Before Giving Care
What is one item that a First Aid Kit would contain?
Two pairs of latex gloves, one elastic bandage (3 inches or 4 inches x 5 yards), 8 sterile gauze pads (2 x 2 inches) etc.
Before giving care, your should gather what?
Information
When do heart attacks occur?
A heart attack occurs when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked (e.g., as a result of coronary artery)
What can begin in 4 -6 minutes if treatment is not performed?
Brain damage can begin.
What are the top 3 choking hazard foods?
Nuts, seeds, and hotdogs.
What does EMS stand for?
Emergency Medical System
What does SAMPLE stand for?
S - Signs and symptoms
A - Allergies
M - Medications
P - Pertinent medical history
L - Last food or drink
E - Events leading up to the incident
What are signs and symptoms of a Heart Attack?
The pain or discomfort is persistent, lasting longer than 3 to 5 minutes, or going away and then coming back.
What can happen in 8 - 10 minutes if treatment is not performed?
Brain damage can become irreversible.
What are the top 3 Household Objects and Toys that kids tend to try and eat?
Coins, Buttons, and small "button" batteries (found inside watches, car key fobs, singing greeting cards, hearing aids and other electronics)
What does the Emergency Medical System provide?
The Emergency Medical System is a network of professionals linked together to provide the best care people in all emergencies.
If the person responds and is breathing normally but is not fully awake:
Send someone to call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number and to obtain an AED and first aid kit.
Is Cardiac Arrest the same as a Heart Attack?
Cardiac Arrest is not the same as a Heart Attack.
For each minute that CPR and use of an AED are delayed, the persons chance fro survival is reduced by about how much percent?
10 percent.
Sings and Symptoms of Choking
A person who is choking typically has a panicked, confused or surprised facial expression.
What are signs of an emergency?
Screaming, moaning, yelling or call for help. In addition, sudden, loud noises such as breaking glass, crashing metal or screeching tires.
If the person does not respond and is not breathing or is only gasping:
Send someone to call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number and to obtain an AED and first aid kit
(or, if your are alone, complete these actions yourself)
Before offering aspirin, make sure the person is responsive, able to chew and swallow, and allowed to have aspirin. What is one of the first questions you ask the person:
Are you allergic to aspirin?
If you think someone is in Cardiac Arrest what your fist step be?
Have someone call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number immedietly.
Caring for an Adult or Child Who is Choking you should perform?
Five back blows, and 5 abdominal thrusts.
What is the good Samaritan Laws?
Good Samaritan laws, which protect the responder from financial liability, were developed to encourage people to help others in emergency situations.
Checking a Person Who Appears to Be Unresponsive you should first?
Check fro responsiveness and breathing.
Before offering aspirin, make sure the person is responsive, able to chew and swallow, and allowed to have aspirin. What is one of the first questions you ask the person:
Do you have a stomach ulcer or stomach disease?
If you think someone is in Cardiac Arrest what steps 2 - 3 be?
The second step is beginning CPR immediately.
The third step is using an AED as soon as possible.
Caring for an Infant Who Is Choking you should perform which two techniques?
Back blows, and chest thrusts.