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Chapter 1 – Why is First Aid Important? Text pg. 2-6. Define First Aid . What does First Aid consist of and why is it important? What items should be included in a First Aid Kit ? (list 10) What are the “Good Samaritan Laws” ?
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Chapter 1 – Why is First Aid Important? Text pg. 2-6 Define First Aid. What does First Aid consist of and why is it important? What items should be included in a First Aid Kit? (list 10) What are the “Good Samaritan Laws” ? These laws provide protection when the rescuer: (complete phrase) When can “Duty to Act” require someone to render First Aid? What are the types of Consent, and how is it obtained by the rescuer? Define Abandonment: Define Negligence:
Chapter 2 – Action at an EmergencyText pg. 8-11 • Size up the Scene – what are the 3 things to consider: • Other Serious Conditions where you should call 9-1-1 include: (list 8) • When calling 9-1-1, be ready to give the following information (list 5) • Define Blood Borne Disease, Airborne Diseases: • Define Hepatitis, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), & Tuberculosis. • List examples of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and describe how they protect you. • List 6 Steps you can follow to protect yourself from disease transmission when providing care: • Define Post Traumatic Stress Disorder:
Chapter 3 – Finding Out What’s WrongText pg. 13-21 • What is an Initial Check? What does it include? • How do you Check Responsiveness? • How do you ensure the Airway is Open? • How do you Check for Breathing? • How do you Check for Severe Bleeding? • Why do you perform a Physical Exam? What do you make note of? • What does DOTS stand for? • Define Cyanosis: • List the 4 Main Causes of Life-Threatening Injuries: • What does SAMPLE stand for?
Chapter 4 - CPR: Cardiopulmonary ResuscitationText pg. 23-35 • Define Heart Attack & Cardiac Arrest: • List and describe the Links in the Chain of Survival: • When checking for responsiveness, what do you do if there is no response? • Describe how you give Rescue Breaths: • Describe how you give Chest Compressions: • During CPR you give ___compressions and __breaths per minute. • Describe a Mild Airway Obstruction: • The signs of a Severe Airway Obstruction include: • Describe the Universal Sign for Choking: • List the steps for assisting a responsive adult who cannot cough, speak or breath. • If the victim becomes unresponsive, call____ and give____.
Chapter 5 - AED’s A Link in the Chain of Survivalpg. 37-43 • Chances for survival improve dramatically with early___ & early___ • AED are available to rescuers in many places. (list 8) • The Cardiac Chain of Survival has 4 links. What are they? • Describe Ventricular Fibrillation (V-Fib) & Ventricular Tachycardia (V-Tach). • Every minute that defibrillation is delayed, the victims chance of survival is decreased by ___ to ___. • What does AED stand for? • List 6 common elements of all AEDs. • List the 7 basic operating procedures to assist any victim over the age of 1. • How does water affect the use/operation of an AED? • How can Medication Patches affect the use of an AED?
Chapter 6 - Bleeding & Woundspg. 45-53 • Define Hemorrhage: • List the three types of Bleeding: • List and describe the 6 types of open wounds: • What are the 7 steps to care for external bleeding? • Define internal Bleeding: • What are 4 signs of Internal Bleeding? • List the 4 steps to care for Minor Internal Bleeding. • List the 4 steps to care for Serious Internal Bleeding. • List 7 signs that wound is becoming infected. • What is Tetanus and how is it treated/prevented? • The 6 steps to caring for Amputations are: • To care for victims with Embedded/Impaled Objects you should (5) • Define Dressing & Bandage, and what they do. • List the signs that a Dressing is too tight.
Chapter 7 – Shock: A Life-Threatening Conditionpg. 55-59 • What is Shock and what can it result from? • What are 5 Signs of Shock? • The steps for Caring for Shock include: • Define Anaphylaxis: • The most common causes of Anaphylaxis include: • The most common signs of Anaphylaxis include: • To care for victims of Anaphylaxis you should call___ and determine______. • To assist with the use of an Epinephrine Auto-Injector follow these steps: (list 4)
Chapter 8 – Burnspg. 61-68 • Burns are classified into 3 categories. What are they? • Define First Degree, Second Degree & Third Degree. • What are the 4 steps in evaluating a Thermal Burn? • What are the steps for caring for a 1st Degree Burn? • What are the steps for caring for a 2nd Degree Burn? • What are the steps for caring for a 3rd Degree Burn? • Define Chemical Burn. • What are the steps for caring for a Chemical Burn? • Define Electrical Burns. (three types) • What are the steps for caring for an Electrical Burn?
Chapter 9 – Head & Spinal Injuriespg. 70-79 • What is the main result of a Scalp Wound? • List the 3 steps in caring for a Scalp Wound. • Define Skull Fracture. What is major cause of it? • What are the signs of a Skull Fracture? • List the steps for caring for a Skull Fracture. • Define Concussion. • List 5 signs of a Brain Injury. • List the 5 steps for caring for a Brain Injury. • What is an Eye Avulsion? • List the 3 steps in caring for a cut of the eye or eyelid.
Chapter 9 – Head & Spinal Injuries Continuedpg. 70-79 11. What are the 2 types of Nosebleeds and how do you care for them? 12. What the some ways to recognize a Broken Nose? 13. What are the steps to caring for a Broken Nose? 14. What are the most common signs of a Spinal Injury? 15. What are the steps to caring for a Spinal Injury?
Chapter 10 – Chest, Abdominal & Pelvic Injuriespg. 83-86 • Define Closed Chest Injury and Open Chest Injury. • What is a Flail Chest? • What are the signs of a Rib Fracture? • What are the steps to caring for a Rib Fracture? • List the steps for caring for an Embedded Object in a victims chest. • Define Sucking Chest Wound. What are it’s signs? • What are the 4 steps to caring for a Sucking Chest Wound? • Define Closed and Open Abdominal Injures. • How do you care for a Closed Abdominal Injury? • Define Protruding Organ Injury. • What are the signs of a Pelvic Injury? • List the steps in caring for a Pelvic Injury.
Chapter 11 – Bone, Muscles & Joint Injuriespg. 89-99 • Define Closed & Open Fractures. • What are some signs of a Fracture? • List and explain the 5 steps to caring for Bone Injury. • List the benefits of Splinting an injury. • List and define the three types of Splints. • List the 7 Guidelines for Splinting. • Define Sprain, Dislocation. • What are the three steps in caring for Joint Injury? • List and explain what the letters in R.I.C.E. stand for. • Define and list signs of Muscle Strains, Muscle Contusions, and Muscle Cramps. • What should you do to care for a Muscle Injury?
Chapter 12 – Sudden Illnesspg. 102-107 • Define and list the signs of a Heart Attack. • List the 4 steps to care for a Heart Attack. • Define Angina. • List steps to care for Angina. • Define and list signs of a Stroke. • List the steps to care for Stroke victim. • Define Asthma. • Define Hyperventilation. What causes it? • List the signs of Breathing Difficulty. • List the steps to care for Breathing Difficulty. • What are the signs of a Fainting victim? • List steps to care for a Fainting victim.
Chapter 12 – Sudden Illnesspg. 102-107 continued 13. Define and list signs of Seizure. 14. List steps to care for a Seizure victim. 15. Define Diabetes, Type 1 &Type 2. 16. Define and list signs for Hypoglycemia. 17. What should you do to care for a victim with Low Blood Sugar? 18. Define and list signs for Hyperglycemia. 19. What should you do to care for a victim with High Blood Sugar? 20. What are the signs of an Emergency During Pregnancy? 21. List steps to care for a Pregnancy Emergency.
Chapter 13 – Poisoningpg. 111-115 • Define Poison. • What is Ingested Poison? What % of all poisonings happen this way? • What are the signs that someone has Ingested Poison? • To care for Ingested Poison, you must determine what? (3) • What are the sings for Alcohol Intoxication? • What are the steps for caring for Alcohol Intoxication? • What are the signs of a Drug Overdose? • What is Carbon Monoxide and how is it produced? • How do you recognize Carbon Monoxide poisoning? • List steps to care for a victim suffering from Carbon Monoxide poisoning. • What are the sings and care for Plant Poisoning?
Chapter 14 – Bites & Stingspg. 118-125 • Define Rabies. • What are the signs that an animal may be Rabid? • List the steps to care for an Animal Bite. • What are the signs for a Pit Viper Bite? • List the steps to care for a Pit Viper Bite. • List steps to care for a Non-Poisonous Snake Bite. • What are the common signs of an Insect Bite? • What are the signs of a Severe Allergic Reaction to a sting? • How do you care for an Insect Sting? • How do you recognize a Black Widow and Brown Recluse Bite? • List steps to care for Spider Bites. • How do you care for a Tick Bite?
Chapter 15 – Heat & Cold Related Emergenciespg. 129-132 • What are Heat Cramps and how do you care for them? • What is Heat Exhaustion and what are the signs of it? • How do you care for Heat Exhaustion? • Define and list signs of Heat Stroke. • How do you care for Heat Stroke? • When does Frostbite affect someone? • What are the most common body parts Frostbite affects? • What are the signs of Frostbite? • How do you care for Frostbite? • Define and list signs for Hypothermia. • List steps to care for Hypothermia. • How do you prevent Heat Loss?
Chapter 16 – Rescuing & Moving Victimspg. 135-138 • Explain the process of “Reach-Throw-Go”. • What causes most indoor electrocutions? What should you do before touching the victim? • What are the steps you should take when approaching a Motor Vehicle Crash? • List the steps to take when Fire is present. • Define and give examples of Confined Space. • What is Triage? • How do you identify those needing immediate care? • List signs for Immediate Care, Delayed Care, Walking Around. • When should you attempt to move a victim?