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Red Cross First Aid Final Exam |Questions & Correct Solutions
emergency medical system Correct Ans - network of professionals linked together
to provide the best care for people in all types of emergencies
your role in the EMS system Correct Ans - 1. recognizing that an emergency exists
2. deciding to take action
3. activating the EMS system
4. giving care until EMS take over
signs of an emergency Correct Ans - unusual sounds, unusual odors, unusual sights,
unusual behaviors
good samaritan laws Correct Ans - protect the responder from financial liability,
developed to encourage people to to help others in emergency situations
when to activate the EMS system Correct Ans - -emergency situations
-emergency conditions
consent Correct Ans - permission, what you must obtain before giving first aid care
to obtain consent Correct Ans - 1. state your name
2. state the type/level of training that you have
3. explain what you think is wrong
4. explain what you plan to do
5. ask if you may help
pathogens Correct Ans - harmful microorganisms that can cause disease
blood borne pathogens Correct Ans - spread when blood from an infected person
enters the bloodstream of a person who is not infected
blood borne illnesses Correct Ans - HIV, Hepatitis
airborne illnesses Correct Ans - tuberculosis
2 steps to limiting your exposure to pathogens Correct Ans - 1. use PPE
2. wash your hands after giving care
personal protective equipment (PPE) Correct Ans - is equipment used to prevent
pathogens from contaminating your skin, mucous membranes, or clothing
, examples of PPE Correct Ans - latex-free disposable gloves, CPR breathing barriers
(face shield/pocket mask)
the emergency action steps Correct Ans - CHECK, CALL, CARE
check Correct Ans - first check the scene, then check the person
scene size-up Correct Ans - -is the scene safe to enter?
-what happened?
-how many people are involved?
-what is your initial impression about the nature of the person's illness/injury?
-is anyone else available to help?
call first Correct Ans - -any person 12+ who is unresponsive
-a child/infant whom you witnessed suddenly collapse
-an unresponsive child or infant known to have heart problems
care first Correct Ans - -an unresponsive infant or child <12 yrs whom you did not
see collapse
-a person who is choking
-allergic reaction and has an epinephrine auto injector
-a person who has severe, life-threatening. bleeding
SAMPLE Correct Ans - S= signs and symptoms
A= allergies
M= medications
P= pertinent medical history
L= last food or drink
E=events leading up to the incident
recovery position Correct Ans - put a person in this when they are responsive but
not fully awake, helps lower risk for choking and aspiration
heart attack Correct Ans - occurs when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is
blocked
signs/symptoms of heart attack Correct Ans - chest pain, discomfort that spreads to
arms, dizziness, nausea, trouble breathing, sweating
male vs. female (heart attack) Correct Ans - males often experience the "classic"
symptoms while females often experience milder symptoms
if you think someone is having a heart attack... Correct Ans - immediately call 911
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