overall vocab
before giving care
checking an injured of ill person
cardiac emergencies
choking
100

what is a heart-attack?

when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked

100

what should you have accessible in case of emergency?

a first-aid kit

100

How do you approach a person with impaired hearing?

approach them from the front, pronounce words so they can read your lips, gesture and signal what you are saying

100

what are common signs of a heart attack?

chest pain, pain around the body, dizziness, fatigue, or nausea 

100

what types of things are the biggest choking hazard for children?

foods and household objects/toys

200

what is EMS?

emergency medical services  

200

what are signs of an emergency?

unusual sounds, sights, odors, and or behaviors

200
what is a good nmemonic to remember what to ask when assessing a person?

sample

200

which gender experiences the more "classic" signs and symptoms of a heart attack?

male

200

how deep do you go when giving cpr to an infant?

1 1/2 inches

300

what is PPE?

personal protective equipment

300

what is the good samaritan law?

requires responder to use common sense and care only for the type of emergency they are encountering 

300
what section of a person's body should you check?

everywhere from head to toe

300

what medicine can help someone having a heart attack?

aspirin 

300

what should you ask 911 responder to bring to the scene?

an AED and first-aid kit

400

what does sample stand for?

Signs and symptoms, allergies, medications, pertinent medical history, last food or drink, events leading up to the incident

400

when do you activate EMS system?

emergency situations: injured or ill person, explosion, drowning, etc.

emergency conditions: unresponsiveness, breathing issues, chest pain, blood, vomit, stroke symptoms 


400
what is a recovery position for an adult?

extend their arm, lay them sideways, and bend their knees

400
how long after the heart stop beating does the brain damage become irreversiable?

8 to 10 minutes

400

what do you do if a pregant person begins choking?

give chest thrusts instead of abdominal 

500

what is an airborne illness?

it is an illness spread through the air, like tuberculosis
500

What are examples of bloodborne illnesses?

HIV and Hepatitis 
500

what is the recovery position for an infant?

laying them face-down along you forearm, supporting their head and neck keeping the mouth and nose clear
500

what are agonal breathes?

gasping instead of normal breathing indicating the person has no heartbeat

500

when do you put your finger into the unconscious choking victims mouth?

only if you visibly see an object