Pro Training Study Guide

Questions and Answers

What are the five fears?

Fear of disease (correct)

Fear of Lawsuits (correct)

Fear of unsafe scenes (correct)

Fear of uncertainty (correct)

Fear of hurting the patient (correct)

List four signs and symptoms of a heart attack.

Nausea, Sweating, Shortness of Breath, Chest Pain

Explain the treatment for a heart attack.

Help the patient stay comfortable, offer one dose of aspirin, keep them calm.

What is the third leading cause of death in the US?

Stroke Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of stroke?

Ischemic Stroke, Hemorrhagic Stroke Signup and view all the answers

What is the brain deprived of during a stroke?

Oxygen Signup and view all the answers

List four signs and symptoms of a stroke.

Numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg; Confusion; Dizziness; Severe headache Signup and view all the answers

Describe the treatment for a stroke.

Call EMS, keep the patient calm, be ready to do CPR. Signup and view all the answers

What are the four steps in the chain of survival?

Early Recognition and Activation of EMS, Early CPR, Early Defibrillation, Early Advanced Care Signup and view all the answers

What should you always wear during first aid care?

Gloves Signup and view all the answers

Describe the technique for removing gloves.

Always use skin to skin and glove to glove. Pull off the glove and turn it inside out. Use your bare hand and grab the inside of the other glove and pull that off turning it inside out. Signup and view all the answers

When should you use phone first when giving care?

You should phone first for some adults. Signup and view all the answers

When should you care first when giving care?

Care first for children and infants, also for all age patients that are/were drowning, drug overdose, injury, and hypnotic arrest. Signup and view all the answers

What are the first 3 steps that you always do for CPR?

Check, Call, Care Signup and view all the answers

How many chest compressions should you give at what rate?

You should give 30 compressions at a rate of 100-120 per minute. Signup and view all the answers

What is the hand placement for an adult CPR victim?

Place the heel of your dominant hand between the nipples, second hand should be placed on top. Signup and view all the answers

What is the hand placement for a child CPR victim?

Same as adult, unless it is a very small child then you do only one hand between the nipples. Signup and view all the answers

What is the hand placement for an infant CPR victim?

Place two fingers between the nipples. Signup and view all the answers

How do you open the airway?

Tilt the head back and lift the chin. Signup and view all the answers

How many breaths should you give? How long should they last?

2 breaths, 1 second for each. Signup and view all the answers

When giving breaths, what should you be looking for?

You should be looking for the chest rising and falling. Signup and view all the answers

How long should you continue CPR?

Until an AED arrives, someone more advanced comes to take over, or the patient shows signs of life. Signup and view all the answers

Give a summary of CPR.

You should check the scene to make sure it is safe, check the person, give 30 compressions, open the airway, give two breaths, continue the cycle of 30 compressions and 2 breaths. Signup and view all the answers

What is an AED?

Designed to shock the heart. Signup and view all the answers

Each minute that defibrillation is delayed, the chance of survival is reduced by __________.

10% Signup and view all the answers

Describe Clinical Death.

When breathing and heart-rate stops for 0-6 minutes. Signup and view all the answers

Describe cellular death.

Also known as biological death, when breathing and heart-rate stops for 10 minutes. Signup and view all the answers

List 2 considerations for an AED.

Remove a patient from standing water before AED is used. Patient should be removed from a metal surface if possible. Signup and view all the answers

What does AED stand for?

Automated External Defibrillator Signup and view all the answers

What are the steps for using an AED?

Turn the machine on, Bare Chest, Attach the pads, Plug in pads, Stand clear, Shock advised push button, Start CPR. Signup and view all the answers

What is preferable to use for infants (AED)?

The pads should be placed on the center of the chest and one on the center of the back between the shoulder blades. Signup and view all the answers

Should adult pads be used on children?

True Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Fears in Medical Situations

Five main fears: disease, lawsuits, uncertainty, harming the patient, and unsafe scenes.

Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack

Common symptoms include nausea, sweating, shortness of breath, and chest pain.

Treatment for Heart Attack

Keep the patient comfortable, offer one aspirin dose, and maintain calm.

Leading Causes of Death

Stroke ranks as the third leading cause of death in the US.

Types of Stroke

Two main types: ischemic stroke (caused by blood clots) and hemorrhagic stroke (caused by bleeding).

Stroke and Oxygen Deprivation

During a stroke, the brain is deprived of oxygen.

Signs and Symptoms of Stroke

Indicators include numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, confusion, dizziness, and severe headache.

Treatment for Stroke

Call EMS, keep the patient calm, and be prepared to administer CPR if necessary.

Chain of Survival Steps

Steps include early recognition and activation of EMS, early CPR, early defibrillation, and early advanced care.

Personal Protective Equipment

Always wear gloves during first aid care.

Proper Glove Removal Technique

Remove gloves using skin-to-skin and glove-to-glove technique to avoid contamination.

Phone First vs. Care First

Phone first for certain adults; care first for children, infants, and cases involving drowning or overdose.

Initial Steps in CPR

Always start with check, call, and care.

Chest Compressions in CPR

Administer 30 compressions at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute.

Hand Placement for CPR

Adult: heel of one hand between the nipples; Child: same as adult unless small, use one hand; Infant: two fingers placed between the nipples.

Opening the Airway

Tilt the head back and lift the chin to open the airway.

Rescue Breaths in CPR

Provide 2 breaths, each lasting 1 second while observing chest rise and fall.

Duration of CPR

Continue CPR until an AED arrives, an advanced responder takes over, or the patient shows signs of life.

Summary of CPR Procedure

Check the scene, evaluate the victim, perform 30 compressions, open the airway, and give 2 breaths in a continuous cycle.

Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

An AED is a device designed to deliver an electrical shock to the heart in cases of cardiac arrest.

Impact of Delayed Defibrillation

Each minute of delayed defibrillation decreases the chance of survival by 10%.

Clinical Death vs. Cellular Death

Clinical death occurs when breathing and heart rate stop for 0-6 minutes; cellular death occurs when these functions cease for 10 minutes.

Considerations for AED Use

Remove patient from water and metal surfaces before using the AED.

Using an AED

Steps include turning on the machine, exposing the chest, attaching pads, ensuring everyone is clear, delivering a shock if advised, and continuing CPR.

AED Use for Infants

Prefer placing pads on the center of the chest and one on the back between the shoulder blades for infants.

Use of Adult Pads on Children

Adult pads can be used on children if necessary.

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This quiz covers essential knowledge for Pro Training, focusing on fears related to healthcare, signs and symptoms of a heart attack, and treatment protocols. Test your understanding and prepare effectively for real-world scenarios in emergency medical situations.