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20 Cards in this Set
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Citizen Responder Steps (know the order as well as the steps themselves)
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Recognize that an emergeny exists
Decide to act Taking action by calling 911 Giving care until medical help arrives |
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Rationale for citizen responder steps
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The responder can provide help that can save a life or make a difference between a complete recovery or behavior
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Recognizing a conscious and unconscious victim
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concious-aware of ones self and surroundings
Uncousciouss- not aware of ones self surrounding |
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How to check a victim.
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Check for unconsciousness
Breathing or trouble breathing No sign of life Severe bleeding |
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Disease transmission and prevention
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Wear disposable gloves
Remove jwlery rings braclets watched Cover any cuts scrapes or sores prior to putting on protective equiptment |
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Head tilt/chin lift technique
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Technique used to open a victim' airways by pushing down on the forehead while pulling up on th ebony part of the jaw
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When to call 9-1-1
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Unconscious victim
Trouble breathing Chest discomfort for more than 3-5 minutes Severe bleeding Has a seizure and is pregnant Is vomiting or passing blood Appears to be poisoned Has possible broken bones |
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Barriers to action
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The Presence of Bystandards
Uncertainty about the victim The nature of the injuruy or the ilness Fear of disease transmission Fear of not knowing what to do or doing something wrong |
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Vomit situations
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recovery position
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Compressions
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30-2
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Depths
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Adult: 2 inches
Child:11/2 inches infant: 1 inch |
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Signals of shock
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Failure of the cirulatory system to produce adequate oxygen rich blood to all parts of the body
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Recognizing and treating different degrees of burns
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Superficial burns(first degrees)-Top layer of sckin, minor
Partial Thickness(second degrees)- Epidermis and dermis red blisters, may scar Full-Thickness Burns(third degree)- life threatening, often destroys nerves Care: Check the scene for safety remove from situation of burning Cool the burn with cold water |
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Splinting and caring for musculoskeletal injuries
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support the injured part in the position in which you find it
Cover any open wounds Check area for cirrculation Apply splint to immobilize the joints Secure the splint in place with bandages continue checking for cirrculaion Elevate the splinted part |
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Proper care and order for bleeding
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check the scene, check the victim
Obtain consent Cover with sterile dressing Apply direct pressure until bleeding stops Apply additionsal dressing |
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Signals and care for head, neck, and back injuries
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Signals:Changes in level of consiousness
Severe pressure in the head neck or back Tingling or loss of sensation Partial or complete loss of movement Unusual bumps or depressions Blood |
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Signals and care for diabetic emergencies
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Changes in conciousness
Abnormal Pulse Irregualr reathing Care: Ask if they have diabetes, give them sugar or insulin depending on high or low levels |
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Signals and care for seizures
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Do not hold or restrain the victim\Stay calm
position them on their side until the seizure passes |
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Signals and care for poisoning (including bites and stings)
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Nausea
Vommiting Diarrehea anf abdominal pain Care: If life threatening call 911 Care for life threatening poison EPI Pen |
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Signals and care for substance abuse and misuse
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Abuse:intentional Misuse:Unintentional, not reading directiona
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