Violent Situations
What are signs of hypothermia?
Shivering, exhaustion, confusion, fumbling hands, memory loss, slurred speech, drowsiness
How do you stay safe in an earthquake?
Drop, Cover, and Hold On
What is the most common natural disaster in the US?
Flooding.
Who are first responders?
First person at the scene, EMTs, Police, and Firefighters.
What should you do to protect yourself when interacting with law enforcement during an active shooter event?
Keep hands visible and empty
What are signs of frostbite?
Numbness, white or grayish-yellow skin, firm or waxy skin, loss of feeling around face, fingers, and toes
Which type of bleeding is normally low pressure?
Venous bleeding.
What are signs of heat stroke and how do you treat it?
Extremely high body temperature (>103), red hot and dry skin with no sweat, rapid strong pulse, dizziness, confusion, unconsciousness
Call 911 or get the person to a hospital immediately, cool down with whatever methods are available until help arrives
You stumble on an injured person who is awake but unable to verbalize. What is the next step?
Offer to communicate through writing.
How do you control bleeding in a torso or junctional wound?
Wound packing and direct pressure. Do NOT use a tourniquet
How fast can avalanches move?
60-80 mph
What is shock?
When the body is not getting enough blood flow.
Who is at risk for extreme heat?
Eldery, disabled, and small children.
When is the acronym RACE used and what does it stand for?
Acronym for FIRE: RACE; Rescue, Alarm, Contain and Extinguish
What happens after 2 hours with a tourniquet on?
The limb will lose oxygen and the tissue will start to die
What can people die from during an avalanche?
Suffocation, trauma, hypothermia
In an unconscious or semiconscious person, what is the most common airway obstruction?
The tongue.
When is hurricane season? (Both Pacific and Atlantic)
Atlantic hurricane season = June 1 - Nov 30
Pacific hurricane season = May 15 - Nov 30
How do you ask consent of an injured person who is unconscious?
You do not; there is implied consent in emergencies.
In which situation should you call 9-1-1?
Scenario 1, you see a car crashed into a telephone pole with someone unconscious.
Scenario 2, you see someone standing around their car which has had its tires stolen.
Scenario 1.
What is a landslide and what makes it a mudslide?
Rocks, earth, or other materials moving down a slope
If it up to 60% water.
How do you clear the airway of an unconscious individual?
Tilt the head and lift the chin.
When is avalanche season?
December - March.
What are the ABCs when helping a non-bleeding injured person?
Airway, Breathing, Circulation
What kinds of places are best for hiding from an active shooter?
Rooms without windows, behind solid doors with locks, under desks or behind heavy furniture