American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED (health packet answers) COMPLETE SOLUTION

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 ha