Back To Basics
Knowing first aid is one way that a cub scout follows the Scout motto.
What is Be Prepared!
When blood is coming from a wound, you should apply direct what?
Direct Pressure
Have these for cuts and scrapes
Bandages
(Band-aids)
This memory aid (mnemonic) helps you remember what do do when there's been an accident.
What are the 4 C's?
This is the first step you should do after determining someone is choking and is not able to breathe, cough, or speak (after calling 911).
What are back blows?
You can call this number to get help in an emergency
9-1-1
Chest pain, radiating to the arm, neck or jaw, is a symptom of what hurry case?
Heart attack
Put this on your hands to prevent exposure to blood or other fluids
gloves
(latex gloves)
One of the 4 C's, which means to make sure the scene is safe before approaching
This is the universal sign for "choking".
What is the first thing you should do when approaching the scene of an accident?
Make sure the area is safe
(Check the Scene)
If a person is not breathing, you should perform this type of first aid
Rescue Breathing (CPR)
One of the 4 C's which means explain that you know first aid, and if possible get permission before doing anything to treat the victim
What is "Care"?
This is the step to take after giving back blows.
What is the Heimlich maneuver or abdominal thrusts?
What is the condition called when the circulatory system doesn't provide enough blood to all parts of the body.
Shock
This hurry case could result from leaving household cleaners or medication in reach of small children
Poisioning
Use this to clean a cut or scrape and prepare for bandaging
Antiseptic
(Antiseptic wipes)
One of the 4 C's, which means to assess the situation and decide what needs to be done
What is "Calm down and think"
This is a condition that occurs when someone is injured or under stress, in which the body does not provide enough blood to all parts of the body.
What is "shock"?
If a person is choking you should perform this maneuver
Heimlich Maneuver
(Abdominal Thrusts)
The Acronym FAST is a way to remember the signs of this Hurry Case
Stroke
Face drooping, Arm Weakness, Speech Difficulty, Time to Call for Help
Soft cloth that can help prevent blisters (or keep them from getting worse)
Moleskin
One of the 4 C's, which means that if the injury is serious, send someone to get help (or do so yourself if no one else is around).
What is "Call"?
What is, lie down on the floor, elevate legs, cover with a blanket?