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What are the three main steps that you must follow after you've decided to act to help an ill or injured person?
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?
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?
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?
What must be true when you help a person with his or her medication?
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When providing care, which condition should you care for first?
When providing care, which condition should you care for first?
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What shows that a person's airway is open?
What shows that a person's airway is open?
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What does check, call, care signify?
What does check, call, care signify?
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When do you stop repeating check, call, care steps?
When do you stop repeating check, call, care steps?
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How long should you check for normal breathing?
How long should you check for normal breathing?
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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.
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.
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Give an example of when you should move someone into recovery position.
Give an example of when you should move someone into recovery position.
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After you've completely rolled someone into recovery position, what should you do?
After you've completely rolled someone into recovery position, what should you do?
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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?
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?
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True or false: Shock is a life-threatening condition.
True or false: Shock is a life-threatening condition.
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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?
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?
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What is the best thing you can do when someone is in shock?
What is the best thing you can do when someone is in shock?
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When you see an unconscious person, what steps would you take?
When you see an unconscious person, what steps would you take?
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Describe the ABC's.
Describe the ABC's.
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If a person only has occasional gasps for their breathing, what does that tell you?
If a person only has occasional gasps for their breathing, what does that tell you?
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Before calling EMS when performing CPR on a child or a baby, what should you do?
Before calling EMS when performing CPR on a child or a baby, what should you do?
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What is the H.A.IN.E.S recovery position?
What is the H.A.IN.E.S recovery position?
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What are the four reasons to leave a person in the H.A.IN.E.S position?
What are the four reasons to leave a person in the H.A.IN.E.S position?
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When does shock happen?
When does shock happen?
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If the person's ABC's are present, you need to find out what else may be wrong...how do you do this?
If the person's ABC's are present, you need to find out what else may be wrong...how do you do this?
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What is the reason for a secondary survey?
What is the reason for a secondary survey?
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What are the three parts of the secondary survey?
What are the three parts of the secondary survey?
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Get more information by asking ________ questions.
Get more information by asking ________ questions.
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What are the acronyms for SAMPLE questions?
What are the acronyms for SAMPLE questions?
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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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