Before giving care
What should you have In case of an emergency?
First aid kit
What do you do if the injured or Ill person speaks another language?
Speak in a normal voice. Do your best to communicate non verbally.
What is a heart attack?
It is when the blood flow to part of the
heart muscle is blocked
What are some foods that are hazards for anyone younger than 4 years old?
Nuts and seeds
Q Hot dogs and sausages
Q Chunks of meat or cheese
Q Chunks of fruit (such as apples) and whole
grapes
Q Raw vegetables (such as carrots and celery)
Q Popcorn
Q Peanut butter
What is an acute illness?
an illness that strikes suddenly and usually only lasts for a short period of time.
What does the EMS system include?
1. recognizing that an emergency exists
2. Deciding to take action
3. Activating the EMS system
4. Giving care until EMS personnel take over
What does SAMPLE mean?
S=Signs and symptoms
A=Allergies
M=Medications
P=Pertinent medical history
L=Last food or drink
E=Events leading up the incident
What are signs and symptoms of a heart attack?
Chest pain, which can range from mild to unbearable.
Discomfort or pain that spreads to one or both arms, the back, the
shoulder, the neck, the jaw or the upper part of the stomach
Q Dizziness or light-headedness
Q Trouble breathing, including noisy breathing, shortness of breath or
breathing that is faster than normal
Q Nausea or vomiting
Q Pale, ashen (gray) or slightly bluish skin, especially around the face
and fingers
Q Sweating
Q A feeling of anxiety or impending doom
Q Extreme fatigue (tiredness)
Q Unresponsiveness
What are signs and symptoms of someone who is choking?
a panicked, confused or surprised facial expression. Some people may place one or both hands on their throat. The person may cough (either forcefully or weakly), or he or she may not be able to cough at all.
What is a chronic illness?
an illness that a person lives with on an ongoing basis and that often requires continuous treatment to manage.
What are the different types of medical emergencies?
EMR,EMTs,AEMTs
What does responsive mean?
moving, opening his or her eyes or moaning and breathing normally, the person is responsive, but may not be fully awake.
What is a Cardiac arrest?
It is when the heart stops beating or beats too ineffectively to circulate blood to the brain and other vital organs.
What are some household objects that are hazards for anyone younger than 4 years old?
Coins
Q Buttons
Q Small “button” batteries (found inside watches,
car key fobs, singing greeting cards, hearing
aids and other electronics)
Q Magnets
Q Marbles
Q Beads
Q Pebbles
Q Pen or marker caps
What are signs and symptoms of sudden Illness?
Trouble breathing.
Q Pain, such as chest pain, abdominal pain or a headache.
Q Changes in level of consciousness, such as being confused
or unaware of one’s surroundings, or becoming unresponsive.
Q Light-headedness or dizziness.
Q Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or stomach cramps.
a fever
pale or very flushed skin
What are signs of an emergency?
Unusual sounds, unusual odors, unusual sights and unusual behaviors
What does unresponsive mean?
does not respond in any way and is not breathing or is only gasping, assuming cardiac arrest.
What are you supposed to ask before giving Aspirin? (make sure they are responsive)
Are you allergic to aspirin?
Q Do you have a stomach ulcer or stomach
disease?
Q Are you taking any blood thinners, such as
warfarin (CoumadinTM)?
Q Have you ever been told by a healthcare
provider to avoid taking aspirin?
How many back blows and Abdominal thrusts do you give for an adult?
5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts
What are the causes of Respiratory distress?
including acute flare-ups of chronic
respiratory conditions such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); lung and
respiratory tract infections (such as pneumonia or bronchitis); severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis); heart
conditions (such as a heart attack or heart failure); trauma; poisoning; drug overdose; electrocution; and
mental health conditions (such as panic disorder).
When do you activate the EMS system?
fire or explosion, drowning, presence of poisonous gas, unresponsiveness and serve external bleeding
What is the recovery position for someone who is responsive? (for an adult)
Extend the person’s arm that is closest to you
above the person’s head.
Q Roll the person toward yourself onto his or her
side, so that the person’s head rests on his or
her extended arm.
Q Bend both of the person’s knees to stabilize
the body.
What is the Adult Cardiac Chain of survival?
Recognition of cardiac arrest and
activation of the (EMS) system.
Q Early CPR.
Q Early defibrillation.
Q Early advanced life support.
Q Integrated post–cardiac arrest care.
How many back blows and chest thrusts do you give for an infant?
5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts
What are the different Asthma Inhalers and Nebulizers?
Metered Dose Inhalers (MDIs)
Dry Powder Inhalers (DPIs)
Small-Volume Nebulizers