If someone is suffering from severe bleeding, what should you do to limit the amount of blood lost?
apply direct pressure
What is the definition of first aid?
The immediate care give to an ill or injured before the professional care arrives
What is performed when a person is conscious and choking.
the Heimlich Maneuver.
What does CPR stand for?
cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
Who you call when someone is bleeding profusely.
911
What is the first thing you do when seeing some one having an heart attack?
call 911 for help, then give CPR
In an emergency situation, what does ABC stand for?
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
When assisting a conscious choking victim you stand where?
behind the person?
At what rate should you give compression when performing CPR on an adult?
100 per minute?
What are the three types of heat injuries from least severe to most severe?
Heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke (most)
What is shock
Oxygen is not being delivered to organs and tissues- body does not function properly and tries to maintain normal blood flow.
What is a cardiac arrest/ heart attack?
The blood supply to the heat stops or is severely reduced.
When giving abdominal thrust you should pull in what direction?
inward and upward
After giving 30 chest compressions, what is the next step for Adult CPR?
two rescue breaths
If someone has paralysis on one side, slurred speech, confusion, pupils of unequal size, what is the person is most likely suffering from?
a stroke
How you assess a victim's state of awareness?
By asking if they're OK?
Name some symptoms of a heart attack
Persistent chest pain. shortness of breath, sweating, nausea
What are some symptoms of choking?
- Bluish color to lips, tongue, fingernails.
- grasping for breath
- inability to speak or cough loudly
When giving compressions on an adult, how far down should push when giving compressions?
2 inches
What happens after not breathing for 10 minutes?
a coma and lasting brain damage are almost inevitable.
Explain how to treat for shock
Lay them down, elevate feet, cover them, and DON'T give them water!
Why is early CPR is important?
It keeps blood and oxygen flowing to important internal organs while the heart is stopped.
What do you do if you are alone and choked?
When is CPR used?
When a person's airway has been blocked and/or Someone loses consciousness because of a blocked airway.
What is the following illustration showing?
heimlich maneuver