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Medical Emergency Preparedness Flashcards

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  1. Which acronym helps staff recognize the signs of a stroke?

    Answer: FAST

    FAST stands for Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911.

  2. A conscious, alert diabetic occupant shows signs of low blood sugar. What is the appropriate first aid?

    Answer: Give a source of sugar such as juice or glucose tablets

    A person with low blood sugar who can swallow should get fast-acting sugar.

  3. What should staff do for a person having a seizure?

    Answer: Clear nearby objects and protect the person's head

    Protect the person from injury and never restrain them or put anything in their mouth.

  4. A cardiac arrest victim is lying in water next to a fountain in the lobby. What should be done before using the AED?

    Answer: Move the victim to a dry area and wipe the chest dry

    Water can carry the shock away from the heart or to rescuers, so the victim and chest must be dry.

  5. What is the compression-to-breath ratio for a single rescuer doing adult CPR?

    Answer: 30:2

    A single rescuer giving adult CPR uses 30 compressions followed by 2 breaths.

  6. A victim has a medication patch where an AED pad needs to go. What should the rescuer do?

    Answer: Remove the patch and wipe the skin before applying the pad

    Medication patches can block the shock or cause burns, so remove them and wipe the area.

  7. How should AED pads be placed if the victim has a visible implanted pacemaker?

    Answer: About 1 inch away from the device

    Pads should not go directly over an implanted device and should be placed about an inch away.

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