First Aid Actions for Medical Emergencies

This video tutorial covers first aid actions for various medical emergencies, including breathing difficulties, allergic reactions, heart attacks, fainting, diabetes, strokes, and seizures. It provides step-by-step instructions on how to assist individuals in these situations, emphasizing the importance of quick and appropriate responses to save lives.

What are the signs that someone is having trouble breathing?

• All of the above

• Only able to speak a few words at a time

• Having noisy breathing

• Breathing very fast or very slowly

What should you do first if someone is having breathing problems?

• Leave them alone

• Give them water

• Make sure the scene is safe

• Call their family

What is the purpose of an epinephrine auto-injector?

• To treat a heart attack

• To reduce fever

• To help someone with a severe allergic reaction breathe more easily

• To stop bleeding

How long should you hold the epinephrine auto-injector in place?

• 10 seconds

• 20 seconds

• 15 seconds

• 5 seconds

What is a common sign of a heart attack?

• Swollen feet

• Runny nose

• Itchy skin

• Chest discomfort

What should you do if someone shows signs of a heart attack?

• Ignore them

• Give them water

• Make them walk around

• Call 911 immediately

What can cause fainting?

• Receiving bad news

• All of the above

• Heart condition

• Standing without moving for a long time

What should you give a person with diabetes experiencing low blood sugar?

• Something with sugar

• Salt

• Water

• Aspirin

What is the most important first aid action for a person having a seizure?

• Ignore them

• Give them water

• Move objects away to prevent injury

• Make them stand up

What should you do if someone is bleeding from the mouth?

• Make them lie down

• Ignore them

• Give them water

• Apply pressure with gauze or a clean cloth