First Aid/ CPR Study Guide
What are signs that indicate a medical emergency? - Answer-unusual noise, sight,
odor, appearance, behavior.
List some barriers to action - Answer-presence of other people, unsure of victim's
condition, type of injury or illness, fear of catching disease, fear of doing something
wrong, being unsure when to call 911.
Name the 3 C's - Answer-check, call, care.
Check what? - Answer-scene safety, victims, bystanders, signs and clues, airway,
breathing, circulation.
Call who? - Answer-911 or EMS.
How long should you check a victim's breathing? - Answer-10 seconds.
Define: implied consent - Answer-to assume a victim would give permission to treat
them if they were conscious.
Transmitting diseases key things - Answer-can be airborne, in a fluid, or vector (bite),
injured person must be infected, rescuer has to have a break in skin, must be
sufficient amount of pathogens.
Define: pathogens - Answer-a disease causing microorganism.
Care for first 2 minutes IF: - Answer-unconscious adult, adolescent, or infant, or
witnessed collapse.
Call first FOR: - Answer-cardiac emergencies, drowning victims, unwitnessed
collapse.
Walking assist move - Answer-1 or 2 persons with a conscious person, use your
body as a crutch, don't use if suspected head, neck, or back injury.
Pack strap carry - Answer-use with conscious person, place person on your back
and cross arms in front of you, don't use if suspect head, neck, or back injury.
2 person seated carry - Answer-requires 2 people, use with conscious victim not
seriously injured, interlock arms and place under knees to carry.
Clothes drag - Answer-Use on unconscious or conscious person WITH suspected
head, neck, or back injuries. keep head, neck, back, stable. grab clothing behind
neck, pull to safety while supporting head in your forearms.
, Blanket drag - Answer-used to move unconscious person or conscious, support
person on side and place blanket underneath, roll person back onto back and gather
blanket at the head and move gently.
Foot drag - Answer-use when a person is too large, firmly grasp ankles and move
backwards in straight line, DO NOT BUMP HEAD, CHECK SCENE!
Body mechanics to know - Answer-feet shoulder width apart, knees flexed, back
straight, work in direction of your efforts, close to load, push and pull DON'T LIFT,
get help, work in unison.
Water victims care - Answer-reach victim BUT KEEP YOURSELF SAFE FIRST, call
911, stablize victim face up place one arm under shoulders and one under hips,
support victim in water until EMS arrives. *flip victim over if face down*
respiratory organs - Answer-airway and lungs.
respiratory system job - Answer-supplies body with oxygen and removes carbon
dioxide by breathing.
common respiratory problems - Answer-asthma, respiratory distress, respiratory
arrest.
circulatory organs - Answer-heart, blood, blood vessels.
Which direction do arteries and veins pump blood? - Answer-arteries pump blood
away from the heart, veins pump towards.
circulatory system job - Answer-transports nutrients and oxygen to body cells and
removes waste products.
common circulatory problems - Answer-cardiac arrest, heart attacks, blood clots.
nervous system organs - Answer-brain, spinal cord, nerves.
nervous system job - Answer-transmits messages to and from the brain to regulate
all of the body and its' systems.
common nervous system problems - Answer-paralysis, seizures, strokes,
concussions, fainting, loss of consciousness.
musculo-skeletal organs - Answer-bones, ligaments, tendons.
What can you sprain and strain? - Answer-sprain ligaments and muscles, strain
tendons.
musculo-skeletal job - Answer-provides framework, protects internal organs, allows
movement and heat.
What are signs that indicate a medical emergency? - Answer-unusual noise, sight,
odor, appearance, behavior.
List some barriers to action - Answer-presence of other people, unsure of victim's
condition, type of injury or illness, fear of catching disease, fear of doing something
wrong, being unsure when to call 911.
Name the 3 C's - Answer-check, call, care.
Check what? - Answer-scene safety, victims, bystanders, signs and clues, airway,
breathing, circulation.
Call who? - Answer-911 or EMS.
How long should you check a victim's breathing? - Answer-10 seconds.
Define: implied consent - Answer-to assume a victim would give permission to treat
them if they were conscious.
Transmitting diseases key things - Answer-can be airborne, in a fluid, or vector (bite),
injured person must be infected, rescuer has to have a break in skin, must be
sufficient amount of pathogens.
Define: pathogens - Answer-a disease causing microorganism.
Care for first 2 minutes IF: - Answer-unconscious adult, adolescent, or infant, or
witnessed collapse.
Call first FOR: - Answer-cardiac emergencies, drowning victims, unwitnessed
collapse.
Walking assist move - Answer-1 or 2 persons with a conscious person, use your
body as a crutch, don't use if suspected head, neck, or back injury.
Pack strap carry - Answer-use with conscious person, place person on your back
and cross arms in front of you, don't use if suspect head, neck, or back injury.
2 person seated carry - Answer-requires 2 people, use with conscious victim not
seriously injured, interlock arms and place under knees to carry.
Clothes drag - Answer-Use on unconscious or conscious person WITH suspected
head, neck, or back injuries. keep head, neck, back, stable. grab clothing behind
neck, pull to safety while supporting head in your forearms.
, Blanket drag - Answer-used to move unconscious person or conscious, support
person on side and place blanket underneath, roll person back onto back and gather
blanket at the head and move gently.
Foot drag - Answer-use when a person is too large, firmly grasp ankles and move
backwards in straight line, DO NOT BUMP HEAD, CHECK SCENE!
Body mechanics to know - Answer-feet shoulder width apart, knees flexed, back
straight, work in direction of your efforts, close to load, push and pull DON'T LIFT,
get help, work in unison.
Water victims care - Answer-reach victim BUT KEEP YOURSELF SAFE FIRST, call
911, stablize victim face up place one arm under shoulders and one under hips,
support victim in water until EMS arrives. *flip victim over if face down*
respiratory organs - Answer-airway and lungs.
respiratory system job - Answer-supplies body with oxygen and removes carbon
dioxide by breathing.
common respiratory problems - Answer-asthma, respiratory distress, respiratory
arrest.
circulatory organs - Answer-heart, blood, blood vessels.
Which direction do arteries and veins pump blood? - Answer-arteries pump blood
away from the heart, veins pump towards.
circulatory system job - Answer-transports nutrients and oxygen to body cells and
removes waste products.
common circulatory problems - Answer-cardiac arrest, heart attacks, blood clots.
nervous system organs - Answer-brain, spinal cord, nerves.
nervous system job - Answer-transmits messages to and from the brain to regulate
all of the body and its' systems.
common nervous system problems - Answer-paralysis, seizures, strokes,
concussions, fainting, loss of consciousness.
musculo-skeletal organs - Answer-bones, ligaments, tendons.
What can you sprain and strain? - Answer-sprain ligaments and muscles, strain
tendons.
musculo-skeletal job - Answer-provides framework, protects internal organs, allows
movement and heat.
