First Aid Chapter 3 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What are the three main steps that you must follow after you've decided to act to help an ill or injured person?

check, call and care

If you see an ill or injured person, what should you do first?

check the scene for hazards

What should you do during the 'C' step of checking a person's ABCs?

quickly check the person from head to toe for signs of life-threatening bleeding

What must be true when you help a person with his or her medication?

they must be unresponsive Signup and view all the answers

When providing care, which condition should you care for first?

for the most serious condition Signup and view all the answers

What shows that a person's airway is open?

the person is moaning softly Signup and view all the answers

What does check, call, care signify?

check the scene and the person, call for help and/or call EMS/911, care for the person Signup and view all the answers

When do you stop repeating check, call, care steps?

until the ill or injured person's condition improves or EMS personnel arrive Signup and view all the answers

How long should you check for normal breathing?

five to ten seconds Signup and view all the answers

To provide ________ care, have the person rest, help the person maintain a normal body temperature, monitor the person's condition and ABCs, move the person into the recovery position if necessary, give comfort and reassurance to the person.

continual Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of when you should move someone into recovery position.

any person who is unresponsive or has an altered level of responsiveness should be rolled into the recovery position Signup and view all the answers

After you've completely rolled someone into recovery position, what should you do?

check the ABC's Signup and view all the answers

What should you be on the lookout for when providing care for any injury or sudden illness, or whenever someone has been involved in a serious incident?

shock Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Shock is a life-threatening condition.

True Signup and view all the answers

Anxiety or confusion, cool, clammy skin that appears paler than normal, weakness, excessive thirst, rapid breathing, drowsiness or loss of responsiveness, nausea or vomiting are all symptoms of what?

shock Signup and view all the answers

What is the best thing you can do when someone is in shock?

call EMS/911 and while you are waiting for them, care for the suspected cause of the shock, provide continual care Signup and view all the answers

When you see an unconscious person, what steps would you take?

check for any hazards, then check for the ABC's, call and care Signup and view all the answers

Describe the ABC's.

airway: head tilt, chin lift and put your ear near their mouth to see if you can feel any air coming out; breathing: check for the breathing for a maximum of 5 to 10 seconds; circulation: looking for deadly bleeding and signs of shock, quickly look at the person from head to toe Signup and view all the answers

If a person only has occasional gasps for their breathing, what does that tell you?

the person is not breathing normally Signup and view all the answers

Before calling EMS when performing CPR on a child or a baby, what should you do?

perform five cycles (2 minutes) of CPR and get the AED afterwards Signup and view all the answers

What is the H.A.IN.E.S recovery position?

High Arm in Endangered Spine Signup and view all the answers

What are the four reasons to leave a person in the H.A.IN.E.S position?

<ol> <li>you have to leave the person alone for any reason; 2. the person's airway is open; 3. the person is breathing; 4. there is no deadly bleeding</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

When does shock happen?

when the vital organs do not get enough oxygen-rich blood Signup and view all the answers

If the person's ABC's are present, you need to find out what else may be wrong...how do you do this?

secondary survey Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for a secondary survey?

to look for injuries that are not life-threatening at this point in time Signup and view all the answers

What are the three parts of the secondary survey?

<ol> <li>ask questions, interview the person (if he or she is conscious) and other people at the scene to get more information; 2. check the quality of vital signs, check for consciousness, breathing and skin color and temperature; 3. check the person for injuries from head to toe</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Get more information by asking ________ questions.

SAMPLE Signup and view all the answers

What are the acronyms for SAMPLE questions?

S—signs and symptoms; A—allergies; M—medications; P—last medical history; L—last meal; E—events leading up to the emergency Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Check, Call, Care Steps

Follow three main steps: check, call, and care after deciding to help someone.
First step is to check the scene for hazards to ensure safety.

Assessing the Individual

During the "C" step, check for signs of life-threatening bleeding from head to toe.
If assisting with medication, the person must be unresponsive.

Prioritization in Care

Address the most serious condition first when providing care.
An open airway is indicated if the person is moaning softly.

Cycle of Intervention

Repeat the check, call, care steps until the person's condition improves or EMS arrives.
Normal breathing should be checked for five to ten seconds.

Providing Continual Care

Continual care includes resting the person, maintaining normal body temperature, monitoring ABCs, positioning for recovery, and offering reassurance.

Recovery Position Guidelines

Move anyone unresponsive or with altered responsiveness into the recovery position.
After placing someone in recovery position, immediately check their ABCs.

Recognizing Shock

Be vigilant for signs of shock during care for injuries or sudden illnesses.
Shock is a life-threatening condition with symptoms including anxiety, weakness, rapid breathing, and clammy skin.

Actions in Case of Shock

Call EMS/911 when someone is in shock and provide continual care while awaiting assistance.

Unconscious Person Protocol

For an unconscious person, first check for hazards, then assess ABCs, followed by calling for help and providing care.

ABCs Explained

Airway: Use head tilt and chin lift techniques, listening for air movement.
Breathing: Check for breathing for a maximum of five to ten seconds.
Circulation: Look for major bleeding and signs of shock while assessing the individual’s overall condition.

Breathing Assessment

Occasional gasps indicate that the person is not breathing normally.

CPR and AED Use

Before calling EMS during CPR on a child or infant, perform five cycles (about two minutes) before obtaining an AED.

H.A.IN.E.S Recovery Position

H.A.IN.E.S stands for High Arm in Endangered Spine and is a specific recovery position.

Leaving in H.A.IN.E.S Position

Reasons for leaving someone in H.A.IN.E.S include needing to temporarily leave, open airway, normal breathing, and absence of deadly bleeding.

Understanding Shock

Shock occurs when vital organs lack adequate oxygen-rich blood.

Secondary Survey Objective

Conduct a secondary survey to identify non-life-threatening injuries following the primary assessment.

Process of Secondary Survey

Involves asking questions, checking vital signs, and examining from head to toe.
Effective questioning is achieved through the SAMPLE method.

SAMPLE Questions Explained

S: Signs and symptoms
A: Allergies
M: Medications
P: Last medical history
L: Last meal
E: Events leading to the emergency

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Test your knowledge on the essential steps of first aid with these flashcards focusing on Chapter 3: Check, Call, Care. Learn the critical actions you must take when helping an ill or injured person and understand the importance of assessing the situation first. Perfect for first aid students and professionals alike!