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What does the Good Samaritan law primarily protect individuals from?
What does the Good Samaritan law primarily protect individuals from?
What is considered a primary responsibility in the context of the duty to act?
What is considered a primary responsibility in the context of the duty to act?
When assessing the scene of an emergency, what is a critical first step?
When assessing the scene of an emergency, what is a critical first step?
Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when assessing an emergency scene?
Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when assessing an emergency scene?
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What is one consequence of failing to act when you have a duty to do so?
What is one consequence of failing to act when you have a duty to do so?
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What is the primary purpose of the Good Samaritan Law?
What is the primary purpose of the Good Samaritan Law?
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Which of the following should NOT be considered a potential danger when assessing the scene of an emergency?
Which of the following should NOT be considered a potential danger when assessing the scene of an emergency?
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When assessing a scene, what is the first aspect you should consider?
When assessing a scene, what is the first aspect you should consider?
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Under what condition should you NOT assist a victim in an emergency according to the Good Samaritan Law?
Under what condition should you NOT assist a victim in an emergency according to the Good Samaritan Law?
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Which step in assessing the scene involves checking for a victim's responsiveness?
Which step in assessing the scene involves checking for a victim's responsiveness?
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What action should you take first if you encounter a victim with a blocked airway due to debris?
What action should you take first if you encounter a victim with a blocked airway due to debris?
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Why is it crucial to ensure the scene is safe before providing first aid?
Why is it crucial to ensure the scene is safe before providing first aid?
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Which emergency situation requires immediate recognition and response due to the severity of the condition?
Which emergency situation requires immediate recognition and response due to the severity of the condition?
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Which situation requires calling 911 immediately?
Which situation requires calling 911 immediately?
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What is a crucial action to take during a seizure?
What is a crucial action to take during a seizure?
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In the event of suspected poisoning, when should you call Poison Control?
In the event of suspected poisoning, when should you call Poison Control?
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What does the Good Samaritan law generally protect?
What does the Good Samaritan law generally protect?
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When assessing a scene before providing aid, what should be prioritized?
When assessing a scene before providing aid, what should be prioritized?
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What should be included when calling 911?
What should be included when calling 911?
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What action is NOT recommended during a seizure?
What action is NOT recommended during a seizure?
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Which factor is NOT a reason to call 911?
Which factor is NOT a reason to call 911?
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Study Notes
Recognizing & Responding to Emergencies
- Course: HU40 Health Science I
- Topic: Recognizing and Responding to Emergencies
Essential Questions
- What are the initial steps for responding to an emergency?
- Which emergencies should first responders recognize?
- What are the reasons to activate the Emergency Management System?
Importance of Recognition & Response
- Saves lives
- Shortens recovery time
- Prevents long-term disabilities
- Allows for victim comfort
- Prevents worsening situations
Scene Safety
- Before rendering aid, ensure the scene is safe.
- Check for safety hazards for the first aider and the victim.
- Do not put yourself in danger to help others.
Assessing the Scene
- Observe for possible dangers (traffic, fire/smoke, hazardous materials, wires, drugs/alcohol, glass, violent situations, biohazards).
Initial Assessment
- Purpose: Identify life-threatening issues.
- Airway: Is the airway open? Clear any obstructions.
- Breathing: Check for chest rise/fall, listen, and feel for breaths.
- Circulation: Check for a pulse (carotid or radial) if not breathing; look for uncontrolled bleeding.
Good Samaritan Law
- Protects individuals providing reasonable assistance to injured, ill, or endangered persons.
- Encourage bystanders to get involved without fear of legal repercussions.
- If conscious, ask for permission to help; if unconscious, consent is implied.
Recognizing Emergency Types
- Anaphylaxis
- Burns
- Choking
- Drowning
- Fainting
- Hemorrhage
- Poisoning
- Seizures
Anaphylaxis Evaluation & Treatment
- Suspect allergic reaction: inquire about allergies and recent exposure.
- Unresponsive patient: check for medical identification jewelry.
- People with known allergies may carry an epi-pen.
Burns
- Caused by radiation, sun, boiling water, chemicals, fire, or electricity.
- Use the Rule of Nines to estimate the percent of body burned.
- Categorize burns: first degree (skin pink-red, moderately painful), second degree (involves lower skin layers, redness with blisters), third degree (involves epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layers, loss of skin, blackened skin).
First Aid for Minor Burns
- Cool the burn under cool running water.
- Remove rings from burned area.
- Don't break blisters.
- If blistered, apply loose gauze dressing.
First Aid for Major Burns
- Call 911.
- Protect the burn from further injury.
- Ensure the person is breathing.
- Don't put large burns in water.
Choking
- Occurs when an object blocks airflow.
- Universal sign: hands grasping throat.
- Encourage coughing if the person can speak or is coughing.
- Perform Heimlich maneuver if choking.
Drowning
- Near drowning = someone almost died from inability to breathe due to submersion in water.
- Common in children under 1 year old (in bathtubs).
- Quick medical attention is necessary.
Fainting
- Temporary loss of blood flow to the brain.
- Emergency until symptoms relieved.
- Position the person on their back (Trendelenburg position).
- Loosen constrictive clothing.
Hemorrhage
- Excessive bleeding.
- Stop the bleeding by applying direct pressure with gloves, bandages, or absorbent material.
- Do not remove dressings if blood soaks through, but add more.
- If bleeding continues, apply a tourniquet and document the time.
Poisoning
- Injury or death from various substances (swallowing, inhaling, touching, injecting).
- Symptoms vary.
- Call 911 if the person is drowsy, unconscious, has breathing trouble, seizures, or has taken medications/substances intentionally or accidentally.
- Call Poison Control (800-222-1222).
Seizures
- Generalized seizure symptoms include unconsciousness, muscle contractions, and jerking motions.
- Stay calm.
- Do not restrain the person.
- Do not put anything in their mouth.
- Clear the area of objects.
- Place something soft under the person.
- Call 911 if the seizure is new or lasts more than a predetermined amount of time.
Activating Emergency Response System
- When the person's condition seems to be life-threatening.
- If condition could worsen during transport.
- To avoid further injury from moving them.
- Early access to paramedic skills, treatment, and equipment.
- Significant delays are avoided from driving.
Calling Emergency Services Guidelines
- Be calm and speak clearly.
- Provide the victim’s name and nature of the problem.
- Share the location and phone number that your calling from.
- Stay on the phone until they say they can hang up.
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Test your knowledge on the Good Samaritan Law and your responsibilities in emergency situations. This quiz covers key concepts such as duty to act, assessing emergency scenes, and consequences of inaction. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand these important legal principles.
