Chapter 1
EMS stands for
What is Emergency Medical Services
The SAMPLE acronym usage
What is to help what to ask about to gather more information
When blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked
What is a heart attack
nuts and seeds, hot dogs, meat/cheese/fruit chunks, popcorn are examples of what
what are choking hazards
an illness that strikes suddenly and usually only lasts for a short period of time
what is an acute illness
Unusual sounds, odors, sights and behaviors.
What are the signs of an emergency
A person who is moving or opening his or her eyes or moaning
chest pain, discomfort, dizziness, trouble breathing
What are signs and symptoms of a heart attack
panicked confused or surprised facial expressions and one or both hands on throat
what are signs and symptoms of choking
an illness that a person lives with on an ongoing basis that often requires continuous treatment to manage
What is a chronic illness
What are the good samaritan laws
Breathing and responsiveness times to check
what are no more than 5 to 10 seconds
when the heart stops beating or beats too ineffectively to circulate blood to the brain and other vital organs
What is a cardiac arrest
5 back blows and 5abdominal thrusts
What is the combination for when a child is choking
trouble breathing, pain, changes in levels of consciousness, dizziness, and a fever
what are signs and symptoms of sudden illness
Emergency situations and conditions
What are the indications to activate the EMS system
Do this when a person is responsive but not fully awake with no signs of injury.
What is to put them in a recovery position
offering a person this can help a person who is showing early signs of a heart attack
What is aspirin
larger people, pregnant people, people in wheelchairs, or alone
What are all special situations for choking
difficulty breathing synonym that can lead to respiratory arrest
What is respiratory distress
first step before giving first aid care
what is obtaining consent
Assumed when a person does not respond in any way and is not breathing, only gasping
What is cardiac arrest
Brain damage can begin after cardiac arrest between what times
What are 4-6 minutes
5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts
What is how to care for an infant who is choking
gasping for breath synonym that is faster and shallower than normal
What is hyperventilation