Check, call, care - CPR - Choking
If someone is face down and NOT breathing, what should you do?
Roll them onto their back and do an ABC check
How long should you cool a burn?
10-20 minutes
What should you do before handing someone their medication?
Read the label
If you suspect a head, neck, or spine injury, do you still check for breathing using a head-tilt/chin-lift (adult)?
Yes
What 2 things should you do if you get chemical/poison in your eye?
1. Rinse it 2. Call the local emergency number
What are the 3 vital signs?
1. Breathing 2. Skin 3. Level of responsiveness
What is an abrasion?
This type of wound occurs when the skin is broken due to friction, often seen on areas like elbows or knees.
What should you do after someone self-administers their epinephrine auto-injector?
1. Keep them comfortable 2. Monitor their breathing 3. Rub the injection site for 30 seconds
Do you check circulation, above, or below the site of the injury?
Below
Who might need support for a psychological emergency?
anyone
if someone is still coughing, what should you do?
1. Stay with them 2. Talk to them 3. Tell them to keep coughing
What does FAST stand for?
Face Arm Speech Time
What 2 things do you NOT do for seizures?
1. Hold them down 2. Put anything in their mouth
Name 3 signs or symptoms of concussion.
Confusion Irritability Vision problems Hearing problems Headache Dizzy Nausea Level of responsiveness change
What must you NOT do for a snake bite?
Apply ice Cut the wound Apply tourniquet Suck the poison ou
Can you use an AED on ice or snow?
Yes
Name the one time when you CAN remove an impalement?
When it is stopping you from giving care for an immediately life-threatening condition
Name 3 signs of heat stroke.
Dry skin Level of responsiveness change Abnormal breathing Hot, red skin…
What does RICE stand for?
Rest Immobilize Cool Elevate
Name 3 kinds of LINK.
Helpline Doctor Chat group Community groups…
Name the 3 techniques used to help someone experiencing complete choking.
1. Back blows 2. Chest thrusts 3. Abdominal thrusts
What must you ask someone before you hand them nitroglycerin?
Have they taken an erectile dysfunction medication in the last 48 hours?
Name 3 blood sugar (diabetic) emergency symptoms
Sweaty Feeling faint/weak Hungry Drowsy Muscle tremors Seizure Headaches Restless/aggressive Level of responsiveness change A feeling that their heart is racing
What is a comminuted fracture?
This type of fracture occurs when a bone is broken into more than two pieces, often due to high-impact trauma.
Name 3 signs or symptoms of opioid poisoning.
Small pupils Abnormal breathing Level of responsiveness change Clues in the surroundings