Stopped breathing
What is the 3-letter acronym for Cardiopulmonary resuscitation?
CPR
what is one symptom of inhaled poisoning?
Headache, dizziness, or nausea
What are two symptoms of a heart attack?
Chest pain or pressure, Pain spreading to the arm, neck, jaw, or back, shortness of breath, nausea, cold sweats, dizziness
What is the very first thing you should do when you find someone with severe bleeding?
Call 911 (or get help) and put on protective gloves if available.
What is one common warning sign that someone may be having a stroke?
Sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body.
What should you do if the victim starts to vomit?
A) Scream “ahh, this person’s puking!”
B) roll victim on their side away from you
C) Start vomiting with the victim. Misery loves company!
D) Flip them onto their stomach and prop their head up so they can vomit freely
B) roll victim on their side away from you
what is the poison help line?
1-800-222-1222
What is the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest?
A heart attack is caused by a blockage that stops blood flow to the heart.
Cardiac arrest happens when the heart suddenly stops beating properly.
What is the best immediate way to stop severe bleeding?
Apply firm, direct pressure to the wound.
What should you do immediately if you think someone is having a stroke?
Call 911 right away.
If you find someone who is unresponsive, what is the first thing you should do?
a) Call poison control
b)Call 911
c) Check for signs of life but listening for airflow
d)Run for help
c) Check for signs of life but listening for airflow
what are common ways to get poisoned in nature?
Poisonous plants. Mushrooms, berries, and plant leaves
What are AEDS used for?
They are used to help restart the heart during cardiac arrest by delivering an electric shock.
If direct pressure does not stop the bleeding, what should you use next?
A tourniquet placed above the wound.
Why should you not give food or drink to someone suspected of having a stroke?
They could choke or have trouble swallowing.
What is the most common sign a person choking will give?
a) two hand placed at throat as if choking
b) One hand in the air like they just don’t care
c) Two hand racing the roof
d) One hand dropping it like it’s hot
a) two hand placed at throat as if choking
how do you treat inhaled poisons?
Check scene, approach safely, move the victim to get fresh air, and get medical help.
What should be done immediately?
Call 911 right away
Begin CPR if the person is unresponsive and not breathing
Use an AED as soon as one is available
Why should you not remove an object stuck in a bleeding wound?
Removing it can cause more bleeding and make the injury worse.
What does the acronym FAST help you identify?
The warning signs of a stroke.
What is the difference between doing chest compressions in an infant and an adult?
a) Use 2 hands with with second hand onto of the other with interlaced fingers placed at the center of the chest
b) Place the tips of two or three fingers on the center of the chest
c) Use 1 hand in a fist and place directly on persons chest
d) Use both feet with toes interlaced and step on victims chest
b) Place the tips of two or three fingers on the center of the chest
How do I treat for swallowed poisons?
Call Poison Help Line, treat for shock, perform CPR if necessary, collect vomit
What should the depth of CPR compression be?
About 2 inches deep for adults and teens
When should a tourniquet be used for severe bleeding?
When bleeding is life-threatening and cannot be controlled with direct pressure.
Why is it important to note the time when stroke symptoms first appear?
Doctors need to know to decide the best treatment.