Vocabulary
What do you need to first identify when assessing a scene?
any life threatening conditions
How do you check for responsiveness?
shout to get their attention
if the victim is a child and their parent is present, who gives consent?
the parent
What does SAMPLE stand for when gathering more information about the victim?
S- signs and symptoms
A- allergies
M- medications
P- pertinent medical history
L- last food or drink
E- events leading up to the incident
When do you use recovery position?
person is responsive but not fully awake
Why do you always turn patients on their side when they are "passed out" or not fully awake?
In case they throw-up, you dont want them choking on it
What do you do if someone is choking but still has enough air to speak or cough?
stay with them and encourage them to continue to cough
When someone is choking, ho many back blows and abdominal thrusts should be given?
5 for both
what do you do if someone becomes unresponsive while choking?
lay them down and give cpr, between sets you need to check for the object before you give breaths
what is an acute illness?
an illness that strikes suddenly and usually only last for a short period of time
what is a chronic illness?
illness a person lives with on an ongoing basis
what is asthma?
a chronic illness in which triggers cause inflaming and narrowing of the airways
signs of a asthma attack
wheezing or coughing
rapid, shallow breathing
seating
should you call 911 if a unresponsive person is having a diabetic emergency?
what caused seizures?
abnormal electrical activity in the brain
signs of someone who is about to faint
becomes pale, weak, sweat, and feel dizzy
what does FAST stand for when checking if someone is having a stroke?
F- face
A- arm
S- speech
T- time
what is the drug in epipens that slows the effects of anaphylaxis?
epinephrine
when caring for shock, what do you do while waiting for help to arrive?
lay them down, control bleeding, cover in blanket, DO NOT give them food or a drink, reassure them, continue to monitor
what are the four types of open wounds?
abrasion, laceration, avulsion, puncture
how do you treat a major open wound?
apply direct pressure
what is a tourniquet?
device placed around arm or leg to constrict blood vessels and stop blood slow to the wound
when caring for burns what are the three major steps?
stop
cool
cover
what does RICE stand for when caring for muscle, bone, and joint injuries?
R- rest
I- immobilize
C- cold (ice)
E- elevate
should you move a person with a head, neck, or spinal injurie?
what should you do?
no, only move them to stabilize them.