American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED (health packet answers)
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 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? - Answer- Call for emergency medical help When you are alone, what are the three situations in which you would "Call First"? - Answer- -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
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