ems
what does ems stand for
Emergency medical services
the act of giving up control of something, permanently leaving a person or thing, or ceasing a task or activity before completion.
abandonment
The first thing to do in first aid is to
ensure your own safety and assess the scene for any danger before approaching the injured person
cpr stands for Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
true
You and the child are playing with toys. The child looks up and you notice blood dripping from his nose, what do you do?
Gently pinch the soft part of the nose closed for 10 minutes
The standards for prehospital emergency care and the individuals who provide it are typically regulated by the
state office of EMS
What can be commonly spread through an infected mosquito?
Malaria
The first thing to do in first aid is to
ensure your own safety and assess the scene for any danger before approaching the injured
You should perform a CPR on someone having a heart attack
false
You and the child are playing outside. The child starts screaming and holding their arm. Their arm is red and getting swollen. The child is deathly allergic to bee stings and has an epi-pen. What do you do?
give child an epipen
To minimize the risk of injuring yourself when lifting or moving a patient, you should:
keep the weight as close to your body as possible.
Bloodborne diseases are spread through what kinds of contact
Direct and indirect contact.
How do you control severe bleeding?
During CPR, you should check for responsiveness before starting compressions.
true
The child is running outside and falls on the sidewalk. Both knees are scraped and bleeding. What do you do
apply pressure to stop bleeding
With proper technique, you and your partner should be able to safely lift a patient who weighs up to ______ lb.
220
A disease that attacks the immune system is called
HIV
What is the recovery position?
Roll the person onto their side with their knees bent and their arm under their head
CPR is only for medical professionals
flase
The child is climbing a tree when all of a sudden; they lose their grip and fall. They hit their hard really hard when they reach the ground. What do you do?
Immediately assess the child for serious signs like loss of consciousness, trouble breathing, or inability to move, and call 911
When do you perform an emergency move?
Before the primary assessment and treatment
What 2 diseases affect the liver
hepatitis b and c
How do you treat a seizure?
Hands-Only CPR is appropriate for adults who collapse suddenly and are unresponsive.
True
You are boiling water for Mac N’Cheese. The handle to the pot is pointed out. The child comes running through the kitchen and knocks the pot and the boiling water spills on the child. What do you do?
cool the burn with cool (not cold) running water for at least 20 minutes, and keep the child warm to prevent hypothermia