Chapter 1 (Foundations)
The emergency medical services system.
What is EMS?
Blood flow to part of the heart is blocked.
Amount of black blows that should be given to a person who is choking.
What is 5?
What are signs of respiratory distress?
A progressive, life-threatening condition in which the circulatory system fails to deliver enough oxygen-rich blood to the body’s tissues and organs.
What is shock?
Unusual sounds, odors, sights, and behaviors.
What are the four signs of an emergency?
Occurs when the heart stops beating or beats too ineffectively to circulate blood to the brain and other vital organs.
Amount of chest thrusts that should be administered to a choking infant.
What is 5?
A chronic illness that can be triggered by inflammation and narrowing of the airways.
What is asthma?
A pointed object, such as a nail or an animal’s tooth, pierces the skin.
What is a puncture wound?
Assuming a responder will do his/her best to save a life or prevent further injury.
What is the good Samaritan Law?
Prevention
What is the first step in the pediatric cardiac chain of survival?
A confused, surprised facial expression.
What are the characteristics of a person who may be choking?
What is anaphylaxis?
Stop, cool, cover
Assuming the person would be able to give consent if they were able to do so.
What is implied consent?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
What is CPR?
If the person becomes unresponsive, begin.....
What is CPR?
A chronic condition in which the body does not produce enough glucose.
What is diabetes?
A complete break, chip, or crack in the bone.
What is a fracture?
Check, Call, Care
What are the three emergency action steps?
Amount of chest compressions that should be given to an infant.
What is 30?
If the person is unable to speak to you or coughing weakly, call....
What is 911?
The result of abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
What is a seizure?
If blood is spirting, you should...