Sudden Illness
Choking
Cardiac Emergencies
Checking an Injured or Ill Person
Foundations
100

breathing becomes difficult and oxygen cannot get into the body. 

What is Respiratory Distress?

100

Hard gooey or sticking candy

large foods that break easily into small pieces 

What is choking hazards?

100

a lack of blood flow which causes the tissue in the heart muscle to die

What is a heart attack? 

100

Be aware that children often take emotional cues from the adults around them. If the child sees that adults are upset, the child’s anxiety and panic may increase. Stay calm, and encourage the child’s parent or guardian to do the same. The child’s parent or guardian can be a valuable source of information if the child is not able to speak for him- or herself. However, if the child is old enough to understand and answer your questions, speak directly to the child using age-appropriate language, rather than addressing your questions to the parent or guardian.

What is when the injured or ill person is a child? 

100

unexpected situations that require immediate action 

What is an emergency? 

200

a chronic illness in which certain substances or conditions, called triggers, cause inflammation and narrowing of the airways, making breathing difficult. 

What is Asthma?

200

panicked, confused or surprised facial expression. Some people may place one or both hands on their throat. Person may cough, or may not be able to cough at all. 

What are signs and symptoms of choking?

200

dizziness or lightheadedness

trouble breathing 

vomiting or sweating 

What is signs and symptoms of a heart attack? 
200

A family member, caregiver or other person who knows the older adult well can be a valuable source of information if the older adult is not able to speak for him- or herself. However, if the older adult is able to understand and answer your questions, speak directly to him or her, rather than addressing your questions to others who might be present.Speak clearly and loudly enough for the person to hear you, but do not shout. If the person does not seem to understand what you are saying, change your words, not the volume of your voice, unless you spoke too softly.

What is when the injured or ill person is an older adult? 

200

a set of materials and tools used for giving emergency treatment to a sick or injured person 

What is a frist aid kit?

300

sensitive to substances called allergens that come into contact with the skin, nose, eyes, respiratory tract, and gastrointestinal tract. 

What is an AED?What is an allergic reaction?

300

5 back blows and 5 abnormal thrusts 

What is caring for an adult or child who is choking?

300

call 9-1-1 

trust your instincts

have the person stop what he or she is doing and rest in a comfortable position to reduce the hearts need for oxygen 

What is first aid care for a heart attack?

300

A person with a disability may use a service animal. Be aware that service animals are trained to protect their owners, and both the service animal and the person may become anxious if they are separated. Allow the service animal to stay with the person if possible. If the person wears an assistive device (e.g., a leg brace), do not remove the device when you are examining the person.

What is when the injured or ill person has a disability?

300

network of professionals linked together to provide the best care for people in all types of emergencies 

What is the EMS system?

400

a serious condition where your blood glucose level is too high 

What is diabetes? 

400

person is to large for you to wrap your arms around to give abdominal thrusts

pregnant or known to be pregnant 

person is in a wheelchair 

alone and choking 

What is special situations of choking?

400

 stopping the production of certain natural substances that cause fever, pain, swelling, and blood clots

What is aspirin? 

400

S.A.M.P.L.E.

S= signs and sympotms 

A= Allergies 

M= Medications

P= pertinent medical history 

L= last food or drink

E= events leading up to the incident 

What is using SAMPLE for interviewing the person?

400

unusual sounds

unusual odors

unusual sights

unusual behaviors

What is signs of an emergency?

500

a sudden uncontrolled burst of electrical activity in the brain 

What is a seizure?

500

lower him or her to the ground and if you are trained begin cpr starting with chest compressions. 

What is what to do if a person who is choking becomes unresponsive?

500

Recognition of cardiac arrest and activation of the emergency medical

services (EMS) system.

early CPR

early defibrillation 

early advanced life support

integrated post 

What is the cardiac chain of survival? 

500

If the person responds (such as by moving, opening his or her eyes or moaning) and is breathing normally, the person is responsive, but may not be fully awake. If the person is not fully awake but appears to be breathing normally, send someone to call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number and to obtain an automated external defibrillator (AED) and first aid kit. Gather more information by interviewing bystanders (using SAMPLE as a guide; see Figure 2-1) and doing a head-to-toe check. Then roll the person onto his or her side into the recovery position (Box 2-2).

What is what to do when the person is responsive?

500

protect the responder for financial liability, developed to encourage people to help others in emergency situations 

What is good samaritan laws?