Medical Emergencies
Where do you insert an EPI Pen on someone?
In the middle of the outside of their thigh.
Clean the area with soap and water.
If someone gets their tooth knocked out, what should you place the tooth in?
Saliva or cow's milk
If you come upon someone who needs first aid but is confused, what should you assume?
That the person would want help.
Someone having a ___________ might be awake and talking but will have chest pain and maybe dizziness and sweating.
Heart attack
If someone is stung by a jellyfish, what should you use to rinse off the sting?
Vinegar and water
If someone has a puncture wound, do you remove the object?
No
Gown, mask, and gloves are all types of....
PPE (personal protective equipment)
FAST stands for
face, arms, speech, time
Someone who has been bitten by an insect or bee should be monitored for _______ minutes for an allergic reaction.
30 minutes
If someone is experiencing dizziness, confusion, vision changes, a headache, or sleepiness they might be experiencing a
concussion
How long should you stay with someone after calling 911?
Until help arrives.
What is something you should do if you witness someone having an active seizure?
Place something soft under their head
Dizziness, muscle cramps, fainting, nausea and vomiting, and seizure are all symptoms of __________
heat stroke
What should you do to cool off a burn?
Run it under cold running water
How long should you rub your hands together when washing?
20 seconds
What should you tell someone to do if they are having a nosebleed?
Pinch the bridge of the nose and lean forward
If you think someone has been poisoned, what should you do?
call poison control
If someone is bleeding profusely, how should you stop the bleeding?
The first step in any emergent situation is always...
Make sure the scene is safe