Ch. 1
What are the 4 steps you have to do in the EMS system
1. recognise that an emergency exists
2. decide to take action
3. activate the EMS system
4. give care until EMS personnel take over
What is the recovery position?
adult- extend the person on their side
infant and older child- place the person on their side
what are the first and second steps to CPR
position your hands then give a set of 30 compressions
How can you verify if someone is choking?
by asking the person to speak to you, if they cannot then they are choking
What does the good Samaritan law say?
The law protects people who act the way a "reasonable and prudent" person would act if that person were in the same situation.
What should you do when someone is not responding and only gasping?
begin CPR immediately
what happens when the heart stops beating or beats too ineffectively to circulate blood to the brain and other vital organs
cardiac arrest
what should you do when trying to give abdominal thrusts to a larger person?
give chest thrusts instead of abdominal thrusts.
what are the signs of an emergency?
unusual sounds, unusual odors, unusual sights, unusual behaviors
what should you do before giving care when you are with a friend?
tell the friend to call 911.
what does CPR stand for
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
what are some choking hazards?
foods, household objects and toys
what must you gain before performing CPR?
consent
What does S.A.M.P.L.E. stand for?
signs and symptoms, allergies, medications, pertinent medical history, last food or drink, events leading up ot the incident
what are the chest compressions for adults, children, and infants (make sure to mention compression inches, and compressions per minute)
adults- 2 inches; 100-120 per minute
children- 2 inches; 100-120 per minute
infants- 1.5 inches; 100-120 per minute
how should you position yourself to give back blows?
position yourself behind and slightly beside the person.
what does EMS stand for?
Emergency medical system
how much time should be between breaths?
5-10 seconds
How does a heart attack happen?
when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked.
how many back blows should you give to a choking infant?
5 back blows