Before Giving Care
What does the EMS system stand for?
Emergency Medical Services system
When interviewing someone who is I'll, which process should you use?
SAMPLE
Is cardiac arrest the same as a heart attack?
No, it is a direct result.
What are possible choking hazards for children under the age of 4?
a) foods
b) household objects and toys
c) both a and b
c) both a and b
What are signs of sudden illness?
a) trouble breathing
b) fever
c) vomiting
d) all of the above
d) all of the above
What are unusual signs of an emergency?
unusual sounds, sights, odors, and behaviors.
How should you check a child that doesn't appear to be in a life threatening situation?
Check from toe to head. this allows the child to get used to the process and to see what is going on.
At what rate should you perform compressions?
100-120 compressions per minute
What do you do when an adult is choking?
Give them five back blows and than 5 abdominal thrusts.
What is asthma?
a chronic illness in which certain substances of conditions cause inflammation and narrowing of the airways, making it difficult to breathe.
What does the Good Samaritan Law protect?
people who try and help that act as a "reasonable and prudent person"
What is the first step of a responder in an emergency?
CHECK the scene to see if it's safe for the responder to be present
How do you place AED pads on an adult?
Upper right Lower left for how you're facing the victim.
Where do your hands go for abdominal thrusts on a pregnant woman?
give regular thrusts, preferably the spot right above her belly.
What is epinephrine?
a drug that slows or stops the effects of anaphylaxis.
What are pathogens?
harmful microorganisms that can cause disease.
What is the recovery position for an adult and child?
Extend the person arm, roll them to the side, and bend both knees.
Why can brain damage occur when the person is unresponsive.
How can you obtain consent from an infant?
Ask the guardian, and if they aren't there, it is considered implied consent.
How can you SOMETIMES stop a fainting episode?
Sit them down with their head close to their knees, or lie down flat on their back.
What are the Emergency Action Steps?
CHECK, CALL, CARE
When checking an unresponsive person, how long should you check for breathing?
no more than 10 seconds
If you're performing CPR on an adult and their chest doesn't rise when giving compressions, what do you need to change?
tilt the head back further so it opens up their airway, allowing air to enter the body.
When do you stop giving back blows and chest thrusts to an infant?
When they can cough forcefully, cry, breathe, or become unresponsive.
What is the first thing you should do when you think a person is having a stroke?
Call 911 or the emergency number immediately.