checking a person
Before giving care you must...
get consent
list 5 different choking hazards
gummy bears, magnets, small batteries, peanut butter, hot dogs, plastic bags, coins, small toys, etc.
signs that someone has an heart attack
persistent or coming and going chest pain
you should place an AED for adults...
upper right and lower left of chest
What is the third chain in the pediatric chain of survival
calling the ems service number
When the law says an unresponsive person would give consent
implied consent
how many back blows should you give?
5
signs of an emergency
unusual sights, sound, odors, or behaviors
you should pace and AED for babies...
front of chest and between the shoulder blades, making sure they aren't touching
if you are unable/unwilling to give cpr you can give...
compression only cpr
PPE stands for
personal protection equipment
where should you give abdominal thrusts?
the person's navel
signs someone is choking
panic, confused, or surprised expression. some may have their hands on their throat. some may be able to cough but some may not
What should you do if the person who needs an AED are on a metal surface?
make sure the AED pads are not touching the metal surface and that no one is touching the person
what does the Good Samaritan law protect?
a person who acts in a way that a reasonable and prudent person would act
You use PPE in order to protect against...
pathogens
What should you do if the person is unresponsive?
begin cpr and look into the mouth before each rescue breaths to find the object
signs of cardiac arrest
not breathing, unresponsiveness, loss of consciousness
What is the difference between an heart attack and cardiac arrest?
PPE includes:
latex free disposable gloves, CPR breathing barriers, hand washing
Should you check a young child toe to head or head to toe?
toe to head
How should you help someone who is obviously pregnant or known to be pregnant?
By giving 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts
list three unusual behaviours
confusion in someone who is normally alert, unusual drowsiness, personality or mood changes
How long does it take for irreversible brain damage to occur during a cardiac arrest?
8-10 minutes
what does SAM stand for?
symptoms, allergies, medications