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A scream and a loud explosion is normally a sign that an emergency exists.
A scream and a loud explosion is normally a sign that an emergency exists.
True (A)
Why is checking the scene so important?
Why is checking the scene so important?
To ensure safety, identify what happened, assess the number of injured, and see if others can help.
What are the steps to follow in an emergency?
What are the steps to follow in an emergency?
Check, Call, Care
What does SAM stand for and why is it important?
What does SAM stand for and why is it important?
Consent is when a conscious person asks for and accepts help.
Consent is when a conscious person asks for and accepts help.
Consent to give first aid must be obtained from every victim who is:
Consent to give first aid must be obtained from every victim who is:
For which injury or illness should you call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number?
For which injury or illness should you call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number?
If the unresponsive victim is breathing, what is the best position to put them in?
If the unresponsive victim is breathing, what is the best position to put them in?
If a person is unconscious and starts to throw up, what should you do?
If a person is unconscious and starts to throw up, what should you do?
Medical identification tags can help the first aid responder identify:
Medical identification tags can help the first aid responder identify:
By following standard precautions to protect yourself and the injured or ill person, you will:
By following standard precautions to protect yourself and the injured or ill person, you will:
What is the purpose of Good Samaritan Laws?
What is the purpose of Good Samaritan Laws?
One should call 9-1-1 immediately if they see a 12 year old child go unconscious.
One should call 9-1-1 immediately if they see a 12 year old child go unconscious.
To clean up a blood spill, one can use a gallon of a mixture that is 1 part peroxide to 9 parts water.
To clean up a blood spill, one can use a gallon of a mixture that is 1 part peroxide to 9 parts water.
If you see a child go unresponsive, what should the rescuer do?
If you see a child go unresponsive, what should the rescuer do?
What should you do if the person does not give you consent?
What should you do if the person does not give you consent?
When should an unresponsive victim be placed on the side?
When should an unresponsive victim be placed on the side?
"Special needs" includes children, older adults, persons with disabilities, and persons who speak a different language than your own.
"Special needs" includes children, older adults, persons with disabilities, and persons who speak a different language than your own.
What is an important first step you can take to prepare for an emergency?
What is an important first step you can take to prepare for an emergency?
First aid is intended to:
First aid is intended to:
What precautions should you take when speaking to an older injured or ill person?
What precautions should you take when speaking to an older injured or ill person?
What should you do if you see a woman collapse in front of you?
What should you do if you see a woman collapse in front of you?
If you see a person drowning, you should always jump in the water to save them.
If you see a person drowning, you should always jump in the water to save them.
Properly applied first aid may mean the difference between life and death.
Properly applied first aid may mean the difference between life and death.
If the victim is unresponsive, what is the term used for implied permission to give first aid?
If the victim is unresponsive, what is the term used for implied permission to give first aid?
By using personal protective equipment, how do you protect yourself and the injured or ill person?
By using personal protective equipment, how do you protect yourself and the injured or ill person?
What should you do when checking a conscious person?
What should you do when checking a conscious person?
What are some reasons why someone may not help during an emergency?
What are some reasons why someone may not help during an emergency?
How long should you check for breathing?
How long should you check for breathing?
What do you NOT do when performing CPR?
What do you NOT do when performing CPR?
When performing adult CPR, how many compressions should be given?
When performing adult CPR, how many compressions should be given?
An AED gives the victim a shock only when:
An AED gives the victim a shock only when:
What is compression-only CPR?
What is compression-only CPR?
What is the time length at which brain damage is likely to begin to occur?
What is the time length at which brain damage is likely to begin to occur?
Early CPR and early defibrillation can:
Early CPR and early defibrillation can:
What is a good location for an AED?
What is a good location for an AED?
What should you do before the AED analyzes the heart rhythm?
What should you do before the AED analyzes the heart rhythm?
Which is the third critical link in the 'chain of survival'?
Which is the third critical link in the 'chain of survival'?
During this video, when was the AED turned on?
During this video, when was the AED turned on?
You should remove any metal jewelry when using an AED device.
You should remove any metal jewelry when using an AED device.
Brain damage can become irreversible between 8-10 minutes after an individual stops breathing.
Brain damage can become irreversible between 8-10 minutes after an individual stops breathing.
It is safe to shock a person in cardiac arrest when he or she is lying on a metal surface.
It is safe to shock a person in cardiac arrest when he or she is lying on a metal surface.
Which is the most common abnormal heart rhythm in cases of sudden cardiac arrest in adults?
Which is the most common abnormal heart rhythm in cases of sudden cardiac arrest in adults?
Effective chest compressions are characterized by:
Effective chest compressions are characterized by:
About how many cycles of CPR should you perform in 2 minutes?
About how many cycles of CPR should you perform in 2 minutes?
Where should you place the AED pads?
Where should you place the AED pads?
When preparing an AED for use, what is the first thing you should do?
When preparing an AED for use, what is the first thing you should do?
It is important to follow the links of the Cardiac Chain of Survival because:
It is important to follow the links of the Cardiac Chain of Survival because:
During ventricular fibrillation, the heart:
During ventricular fibrillation, the heart:
Early CPR is important in the Cardiac Chain of Survival because:
Early CPR is important in the Cardiac Chain of Survival because:
Once you have turned on the AED, what should you do next?
Once you have turned on the AED, what should you do next?
Which of the following is NOT a link in the Cardiac Chain of Survival?
Which of the following is NOT a link in the Cardiac Chain of Survival?
Why is it important to stand clear and not touch the person while the AED is analyzing or defibrillating?
Why is it important to stand clear and not touch the person while the AED is analyzing or defibrillating?
Which method should be used to open the airway of an unresponsive victim?
Which method should be used to open the airway of an unresponsive victim?
One should NOT use an AED on a person with a pacemaker.
One should NOT use an AED on a person with a pacemaker.
What does AED stand for?
What does AED stand for?
Cardiovascular disease is the primary cause of cardiac arrest in adults.
Cardiovascular disease is the primary cause of cardiac arrest in adults.
To clean a person's chest before using the AED pads, you should clean the chest with water or alcohol.
To clean a person's chest before using the AED pads, you should clean the chest with water or alcohol.
While the AED analyzes the victim's heart rhythm, what should you do?
While the AED analyzes the victim's heart rhythm, what should you do?
When a cardiac arrest occurs and an AED becomes available, it should be used as soon as possible.
When a cardiac arrest occurs and an AED becomes available, it should be used as soon as possible.
Which of the following statements is true about an automated external defibrillation?
Which of the following statements is true about an automated external defibrillation?
If the AED pads risk touching each other, what should you do?
If the AED pads risk touching each other, what should you do?
If the mask is one size fits all for adults, how can it be adjusted for children?
If the mask is one size fits all for adults, how can it be adjusted for children?
Responding to a cardiac arrest for a child or an infant is similar to responding to a cardiac arrest for an adult and uses all the skills you have already learned with a few key differences.
Responding to a cardiac arrest for a child or an infant is similar to responding to a cardiac arrest for an adult and uses all the skills you have already learned with a few key differences.
When giving CPR to an infant, about how deep should you compress the chest?
When giving CPR to an infant, about how deep should you compress the chest?
Causes of cardiac arrest in a child include:
Causes of cardiac arrest in a child include:
When giving rescue breaths to a child, how should you give breaths?
When giving rescue breaths to a child, how should you give breaths?
When giving rescue breaths to an infant, what should you do?
When giving rescue breaths to an infant, what should you do?
Where should you place your hands when giving chest compressions during CPR on an infant?
Where should you place your hands when giving chest compressions during CPR on an infant?
Children up to 4 years old are considered to be infants.
Children up to 4 years old are considered to be infants.
The cycle of compressions and breaths in CPR for infants is:
The cycle of compressions and breaths in CPR for infants is:
According to the book, when drowning is the suspected cause of cardiac arrest, the responder should deliver how many initial breaths before starting CPR?
According to the book, when drowning is the suspected cause of cardiac arrest, the responder should deliver how many initial breaths before starting CPR?
What should the rescuer do if they see a child go unresponsive?
What should the rescuer do if they see a child go unresponsive?
When performing child CPR, at what rate should chest compressions be given?
When performing child CPR, at what rate should chest compressions be given?
Which is NOT a cause of cardiac arrest in children?
Which is NOT a cause of cardiac arrest in children?
Most cases of cardiac arrest in children are caused by ventricular fibrillation.
Most cases of cardiac arrest in children are caused by ventricular fibrillation.
Use pediatric AED pads for children up to 8 years of age (including infants) or weighing less than 55 pounds, if available.
Use pediatric AED pads for children up to 8 years of age (including infants) or weighing less than 55 pounds, if available.
If the required depth cannot be achieved with either the encircling thumb technique or the two-finger technique, which technique would then be considered for infant compressions?
If the required depth cannot be achieved with either the encircling thumb technique or the two-finger technique, which technique would then be considered for infant compressions?
When providing care to a child, it is essential that you use appropriately sized equipment.
When providing care to a child, it is essential that you use appropriately sized equipment.
When providing care to an adolescent, which technique should you follow?
When providing care to an adolescent, which technique should you follow?
Which of the following situations indicates that an infant needs CPR?
Which of the following situations indicates that an infant needs CPR?
Study Notes
Emergency Situations
- A scream and a loud explosion typically indicate an emergency.
- Checking the scene ensures personal safety and assesses what has happened.
- Knowing the number of injured individuals helps allocate assistance effectively.
First Aid Steps
- The essential steps in an emergency: Check, Call, Care.
- Obtain consent from adults who are mentally competent and responsive before providing care.
- Implied consent applies if a victim is unresponsive.
Consent and Legal Protections
- Good Samaritan Laws protect those who provide care voluntarily.
- Always seek consent; if it's refused, only call for emergency help.
Medical Identifications
- Medical identification tags provide crucial information about a person's allergies, medications, and medical conditions.
CPR Guidelines
- An AED (Automated External Defibrillator) gives a shock only when the button is pressed.
- Early CPR and defibrillation increase survival chances in cardiac arrest situations.
CPR for Adults and Children
- For adult CPR: 30 compressions should be given at a rate of 100 compressions per minute.
- When performing CPR on an infant, compressions should be about 1.5 inches deep and an encircling thumbs technique is recommended.
AED Usage
- Place AED pads on the upper right and lower left sides of the chest.
- Remove metal jewelry before using an AED, although it is safe to shock someone on a metal surface.
Signs of Cardiac Arrest
- Indicators for calling 9-1-1 include difficulty breathing and loss of responsiveness.
- Brain damage is likely within 4-6 minutes of cardiac arrest due to lack of oxygen.
Special Considerations
- Speak clearly and slowly when assisting older adults; always use formal address.
- Children up to 4 years old are not classified as infants; proper techniques and equipment are vital for all age groups.
CPR Techniques
- The airway should be opened using a head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver.
- Use pediatric AED pads for children under 8 years old or weighing less than 55 pounds.
- Initial breaths for suspected drowning cases should be 2 before starting CPR.
General First Aid Knowledge
- First aid provides temporary assistance until professional medical help is available.
- Proper first aid can be lifesaving and significantly affects outcomes in emergency situations.
Additional Considerations
- Ensure you are not touching the victim during AED analysis and defibrillation.
- For infants or small children, avoid using techniques that take away proper compression depth; alternative methods exist for their unique needs.
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