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Canadian Red Cross: First Aidand CPR exam with verified
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What are the fundamental principles - answer Humanity, impartiality,
neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, universality
What are four common reasons that people don't want to get involved in
an emergency - answer 1. The bystander effect
2. Unpleasant injuries/ illnesses
3. Fear of catching a disease
4. Fear of dong something wrong or causing more harm
What is your 4 roles as a first aider - answer 1. Recognize the emergency
2. Protect yourself and others
3. Access help
4. Act according to your skills and training
What does EMS stand for? - answer emergency medical services
When do you call EMS - answer - not accessible
- unresponsive or altered mental state
- not breathing normally
- persistent chest pain or pressure
- life-threatening bleeding
- seizure of unknown cause
- head, neck, or spinal injury
- mental health crisis
, How long should you wash your hands? - answer At least 30 seconds
When you encounter an injured person, you will repeat what three steps
until the person's condition improves or EMS personnel arrive - answer
Check, call, care
1. CHECK - answer Check the scene,
check the person
- responsiveness
- ABCs
2. CALL - answer Call EMS, shout for bystanders
What is the first thing you do when you find an injured person - answer
Check
What is the second thing you do when you find an injured person - answer
Call
What is the third thing you do when you find an injured person - answer
Care
3. CARE - answer Care for any illnesses or injuries starting with the most
serious
Recovery position
Secondary assessment
Continual care
What are the ABCs - answer airway, breathing, circulation
How long do you check breathing - answer 5-10 seconds
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