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Question:
4 steps a lay responder (you) will take in an emergency

Answer:

1. Recognize that an emergency exists 2. Decide to act 3. Activate the ems system 4.
Give care until help takes over



Question:
4 primary ways to recognize an emergency

Answer:

1. Unusual noises 2. Unusual sights 3. Unusual odors 4. Unusual appearances



Question:
Why might someone decide not to help someone who needs it?

Answer:

Scared, don't know what to do, pressure/ people are watching, don't want to be held
responsible



Question:
How can a person prevent disease transmission while providing help?

Answer:

Use protective cpr breathing barriers, use gloves, avoid contact with bodily fluids, do not
drink or eat after giving care until washing your hands

,Question:
What is the reason for the Good Samaritan law?

Answer:

It protects the lay responder from being sued for helping in an emergency



Question:
After you recognize an emergency, decide to act, and activate ems but before you give care
you must obtain ______________

Answer:

Consent



Question:
If the victim refuses your help, you should ____________

Answer:

Call 911



Question:
What are the three emergency action steps?

Answer:

Check Call Care

, Question:
What is the most important step you can take to help a person who is unconscious or has
some other life threatening condition?

Answer:

Check if they have an open airway and are breathing normally, or if they are bleeding
severely



Question:
When you are alone, what are the three situations in which you would "call first"

Answer:

A child or infant you saw collapse An unresponsive child/ infant with a known heart
problem Any person 12 or older who is unresponsive



Question:
When you are alone what are the two situations in which you would care first?

Answer:

Any unresponsive infant or child you did not see collapse A person who is choking



Question:
List 6 situations where you would call 911

Answer:

Unconscious, breathing problem, chest pain, severe external bleeding, severe burns,
suspected poisoning

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