First Aid
What are some general care steps for sudden illness?
- Keep the person comfortable
- Monitor the person
- Place an unresponsive (but breathing) person in the recovery position
How long should each breath last during CPR?
About 1 second
Is it safe to use adult AED pads on an infant?
Yes
What are some signs and symptoms that a person is choking?
- They can not speak, cry, or cough
- They are making high pitched noises
- They are holding their throat (universal sign of choking)
How long should it take for you to wash your hands?
20 seconds
An adult tells you they are feeling dizzy, shaky, and generally ill. They tell you that they have type II diabetes. How should you care for this person?
Provide sugar
- What forms?
How far should to open an infant's airway?
Neutral
What should you do while the AED is analyzing?
Make sure no one is touching the person by shouting "clear!"
You are encouraging an adult to "keep coughing" when they are suddenly unable to speak or take a breath. After obtaining consent, how should you care for this person?
5 back blows, 5 abdominal thrusts
What are the emergency action steps?
Check, Call, Care
What care should be provided to a person who is suspected of experiencing an opioid overdose?
Administer naloxone
How far should you open an adult's airway when giving CPR?
Past neutral
Where should you place AED pads on an infant?
Middle of the chest and the back between the shoulder blades
What is the care for an infant who is consciously choking?
5 back blows, 5 chest thrusts
How should you ask consent to care for a responsive adult?
Hi my name is _____ and I am first aid certified. Can I help you?
An elderly patron approaches you and tries to tell you something, but they are slurring their words and you can't understand what they are saying. You notice that one side of their face begins to droop. What should you suspect the person is experiencing?
A stroke
You are performing you job duties when you recognize an unconscious adult. The scene is safe and you determine the person is not breathing and does not have a pulse. What is the care for this person?
30 compressions and 2 ventilations
Is it safe to use pediatric AED pads on an adult?
No
You are caring for a responsive choking adult who suddenly becomes unconscious. What is the next step you should take?
Immediately begin CPR starting with 30 compressions
What does SAM stand for?
Signs and symptoms, allergies, medications and medical conditions
A patron falls and cuts themselves on a table. They are gushing and squirting blood and you determine they have lost more than 8 oz of blood (a small soda can). How should you treat this condition?
Apply direct pressure to the wound
What are the 5 reasons to stop CPR?
- Too tired to continue
- The scene becomes unsafe
- The AED is analyzing
- Signs of life
- EMS arrive and take over
Where should you place AED pads on an adult?
What extra step should you perform when providing CPR to an unconscious choking adult and when?
Check the airway for an object after compressions
You are performing your jobs duties when you come across an adult who appears to be unresponsive. What is the very first action you should take?
Check the scene for safety