American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED (health packet answers) 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version

American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED (health packet answers) 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version List the four steps a lay responder (you) will take in an emergency - 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 - 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) - -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) - -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? - 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...? - CONSENT; Call EMS and not try to help further What are the three Emergency Action Steps? - Check Call Care What is the most important step you can take to help a person who is unconscious or has some other life threatening condition? - Call for emergency medical help When you are alone, what are the three situations in which you would "Call First"? - -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 When you are alone, what are the two situations in which you would "Care First"? - -an unconscious child (younger than 12) who you did not see collapse -any drowning victim List 6 situations where you would call 9-1-1 - -unconsciousness/altered level of consciousness -breathing problems -lasting chest pain, discomfort, or pressure -persistent abdominal pain or pressure -severe external breathing -severe/critical burns Do you always call 9-1-1 when an individual becomes injured, no matter how minor? Why/why not? - Not always- you must use your judgement to determine how dire the situation is What are the 3 situations when you would have to move a victim? - -when you are faced with immediate danger (the scene is unsafe) -when you have to get to another person with a more serious problem -when it is necessary in order to give proper care (not enough space, need a flat surface for CPR, etc.) ** If a victim is able to talk to you then you know they