Symptoms
A guest suddenly collapses. Their body becomes rigid and then begins to shake uncontrollably.
What is a seizure?
Something you have to do when helping someone administer an inhaler or epipen.
What is using their own hands/place your hands over theirs/not doing it yourself/etc?
Barrier device used to protect our skin from potential biohazards.
What are gloves?
The thing you should do after obtaining consent but before administering care.
What is putting on gloves?
You direct a person with a nosebleed to lean this way.
What is forward?
Lost balance, slurred speech, facial imbalances, and often numb arm.
What is a stroke?
A useful tool for deciding if someone needs to be adminstered emergency oxygen.
What is a pulse oximeter?
This is an automated device used to detect and analyze heart rhythms.
What is an AED?
The action you take after someone's nose has continued bleeding even after 10 minutes.
What is calling EMS/911?
Stands for SAMPLE.
What are signs and symptoms, allergies, medications, past pertinent medical history, last oral intake, events leading up to...?
Tightness in the chest and throat, shortness of breath, swelling in the face, neck, and tongue, and potential hives.
What is anaphylaxis/anaphylactic shock?
Exact numbers. What you do if an adult with diabetes is conscious, can swallow, but does not have their own medication.
What is give them 20 grams of sugar?
These are used to control severe bleeding and require an additional certificate.
What is a tourniquet?
Your first (or one of the first) question if a patron is having trouble breathing.
What is "Do you have a medical condition?" "Do you have asthma?"
Stands for ROSC.
What is Return of Spontaneous Circulation?
A lap swimmer finishes their workout and seems "off." They are acting irritable, their skin is pale and sweaty, and they are shaking. These are the primary symptoms of this condition.
What is diabetic emergency/diabetes?
How you help someone with a small minor cut on their finger.
What is apply pressure (if needed), if/when bleeding stops wash with soap and water (or alcohol wipe), apply antibiotic cream, apply bandaid (or gauze)?
This item is required to be used to properly clean up and dispose of certain things such as blood, gauze, gloves, etc.
What is a biohazard bag?
You've performed SAMPLE on a patron, now you do this to get even more information.
What is a head-to-toe or toe-to-head assessment?
One of the first lines of defense in first aid and the largest organ of human body.
What is skin?
A victim has suffered a traumatic injury. You notice their heart rate is very fast, but their pulse feels thready or weak. Their skin is cool and clammy, and they seem restless, anxious, or irritable.
What is shock?
How you should care for a head wound after determining there is a fracture.
What is applying direct pressure AROUND the wound?
Something you would use to help someone with a breathing emergency.
What is oxygen/oxygen tank/emergency oxygen/O2?
Your first step after a patron somehow obtains an avulsion.
What is "Activate the EAP," "Call or direct someone to call EMS/911."
The 5 main items we have in our first aid kit.
What are bandaids, gauze, sterile wrap, blood cleaning kit, and biohazard bags?