ch. 1
what one sign of an emergency?
Unusual sounds
what age classifies an infant
birth to 1 year
when blood flow is obstructed to the heart
what types of food bring a high risk of chocking
nuts hotdogs and popcorn
rescue breath
an emergency technique in which a rescuer gives air to someone who is not breathing
Do you have to ask for consent before giving care?
Yes
To observe standard precautions means?
To follow a set of infection control practices used whether or not an infection is suspected.
are cardiac arrest and a heart attack the same thing?
no
can you talk while chocking
no you look scared and confused
compressions
allows the rescuer to "artificially" pump the heart delivering blood to the body and bringing oxygen to the lungs
what is the good samaritan law?
protects the person giving care
what is the recovery position
a person laying on their side
how long until possible brain damage after a cardiac emergency?
4-6 mins
do you give 10 back blows
no its 5
Defibrillation
shocking the heart back into beating again
can you just put on gloves however you want?
no there are steps
no longer than 5-10 secs
What step do you start with when caring for an infant?
CPR
no you get down on one knee
Internal bleeding
bleeding within the body that results from closed wounds
what are some airborne pathogens?
the flu, tuberculosis
what is the SAMPLE acronym
signs and symptoms, allergies, medications, pertinent medical history, last food or drink, events leading up to the incident.
what is the success percent of CPR without an AED
10%
Do you give abdominal thrusts to an infant
no, chest compressions
AED (automatic external defibrillator)
portable defibrillators that that delivers and electrical current to the heart to shock it back onto beating again