Cardiac Emergency
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
What is a normal O2 saturation?
<95%
Max has hypothermia and Chris wants to put him in a hot tub to warm Max up. Should Chris do this?
NO
What is the treatment for an opioid overdose?
Narcan
What protects people from getting sued while providing first aid?
Good Samaritan Law
Explain what an AED does
It shocks the heart which stops and resets the heart
Keylani is breathing at 15 respirations per minute, is this normal?
Yes
Rank the severity of burns based on symptoms from least to most sever: Blisters, white skin, and red skin
red skin, blisters, bone showing (in that order)
What can cause an altered mental state?
Alcohol, drugs, concussion, head injuries
Name one symptom of an opioid overdose?
Low blood pressure, pinpoint pupils, slow breathing, unresponsive
What is a reasonable heart rate after exercise?
80+
Someone with a resting blood pressure of 140/80 has _____
hypertension or high blood pressure
How should Chris warm up Max is Max is hypothermic?
Use a blanket or something similar to warm him up slowly
Ayushi thinks she sees someone having a stroke. What acronym should she use?
BEFAST
When does a person go from compensated to decompensated shock?
When their blood pressure drops
What is the difference between heart attacks and cardiac arrest?
Heart Attacks are from no O2
Cardiac Arrest is an electrical problem
Give a tachycardic and a bradycardic heart rate
tachycardic: 80+
bradycardic: 60-
What is the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke?
heat exhaustion: sweating, dizziness, cramp
heat stroke: high fever, altered mental state, no sweating
What presents like a stroke, but isn't?
Low Blood Sugar
Annie is trying to stop the bleed with pressure, but it doesn't work. What should she do next?
Apply a tourniquet
Name all 4 types of shock
Hypovolemic, Cardiogenic, Distributive, Obstuctive
What is the normal blood pressure range?
100-120/60-80
While Faith is walking to campus she sees some one with heat exhaustion. After getting consent, Faith should
Move patient to shaded area, give water, and pack groins and pits
What does BEFAST stand for and which letter is the most important?
Balance, Eye Movement, Facial Droop, Arm Drift, Slurred Speech, Time
Time is the most important
Cam is going to treat an injured person. What information should get to treat the person effectively?
Signs/ Symptoms, Allergies, and Medication