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What should you do if a person does not give consent? What if that person has not given consent, then becomes unconscious?

Do not give care but call 911 (Unconscious) give care.... Even if they said no when conscious

How many seconds should you check for breathing?

No more than 5 to 10 seconds

The best way to check if a person is unconscious is to..?

Tap them on the shoulders and say "Are you Okay?"

How should you check a conscious person? (What steps/actions?)

Ask consent Ask question (check Head to Toe) Do not touch or move painful or injured body parts

What are the three steps to follow in an emergency? (hint 3 C's)

Check, Call, Care

What is the order you should go in when performing a head-to-toe check?

Head & Neck Shoulders Chest & Abdomen Hips Legs & Feet Arms & Hands

In what situations should you call 911?

In any emergency situation, such as trouble breathing. Call as soon as possible

What is the purpose of the Good Samaritan Law?

Protect people who voluntarily give care in good faith without accepting anything in return.

What does SAMPLE stand for?

S: Signs and Symptoms A: Allergies M: Medications P: Pertinant Medical History L: Last food or drink E: Events leading up to the incident

Move an injured person only if? How do you move a conscious ill or injured person? How do you roll an unconscious person onto their back?

The scene becomes unsafe. To give emergency care , If alone, to care for more than one life threatening situation Log roll

What are some signals in an emergency that you should notice?

Use five senses to notice unusual noise, odors, people and appearances. Maintain safety for you and others.

What are some precautions you can take protect yourself and the person, to minimize transfer of diseases?

Wear/use Personal protective Equipment Latex free gloves and use a breathing barrier

When wearing latex gloves you should ..

dispose of them properly and then wash hands in warm water using soap for at least 20 seconds


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