2. Responding to emergencies

Question 1

Why don’t people respond

Answer 1

1. bystander report
2. unpleasant injuries or illness
3. fear of catching a disease
4. fear of doing something wrong or causing more harm

Question 2

Consent

Answer 2

• if unconscious assume consent
• children no parents assume consent
• if they refuse care call EMS/911

Question 3

Child abuse/neglect

Answer 3

Report it even if not confirmed

Question 4

When to call EMS

Answer 4

• seizure
• mental health emergency
• head/neck/spine injury
• chest pain
• extreme bleeding
• abnormal breathing
• not able to access
• unresponsive
• altered mental state

Question 5

Hand washing

Answer 5

• wet hands
• wash 30 secs
• rinse

water temp. doesn’t matter