Page 23 - Business-5

Sample answer:
Yes, I do believe that early CPR increases the survival rate of the patient from heart
attack because the brain wouldn’t lose the oxygen that he needs in order to supply
the heart and the entire body the proper amount of blood that it needs. A matter of 2
minutes, at the most, is the most fatal time for survival.

2. What is the definition of Basic Life Support?
Sample answer:
Basic Life Support, as defined by the American Red Cross and the American Heart Association,
is the fundamental emergency treatment consisting of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
or emergency cardiac care (ECC) that is provided until more precise medical treatment can
begin.

3. Why do you think that everybody from all walks of life including lay people
and not just health practitioners should learn about basic life support and
first aid treatment?

Sample answer:
Emergency and accidents may happen any time to anybody. Thus, everybody must be ready
and be aware of the things that they should do in order to save lives until the Emergency Medi-
cal Assistance arrives. If we are properly trained, we wouldn’t be afraid of accidents when they
strike.

1. Head Security Guard, Sir Rico Lincoln experienced a minor heart attack at
the guard’s house during his duty. Fortunately, you were there. You are his
co-security guard; you saw him and called the E.M.S. at once.

Sample answer:
Hello, 911? We have a medical situation here at Hotel Avana Resort and Restaurant please
come! We think he is experiencing a heart attack. I’ll check for airway breathing and circulation.
I’ll make sure that we give him enough space. For the moment, the patient has been revived.
I’ll put him in a recovery position and as soon as you arrive, I can have peace of mind. Then, Ill
take the initiative to call his family. I’m optimistic about his recovery.

2. You are a cashier in a Spa. You’re also a trained Medical First Responder. A
heart attack incidence happened one night at the Spa.

Sample answer:
Ma’am, let me help. I’m a trained first aid responder. Has anybody called for the EMS? We need
to give the victim room for air! Let’s clear the area and transfer the patient to the ambulance!
By the way, Madam, I need to get some information too. This will serve as their reference for
your husband’s case. Please tell me about the incident. I’ll document it and submit it to the
EMS. Before we start, I want to know if you’re doing fine. Please take a deep breath and stay
calm.

23