Emergency Medical Response Quiz
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What are the five fears?

  • Fear of disease (correct)
  • Fear of hurting a patient (correct)
  • Fear of unsafe scene (correct)
  • Fear of uncertainty (correct)
  • Fear of lawsuits (correct)

    • List four signs and symptoms of a heart attack.

    Nausea, sweating, shortness of breath, chest pain.

    Explain the treatment for a heart attack.

    Help the patient stay comfortable, offer one dose of aspirin, keep them calm.

    What is the third leading cause of death in the US?

    <p>Stroke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of stroke?

    <p>Ischemic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the brain deprived of during a stroke?

    <p>Oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List four signs and symptoms of a stroke.

    <p>Numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, confusion, dizziness, severe headache.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the treatment for a stroke.

    <p>Call EMS, give nothing to eat or drink, keep the patient calm, be ready to do CPR.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four steps in the chain of survival?

    <p>Early Recognition and Activation of EMS, Early CPR, Early Defibrillation, Early Advanced Care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you always wear during first aid care?

    <p>Gloves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the technique for removing gloves.

    <p>Always use skin to skin and glove to glove. Pull off the glove and turn it inside out. Use your bare hand to grab the inside of the other glove and pull it off turning it inside out.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should you use PHONE FIRST when giving care?

    <p>You should phone first for adults (if alone and no one is available).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should you CARE FIRST when giving care?

    <p>Care first for children and infants, also for patients that are/were drowning, drug overdose, injury, and hypnotic arrest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the first 3 steps that you always do for CPR?

    <p>Check, Call, Care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many chest compressions should you give at what rate?

    <p>You should give 30 compressions at a rate of 100-120 per minute.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the hand placement for an adult CPR victim?

    <p>Place the heel of your dominant hand between the nipples, the second hand should be placed on top.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the hand placement for a child CPR victim?

    <p>Same as adult, unless it is a very small child then you do only one hand between the nipples.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the hand placement for an infant CPR victim?

    <p>Place two fingers between the nipples.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you open the airway?

    <p>Tilt the head back and lift the chin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many breaths should you give? How long should they last?

    <p>2 breaths, 1 second for each</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When giving breaths, what should you be looking for?

    <p>You should be looking for the chest rising and falling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long should you continue CPR?

    <p>Until an AED arrives, someone more advanced comes to take over, the patient shows signs of life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Give a summary of CPR.

    <p>You should check the scene for safety, check the person, call EMS, give 30 compressions, open the airway, give two breaths, continue the cycle of 30 compressions and 2 breaths.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an AED?

    <p>Are designed to shock the heart.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Each minute that defibrillation is delayed, the chance of survival is reduced by ___

    <p>10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe clinical death.

    <p>Is when the breathing and heart-rate stops for 0-6 minutes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe cellular death.

    <p>Also known as biological death, when breathing and heart-rate stops for 10 minutes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List 2 considerations for an AED.

    <p>Remove a patient from standing water before AED is used &amp; patient should be removed from a metal surface if possible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does AED stand for?

    <p>Automated External Defibrillator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the steps for using an AED?

    <p>Turn machine on, bare chest, attach the pads, plug in pads, stand clear, 'Shock advised, charging...', push button, start CPR.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Five Fears in Emergencies

    • Fear of disease
    • Fear of lawsuits
    • Fear of uncertainty
    • Fear of causing harm to a patient
    • Fear of an unsafe scene

    Heart Attack Signs and Symptoms

    • Nausea
    • Sweating
    • Shortness of breath
    • Chest pain

    Treatment for Heart Attack

    • Keep the patient comfortable
    • Provide one dose of aspirin
    • Maintain a calm environment

    Leading Causes of Death in the US

    • Stroke is the third leading cause of death

    Types of Stroke

    • Ischemic: Caused by a clot hindering blood flow to the brain
    • Hemorrhagic: Arises from a ruptured blood vessel affecting blood flow to the brain

    Brain Function During Stroke

    • The brain is deprived of oxygen

    Stroke Signs and Symptoms

    • Numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg
    • Confusion
    • Dizziness
    • Severe headache

    Treatment for Stroke

    • Call Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
    • Do not give food or drink
    • Keep the patient calm
    • Be prepared to provide CPR if necessary

    Chain of Survival

    • Early Recognition and Activation of EMS
    • Early CPR
    • Early Defibrillation
    • Early Advanced Care

    First Aid Essentials

    • Always wear gloves during first aid care

    Removing Gloves Technique

    • Use skin-to-skin and glove-to-glove technique
    • Remove one glove by pulling it inside out
    • Use the bare hand to grab the inside of the other glove and pull it off inside out

    Phone vs. Care First

    • Phone first for adults if alone and no assistance is available
    • Care first for children, infants, and cases of drowning, drug overdose, and unconsciousness

    CPR Process

    • The first steps are to Check, Call, and Care

    Chest Compressions

    • Deliver 30 compressions at a rate of 100-120 per minute

    Hand Placement for CPR

    • Adult: Heel of dominant hand between the nipples, second hand on top
    • Child: Same as adult unless very small; then, use one hand
    • Infant: Use two fingers between the nipples

    Opening Airway

    • Tilt the head back and lift the chin

    Rescue Breaths

    • Administer 2 breaths, each lasting 1 second
    • Ensure a proper seal over the mouth for adults and children, covering mouth and nose for infants

    Monitoring during Breaths

    • Observe for the chest rising and falling

    Duration of CPR

    • Continue until an AED arrives, a qualified person takes over, or the patient shows signs of life

    Summary of CPR Procedure

    • Ensure scene safety, check the person, call EMS, deliver 30 compressions, open airway, give two breaths, repeat the cycle

    Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

    • Designed to deliver a shock to restore a normal heart rhythm

    Survival Rate and Defibrillation

    • Each minute of delayed defibrillation decreases survival chances by 10%

    Clinical vs. Cellular Death

    • Clinical death: Breathing and heart rate cease for 0-6 minutes
    • Cellular death: Also known as biological death, occurring after 10 minutes of stoppage

    AED Considerations

    • Remove the patient from standing water before using the AED
    • If possible, transfer the patient from metal surfaces

    AED Steps

    • Turn the device on
    • Expose the chest
    • Attach pads
    • Plug in pads, stand clear
    • Follow prompts and deliver shock if indicated
    • Resume CPR immediately afterward

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    Test your knowledge on emergency medical responses, focusing on fears during emergencies, heart attack signs and treatments, and stroke recognition and management. This quiz covers essential information that can save lives in critical situations.

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