| Question | Answer |
| 4 Things when acting in an Emergency | 1. Scene Safety
2. Call 911
3. Remain Calm
4. Only give care been trained in. |
| 6 Steps of initial assessment of victim | 1. Check for responsiveness
2.If unresponsive, call 911
3. Check Pulse
4. Assess airway
5. Look listen and feel for breathing
6. Check for other life threatening problems or severe bleeding |
| SAMPLE | S-signs/symptoms
A-allergies
M-medications
P-past history (Hx)
L-last meal/drink
E-events leading to scenario |
| Recovery Method | for anyone who is unresponsive and breathing |
| Disease spread during first aid? | 1. Hepatitis B/C
2. HIV/AIDS |
| Prevent disease transmission by: | 1. UP
2. PPE
3. Avoid contact with bodily fluid |
| 1st Degree burn: | Red skin, dry, mild swelling, painful, skin is intact |
| 2nd Degree Burn: | Swollen red skin, Blistering, significant pain |
| 3rd Degree burn: | Skin damage- charred, watch for signs of shock, no pain |
| Signs/Symptoms of bone or joint injury | 1. Swelling
2. Pain
3. Inability to use extremity
4. Deformity |
| RICE | Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation |
| Signs of sudden illness | 1. Skin color changes
2. Nausea/Vomiting
3. Profuse sweating
4. Dizzy/weak |
| 8 Symptoms of a scorpion sting: | 1. Burning pain
2. Tingling
3. Numbness
4. Swelling
5. Nausea/vomiting
6. Difficulty breathing
7. Hyperactivity
8. Shock |
| Signs/symptoms of hypothermia | 1. Shivering
2. Decreased levels of conciousness
3. Numbness
4. Slow breathing/erratic pulse
5. Slurred speech
6. Rigid muscles |
| Heat exhaustion will elevate into heatstroke if: | not cooled and given water |
| Symptoms of heat exhaustion include: | 1. Heavy sweating
2. Extreme thirst
3. Fatigue
4. Heat cramps
5. Headache
6. Dizzyness
7. Nausea
8. Vomiting |
| First aid for heat exhaustion: | 1. Move to cool area
2. Loosen clothing
3. Give water
4. Cool body w/ wet cloths |
| Move a victim only if: | 1. Fire/explosion
2. Poisonous fumes
3. Risk of structure collapse
4. Position for lifesaving care
5. In the way of another victim |
