Basic BLS
You have to make sure the chest does what after each compression?
Recoil
If an implanted defibrillator/pacemaker device is detected when applying the AED pads, what should the rescuer do?
Place pad next to but not on top of device
What are the two types of heat-related emergencies on the rubric?
Heat exhaustion, Heat stroke
What is the universal sign of choking?
Show
How many minutes do you have to do your entire scenario at SLC?
12 min
How many cycles in 1 round?
5 cycles
What do you say right after the AED advises a shock?
CLEAR
You have to make sure the tourniquet is how many inches above the wound?
2-3 inches
How many seconds do we rub the area about EPI-Pen injection?
10 seconds
What is the primary sign of a sucking chest wound?
Whistling noise whenever person breathes
What is the condition in which the heart muscles quiver in a fast, unsynchronized way so the heart does not pump blood?
V fib
After how many seconds should the AED be ready (powered on and attached onto the body)
Demonstrate the proper method of taking off your gloves.
When in severe bleeding scenario, your pressure on the wound has to be...?
Direct, Firm, Constant, Steady, pressure.
20 on 20 off or 10 on and 10 off
A co-worker working with a power tool has cut off the tip of his second finger. What is the term for this type of injury?
amputation
Where do the AED pads go on an adult (draw it), what is it called?
Anterior Lateral.
List all the symptoms of opiod overdose.
Altered mental state, constricted pupils, gurgling noises, etc.
What is the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke? List symptoms.
Heat Exhaustion - pale, clammy skin, sweaty, rapid heart beat
Heat stroke - dry, red, skin, altered mental state, rapid but extremely weak heart beat
List all steps to treat for shock.
Lay patient down, give them warm blanket, verbal reassurance
For a child patient with an advanced airway, what is the rate of breaths per minute during a resuscitation attempt?
20/30 breaths a minute
When can you use AED on a pediatric patient?
No pediatric AED pads on an adult or on a child older than 8 years or weighing more than 55 pounds.
However, adult AED pads can be used on a child younger than 8 years or weighing less than 55 pounds if pediatric AED pads are not available.
When faced with severe burn, what do you NOT DO?
Do NOT pick clothing off from the burn, do not use ice water.
severe bleeding -> doing tourniquet, opioid overdose -> administer nalaxone, allergic reaction -> adminster epi pen
When you call EMS, what do you say?