Action At An Emergency

Question 1

Emergencies are often?

Answer 1

Dangerous
Unusual and Rare
Different
Unforseen
Urgent

Question 2

What is a vital link between emergency medical services and the victim?

Answer 2

Bystander

Question 3

A bystander must make a series of decisions quickly and reliably. These include?

Answer 3

Recognize
Decide
Call 911
Assess
First Aid

Question 4

When do you call 911?

Answer 4

Life Threatening
Condition could get worse
Victim needs skill of EMS
Distance cause delay
Spinal Injury

Question 5

How do you call EMS?

Answer 5

Give location
Give phone number
What happened
Number of people needing help
Victims condition
Don't hang up until instructed to do so

Question 6

Whats the first thing you should do when you get to the scene?

Answer 6

Secure the scene first

Question 7

First aiders must understand the risks of?

Answer 7

Infectious Diseases

Question 8

What is a disease that can spread from one person to another?

Answer 8

Communicable Disease

Question 9

What are personal protective equipment?

Answer 9

Exam Gloves
Mouth to Barrier Devices
Eye Protection
Gown/Apron

Question 10

Wash your hands before and after?

Answer 10

Contact with victim

Question 11

What are diseases carried by an infected person’s blood?

Answer 11

Blood born diseases

Question 12

What are examples of blood borne diseases?

Answer 12

HIV

Hep B and C

Question 13

What are diseases that are transmitted through the air by coughing or sneezing?

Answer 13

Airborne Diseases

Question 14

What are examples of airborne diseases?

Answer 14

TB

SARS

Question 15

What is the grieving process?

Answer 15

Denial 
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance