First Aid/ CPR
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
What does hemorrhage mean?
A loss of blood from damaged blood vessels (Bleeding)
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
What does EMT stand for?
Emergency Medical Technician
What is the term for an outbreak of a disease across multiple countries?
Pandemic
What does the acronym “AED” stand for in emergency medical situations?
Automated External Defibrillator
What device is used to control massive bleeding on a limb such as an arm or leg?
Tourniquet
What is the first thing you should do before helping in a disaster?
Scene Safety
What are the ‘ABCs’ of patient assessment?
Airway, Breathing, Circulation
In what position is a patient lying in if they are supine?
On their Back, Facing Up
What is the ratio of compressions to breaths when performing CPR on an adult?
30:2
How far above a wound should a tourniquet be placed (in inches)?
2-3 inches
What is the process of sorting and prioritizing patients based on their condition called?
Triage
When assessing the pulse of an unresponsive patient, which artery should be felt?
Carotid
What imaging technique uses sound waves to visualize internal organs?
Ultrasound
When giving Adult CPR, what is the recommended rate of compressions per minute?
100-120 compressions per minute
What are the three types of bleeding?
Capillary, Venous, Arterial
What color triage tag is used for “walking wounded” or those with only minor injuries?
Green
What device is used to measure blood sugar levels?
Glucometer
What tool is used by a healthcare provider to amplify and listen to heart or lung sounds?
Stethoscope
Which two (2) cardiac arrhythmias can be shocked by an AED?
Ventricular Fibrillation (V-Fib), pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia (pVT)
In which type of hemorrhage does blood spurt rhythmically and is a bright red color?
Arterial
In which type of fracture does bone protrude through the skin?
Compound (Open)
What is the purpose of a backboard?
To stabilize a patient with a suspected spinal injury
Which drug is produced naturally in the body, but is also administered during severe allergic reactions or cardiac arrest?
Epinephrine (Adrenaline)