Controlled Bleeding
How do you take care of a nosebleed?
You use nasal cotton plugs, tissues, or gauze to control the bleeding. Then have the person lean their head forward.
you should try and obtain this before providing care to an child or conscious adult
consent
What do all the letters in the acronym SAMPLE stand for
S = signs and symptoms
A = allergies
M = medication
P = prior/pertinent medical history
L = last oral intake
E = events leading up
What is Strom's Address?
1000 Blossom St
Where should you place AED pads on an adult patient without a pacemaker?
upper right side and lower left side
This item is specialized wound dressings treated with active agents that accelerate your body's natural blood-clotting process
hemostatic bandage
We can use a ________ from the crash bag to make an sling for an arm instead of using a __________
towel, triangular bandage
When dealing with a heart attack, how do symptoms in women differ from those of men?
Men typically have more crushing chest pain and pain radiating down the left arm or shoulder. Women typically experience more unclear symptoms including shortness of breath, anxiousness, fatigue, nausea, and pain in neck, jaw or back.
How many AEDs are in Strom?
13 (11 placed + 2 travel)
Besides the 4 main types of rescues (active/passive front and active/passive rear), what are the names of the three other methods of providing aid to a distressed or drowning swimmer?
passive submerged, reaching assist and simple assist?
Name three areas you should NOT place a tourniquet
1) on anything but a limb (head, neck, torso)
2) on a joint
3) on or below the wound
On an epi-pen epinephrine auto injector, what color should make contact with the thigh when you administer a dose to a patient?
blue to the sky orange to the thigh (orange)
What is the name of the technique we use to increase blood pressure in a person who feels or is faint?
physical counterpressure maneuver (PCM)
Where are the three trauma kits in the building located?
1) between EI and the Racquetball Courts
2) field house
3) behind the welcome desk
According to the American Red Cross, what is the maximum amount of time it should it take a lifeguard to identify a drowning victim, complete a save, and begin care?
90 seconds
What volume of blood is considered a medical emergency for both an infant and adult?
half a normal soda can for an adult, and a quarter of a soda can for an Infant
If a burn is covering these five main areas of the body or joints it is considered a medical emergency
face, hands, feet, groin, and genitals
Name 4 of the 10 red flags listed on the CRT-6
1) neck pain or tenderness
2) seizures, fits, or convulsions
3) loss of vision or double vision
4) loss of consciousness
5) increased confusion or deteriorating in consciousness
6) weakness or numbness/tingling in more than one arm or leg
7) repeated vomiting
8) severe or increasing headache
9) increasing restlessness, agitation or combativeness
10) visible deformity of the skull
Name 5 pro-staff other than Erin --> BONUS: You get 50 points for every additional pro-staff member you can name
jim, lauren, chris, michael, kendra, kate, lee roy, morgan, nick, paula, james, aaron, pedro, daniel, matt, Q, erin, justin, christina, matt, jed, cole
What is the name of the spinal technique where you use the victims arms to hold their head in line with their body?
head splint technique
What should you use to cleanse a heavy wound after placing a touniquet?
NOTHING. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEANSE OR WASH OUT A HEAVY WOUND
If a person were to knock out a tooth name three things you could place the tooth in to temporarily preserve it?
milk, saltwater (with filtered not tap water), the person's spit
What is the acronym for stroke identification and what do all the letters in the acronym stand for?
F = facial dropping
A = arm weakness
S = speech difficulty
T = time
Name the room numbers of the four group X studios and where they are located
116 - behind climbing wall
125 - next to south center
127 and 128 - in hallway going toward the outdoor pool
How many lifeguards do we currently have on our team? (both part time and pickup/weekends only)
43