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What is the good Samaritan laws
Laws that protect responders who act the way a reasonable and prudent person would act.
How do you check if the infant is responsive
Tap the bottom of the foot
When brain damage can become irreversible?
8-10 minutes
What are symptoms of choking?
Hands on throat and forceful coughing
what is asthma?
Narrowing of airways caused by triggers or certain substances or conditions that make breathing difficult.
What are the emergency medical services?
Recognizing, Deciding, Activating, Giving Care
What should you do when reassuring a child?
Get down to their level so that they don't feel intimated
what is aspirin?
Thins blood to allow more flow for people with heart problems
What is the number of back blows and abdominal thrusts given in each set?
sets of 5
What is a chronic illness?
illness someone lives with and will need constant care to treat for
True or False: You need consent to perform care on a Child
True
How long should it take you to check responsiveness and breathing?
For no more than 5-10 seconds.
When brain damage can begin?
4-6 minutes
What are child choking hazards?
Food and household items and toys
What is Respiratory Distress?
Shortness of breath, grasping for breath, hyperventilation, or uncomfortable/ painful breathing
What are the signs of an Emergency?
Unusual Sounds, Odors, Sights, Behaviors.
before you give care what do you do?
Gather information about the person
cardiac arrest ?
When the heart stops beating or beats too ineffectively to carry blood around the body.
How deep chest thrusts must be to care for an infant?
1 1/2 inches deep
What is Respiratory Arrest?
absence of breathing
What are body fluids that are risky when they come in close contact with you?
Pathogens
What is the age for adolescents?
12-20 years old
What is heart attack?
When blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked.
What to do to prevent your victim from falling over in case of passing out?
Interlock arms and put your hand over the chest
an acute illness?
sudden illness that only lasts a short period of time