FA/CPR Chap#1

What are the 4 basic steps of your role in the EMS system?

• Recognizing an emergency, running away, hiding, ignoring the situation

• Recognizing an emergency, calling a friend, giving care, waiting for EMS personnel

• Recognizing an emergency, deciding to take action, activating the EMS system, giving care until EMS personnel arrive & take over

• Recognizing an emergency, taking a selfie, posting on social media, waiting for help

What are some examples of unusual sounds that can indicate an emergency?

• Whispering, humming, clapping

• Screaming, moaning, yelling, calls for help

• Birds chirping, music playing, laughter

• Whistling, drumming, singing

What is the 'Bystander Effect'?

• The belief that others will step in and help in an emergency

• The fear of catching a disease

• The fear of being sued

• The fear of giving the wrong care

When should you call 9-1-1 in an emergency?

• When you witness a serious motor vehicle crash

• When you see someone with a small cut

• When you witness a car accident

• When you see someone with a minor injury

What should you do before giving care to an injured/ill person?

• Ignore the person and walk away

• Start giving care immediately

• Obtain consent from the person

• Call 9-1-1 without asking for consent

What are the 3 simple steps of the Emergency Action Steps?

• Check, Call, Care

• Run, Hide, Seek

• Stop, Drop, Roll

• Look, Listen, Learn

What should you do if the scene becomes unsafe while giving care to a victim?

• Continue giving care regardless of the danger

• Leave the victim and run away

• Stop giving care and wait for someone else to help

• Stop giving care and move the victim to a safe place

What information should you provide when calling 9-1-1?

• Your favorite food, your shoe size, your birthdate

• Location of emergency, what is the emergency, telephone number being called from

• Your favorite movie, your hobby, your school name

• Your favorite color, your pet's name, your address

What should you do if you need to protect a victim from immediate danger?

• Move the victim to a safe place

• Continue giving care regardless of the danger

• Leave the victim and run away

• Ask someone else to help the victim

What should you do if the person is unconscious or has an altered level of consciousness?

• Give them a glass of water

• Start performing CPR immediately

• Check their ABCs (Airway, Breathing, Circulation)

• Ignore them and walk away