First Aid & Cpr 1 Flashcards

Call for help immediatelyBring help to the victimCheck ABCsDo no further harm

Four basic rules when dealing with emergencies.

Determining number of injured & nature of the event.

When evaluating a scene you should focus on which of the following items?

potential toxic vapors, gases in the air, electrical, and/or fire hazards.

When assessing an accident scene for safety prior to rendering aid to a victim what should be taken into consideration?

prioritize

The word triage means to ___________ the care of patients based on the level of severity of the injury/illness.

medical alert tags

What is an addition item you should check for to determine if a patient has a particular illness or allergy?

Shake the victim and state "Hey, hey....are you ok?"

When first approaching what appears to be an unresponsive victim with no obvious injuries what should you do?

4-6 minutes

When an unconscious person is not breathing they can experience irreversible brain damage in as little as how many minutes?

Call 911

After determining that a victim is unresponsive what is your next step?

ABCs

After calling 911 for a victim that is unresponsive you should then check the ________.

10 seconds

How long do you have to complete the ABC check prior to beginning CPR?

30:2

What is the ratio of chest compressions to breaths?

at least 2 inches

How deep should you compress the chest when performing adult CPR?

100-120 per minute

How rate of compressions per minute should be performed during adult CPR?

2

How many compressions per second should you perform during one cycle of CPR?

15 seconds

How long should one cycle of compressions during CPR take if you are compressing at approximately 120 compressions per minute?

Carotid

When checking for the victim's pulse which artery should be assessed?

Head Tilt & Chin Lift

Prior to delivering breaths to the victim what technique should be used to position the head on a victim that is not suspected of having a spinal injury?

Jaw Thrust

Prior to delivering breaths to the victim what technique should be used to position the head on a victim that is suspected of having a spinal injury?

Chest to rise and fall

As you are breathing into the victim's mouth what should you be watching for?

pinch

When providing breaths during adult CPR you should _______ the patient's nose to prevent air from escaping.

once EMS arrives

When would it be considered appropriate to discontinue CPR?

Wear gloves

What is an essential first step when handling blood or blood products?

cover the wound and apply pressure

After putting on gloves what must you do quickly to stop the flow of blood?

placed in ice

Amputated body parts should be __________ to assist in preserving tissue.

False

(True or False) You may use a tourniquet to stop bleeding if you feel comfortable doing so?

a medical emergency in which the organs and tissues of the body are not receiving an adequate flow of blood. This deprives the organs and tissues of oxygen (carried in the blood) and allows the buildup of waste products. Shock can result in serious damage or even death.

anaphylactic shock

What type of shock can result from an allergic reaction to ANYTHING?

cardiogenic shock

If someone has a heart attack they may experience what type of shock?

hemorrhagic shock

If someone is bleeding internally or is bleeding profusely from a major cut or trauma they can experience what kind of shock?

Septic

____________ shock is what happens as a complication of an infection where toxins can initiate a full-body inflammatory response.

confusionproblems breathingrapid heart rate with weak pulsecold clammy skinchills due to fall in body temperature

What are few of the symptoms a patient may have as a result of shock?

Lay the victim downCover them upRaise their feet (about 12 inches)

What are steps that you can take to help patients/victims in shock prior to the arrival of EMS?

Helps return vital blood to the body core that is needed by the organs.

Why is important to raise the feet of a shock victim?

insect bitesmedicinesfoods

What are common sources of allergic reactions that can lead to anaphylactic shock?

hivesoverall weaknessswelling of the throat

What are symptoms associated with allergic reactions?

medical alert tags

People with severe allergic reactions often wear _______________.

Call 911

If you suspect someone is having a heart attack what is the first step you should take?

Make victim comfortableLoosen tight clothingCheck for medicationsKeep victim stillDon't give stimulantsGive victim an aspirin

What steps would you take after calling 911 for a possible heart attack victim that is responsive?

coffeeteasodaenergy drinks

What are examples of stimulants that we may use in our everyday lives?

thins the blood

What positive effect does aspirin have on a heart attack victim?

shortness of breathanxietypressure or tightness in the chestpain in the chestradiating arm painjaw painperspirationnausea and vomitting

What are common symptoms of a heart attack?

Check ABCs and being CPR if necessary

What should you do if a responsive heart attack victim suddenly becomes unresponsive?

False

(True or False) A person is choking if they tell you they are choking?

hands placed around the throat (neck)

What is the universal sign for choking?

Heimlich Maneuver

If you determine that a victim is choking and is still conscious what procedure will you perform?

1) Place your body behind the victim2) Wrap your arms around their abdomen3) Place the fist of one hand between the navel and breastbone with the other hand clasping the fist.

Where should you position your body and your hands when performing the Heimlich Maneuver?

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