Recap Jeopardy

Check, Call, Care

100

What two things are you checking during the "check" portion of Check, Call, Care?

The scene and the person 

500

When performing a secondary assessment, what do we check when assessing vitals?

Responsiveness, breathing, skin 

CPR/AED

100

What is the ratio of compressions to breaths?

30:1

500

What should you do if both rescue breaths fail to go in even after you repositioned the head after the first failed breath?

Perform 30 compressions, then check the mouth for obstruction and remove it if easily accessible, then attempt rescue breaths again

Choking

100

What are the three main techniques for helping someone who is choking?

Back blows, abdominal thrusts, chest thrusts

500

A choking adult becomes unresponsive during back blows. You are alone. What is your immediate next step?

Begin CPR. Do not delay care to call for help. Get someone else to call if available. 

Bone, Muscle, Joint Injuries

100

What does RICE stand for?

Rest, Immobilize, Cool, Elevate

500

Name two situations that you should call 911/EMS for a bone, muscle, or joint injury

Injury to femur or pelvis
The area below the injury is numb/pale/cold
Bone protruding through skin
The person cannot be safely moved

Sudden Medical Emergencies

100

True or False: When treating someone who is having a seizure, we should hold them down so they don't hurt themselves

False. 

500

What is hyperglycemia, and can you still give sugar to someone who is hyperglycemic?

Hyperglycemia means that blood sugar levels are high and insulin levels are low. Yes, you can still give them sugar (we cannot tell as first-aiders). 

Wound Care

100

How long should you cool a burn with cool running water?

At least 10 minutes. 

500

Normally, if the first dressing applied to a wound becomes saturated with blood, you would simply apply more dressings on top of it. What is the one situation in which you would remove the saturated dressing and replace it with a new one?

A penetrating chest injury. Air must be able to exit the chest, and a saturated dressing may stop air from passing out of the chest cavity.

Circulation Emergencies

100

What does FAST stand for when assessing someone for a possible stroke?

Face, Arms, Speech, Time

500

When applying a tourniquet, how far above the wound should it be placed? What do you do if there is a joint close to the injury?

Tourniquets should be applied 2-4 inches (approximately four fingers width) above the injury. If a joint is within that area, it should be applied at least 1 inch (approximately 2 fingers width) above the joint. 

Breathing Emergencies

100

Someone suffering from an asthma attack needs their __________ to feel better?

Inhaler 

500

After using an epinephrine auto-injector, what do you need to do immediately afterwards?

Rub the injection site for 30 seconds. 

Head, Neck, Spine, Pelvis Inuries

100

What should you do if someone with a suspected neck injury cannot keep their head still?

Manually support their head in the position it was found

500

Bruising can sometimes indicate a head, neck, or spine injury. Where does this bruising normally present in this situation?

Around the eyes and behind the ears. 

Anything Goes

100

When do you have to get verbal consent before giving first-aid and from whom?

If the person is responsive you must always get consent. If it is a child you must get consent from their guardian. 

500

List all five of the main reasons people hesitate to act in emergencies

Bystander effect
Unpleasant injuries
Fear of disease
Fear of doing something wrong
Stigma/Bias