First Aid
Name three things you can do if a patient refuses care.
Convince them to receive care
Give them supplies to help themselves
Wait until they go unconscious
What does AED stand for?
Automated external defibrillator
How do you know when to initiate CPR?
The victim is unconscious, unresponsive, and not breathing.
Name two ways to stop severe bleeding.
Direct pressure
Tourniquet
What's the first thing you ask yourself when sizing it up?
Is it safe?
What is the generic name of Narcan (antidote?)
Naloxone
What should you ask bystanders to do when attempting to give aid to a person?
Call 911, get the AED and First Aid Kit
Name the location of two AEDs on campus.
Main Office
Outside of Main Gym Entrance
How do you open the airway of an unconscious victim?
Jaw-Thrust Maneuver
Which bleeding is characterized as blood flowing or pooling?
Venous
During triage, how much time can you spend with each victim?
Less than 30 seconds
What does Narcan treat?
Opiod Overdoses
Why do we put unconscious patients in the recovery position?
To open their airway so they do not choke on their vomit.
Where is pad placement on an adult or child?
1) high on chest near right shoulder
2) low on chest under left pectoral
What is the rate for CPR compressions? (the beat)
100-120 bpm (beats per minute)
Name the 3 life threatening conditions.
Obstructed airway
Severe Bleeding
Shock
What are the four triage color classifications?
Red- Intermediate
Yellow- Delayed
Green- Minor
Black- Death
Where are the two most effective areas to put a tourniquet?
The armpit and the groin.
Which burn classification is it if you can see charred skin and can see down to the bone?
Full Thickness
What is pad placement for an infant or small child?
1) middle of chest
2) middle of back
What is the cycle of compressions to breaths?
30:2
What is the order in which you treat a victim who has all 3 life-threatening conditions?
Treat obstructed airway first
Treat severe bleeding second
Treat shock third
When performing triage, how do you keep track on the victim count?
Tear pieces of triage ribbon or tape and put in pocket or stick to leg...OR write on a piece of duct tape on your arm or leg.
According to the ACT program, what is the best way to treat a deep, severely bleeding wound?
Pack the wound with gauze, clothing, or other material to help clotting. Do not remove once applied.
Name three ways to recognize shock.
Rapid, Shallow Breathing
Capillary Refill is Greater Than 2 Seconds
Failure to Follow Simple Commands
What do you do if the AED says, "no shock advised?"
Continue CPR
When can you stop CPR?
When the AED arrives
When Emergency Professionals ask you to stop
When you are too exhausted to continue
How would you treat someone with an impalement?
Use a triangular bandage to make a "donut." Place donut around impalement then wrap with rolled gauge to keep in place.
When using the START method of assessing victims, what are the 3 major things you test for?
Respirations
Perfusion
Mental Status
What was the name of our ACT guest speaker?
Mr. Tom Petersen