FIRST AID/ CPR STUDY GUIDE
COMPLETE DETAILED CASE STUDY
l What are signs that indicate a medical emergency? - unusual noise, sight, odor, appearance, behavior.
List some barriers to action - presence of other people, unsure of victim's condition, type of injury or
illness, fear of catching disease, fear of doing something wrong, being unsure when to call 911.
Name the 3 C's - check, call, care.
Check what? - scene safety, victims, bystanders, signs and clues, airway, breathing, circulation.
Call who? - 911 or EMS.
How long should you check a victim's breathing? - 10 seconds.
Define: implied consent - to assume a victim would give permission to treat them if they were conscious.
Transmitting diseases key things - can be airborne, in a fluid, or vector (bite), injured person must be
infected, rescuer has to have a break in skin, must be sufficient amount of pathogens.
Define: pathogens - a disease causing microorganism.
Care for first 2 minutes IF: - unconscious adult, adolescent, or infant, or witnessed collapse.
Call first FOR: - cardiac emergencies, drowning victims, unwitnessed collapse.
, Walking assist move - 1 or 2 persons with a conscious person, use your body as a crutch, don't use if
suspected head, neck, or back injury.
Pack strap carry - use with conscious person, place person on your back and cross arms in front of you,
don't use if suspect head, neck, or back injury.
2 person seated carry - requires 2 people, use with conscious victim not seriously injured, interlock arms
and place under knees to carry.
Clothes drag - Use on unconscious or conscious person WITH suspected head, neck, or back injuries.
keep head, neck, back, stable. grab clothing behind neck, pull to safety while supporting head in your
forearms.
Blanket drag - used to move unconscious person or conscious, support person on side and place blanket
underneath, roll person back onto back and gather blanket at the head and move gently.
Foot drag - use when a person is too large, firmly grasp ankles and move backwards in straight line, DO
NOT BUMP HEAD, CHECK SCENE!
Body mechanics to know - feet shoulder width apart, knees flexed, back straight, work in direction of
your efforts, close to load, push and pull DON'T LIFT, get help, work in unison.
Water victims care - reach victim BUT KEEP YOURSELF SAFE FIRST, call 911, stablize victim face up place
one arm under shoulders and one under hips, support victim in water until EMS arrives. *flip victim over
if face down*
respiratory organs - airway and lungs.
respiratory system job - supplies body with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide by breathing.
common respiratory problems - asthma, respiratory distress, respiratory arrest.
COMPLETE DETAILED CASE STUDY
l What are signs that indicate a medical emergency? - unusual noise, sight, odor, appearance, behavior.
List some barriers to action - presence of other people, unsure of victim's condition, type of injury or
illness, fear of catching disease, fear of doing something wrong, being unsure when to call 911.
Name the 3 C's - check, call, care.
Check what? - scene safety, victims, bystanders, signs and clues, airway, breathing, circulation.
Call who? - 911 or EMS.
How long should you check a victim's breathing? - 10 seconds.
Define: implied consent - to assume a victim would give permission to treat them if they were conscious.
Transmitting diseases key things - can be airborne, in a fluid, or vector (bite), injured person must be
infected, rescuer has to have a break in skin, must be sufficient amount of pathogens.
Define: pathogens - a disease causing microorganism.
Care for first 2 minutes IF: - unconscious adult, adolescent, or infant, or witnessed collapse.
Call first FOR: - cardiac emergencies, drowning victims, unwitnessed collapse.
, Walking assist move - 1 or 2 persons with a conscious person, use your body as a crutch, don't use if
suspected head, neck, or back injury.
Pack strap carry - use with conscious person, place person on your back and cross arms in front of you,
don't use if suspect head, neck, or back injury.
2 person seated carry - requires 2 people, use with conscious victim not seriously injured, interlock arms
and place under knees to carry.
Clothes drag - Use on unconscious or conscious person WITH suspected head, neck, or back injuries.
keep head, neck, back, stable. grab clothing behind neck, pull to safety while supporting head in your
forearms.
Blanket drag - used to move unconscious person or conscious, support person on side and place blanket
underneath, roll person back onto back and gather blanket at the head and move gently.
Foot drag - use when a person is too large, firmly grasp ankles and move backwards in straight line, DO
NOT BUMP HEAD, CHECK SCENE!
Body mechanics to know - feet shoulder width apart, knees flexed, back straight, work in direction of
your efforts, close to load, push and pull DON'T LIFT, get help, work in unison.
Water victims care - reach victim BUT KEEP YOURSELF SAFE FIRST, call 911, stablize victim face up place
one arm under shoulders and one under hips, support victim in water until EMS arrives. *flip victim over
if face down*
respiratory organs - airway and lungs.
respiratory system job - supplies body with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide by breathing.
common respiratory problems - asthma, respiratory distress, respiratory arrest.
