American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED Exam (health packet answers) Updated for | Score 100%

American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED Exam (health packet answers) Updated for | Score 100% List the four steps a lay responder (you) will take in an emergency - ANSWER 1. Recognize that an emergency exists 2. Decide to take action 3. Activate the EMS system 4. Give care consistent with your knowledge + training until EMS arrives + takes over List the four primary ways to RECOGNIZE an emergency - ANSWER 1. Unusual sights 2. Unusual sounds 3. Unusual odors 4. Unusual appearance/behaviors Why might a person not respond to someone who needs help? (List 4 reasons) - ANSWER -panic or fear of doing something wrong -being unsure of the person's condition + what to do -assuming someone else will take action -fear of being sued How can a person prevent disease transmission while providing help? (List 4 reasons) - ANSWER -wear gloves -avoid contact with bodily fluids -wash your hands thoroughly after giving care -use protective CPR creating barriers What is the reason for the Good Samaritan Laws? - ANSWER To protect people who voluntarily give care in an emergency situation After you recognize an emergency, decide to act, and activate EMS but BEFORE you give care you must obtain _______, if the victim refuses your help, you should...? - ANSWER CONSENT; Call EMS and not try to help further What are the three Emergency Action Steps? - ANSWER Check