CPR
What dangers should you be careful of when doing CPR?
Cars, gas leaks, electricity
What should you NOT do or do to take care of a nose bleed?
DON’T-Lie down, tilt head back DO-Pinch nose, lean forward
Give examples of food that causes allergies
Peanuts, shrimp, egg, milk, strawberries, bread, chocolate, fish, kiwi
List types of shoes for specific activities
Basketball, Hiking boots, Running, Ballet, Rollerblades, Football
What is the medicine in an epipen?
Epinephrine
When should CPR be stopped?
When they show signs of life or if the ambulance arrives
How are serious cuts different from minor cuts?
Minor- Wash & put cream, Serious-Don’t wash & put cream just apply pressure
What are other things that cause allergies? (Not food)
Dust, pets, medicine, wasps, bees, black mold
What surfaces make it easiest to get a foot or leg injury?
Smooth tiles (Easy to slip), Uneven broken cement
How old should kids be before trying foods that cause allergies?
5 years old
What does AED stand for and what is it used for?
It stands for Automated External Defibrillator. It shocks the heart back into a normal heart beat rhythm
Why shouldn’t you get blood on yourself when treating a serious cut?
You could get HIV AIDS or other blood transmitted diseases
What are symptoms for severe allergies?
Skin rashes, problem breathing, digestion problems
What is squatting?
The way to safely lift a heavy weight
What parts of the body bleed the most?
Neck, Arms, Wrists, Hands
How many CPR chest compressions are done in a minute?
100-120
What are the steps for treating a serious cut?
1.Call for help 2.Apply pressure 3.Call or have someone call the ambulance 4.Cover the wound with clean bandages 5.Put them one the ground, put the feet up 6.Look for other injuries & have someone show the ambulance where to come
How do you use an epipen?
1.Take the pen out of the plastic 2.Jab the needle into the leg 3.Push for 10 secs & massage for 10 secs 4.Put in back into the plastic 5.Call the ambulance 6.Give the pen to the ambulance workers
What are the important part of a good squat?
1.Lift w/ leg muscles 2.Keep back straight 3.Knees behind toes 4.Be close to the object 5.Look straight when lifting 6.Don’t twist
What is First Aid?
What are the CPR steps?
1.Check for danger 2.Shake & call out their name 3.Call/have someone call the ambulance 4.Check for obstructions 5.Look,Listen,Feel 6. 30 chest compressions and 2 ventilations, repeat 7.Have someone show the ambulance where to come 8.Stop stop till ambulance arrives
What steps are the same for heatstroke and serious cut first aid?
Lie down & feet up
How long does the medicine from an epipen last?
15-20 mins
List features of a good chair
1.Adjustable height 2.Back rest 3.Lumbar adjustment 4.Arm rest 5.Swivel
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation