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First Aid and CPR Chapter 1-3 Exam
Questions And Answers 100% Pass.
Injury - answer✔Damage to the body from an external force
Sudden Illness - answer✔A physical condition requiring immediate attention
Life-threatening - answer✔Impairs a person's ability to circulate oxygenated blood to all parts
of the body
Non-life-threatening - answer✔Has no immediate impact on person's ability to circulate
oxygenated blood but still requires medical attention
EMS System - answer✔Network of community resources and medical personnel
Each link depending on the others for success
Without involvement of lay responders, cannot function effectively
Person who answers calls, first responders, doctors, surgeons, etc. They all depend on
eachother
Step 1 in your role in an Emergency - answer✔Recognize that an emergency exists
Indicators of an emergency - answer✔Unusual noises
Unusual sights
Unusual odors
Unusual appearances or behaviors
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Step 2 in your role in an Emergency
Most important role - answer✔Decide on the act, such as dial 911
Barriers to Act - answer✔Reasons or hesitations for not acting
Such as being unsure of the person's condition
Being scared to act
Assuming someone else will act
Fear of disease
Fear of being sued
Being unsure of when to call 911
Give care until: - answer✔Until...
You are giving CPR and see obvious signs of life like breathing
Another trained responder or EMS personnel takes over
You are too exhausted to continue
The scene becomes safe
A conscious, competent person you are helping asks you to stop
Acute Stress - answer✔May occur after responding to an emergency involving a serious injury,
illness or death
Depression
Anger
Nausea
Change in interactions with others
Etc.
Stress Reduction - answer✔Relaxation
Balanced diet
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