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What is the rate of compressions to breaths during CPR?
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30:2
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What is the depth of compression for infants?
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1 - 1.5 inches
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CPR on an infant involves howmany fingers/hands?
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2 fingers
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What is the depth of compression for a child?
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1.5 inches
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What is the depth of compression for an adult?
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2 inches
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CPR on a child involves how many hands/fingers?
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1 hand
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CPR on an adult involves how many hands/fingers?
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2 hand
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What is an Epipen used for?
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Delivery medicin during anaphylaxis
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What does R.I.C.E. stand for?
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Rest
Ice Compression Elevation |
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What is the duration of breath for an adult during CPR?
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1 full second.
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The only place on the body where you should remove an impales object is?
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The cheek
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What should you put in the mouth of a seizure victim?
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Nothing
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What is the first step for aiding an animal bite victim?
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Wash the wound with soap & water.
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When do you put someone into recovery position?
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When the victim is unconscoius but breathing.
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What are the first steps to take with a responsive choking adult?
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1) Ask if they are choking
2) If coughing, do nothing 3) If not breathing, offer abdominal thrusts |
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AED is used to do what?
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Restore normal heart rhythm
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What is the 1st stepo in the Cardiac Chain of Survival?
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Early recognition and access
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What does BLS stand for?
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Basic Life Support
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What does ABC stand for?
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Airway
Breathing Circulation |
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What is a common symptom of heat exhaustion?
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Heavy sweating, thirst and fast heart rate
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Can you die from heat stroke?
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Yes
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What does S.A.M.P.L.E. stand for?
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Signs & Symptoms
Allergies Medicines Past History Last Food or Drink Events |
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What is the 1st step to take for an unresponsive victim?
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Check for breathing
Call professionals |
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What do you do in a diabetic emergency?
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Give the victim sugar
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What is 1st step for treating a bleeding victim?
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Make sure you have a barrier (gloves, etc.)
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What is the 1st step for treating a burn victim?
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Remove the heat source.
Flush with cool/cold water till burning ceases. |
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What is the general rule for icing an injury?
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20 mins ON
30 mins OFF |
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What is good 1st aid for a spider bite?
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Keep the wound above the heart, if possible.
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Describe the shock position.
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Victim on back
Feet/Legs elevated 8-12 inches |
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What do you do for a severely bleeding victim?
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Apply compression at, on or around the wound
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What are some signs that your bandaging is too tight?
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Tingling
Discoloration |
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What is a sure way to tell the difference between Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke?
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Heat Stroke: Hot to touch, but not sweaty.
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How can you tell if someone possibly has a spinal injury?
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Loss of use of limbs
Pain in extremities Tingling sensations in extremeties |
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What are some signs of possible brain injury?
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Assymetry in the face (one side drooping)
Nausea Severe headache |
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What do you do if a victim is experiencing consistent and long lasting chest pain?
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Call 9-1-1 immediately
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What are some of the best things you can do for a seizure victim?
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Keep surrounding area clear for the victim.
Provide a pillow for the victims head |
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Regarding general wound care, what are 2 important factors?
a) sterile b) tightly bound c) call 9-1-1 d) non stick |
a) sterile
d) non stick |
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When dealing with a chest impalement, describe treatment of the wound.
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Pack gauze around wound without removing object.
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What is "Automatic Consent" ?
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Unresponsive adult or unresponsive child with no parent/guardian present
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What is the best course of action for a chemical splash in the eyes?
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Irrigate with water until professional help arrives.
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If the victim is breathing and/or responsive, what is something else you should do if you are unfamiliar with the incident?
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Look for bleeding
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Who should you call if you witness poison swallowing for each type of victim:
a) Unresponsive b) Responsive |
a) 9-1-1
b) Poison Control or 9-1-1 |
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What are the first steps of 1st aid for a stroke victim?
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Call 9-1-1
Put victim in stroke position Comfort & reassure the victim |
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What is good 1st aid for someone suffering from hypothermia?
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Warm them up.
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When is it okay to move a victim?
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When their present position puts them in danger
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what is appropriate wound care for a 3rd degree burn victim?
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Wrap/Dress wound with loose, non-stick dressing.
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What is the age of an "adult" when considering CPR?
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8 years old
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When do we provide BLS ?
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When the victim is unresponsive
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After an AED delivers its shock, what should you do?
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Return to performing compressions if victim is still not breathing.
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Where do you position your hands when performing CPR on an adult?
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Center of sternum at the nipple line
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Where do you position your hands for a normal abdominal thrust?
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Center of Abs above the belly button
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What is the rate of compressions for CPR?
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100/minute
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What is best way to tell if air is entering the victims lungs?
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Chest will rise and fall
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