Red Cross First Aid Final Exam

emergency medical system - Answer- network of professionals linked together to provide the best care for people in all types of emergencies your role in the EMS system - Answer- 1. recognizing that an emergency exists 2. deciding to take action 3. activating the EMS system 4. giving care until EMS take over signs of an emergency - Answer- unusual sounds, unusual odors, unusual sights, unusual behaviors good samaritan laws - Answer- protect the responder from financial liability, developed to encourage people to to help others in emergency situations when to activate the EMS system - Answer- -emergency situations -emergency conditions consent - Answer- permission, what you must obtain before giving first aid care to obtain consent - Answer- 1. state your name 2. state the type/level of training that you have 3. explain what you think is wrong 4. explain what you plan to do 5. ask if you may help pathogens - Answer- harmful microorganisms that can cause disease blood borne pathogens - Answer- spread when blood from an infected person enters the bloodstream of a person who is not infected blood borne illnesses - Answer- HIV, Hepatitis airborne illnesses - Answer- tuberculosis 2 steps to limiting your exposure to pathogens - Answer- 1. use PPE 2. wash your hands after giving care personal protective equipment (PPE) - Answer- is equipment used to prevent pathogens from contaminating your skin, mucous membranes, or clothing examples of PPE - Answer- latex-free disposable gloves, CPR breathing barriers (face shield/pocket mask)