RED CROSS FIRST AID FINAL EXAM
Questions and Answers
1. emergency medical system: network of professionals linked together to provide the
best care for people in all types of emergencies
2. your role in the EMS system: 1. recognizing that an emergency exists
2. deciding to take action
3. activating the EMS system
4. giving care until EMS take over
3. signs of an emergency: unusual sounds, unusual odors, unusual sights, unusual
behaviors
4. good samaritan laws: protect the responder from financial liability, developed to encourage
people to help others in emergency situations
5. when to activate the EMS system: -emergency situations
-emergency conditions
6. consent: permission, what you must obtain before giving first aid care
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, 7. to obtain consent: 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
8. pathogens: harmful microorganisms that can cause disease
9. blood borne pathogens: spread when blood from an infected person enters the
bloodstream of a person who is not infected
10. blood borne illnesses: HIV, Hepatitis
11. airborne illnesses: tuberculosis
12. 2 steps to limiting your exposure to pathogens: 1. use PPE
2. wash your hands after giving care
13. personal protective equipment (PPE): is equipment used to prevent
pathogens from contami- nating your skin, mucous membranes, or clothing
14. examples of PPE: latex-free disposable gloves, CPR breathing barriers (face
shield/pocket mask)
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Questions and Answers
1. emergency medical system: network of professionals linked together to provide the
best care for people in all types of emergencies
2. your role in the EMS system: 1. recognizing that an emergency exists
2. deciding to take action
3. activating the EMS system
4. giving care until EMS take over
3. signs of an emergency: unusual sounds, unusual odors, unusual sights, unusual
behaviors
4. good samaritan laws: protect the responder from financial liability, developed to encourage
people to help others in emergency situations
5. when to activate the EMS system: -emergency situations
-emergency conditions
6. consent: permission, what you must obtain before giving first aid care
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, 7. to obtain consent: 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
8. pathogens: harmful microorganisms that can cause disease
9. blood borne pathogens: spread when blood from an infected person enters the
bloodstream of a person who is not infected
10. blood borne illnesses: HIV, Hepatitis
11. airborne illnesses: tuberculosis
12. 2 steps to limiting your exposure to pathogens: 1. use PPE
2. wash your hands after giving care
13. personal protective equipment (PPE): is equipment used to prevent
pathogens from contami- nating your skin, mucous membranes, or clothing
14. examples of PPE: latex-free disposable gloves, CPR breathing barriers (face
shield/pocket mask)
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