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The Three C's
Germs
Your Role in the EMS System
Every Day First Aid
Aquatics 101
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What are the three "C's"?
What is Check, Call, Care
100
Spreads through direct or indirect contact
What is bacteria and viruses
100
Panic or fear of doing something wrong; being unsure of the person's condition and what to do; assuming someone else will take action; type of injury or illness; fear of catching a disease; fear of being sued; being unsure when to call 9-1-1
What is Decide to Act, Step 2: overcoming barriers to act.
100
Using ice at the top of the nose, leaning forward from a seated position, and pinching the bottom of the nose is the proper steps for what?
What is bloody nose. Ice can help the blood vessels shrink. If a nose is streaming blood for more than 30 minutes, the patient will need to go to their Ear-Nose-Throat doctor or the Emergency Room to have the blood vessel in their nose cauterized.
100
What kind of person is unable to yell for help, may be diagonal in the water, and not able to propel forwards or backwards?
What is an active drowning victim
200
In the 3 C's, what 2 things are you checking, and in what order?
What is Check the Scene for Safety, then Check the Victim for consciousness
200
Can live outside the body. does not depend on other organisms for life. Can cause serious infections. Can be treated with anti-biotics.
What is bacteria
200
Screaming, moaning, yelling or calls for help; breaking glass, crashing metal, or screeching tires; a change in the sound made by machinery or equipment; sudden, loud noises, such as the sound of collapsing buildings or falling ladders; unusual silence (think troublemakers)
What is unusual noises from Step 1: Recognize the Emergency Exists
200
Giving the patient frosting, a regular coke, or orange juice is a helpful remedy
What is low blood sugar/diabetes
200
Fill in the blanks for this safety rule: Reach or Throw, Don't ___
What is GO Even lifeguards are trained to reach with an arm or leg, a noodle, pole, or to throw a ring buoy or floating object to help a distressed swimmer FIRST because it is the least risky.
300
During the 2nd C, we can ask a bystander to C ____, and grab the ___
What is Call 9-1-1 and grab the AED
300
HBV HCV HIV AIDS
what are serious germs. Although serious, they are not easily transmitted and are not shared by casual contact, such as shaking hands. The primary way to transmit HBV, HCV, or HIV during first aid care is through blood-to-blood contact.
300
Unusual odors Odors that are stronger than usual; Unrecognizable odors; Inappropriate odors Unconsciousness; confusion, drowsiness, or unusual behavior Trouble breathing; Sudden collapse, slip, or fall; Slurred, confused, or hesitant speech; Sweating for no apparent reason; Inability to move a body part
What is Recognize the Emergency Exists, Step 1
300
Bright green sticker that you can request online for poision
What is Mr Yuk?
300
Complete the rule: Don't just pack it, wear your __________
What is Lifejacket. Be a good example to those 18 and under. Always wear your lifejacket.
400
If the victim does not respond when you Check them by tapping on their shoulder and shouting "are you okay, are you okay?" What can we assume about their consciousness level?
What is unconsciousness
400
This allows you to clean your hands when soap and water are not readily available and your hands are not visibly soiled
What is hand sanitizer. Keep alcohol-based hand sanitizers out of reach of children. Soap and warm running water is the best method
400
You see an obvious sign of life, such as breathing. Another trained responder or EMS personnel take over. You are too exhausted to continue. The scene becomes unsafe.
What is Step 4, give care until help takes over
400
True or False: Worst case scenario, you can die from an asthma attack if you do not have your inhaler.
What is True
400
How much water is needed for someone to drown in?
What is 1 inch. Imagine a small child falling into a 5 gallon bucket full of water, or tripping and falling into a small basement flood.
500
True or False: Unconsciousness is a life threatening condition.
What is True.
500
Tell EMS personnel at the scene of your health care provider if you have come into contact with an injured or ill person's body fluids. If exposure occurs in the workplace, follow your company's exposure control plan for reporting incidents and post-exposure evaluation.
What is standard precautions for disease transmission.
500
Unconsciousness Trouble breathing or no breathing Chest pain Persistent abdominal pain or pressure Severe external bleeding Critical burns Suspected poisoning Seizures Stroke Head, neck, or spine injury Deformed areas Fire or Explosion Downed electrical wires Swiftly moving or rapidly rising water Presence of poisonous gas Car collision Injured or ill people that cannot be moved easily
What is conditions to call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number. If possible, ask someone else to make the call, advise when complete, and meet the police or ambulance.
500
Old wive's tale, true or false? Always use butter on a burn. It doesn't matter if it is a sunburn or electrocution, but butter should definitely be used generously.
What is Old Wive's Tale. False. Never, ever use butter on a burn. Unless it is an electric burn, cool water should be safe to cool the burn.
500
How long does someone struggle before they drown?
What is 20 - 60 seconds