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Good Samaritan Law Provides limited protection to someone who voluntarily chooses to provide first aid AED automated external defibrillator Keeping yourself safe while providing first aid checking the scene, wearing protective gear like non-latex gloves, cover all cuts and wounds on your body, never touch eyes, nose etc with bloody gloves on, do only what you are trained to do etc. Unconscious not within thought; not awake Conscious awake, alert, aware of one's surrou...

Symptoms of hypothermia stiff muscles, cold skin; shivering; weakness and dizziness; slow breathing and heart rate` Treatment of hypothermia remove any wet clothing and wrap the person in blankets, towels, or newspapers; offer warm food or drink; do not use hot drinks, water or electric blankets Prevention of hypothermia wear several layers of clothing, a warm hat and go inside frequently to warm up Steps to checking an injured person 1. Check the scene, remove hazards (danger...

Caring for a choking responsive infant On a responsive infant you suspect is choking, give 5 back blows followed by 5 chest compressions. Check to see if the object came out. If it did, remove it, otherwise do not put your finger in their mouth as you might push an obstruction deeper. Caring for a choking unresponsive infant Give 5 chest compressions and 2 breaths. Check to see if the object came out after each cycle. Shock A condition in which the circulatory system fails to provid...

Treatment for broken bones or sprains apply ice, keep it from moving, splint if needed, do not reposition a deformed body part Signs of a head injury does not respond normally, acts sleepy or confused, vomits, has trouble seeing or walking, has a seizure Treatment for nose bleed have the person lean forward, pinch the soft part of the nose on both sides Warning signs of stroke FAST: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911 Treatment for frostbite mo...

Sprain Tearing of ligaments at a joint Strain Tearing of muscles or tendons Heat related injuries Heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke

Shock is always a possibility when treating a thermal burn. -false -true According to the book what should be done after exposure to jellyfish? -none of the above -wash with rubbing alcohol and water -wash with vinegar -wash with soap and water People can come into contact with the irritating resin from poison ivy,oak, or sumac by: -smoke -animal fur -all of the above -shoes and clothing Hypothermia is a life-threatening condition in which the entire body becomes warm. ...

You are taking care of someone who is complaining of nausea/vomiting and severe muscle cramping after hiking in the heat for 8 hours. He says that the last time that he went to the bathroom, his urine was the dark brown. Which condition are you most concerned that he has? Which of the following is recommended to reduce the likelihood of being injured by lightning? Which of the following is true regarding people struck by lightning? True or False: During a lightning storm...

What type of shock results from damage to the nervous system? a) Cardiogenic b) Septic c) Neurogenic d) Hypovolemic Without oxygen, the brain will start to be damaged irreparably in ________ minutes. a) 1 to 2 b) 10 to 15 c) 4 to 6 d) 2 to 3 Without oxygen, the skin and muscle cells will start to be damaged irreparably in ________ minutes. a) 180 to 360 b) 45 to 90 c) 10 to 20 d) 4 to 6 What type of shock is caused by inadequate function of the heart? a) Neurogeni...

51. If the AED pads risk touching each other (such as with a small child or an infant), you should: place one pad in the middle of the chest and one on the back in the between the shoulder blades 52. What is a concussion? 53. A person is having an asthma attack. What should you do? Encourage the person to use his or her quick-relief medication, and call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number if the person's condition does not improve within 5 to 15 minutes of taking the medica...

List and describe the 8 different types of injuries 1. fractures: cracking or breaking 2. dislocations: joint is forced out of normal position 3. sprains: stretching or tearing of ligaments 4. strains: stretching or tearing of a muscle or a tissue connecting muscle to bone 5. head neck and spine injuries: weakness, numbness or paralysis 6. concussion: blow to the head 7. chest injury: physical injury to the chest including the ribs, heart and lungs 8. pelvis injury: disruption of the bon...