Vocabulary
What do you do differently for CPR on an infant than an adult?
you will position your hands differently, on child's forehead and fingers just below the nipple line on chest.
What does PPE stand for?
personal protective equipment
What are some signs of a heart attack?
dizziness, trouble breathing, sweating chest pain, extreme fatigue, nausea
What does EMS stand for?
Emergency Medical services
What is epinephrine
a drug that slows or stops the effects of anaphylaxis
What are some safety issues for AED use?
water, metal surfaces, and inclement weather
What is implied consent?
legal consent from a person that is knocked out or unconscious and you cannot ask them for permission
A legal concept referring to the assumption that an unresponsive person would give permission to be helped if responsive.
What is implied consent.
what is something you can use as a breath barrier?
pocket mask or face shield
What are some signs and symptoms of fainting?
paleness, dizziness, sweating, and weakness
What is an AED?
a portable device that can save someone's life before paramedics arrive
What is asthama?
a chronic illness in which certain substances or conditions called triggers, cause inflammation of the airways making breathing difficult
If someone isn't breathing for 4-6 minutes, what can this be an indicator for?
Brain damage can start to become irreversible without the oxygen they need
How should you position an infant during CPR?
2 fingers on center chest, kneeling beside, hand on forehead
What is a stroke?
blood flow being interrupted by a blood clot resulting in death of brain cells
Is it safe to use an AED on someone that's pregnant?
yes
What are some signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis
trouble breathing, swelling of the face and neck, feeling of tightness in chest or throat, skin reactions such as hives or itchiness.
What is Good Samaritan law.
it protects responders who act in a reasonable and prudent way
What is the definition of choking?
food or something being caught in someone's airway making it difficult to breathe
What are heat cramps?
cramps in legs in abdomens caused by loss of fluids and electrolytes as result of sweating
What are some signs and symptoms of respiratory distress?
the person's breathing may be unusually fast, shallow, or irregular, and their skin may be pale and moist.
What is the SA node?
it is a dominant pacemaker
what does SAMPLE stand for?
signs and symptoms, allergies, medications, pertinent medical history, last food/drink, events leading up to situation
What does aspirin prevent?
blood clotting
What is standard care for hypothermia if someone isn't breathing?
give CPR and an automated external defibrillator, if you are trained in those skills