Your Role in the EMS System
The 4 basic steps you take in an EMS system
What are recognizing that an emergency exists, deciding to take action, activating the EMS system and giving care until the EMS personal take over?
The ways of obtaining consent
What is state your name, explain what you think is wrong, explain what you plan to do, ask if you may help, and state the type and level of training that you have such as (training in first aid or CPR).
For Infants (Birth to 1 year)
What is Infants older than 6 months often show “stranger anxiety.” They may turn away from you, cry and cling to their parent. If possible, check the infant while he or she is held or seated in the parent’s lap?
The full name of SAMPLE
S = Signs and Symptoms
A = Allergies
M = Medications
P = Pertinent Medical History
E = Events leading up to the incident
True or False? Check for responsiveness and breathing for no more than 10 to 15 seconds.
What is false? Check 5 to 10 seconds.
The signs of an Emergency
What are unusuals sounds, unusual odors, unusual sights and unusual behaviors?
The definition of Implied Consent
What is under a medical emergency, when the person is unconscious and giving consent is impossible, but operating is necessary, consent is implied?
For Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
What is a toddler may also become anxious if separated from his or her parent. If possible, give the toddler a few minutes to get used to you before attempting to check him or her, and check the toddler while he or she is seated in the parent’s lap. Allowing the toddler to hold a special toy or blanket can be comforting?
Check Neck and Toes
What is Check each part of the body in a systematic manner from head to toe. As you check each part of the body, look and feel for signs of injury, including bleeding, cuts, burns, bruising, swelling or deformities. Note if the person has pain or discomfort or is unable or unwilling to move the body part. Also notice how the person’s skin looks and feels. Is the skin pale, ashen or flushed? Does it feel moist or dry, cool or hot?
True or False? Isolated or infrequent gasping is not normal breathing.
What is true? It is not normal breathing.
The Good Samaritan Law
What is laws that usually protect responders who act the way a "reasonable and prudent person" would act if that person were in the same situation.
The definition of Bloodborne Pathogens
What is infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans?
For Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
What is Preschoolers are naturally curious. Allowing the child to examine items, such as bandages, can distract the child while you are checking him or her and providing care. If time permits, showing the child what you are going to do on a stuffed animal or doll can help the child understand how you will care for him or her. Preschoolers often have a fear of body mutilation and may become very upset if they can see the results of an injury (e.g., a bleeding wound or a deformed broken limb)?
Check the chest and abdomen
What is Check the chest and abdomen for signs of injury. Ask the person to take a deep breath and blow the air out. Look for trouble breathing or changes in breathing. Ask the person if he or she is experiencing pain during breathing?
True or false? The Steps of taking action are Call, Check and Assist
What is false? It is Check, Call and Care.
The Emergency Situations
What is Fire or explosion, drowning, an injured or ill person who needs medical attention and cannot be moved, downed electrical wires, swiftly moving or rapidly rising flood water, presence of poisonous gas and serious motor-vehicle collision.
The definition of Airborne Pathogen
What is pathogenic microbes small enough to be discharged from an infected person via coughing, sneezing, laughing and close personal contact or aerosolization of the microbe?
For School-age Children (5 to 12 years)
What is Children of this age are usually comfortable speaking with adults. They are able to understand what is happening and follow directions. Answer the child’s questions honestly, and let the child know if you are going to do anything that might cause pain?
Checking the Hips
What is check the hips for signs of injury. Ask the person if he or she is experiencing hip pain?
True or False? Don't wash your hands after assisting someone.
What is false? Always wash your hands after assisting someone.
The full name of EMS
What is Emergency Medical Services?
Types of disease that can occur from Blood Borne or Airborne illnesses.
What is HIV, Hepatitis, and Tuberculosis?
For Adolescents (12 to 20 years old)
What is Adolescents may feel embarrassed and self-conscious about their changing bodies. Respect their modesty, and be aware that an adolescent may be more comfortable being checked by a person ofthe same gender?
Checking legs, arms, hands and feet.
What is Check each leg and foot, one at a time, for signs of injury. Ask the person to wiggle his or her toes and feet. Check each arm and hand, one at a time, for signs of injury. Ask the person to wiggle his or her fingers and hands?
True or False? Before giving care you must obtain consent form the injured or ill person.
What is true? Before giving care you must obtain consent form the injured or ill person.