage & a thick marker.
2) Long Scarf & Wooden Spoon