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American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED (2 latest Versions) Newest 2025 Complete Questions And Correct Detailed Answers (Verified Answers)|Already Graded A+
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Signs and symptoms Allergies Medicine Pertinent medical history Last thing to eat or drink Events leading up to the injury or illness
Altered level of consciousness
Nausea or vomiting Pale, ashen or grayish, cool, moist skin
control any external bleeding, reassure the person, leave them laying flat Under normal conditions, how long can a person be without oxygen before
difficult
pain/discomfort, working hard to breath, fast breathing
An emergency involving an unconscious adult is more likely a ___________
position will help keep the airway open and clear What system must be working in the victim when you place them in the recovery
When can behaviors/habits that may possibly harm the heart and blood vessels
that lasts more than 3-5 minutes, (slowly starting) mild pain, not relieved by rest, medicine, or changing position, pain spreads to shoulder, arm, neck, or jaw, may show no signals at all What common pain reliever can be given to a conscious person suffering a heart attack to reduce the effects of the attack while waiting for EMS to arrive and why?
What is the name of the 5 step procedure that increases a victim's chance of
Early recognition and early access to EMS, early CPR, early defibrillation, early advanced medical care
injury, hard blow to the chest With "cardio" (heart) and "pulmonary" (lungs) in mind, what are you taking over
(function of the organs)
compressions until chest clearly rises, 30 chest compressions in about 18 seconds, 2 breaths
chest clearly rises, 30 chest compressions in about 18 seconds, 2 breaths
until chest clearly rises, 30 chest compressions in about 18 seconds, 2 breaths
tissue damage and bleeding occur below the surface (minor closed wound is a bruise)
road rash, strawberry Laceration: possible heavy bleeding, possible numbness, cut in the skin Avulsions: skin is partially or completely torn away, amputation, heavy bleeding Puncture: gunshot wound, pointed object pierces skin
water, antibiotic ointment, cover with a sterile bandage
person's condition, care for shock, provide reassurance
the wound cannot be reached or in extreme situations the you have no other options
thickness, third degree/ full thickness
Recognize that an emergency exists
:Scared, don't know what to do, pressure/ people are watching, don't want to be held responsible
bodily fluids, do not drink or eat after giving care until washing your hands
A person who is choking
problem, chest pain, severe external bleeding, severe burns, suspected poisoning
danger (fire, lack of oxygen), someone else has a more severe problem and you have to get to them, when it is necessary to give proper care
Child 1- 12 Infant under 1
if necessary
If liquid, then flush
muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments
location
Muscle/tendon can be strained, ligament can be sprained (normally more serious)
to the hospital for care
Besides calling 911 what is the most important thing to remember when you
movement