Cpr test

CPR

Stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

3 objectives of first aid

1. Preserve life

2. prevent further injury

3. promote recovery

When to get medical help

1. Someone is unresponsive

2. Has chest pain

3. Has breathing problems

4. Has severe or uncontrolled bleeding

5. Has been in a motor vehicle collision or a serious accident

6. Has suspected large broken bones or a head and spinal injury

How to treat shock

1. Handle the person gently and loosen any tight clothing

2. Treat the injury that caused shock

3. Rest the person in a comfortable position

4. Help maintain normal body temperature

5. Continue ongoing care until medical help arrives and takes over

Good Samaritan law

This law was developed to protect people who voluntarily assist others in need. It says that first aid responders who volunteer to help injured people will not be held liable if they do so in good faith and act resonably

What are some reasons why people not want to offer help in an emergency?

1. The presence of other people

2. The fear of doing something wrong

3. The nature of the injury or illness

4. Fear of disease transmission

5. Fear of being sued

What are the principals of the Good Samaritan Law?

Consent, implied consent, prudent parent, resonable skill and care, abandonment

What are controllable risk factors for heart disease?

1. Diet

2. Stress

3. Excess weight

4. Alcohol

5. Diabetes

6. Drugs

7. Lack of exercise

What are the 5 P’s of a heart attack?

1. Pain in the chest

2. Pale skin

3. Puking

4. Pooped

5. Puffing

Chain of survival in order.

1. Early recognition + calling 911

2. Early CPR

3. Early defibrillation

4. Early medical attention

5. Early rehabilitation

What is shock?

Shock is a circulatory problem that occurs when body tissues are deprived of oxygenated blood.

Examples of Shock

1. Dizziness

2. Denial

3. Anxiety

4. Confusion

5. Faint

Signs and symptoms of a stroke

1. Face: Drooping on one side

2. Arm: numbness or paralysis on one side

3. Speech: impaired, slurring or inncorect speech

Why would you stop CPR?

1. An AED is applied

2. The victim is revived

3. Another first aider arrives and takes over

4. The area becomes unsafe

5. You are to exhausted to continue

What does AED mean

Automated External Defibrillator

What does a AED do?

An AED provides an electric shock to stop and correct a heart that has stopped beating properly.

Steps for choking

1. Take charge of the situation

2. Approach the victim from the front

3. Ask the victim, “ are you choking”?

4. Tell the victim you are trained and get consent to help

5. Do 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts

6. Repeat step #5 and check the mouth after each sequence