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6 medicalperformance
there are 6 different medical performances
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Hands only CPR | 1. Call 911 right away 2. Lay victim on their back 3. 2 Hands: fingers interlocked 4. Hands on sternum between nipple line 5. Push down at least 2 inches 6. Push at a rate of 100-120 bpm 7. Let chest fully rise after each compression |
| Finding the problem | 1. Verbalize that the scene is safe 2. Verbalize putting on gloves 3. Check for response- tap and shout 4. Tell someone to phone the emergency response # (911) 5. Check for no breathing or gasping only (min. 5 max. 10secs) 6. Look for obvious signs o |
| Proper glove removal | 1. Remove gloves by gripping one glove on the outside near the cuff and peel it off, inside out 2. Cup the inside-out glove with the other gloved hand 3. Use 2 fingers of the bare hand near the cuff to peel the second glove off, with the first glove ins |
| AED action steps | 1. Turn it on 2. Follow directions it gives you (correct pad placement and plug in pads connector) 3. If AED asks you to "deliver shock", first check that the patient is clear and no one is touching them |
| Control bleeding and bandaging | 1. Verbalize putting on gloves 2. Place pressure over the cut with a clean piece of gauze 3. Place more gauze on top of the existing gauze and/ or apply more pressure to stop bleeding. (instructor verbalizes bleeding has stopped) 4. Apply a bandage ove |
| Proper use of epi-pen | 1. Read and follow the instructions on the pen 2. Hold pen correctly by holding it with a fist and not touching either end 3. Remove the safety cap 4. Press injector end hard against thigh about halfway between the hip and knee. Hold pen in place as lo |