Cardiac Emergency
What are the common signs and symptoms of a heart attack?
What is chest pain or discomfort, shortness of breath, nausea, lightheadedness, sweating, pain radiating to the arm, jaw, or back?
What is the first step you should take when approaching a potentially injured or ill person?
What is Ensure the scene is safe for you and the victim.
What is the universal sign for choking?
What is Clutching at the throat with one or both hands.
What are some common signs and symptoms of a stroke?
What is Sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body, difficulty speaking or understanding speech, vision problems, severe headache, dizziness, loss of balance.
What is the Good Samaritan Law?
What is A law that protects individuals who provide reasonable assistance to someone who is injured, ill, or in danger.
What is the most important action to take when someone is experiencing a heart attack?
What is Call emergency services (911 or your local emergency number) immediately.
What is the purpose of the "SAMPLE" acronym when gathering information from a victim?
What is It helps you remember to ask about Signs and Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last food or drink, and Events leading up to the incident.
What should you do if a conscious adult is choking and cannot cough, speak, or breathe?
What is Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver).
What does the acronym "FAST" stand for in stroke recognition?
What is Face (drooping), Arms (weakness), Speech (difficulty), Time (to call 911).
What is implied consent?
What is When a person is unconscious or unable to give consent, it is assumed they would want help in an emergency.
What is the purpose of CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)?
What is To circulate blood and oxygen to the brain and other vital organs when the heart has stopped beating.
If a person is conscious but unable to answer questions, what should you do?
What is Look for medical identification (MedicAlert bracelet or necklace) and try to obtain information from bystanders.
How do you perform abdominal thrusts on a conscious choking adult?
What is Stand behind the person, wrap your arms around their waist, make a fist with one hand, place the thumb side against their abdomen (above the navel and below the ribcage), grasp your fist with your other hand, and give quick, upward thrusts.
What are the signs and symptoms of a diabetic emergency (hypoglycemia)?
What is Confusion, dizziness, sweating, shakiness, rapid heartbeat, hunger, headache.
What are the three main priorities in any first aid situation?
What is Ensure your own safety, ensure the safety of the victim, and call for help.
What is the recommended rate of chest compressions during CPR for adults?
What is 100-120 compressions per minute.
What is the purpose of checking a person's responsiveness?
What is To determine their level of consciousness and whether they need immediate medical attention.
What should you do if a choking person becomes unconscious?
What is Carefully lower the person to the ground, call emergency services, and begin CPR, looking for an object in the mouth before giving breaths.
How should you assist someone experiencing a diabetic emergency if they are conscious and able to swallow?
What is Give them something sugary to eat or drink, such as juice, candy, or glucose tablets.
What is the importance of wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves when providing first aid?
What is to protect yourself from exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other infectious materials.
What is the ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths in adult CPR?
What is 30 compressions to 2 breaths.
What are the ABCs of initial assessment?
What is Airway, Breathing, Circulation.
How do you modify the abdominal thrust procedure for a pregnant woman or an obese person?
What is Perform chest thrusts instead of abdominal thrusts, placing your arms under their armpits and around their chest
What are the signs and symptoms of a seizure?
What is Uncontrolled muscle movements, loss of consciousness, confusion, staring blankly, drooling.
What is the first thing you should do after providing first aid?
What is Document the incident and the care you provided.