Pre-Finals Set A Flashcards
is the worst enemy of any emergency situation.
Panic
How does panicking affect emergency situations?
It makes a bad situation worse as this spreads to others as well. It does not allow one to think. In fact, it even hinders or interferes with rational thinking and causes confusion.
the first thing to do in an emergency situation
stay calm
a person who can give immediate treatment to someone injured.
First Aider
What are the roles of a First Aider?
- The first aider serves as the bridge that fills the gap between victim and the physician.
- The first aider ensure his or her own safety and that of bystanders.
- The first aider should gain access to the victim.
- The first aider should access for any possible risks to the patient’s life.
- The first aider should contact for advanced medical care as needed.
- The first aider should provide the needed care for the patient (PNRC, 2007).
CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD FIRST AIDER
- Observant – should notice all sign
- Resourceful – make use of things at hand
- Gentle – should not cause pain
- Tactful – should not alarm the victim
- Sympathetic – should be comforting
- Respectable – should maintain a professional and caring attitude.
Characteristic of a goof first aider where they should notice all signs
Observant
Characteristic of a goof first aider where they make use of things at hand
Resourceful
Characteristic of a goof first aider where they should not cause pain
Gentle
Characteristic of a goof first aider where they should not alarm the victim
Tactful
Characteristic of a goof first aider where they should be comforting
Sympathetic
Characteristic of a goof first aider where they should maintain a professional and caring attitude.
Respectable
Only perform this when the victim is unconscious, with no pulse, and not breathing.
CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION “CPR”
a life-saving technique
CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION “CPR”
it involves the cab process
CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION “CPR”
When to only perform CPR?
when the victim is unconscious, with no pulse, and not breathing
What does CPR mean?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
What is the cab process in CPR?
- Compression (restoration of blood circulation)
- Airway (clearing of airway)
- Breathing (breathe for the person)
How many compressions and rescue breaths are done?
30 compressions and two rescue breaths. This is already considered a cycle, so repeat until help arrives
How many compressions and rescue breaths are done?
30 compressions and two rescue breaths. This is already considered a cycle, so repeat until help arrives
Steps in administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Put the person on his or her back on a firm surface.
- Locate hand position for compression by drawing an imaginary line from armpit to center chest for hand placement .
- Put heel of one hand on the lower part of the breastbone.
- Put other hand over the first, interlacing your fingers for support.
- With straight arms and shoulder positioned over the victim’s chest, push down on the victim’s chest. For adult victims, push it down for at least 2 inches or 5 cm deep.
- Give 30 compressions in 18 seconds or less (rate of 200 compressions in one or more minutes) and let rise completely between compressions.
- After 30 compressions, give two rescue breaths.
- Repeat cycle until help arrives or when there are signs of movement.
How to locate hand placement for compressions?
Locate hand position for compression by drawing an imaginary line from armpit to the center of the chest
How to position hands in CPR?
Put heel of one hand on the lower part of the breastbone. Put other hand over the first, interlacing your fingers for support.
How deep should the first aider push down on the adult victim’s chest?
2 inches or 5 cm deep
