Emergencies and First Aid

What are the three steps in CAB CPR?

Chest compressions, airway, breathing

What does C in CAB stand for?

Chest compressions

What does A in CAB stand for?

Airway

What does B in CAB stand for?

Breathing

Why was CPR changed from ABC to CAB?

To begin chest compressions sooner

What is an AED?

Automated external defibrillator

What does an AED do?

Delivers an electrical shock to the heart when appropriate

What is the purpose of an AED?

To help restore a normal heart rhythm after sudden cardiac arrest

What is CPR?

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

How often does the PDF say CPR training should be renewed?

Every two years

What CPR course is commonly required for healthcare professionals?

American Heart Association BLS

What is triage?

A system used to prioritize medical care based on severity and available resources

What is the goal of triage?

Provide care to as many patients as possible by treating the most seriously injured first

What are the three general triage categories?

Minor injuries, severe injuries requiring prompt treatment, and injuries unlikely to be survivable

What is START?

Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment

When is START used?

During mass-casualty incidents

What is the purpose of START?

Quickly classify victims according to injury severity

What should you do if a patient has a seizure?

Move objects away from the patient that might cause injury

What should you not do during a seizure?

Do not restrain the patient

What should you not place in a patient's mouth during a seizure?

A bite block or any object

What is a myocardial infarction?

A heart attack

What should a medical assistant do when a patient has a suspected heart attack?

Follow emergency procedures and activate EMS

What is heat exhaustion?

A heat-related condition caused by excessive loss of water and salt

What is heat stroke?

A severe heat-related emergency involving extremely high body temperature

What temperature is associated with the heat-stroke example in the PDF?

106°F

What are signs of heat stroke in the PDF example?

Very high temperature, dry skin, and flushed skin

What is hypothermia?

A dangerously low body temperature

What should be done for a person with hypothermia?

Move the person to shelter and follow emergency procedures

What is hemorrhage?

Severe bleeding

What is arterial bleeding?

Bleeding from an artery

What is venous bleeding?

Bleeding from a vein

What is capillary bleeding?

Bleeding from small blood vessels near the skin

What type of bleeding often seeps slowly?

Capillary bleeding

What type of bleeding is associated with an artery?

Arterial bleeding

What should be done for severe bleeding?

Apply appropriate pressure and follow emergency procedures

What should be done if a patient ingests a poisonous substance?

Contact the Poison Control Center

Should you induce vomiting after a poisoning?

No, follow poison-control instructions

What is an allergic emergency?

A severe allergic reaction requiring immediate treatment

What is anaphylaxis?

A severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction

What medication is used for anaphylaxis?

Epinephrine

What is syncope?

Temporary loss of consciousness

What should you do when a patient faints?

Protect the patient from injury and follow emergency procedures

What is shock?

A life-threatening condition in which tissues do not receive adequate blood flow and oxygen

What is the first priority during any medical emergency?

Assess the situation and activate the appropriate emergency response

Why should medical staff remain calm during an emergency?

To follow emergency procedures effectively and reduce further injury

Where are workplace emergency procedures found?

In the office emergency policy manual

What types of emergencies should an office emergency plan address?

Medical emergencies, medication reactions, fires, tornadoes, and other disasters