Emergency Response & First Aid Flashcards
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A passenger reports that another passenger has stopped breathing. You are driving on a freeway. What should you do first?
Answer: Signal, move to the shoulder safely and quickly, then call 911
You must stop as safely and quickly as possible to allow CPR to begin; every minute without compressions significantly reduces survival.
What does the acronym SAMPLE stand for in emergency medical assessment?
Answer: Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Pertinent history, Last oral intake, Events leading up to the emergency
SAMPLE is a standard EMS history-taking tool: Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Pertinent history, Last oral intake, and Events preceding the emergency.
A passenger has been exposed to an unknown chemical and is experiencing eye irritation. What is the recommended first aid?
Answer: Flush the eyes immediately with large amounts of clean water for at least 15 minutes
Flushing with water for at least 15 minutes dilutes and removes the chemical, reducing damage to the eye.
What is the correct hand placement for performing chest compressions on an adult during CPR?
Answer: Heel of the hand on the center of the chest (lower half of the sternum)
Compressions should be delivered with the heel of the hand placed on the center of the chest (lower sternum), not over the xiphoid process.
After a vehicle collision, you smell gasoline and see smoke. A passenger appears to have a broken leg. What should you do?
Answer: Help the passenger exit the vehicle immediately and move to a safe distance
Fire risk from gasoline and smoke is an immediate life-threatening hazard that overrides the usual caution against moving an injured person.
What is the purpose of the recovery position for an unconscious but breathing passenger?
Answer: To keep the airway open and prevent choking on vomit or fluids
The recovery position keeps the airway open and allows fluids to drain from the mouth, preventing aspiration in an unconscious, breathing person.
A passenger reports they have ingested a toxic substance. What should you do first?
Answer: Call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) or 911 and follow their instructions
Poison Control or 911 must be contacted immediately; inducing vomiting is contraindicated for many substances and can cause additional harm.