1st aid Flashcards
(44 cards)
Recognize that an emergency exist_
b.decide to act\_\_\_ c.\_\_activate the emergency medical service system (EMS)_ d. _provide care until help arrives\_\_
citizen responder’s primary roles in an emergency
What is the purpose of Good Samaritan Laws?
protect people who voluntarily gives assistance in emergency
In an emergency, what is the most important action you can take?
recognize that an emergency exist and activate the EMS__
Describe what is meant by “Check – Call – Care”?
____survey the scene to ensure it safe to approach______
\_\_call 911\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_provide care \_\_
If you are alone and need to call 9-1-1, when do you CALL first? (
Care first for an unresponsive child who you did not see collapse, any victim of a drowning, or a person who is experiencing severe bleeding.
Standard precautions are safety measures taken to prevent exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials. These include using personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, eye protection, and masks, as well as practicing good hand hygiene.
standard precautions
Getting permission to give care to a conscious, competent adult is referred to as:
consent_
TRUE/FALSE: Even though a person may be seriously injured you should honor their refusal of care. (pp.32)
true
If you stop giving care without a valid reason you may be legally responsible for ____
abandonment
Why do we generally NOT move victim’s from the scene of an emergency?
moving them could worsen existing injuries, especially spinal injuries.
. When checking the victim, the first thing to for check is: ____
reponsiveness
The head-tilt/chin-lift is used to open a victim’s ______
airway
Check for breathing for no more than _______ to _______ seconds.
5 to 10
What is the ratio of CPR compressions to ventilations (1-rescuer CPR) for:
An infant? ______________
A child? __________
An adult? ____________
30:2
What is the ratio of CPR compressions to ventilations (2-rescuer CPR) for:
An infant? _______
A child? ____
An adult? ____
15:2
30:2
30:2
At what speed or rate of compression would you perform CPR on: (pp.90)
An infant? ________
A child? _______
An adult? ________
100 to 120 compressions per minute
What is the depth of compressions of CPR for: (pp.90)
A.About 1 1/2 inches (approximately one-third the depth of the chest)_____
B.About 2 inches (approximately one-third the depth of the chest)_____
C. At least 2 inches, but no more than 2.4 inches__
An infant
A child
An adult
At what rate do you administer rescue breathing for: (CPR Review)
A. 1 breath every 3 seconds (approximately 20 breaths per minute)____
B. 1 breath every 3 seconds (approximately 20 breaths per minute)___
C. 1 breath every 5 to 6 seconds (approximately 10 to 12 breaths per minute)__
An infant
A child
An adult
Turn the person onto their side to allow fluids to drain and prevent aspiration. Then, clear the airway of any vomit before continuing rescue breathing.
vomits while administering rescue breathing
The person shows obvious signs of life, such as breathing.___
b. _Another trained responder or EMS personnel take over___
c. You are too exhausted to continue__
d. _A licensed healthcare provider tells you to stop
e. The scene becomes unsafe.
Whento stop administering CPR?
What is the first step in operating an AED?
Turn on the AED.
Where do you place the AED pads on an adult victim? (pp.97)
upper right, lower left
Give 5 back blows followed by 5 chest thrusts. Repeat this sequence until the object is dislodged or the infant becomes unconscious.
treating a conscious choking infant
Position the infant face-down on your forearm, supporting their head and neck, with the head lower than the chest. For chest thrusts, position the infant face-up on your forearm
proper first aid treatment for conscious choking infant
