Final (Revised) Study

Question 1

Emergency action steps

Answer 1

Check, Call, Care

Question 2

Emergencies that prompt you to call 911

Answer 2

signs of shock

life threatening bleeding

head or spine injury

anaphylaxis

unresponsive and not breathing

chest pain (signs of heart attack)

Question 3

You wear it to protect yourself from bodily fluids and disease transmission; also to protect the patient

Answer 3

PPE

Question 4

What does the SAM interview stand for?

Answer 4

Signs and Symptoms, Allergies, Medications and Medical history

Question 5

first thing done before identifying yourself and asking for consent, is constant and evolving

Answer 5

Checking for scene safety

Question 6

Examples of unsafe scenes

Answer 6

bad weather, downed power lines, busy street and traffic, people, situations beyond your training

Question 7

Cardiac chain of survival; these give the patient the best chance for surviving

Answer 7

Early recognition- knowing signs and symptoms
Early 911
Early CPR
Early AED
Early advanced life support (EMS arrives)

Question 8

CPR consists of

Answer 8

30 chest compressions with 2 rescue breaths

Question 9

Quality chest compression depth

Answer 9

2-3 inches deep (at least for adults)

Question 10

Quality chest compression rate

Answer 10

100-120 bpm

Question 11

Quality chest compression location

Answer 11

center of the chest

Question 12

Quality rescue breath head tilt

Answer 12

Adults: past neutral
Children: slightly past neutral

Question 13

Quality rescue breath length

Answer 13

1 second

Question 14

Quality rescue breath check

Answer 14

For chest rising and falling

Question 15

Body positing for patient when performing CPR

Answer 15

on firm flat surface, lying on their back

Question 16

Body positioning for Responder when performing CPR

Answer 16

kneel next to patient, knees hip distance apart, stack hands, lock your elbows, have shoulders, elbows, and wrists in a straight line

Question 17

When to stop performing CPR

Answer 17

When EMS arrives

Unsafe scene

Exhausted to continue

Another trained responder arrives and relieves you

Patient becomes responsive

AED becomes available, stop to set up AED and then resume

Question 18

Responsive person choking procedure: body position

Answer 18

standing, bent forward at the waist, head, shoulders, upper body is parallel to the ground as possible

Question 19

Responsive person choking procedure: back blows

Answer 19

give 5 between the shoulder blades

Question 20

Responsive person choking procedure: abdominal thrusts

Answer 20

give 5, fists above the naval (belly button); if person is too large, give chest thrusts

Question 21

When to use an AED

Answer 21

as soon as one becomes available

Question 22

AED pad placement

Answer 22

Upper right chest, lower left
Pads do not touch

Question 23

What AED pads do you NOT use on adults?

Answer 23

pediatric

Question 24

Does AED work through clothing?

Answer 24

NO! Remove clothing to expose the chest

Question 25

signs and symptoms of concussion

Answer 25

Confusion Headache Nausea and vomiting Unresponsiveness Visual changes/disturbances

Question 26

Signs and symptoms of shock

Answer 26

Increased respiratory rate and heart rate Altered mental status- anxious, restless, confused, irritable Pale, cool, and clammy skin

Question 27

Anaphylaxis signs and symptoms

Answer 27

Rash (systemic or near airway) Difficulty breathing Lightheaded Swelling of tongue and throat

Question 28

Infection signs and symptoms

Answer 28

Redness and swelling Pus Heated, may have a fever Red streaks

Question 29

What does MOI stand for?

Answer 29

mechanism of injury

Question 30

MOI (mechanism of injury) for Spine

Answer 30

Falls from height High velocity impact Falling directly on your buttocks People over 65

Question 31

Heart attack signs and symptoms

Answer 31

Chest pain/tightness Radiating to shoulder, jaw, arm, back Pale/grayish skin Shortness of breath Fatigue

Question 32

How to perform care of a heart attack

Answer 32

Get them comfortable Loosen tight clothing Assist with 325 milligrams of Aspirin

Question 33

How to perform care with diabetic emergencies

Answer 33

Give patient 15-20 grams of sugar

Question 34

What do you give to care for someone with opiate overdose

Answer 34

Narcan (naloxone)

Question 35

How to care for Head/neck/spine injury

Answer 35

Do not move patient, leave them in position found Limit movement Keep them comfortable

Question 36

How to care for bleeding control

Answer 36

Assess from volume and flow Apply direct pressure

Question 37

How to perform direct pressure for bleeding control

Answer 37

Put gauze and bandage right over the wound Press hard with both hands Stop holding pressure when the bleeding stops

Question 38

For extremities only Place them 2-3 inches above the wound (between the wound and the heart) DO NOT put tourniquet directly on the wound or on a joint Once we put it on, we don’t take it off until they see the doctor

Answer 38

Tourniquets