Emergency Treatment and Response
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What is the recommended age range for using pediatric pads with an AED?

  • Newborns up to 1 month old
  • Children between 1-5 years old
  • Children older than 4 weeks old and up to age 8 (correct)
  • Children above 12 years old

    • What should you do if pediatric pads are not available for an AED?

  • Wait for medical help to arrive
  • Use a manual defibrillator
  • Use adult pads (correct)
  • Do not use an AED

    • What is the recommended sequence of actions after giving one shock with an AED?

  • Give multiple shocks in quick succession
  • Stop CPR and wait for medical help
  • Give a second shock immediately, then restart CPR
  • Restart CPR for 2 minutes, then give a second shock (correct)

    • What is the primary purpose of compressions in CPR?

    <p>To restore blood flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if you are not trained to use an AED?

    <p>Call 911 for guidance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of initial emergency treatment?

    <p>To save lives and minimize further injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many inches should the chest be pushed down during compressions?

    <p>At least 2 inches but no more than 2.4 inches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended rate for performing compressions?

    <p>100 to 120 compressions a minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it highly recommended for everyone to undergo first aid and CPR training?

    <p>To be prepared for emergency situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver?

    <p>To open the airway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended device to use when performing rescue breathing?

    <p>A bag-mask device with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of emergency treatment?

    <p>To preserve life and prevent the condition from worsening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do after opening the airway?

    <p>Pinch the nostrils shut and cover the person's mouth with yours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an emergency according to the definition?

    <p>An urgent, sudden, and serious event or an unforeseen change in circumstances that necessitates immediate action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in emergency treatment?

    <p>Assess the Situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct order of the steps in CPR?

    <p>C-A-B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How deep should the chest compressions be?

    <p>About 2 inches (approximately 5 centimeters) but not greater than 2.4 inches (approximately 6 centimeters)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if you haven't been trained in CPR?

    <p>Continue chest compressions until the child moves or until emergency medical personnel take over</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should you use your entire body weight when performing compressions?

    <p>To generate more force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of elevating the injured area in controlling severe bleeding?

    <p>To reduce bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct sequence of steps in Basic Life Support (BLS)?

    <p>Airway, Breathing, Circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often should rescuers change when performing CPR on a child?

    <p>Every two minutes, or sooner if the rescuer is fatigued</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many breaths should you give the child after opening the airway?

    <p>Two breaths, and then continue compressions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of laying the person flat on their back in treating for shock?

    <p>To improve circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of emergency treatment?

    <p>Treatment of a case involving accidental bodily injury or the sudden and unexpected onset of a critical condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if the chest doesn't rise after the first breath?

    <p>Repeat the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver first, and then give the second breath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many compressions should you perform before giving breaths in a two-rescuer scenario?

    <p>15 compressions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of calling for help in emergency treatment?

    <p>To get additional assistance if needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do as soon as an AED is available?

    <p>Apply the AED and follow the prompts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How fast should you perform chest compressions?

    <p>100 to 120 compressions per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct rate of uninterrupted chest compressions for hands-only CPR?

    <p>100 to 120 a minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in performing CPR according to the American Heart Association?

    <p>Call 911</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a trained but rusty individual do when responding to a cardiac emergency?

    <p>Provide hands-only CPR with uninterrupted chest compressions of 100 to 120 a minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do before starting CPR?

    <p>Check the environment for safety and the person's level of consciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if the person appears unconscious and you're alone with no immediate access to a telephone?

    <p>Start CPR immediately and call 911 later</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if you have immediate access to a telephone and the person appears unconscious?

    <p>Call 911 or your local emergency number before beginning CPR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if another person is available to help?

    <p>Have one person call 911 or the local emergency number and get the AED if one is available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do as soon as an AED is available?

    <p>Deliver one shock if instructed by the device and then continue CPR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Emergency Treatment

    • An emergency is an urgent, sudden, and serious event that requires immediate action to prevent harm or danger to life, health, or property.
    • An emergency treatment means treating a case involving accidental bodily injury or the sudden onset of a critical condition requiring medical or surgical care, for which a person seeks immediate medical attention within 24 hours of the onset.

    Key Steps in Emergency Treatment

    • Assess the situation: ensure the scene is safe, check for responsiveness, and call for help if needed.
    • Perform basic life support (BLS): check airway, breathing, and circulation, and provide rescue breaths and chest compressions if necessary.
    • Control severe bleeding: apply direct pressure, elevate the injured area, and use a tourniquet if necessary.
    • Treat for shock: lay the person flat, elevate the legs, and provide CPR if necessary.

    CPR – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

    • Untrained individuals should provide hands-only CPR with uninterrupted chest compressions of 100 to 120 a minute.
    • Trained individuals should check for a pulse and breathing, then begin chest compressions and rescue breaths.

    Basic CPR Steps

    • Call 911 or ask a bystander to do so.
    • Assess the scene.
    • Perform a breathing check.
    • Check for a pulse.
    • Begin chest compressions.
    • Give rescue breaths.
    • Continue CPR until help arrives.

    C-A-B

    • The American Heart Association uses the letters C-A-B to remember the order of CPR steps: compressions, airway, and breathing.

    Compressions

    • Compressions restore blood flow by pushing down hard and fast on the person's chest.
    • Place the person on their back on a firm surface, and position your hands correctly.
    • Push straight down at least 2 inches but no more than 2.4 inches, allowing the chest to spring back after each push.

    Airway

    • Open the airway using the head-tilt, chin-lift move.
    • Pinch the nostrils shut and cover the person's mouth with yours, making a seal.

    Breathing

    • Breathe for the person using mouth-to-mouth or mouth-to-nose breathing.
    • Pinch the nostrils shut and cover the person's mouth with yours, making a seal.
    • Breathe into the person's mouth for one second, watching to see if the chest rises.

    Pediatrics

    • For children, compressions should be performed at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions a minute.
    • Use pediatric pads for children older than 4 weeks old and up to age 8.
    • Give one shock, then restart CPR starting with chest compressions for two more minutes before giving a second shock.

    Conclusion

    • Emergency treatment requires quick thinking, calmness, and knowledge of basic first aid principles.
    • Professional medical help should be sought immediately, and initial steps can be crucial in saving lives and minimizing further injury.
    • It's highly recommended for everyone to undergo first aid and CPR training to be prepared for emergency situations.

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