Before Giving Care
Which of the following are signs of an emergency?
1. Unusual Behavior
2. Unusual sound
3. Unusual odor
4. All the above
All of them
What is cardiac arrest? Symptoms and signs the individual would be showing. (3 examples)
1. They are not responsive
2. Not Breathing
3. No heartbeat.
Which of the following could cause shock?
1. A Burn
2. A wound that is bleeding heavily
3. Anaphylaxis
4. All the above.
All the above
What are the benefits of early CPR and early defibrillation when a person is in cardiac arrest?
Can give the person the best chance for surviving cardiac arrest.
At least 5 but no more than 10.
What is the purpose of the Good Samaritan law?
To help protect people who voluntarily give care without accepting anything in return.
30 chest compressions to 2 rescue breaths
Remember that is about 100 to 120 compressions per minute, allow chest to return to normal position and they should be smooth, regular, and given straight up and down.
What should you do to control non-life threatening bleeding from an open wound?
Add additional dressing and apply direct pressure until the bleeding stops than bandage the wound.
If it bleeds through add more dressings - do not remove any.
Where should the AED pads be placed?
Upper right and lower left side of the chest.
What is a concussion?
A traumatic brain injury.
You are conducting a head to toe check on a responsive person who is complaining of an arm injury. What should you do first?
Get consent to give care first.
Signs or symptoms of a heart attack (List common 3)
1. Persistent Chest Pain or Discomfort
2. Profuse sweating
3. Nausea or vomiting
A person is having a diabetic emergency and requires sugar. They are responsive and can swallow. How much sugar should you give them?
15 to 20 grams.
If the AED pads risk touching each other (small child) what should you do?
Place one pad in middle of chest and the other on the back between shoulder blades.
A person is showing symptoms of heat exhaustion. What should you do?
Get them out of the heat and into a cool place.
A person is responsive and showing signs and symptoms of a life-threatening condition but does not consent to care. What do you do?
Don't give care but call 911.
Remember if they pass out then consent is implied and you can start to care for the individual.
Reasons you would stop CPR (3 examples)
1. Person shows signs of obvious life.
2. Another trained responder shows up
3. You are too exhausted to continue.
A person burns their hand, what should you do? (3 examples)
1. Remove form the source of the burn.
2. Cool the burn with a large amount of cool water for at least 10 minutes
3. Cover the burn loosely with dry, sterile dressing.
During the second analysis, the AED prompts "no shock advised" you should?
Resume CPR until the AED reanalyzes or you find an obvious sign of life.
When preparing an AED for use what is the first thing you should do?
Turn it On
Next when the AED is analyzing for a heart rhythm ensure no one is touching the individual.
What does SAMPLE stand for? SAMPLE is used to interview a injured individual to gain information for medical personnel.
S - Signs and Symptions
A - Allergies
M - Medications
P - Past important medical history
L - Last food intake
E - Events leading up to illness or injury
What of the following is NOT part of the Adult Cardiac Chain of Survival of the ones listed below?
1. Early Defibrillation
2. Early CPR
3. Prevention
4. Early recognition and early access to the EMS system.
Prevention
What sudden illness is usually caused by a blockage of blood flow to the brain?
Stroke
Why is it important to stand clear and not touch the person while the AED is analyzing or defibrillating? (2 answers)
1. You or someone an be injured by the shock.
2. You might prevent the AED from analyzing the heart rhythm properly.
When giving a rescue breath during CPR, each breath should last how long?
1 second.