American Red Cross FirstAid/CPR/AED Exam (Latest 2023/ 2024) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A

List the four steps a lay responder (you) will take in an emergency - yh1. 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 kList the four primary ways to RECOGNIZE an emergency - yh1. Unusual sights 2. Unusual sounds 3. Unusual odors 4. Unusual appearance/behaviors kWhy might a person not respond to someone who needs help? (List 4 reasons) - yh-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 kHow can a person prevent disease transmission while providing help? (List 4 reasons) - yh-wear gloves -avoid contact with bodily fluids -wash your hands thoroughly after giving care -use protective CPR creating barriers kWhat is the reason for the Good Samaritan Laws? - yhTo protect people who voluntarily give care in an emergency situation kAfter 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...? - yhCONSENT; Call EMS and not try to help further kWhat are the three Emergency Action Steps? - yhCheck Call Care kWhat is the most important step you can take to help a person who is unconscious or has some other life threatening condition? - yhCall for emergency medical help kWhen you are alone, what are the three situations in which you would "Call First"? - yh-any adult or child about 12 years or older who is unconscious -a child or infant you witnessed suddenly collapse -an unconscious child or infant known to have heart problems kWhen you are alone, what are the two situations in which you would "Care First"? - yh-an unconscious child (younger than 12) who you did not see collapse -any drowning victim kList 6 situations where you would call 9-1-1 - yh-unconsciousness/altered level of consciousness -breathing problems -lasting chest pain, discomfort, or pressure -persistent abdominal pain or pressure -severe external breathing -severe/critical