First Aid--Sudden Illness--10-3

What does FAST stand for in relation to care for a stroke?

Identify four signs of sudden illness.

• Change in level of consciousness (LOC)

• Sweating

• Nausea

• Pale skin

• Change in appetite

What is the appearance of someone with sudden illness?

• They will have a hangover.

• They will be nervous.

• They will usually look and feel ill.

• They will be tired.

Which is the proper treatment for a diabetic emergency?

• Give the person nothing to eat or drink.

• Give the person sugar if they are awake, can swallow, and safely follow simple commands.

• Give the person sugar regardless of their level of consciousness.

• Call EMS immediately.

What is the proper treatment for fainting?

• Place person in a horizontal position on their back, loosen tight clothing, monitor breathing. Do not give anything to eat or drink.

• Place person in a seated position, loosen tight clothing, monitor breathing. Give water to drink if they are conscious.

• Have the person stand. Give water to drink if they are conscious.

• Place person in a recovery position, loosen tight clothing, monitor breathing. Reassess once sign and symptom free.

What is the proper procedure for treating a seizure on land?

• Protect the person from injury by restraining them.

• Protect the person from injury by placing a soft object in their mouth.

• Summon EMS immediately.

• Protect the person from injury. Move nearby objects away and cushion their head. Do not restrain.

There are many different types of seizure. How long do generalized seizures usually last?

• More than five minutes

• One to three minutes

• Four minutes

• Five minutes

Identify at least four types of sudden illness.

• Shock

• Stroke

• Diabetic Emergency

• Seizure

• Fainting

True or False: Call EMS for a seizure lasting less than five minutes.

• True

• False

False or True: Always call EMS for a seizure occurring in the water.

• False

• True