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Call EMS/ get AED if available.
What is the 2 first steps for treating someone having a heart attack?
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What are: face, arm, speech, time? (*Record the time down that the stroke starts)
When assessing a stroke, what does the acronym FAST stand for?
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What is an Epi-pen (epinephrine)?
Yes! You must always call 911 because they can have a 2nd reaction in the next few hours-days.
Which medication is used to treat anaphylaxis?
Should I call 911? |
They don't have medication on them or it doesn't help.
If they deteriorate (worsen) very rapidly or drop unconscious.
Call 911 for someone having an asthma attack if ___________.
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Talk to a trusted adult (always!).
Be there to listen to them. Accept that any delusions are very real to the person and do not try to disconfirm their beliefs). Have them perform square breathing.
Name 2 ways to help someone having a mental health crisis
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Chest pain,
pain radiating to the arm(s), jaw pain in the back/ neck, denial, indigestion/ upset stomach (mainly women), shortness of breath, fatigue
Name 3 signs and/ or symptoms of a heart attack.
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What is YES! That is very true. Make sure you call 911 every single time. They could be having a mini-stroke, which can come back as a BIG stroke!
True or false: if someone appears to be having a stroke, but then instantly recovers, you still have to call 911.
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What are: skin rash/ hives/ itching;
high-pitched squeaking noises (airway swelling); dizziness/ lightheadedness; nausea/ vomiting
Name 3 signs and/ or symptoms of anaphylaxis.
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Inhaler (Ventolin is the blue inhaler).
Yes! You can administer this to someone having asthma, much like an Epi-pen.
The medication used for treating an asthma attack is known as an: __________.
Can you administer this medication to a child? |
What is 911 (*not ghostbusters!)
If the person is in imminent danger, who can you call?
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What is aspirin? 1-2 doses (make sure they chew it and not swallow it whole!)
What is the medication used to treat a heart attack? How many doses should he/ she take?
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What is nothing?!
*Trick question: you never give someone having a stroke medication because they could be bleeding in the brain!
Which medication do you give someone having a stroke?
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Reading labels on food products (looking for allergens)
Keeping an Epi-pen handy at all times. Cleaning and sanitizing surfaces after meal times.
Name two ways you can be prepared for or prevent someone from having an allergic reaction.
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What are: shortness of breath/ gasping for air,
tightness in chest they may start turning blue
What are 2 signs and/ or symptoms of asthma: _______, _______?
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What are: mood swings,
shortness of breath, delusions, lack of motivation
Name 3 signs or symptoms of a mental health crisis.
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