First Aid: American Red Cross (CPR) CH. 1 | 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version

First Aid: American Red Cross (CPR) CH. 1 | 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version What are the 4 actions you can take to make a difference in the outcome of an injured/ill person? - Recognize- that emergency exists Decide- to take action Activate- emergency medical services (EMS) Give Care- by your knowledge and level of training until EMS arrives Why are lay responders rarely sued for helping in an emergency? - they are protected under the Good Samaritan Law What is the Good Samaritan Law? - laws that help to protect people who voluntarily give care in emergency situations What is the most important thing to do before giving care? - Obtain consent How do you activate the EMS system? - call 9-1-1, or the designated emergency number What are some life-threatening conditions? - unresponsiveness altered level of consciousness breathing problems severe external bleeding, vomiting, or passing blood symptoms of serve medical conditions (heart attack, stroke, etc.) severe burns head, neck, or spinal injuries seizures poisoning broken bone What should you say when asking for consent? - your name level of training what you think is wrong what you plan to do When is consent implied? - -when a person is unresponsive, confused, or mentally impaired -when a minor has a life-threatening condition and parents/guardians are not present What are signs of an emergency? - unusual behavior unusual sounds unusual smells unusual sights What should you do if a person is awake and does not give consent? - DO NOT GIVE CARE!!! Take a step back and call the EMS if the situation is life-threatening What should you do before rushing to help? - size up the scene and form an impression and plan When sizing up the scene, what questions should you ask? - -is the scene safe? if not, what are the hazards? -what happened to cause the emergency? -how many people are involved? -what condition is the person in? is it life-threatening?