HPED 342 Assignment 2

James Baker
HPED 342: First Aid and Safety
July 2, 2014
Assignment #2

1. Describe two types of emergencies that require first aid…
a. Sudden Illness which is a physical condition that requires immediate medical attention such as a heart attack and a severe allergic reaction.
b. Injury which is damage to the body from an external force such as a broken bone or fall.
2. Describe your role in an emergency situation…
a. Recognizing that an emergency exists
b. Deciding to act
c. Taking action by calling 9-1-1 or local emergency
d. Giving care until medical help arrives
3. Most important action to take in non-life threatening emergencies…
a. Deciding to act by calling 911 or local emergency number
4. Five common barriers to action…
a. Presence of bystanders
b. Uncertainty about the victim
c. The nature of injury or illness
d. Fear of disease transmission
e. Being unsure to call 9-1-1
5. Six ways bystanders can help…
a. Can met/ call/direct ambulance
b. Keep area of unnecessary traffic
c. Help give first aid
d. Send for blankets or supplies
e. May have valuable information
f. or may know victims medical history.