QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the purpose of Good Samaritan Laws? - ANSWER To help protect people
who voluntarily give care in an emergency situation
What are some signals or signs that there could be an emergency? - ANSWER
Unresponsiveness
An altered level of consciousness
Breathing problems
Severe external bleeding, or vomiting or passing blood
Signs or symptoms of life-threatening medical conditions
Is it necessary to get consent before providing care to a responsive person? -
ANSWER yes
If a person has a life-threatening emergency but has denied consent for you to care
for him/her, what do you do? - ANSWER call EMS
What are the Emergency Action Steps? - ANSWER check-call-care
What is being performed in each Emergency Action Step? - ANSWER Check- size
up the scene
Call- based on your check you may need to call 911 or the designated emergency
number
Care- provide immediate care for severe, life-threatening bleeding
What are examples of life-threatening conditions? - ANSWER Severe burns
Suspected or obvious injuries to head, neck, or spine
Suspected or obvious broken bone
Suspected poisoning that appears to be life-threatening
Seizures
What should you do when you recognize someone has a life-threatening
emergency? - ANSWER call EMS
What is the appropriate procedure when wearing gloves when there are 2 victims?
Should you touch items when wearing gloves? T/F
Should you wash your hands after taking off gloves? T/F - ANSWER idk
F
T
You should check for breathing for 5 seconds but no more than 10 seconds? T/F -
ANSWER T
, As soon as you realize someone is unresponsive, what should you do? - ANSWER
call 911
Know what you ask a person during the SAMPLE interview - ANSWER Signs and
symptomsAllergies
Medications
Pertinent medical history
Last food or drink
Events leading up to the incident
What are the steps for giving First Aid for a burn? (3 steps) - ANSWER Stop the
burning
Cool the burn using cool or cold potable water
Cover the burn loosely with sterile dressing
Is a concussion a type of traumatic brain injury? - ANSWER yes
Does a person have to be hit with a great deal of force to get a concussion? -
ANSWER no
Should a person that gets a concussion resume the activity he/she was engaged in
before getting the concussion immediately? - ANSWER no
Does a person with a concussion always lose consciousness? - ANSWER no
How do you care for a person that is having a seizure? - ANSWER Let the seizure
happen and do not touch or try to move them. Just move things around them that
could cause the person seizing harm
What sudden illness is caused by a blockage of blood flow to the brain? - ANSWER
stroke
What sudden illness is caused by a blockage of blood flow to the heart? - ANSWER
heart attack
How much sugar should you give a person that is having a diabetic emergency? -
ANSWER 15-20 grams
What are symptoms of heat exhaustion? - ANSWER Heavy sweating
Cold, pale, clammy skin
Fast, weak pulse
Nausea or vomiting
Muscle cramps
Tiredness or weakness
Dizziness
Headache
What do you do if a person is having signs and symptoms of a heart attack? -
ANSWER call 911