| CPR/ AED | circulation emergencies | Respiratory emergencies/ choking | Wound care |
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What is a pocket mask or face shield?
I should always use this when giving CPR to protect myself (when giving mouth-to-mouth).
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What is Face Arm Speech Time? FAST
Use this acronym to assess someone having a stroke (and what does this acronym stand for)?
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What is partial choking? *Remember to stay with the person and encourage them to cough.
If the person can still cough or speak, this is known as __________ choking?
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What is a nosebleed?
To treat this condition, tilt the head FORWARD, and pinch the nose for 15 minutes..
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Reposition the head (if that still doesn't work, then check the mouth and perform the finger sweep).
If my first rescue breath doesn't go in, then I need to _______________ (for breath 2).
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What are nitroglycerine and aspirin?
Which two meds can be used to treat a heart attack?
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-shake the inhaler
-prime the inhaler once or twice (spray it into the air)
Before administering an inhaler, you must remember to _________ the inhaler.
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What are:
- milk - egg whites - coconut water - person's own saliva
After you stop the bleeding (in mouth), you can immerse the knocked-out-tooth in: ____________.
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- absorb moisture with a cloth.
- shave the chest - remove clothing from the person's chest
Name 3 things you must do to prepare the chest for an AED.
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What is internal bleeding?
Which condition is this?
-bruising on the abdomen -intense thirst -nausea/ vomiting -blood in saliva/ vomit |
- call EMS/ 911
- start CPR/ use AED
What is the next thing to do if a choking person drops unconscious?
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What are:
- red streaks - swelling - pus - fever *Remember to seek medical attention!
What are some possible signs that a cut has become infected?
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- when the person resumes breathing
- when someone else takes over (EMS or a bystander) - if you are exhausted and need a break - if the scene becomes unsafe
When is it acceptable to stop giving CPR?
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What is a heart attack?
*note: some individuals, especially women don't necessarily get chest pain
Which condition is this?
-chest pain -sweating -pain in arm & jaw -denial -back pain -crushing chest pain |
What are:
-hives/ rash -airway swelling -nausea/ vomiting -dizziness
What are 3 signs or symptoms of anaphylaxis?
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What is a thermal burn?
To treat this condition, immerse this in cool water and wrap it up (in sterile, non-adhesive gauze). *Call EMS if severe.
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What are:
-schools -hospitals -community centres - libraries - fitness centres
Name 3 places where you can find an AED.
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Treat for shock:
-rest/ reassure -give blanket -keep seated -no water (note: they will be very thirsty)
How should you treat someone for internal bleeding?
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-Give a second dose (if available) into the opposite thigh. *Call 911 if you haven't done do already.
If the person does not improve within 5 minutes of taking an Epipen, what is the next thing to do?
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What is an amputated finger/ body part?
To treat this condition, remember to:
-protect it, -bag it, -cool it -tag it. Don't forgtet to treat the person first! |
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