Accident/Safety Chain
List two examples of risk factors while riding the bus:
Standing up, walking, shouting, reaching out the window, distracting the driver, rough housing, etc.
Why is it so important to "Check the Scene" when you first get to the scene of an accident?
So you don't become another victim!
What is the phone number for Poison Control Center?
1-800-222-1222
What do you do if when you ask the person if they are choking, they answer "yes?"
Nothing
What part of the body does the word "Cardio" (CPR) relate to?
The heart
List two precautions while babysitting an infant:
Watch the child, remove small objects, no blankets in the crib, talk to the parents, etc.
You see a victim laying down in the hall, not moving. After checking the scene, what two things do you want to check?
(2 answers needed)
Consciousness (tap and shout)
Breathing (look, listen, and feel)
What are two precautions to prevent child poisoning?
Locks on cabinets, keep poisons up high, hide poisonous materials, watch the child, safety locks on medications
What two questions do you ask a choking adult?
1) Are you choking?
2) May I help you?
What part of the body does the word "Pulmonary" (CPR) relate to?
The lungs
What are the four links of the SAFETY chain?
Situation, precautions, no accident, positive consequences
Why is it important to assign someone SPECIFIC the job of calling 9-1-1?
(2 answers needed)
1) Everyone could call 9-1-1
2) No one could call 9-1-1
What are three precautions for preventing sunburn?
Sunscreen, stay in the shade, stay inside, sunhat, wear a T-shirt, reapply sunscreen regularly, etc.
Draw a picture of an infant torso (back). Draw a star showing where to provide back blows for a choking infant.
Between the shoulder blades
What is the purpose of "Hands Only CPR?"
For someone to perform who is uncomfortable or unwilling to provide rescue breaths
What are the four links of the ACCIDENT chain?
Situation, risk factors, accident, negative consequences
Fill in the blanks:
First Aid is the immediate and ________________ care given to someone who is injured/ill until medical help arrives.
Temporary
What is something you see on the skin during a 2nd degree burn that you DON'T see on a 1st degree burn?
Blisters
Draw a picture of an adult torso (front side). Draw a star showing where to provide the 5 abdominal thrusts for a choking adult?
Just above the belly button
What is one difference between Adult CPR and Infant CPR?
1) Two interlocking hands for adults vs. One hand or two thumbs for infants
2) Mouth only rescue breath for adults vs. mouth over mouth and nose for infants
3) Tap and shout for adults, Tap, tickle and shout for infants
Over which link of the Accident Chain do we have the most control?
Risk Factors
List 3 items that belong in a first aid kit:
First Aid Guide, Protective gloves, Tongue depressor, Aspirin, Bandages, Scissors, Ice pack, Gauze, Tweezers, Cotton Balls, Cotton Swabs, Crepe Bandage, Alcohol Wipes
After putting on protective gloves and calling 9-1-1, what is the next first aid step for severe bleeding?
Direct pressure
What are two situations that would cause you to STOP providing first aid to a choking victim?
1) 9-1-1 arrives
2) The person coughs up the object
3) The person goes unconscious
4) Someone takes over for you
CPR is ONLY provided to a victim who is __________________ and _____________________
Unconscious (unresponsive)
NOT Breathing