Before Giving Care
What is the purpose of Good Samaritan laws?
To help protect people who voluntarily give care without accepting anything in return.
What is the first step when caring for a wound with significant bleeding?
Apply direct pressure with a sterile or clean dressing.
Which type of injury involves an open wound where the bone has torn through the skin?
Open fracture
What sudden illness results from too much or too little sugar in the blood?
Diabetic emergency.
What is the progression of heat-related illnesses from least to most severe?
Exercise-associated muscle cramps, exertional heat exhaustion, heat stroke.
If an adult does not give consent, what should you do?
Do not give care but instead call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number.
What is the general care for a muscle, bone, or joint injury?
Rest, Immobilize, Cold, and Elevate (RICE).
How do you care for a chemical burn to the eye?
Flush the eye with water for at least 15 minutes.
What is the first step when caring for someone having a seizure?
Remove nearby objects that might cause injury.
How do you care for exertional heat exhaustion?
Get the person out of the heat and into a cooler place.
What are the steps to follow in an emergency?
Check—Call—Care.
How should you care for someone with minor frostbite on the fingers?
Rewarm their hands using skin-to-skin contact in a warm environment.
What should you do for a person with an asthma attack?
Encourage them to use their quick-relief medication and call 9-1-1 if their condition does not improve.
What is a common sign of sudden illness?
Changes in level of consciousness.
What are the steps to take when treating a burn?
Remove the person from the source, cool the area, and cover loosely with a sterile dressing.
How many seconds should you check for breathing?
No more than 10 seconds.
How do you care for a person with a head, neck, or spinal injury?
Have the person remain still and not move their head until EMS arrives.
What should you suspect if someone has a drooping face, slurred speech, and cannot move one side of their body?
Stroke.
What should you do if you suspect internal bleeding?
Call 9-1-1 and monitor the person for signs of shock.
What is the best type of splint for an ankle or foot injury?
Soft splint.
When should you perform a scene size-up?
Before approaching to help, to ensure the scene is safe.
What does FAST stand for in stroke recognition?
Face, Arm, Speech, Time.
How do you minimize shock in an injured person?
Place the person in a supine position and keep them warm.
What is a key step in caring for a bee sting?
Scrape the stinger away with the edge of a plastic card.
What is the first step when treating a person for shock?
Call 9-1-1 and lay the person flat.