First Aid Basics
What is first aid?
Immediate assistance given to someone who is injured or suddenly ill before professional help is available.
What number should you call for an emergency in the U.S.?
911
What should you use to clean a minor cut?
Clean running water.
Name one item to keep in an emergency kit.
Water, flashlight, first-aid kit, or battery-powered radio.
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What should you check before helping someone?
Whether the scene is safe.
What information should you give a 911 dispatcher?
Your location, what happened, and the person's condition.
What can help control bleeding from a wound?
Firm, direct pressure using clean gauze or cloth.
Why should you keep a flashlight in an emergency kit?
To provide light during power outages.
What is the main humanitarian mission of the American Red Cross?
To prevent and alleviate human suffering in emergencies.
What should you do if someone is unresponsive?
Call 911, get an AED if available, and follow dispatcher instructions.
What should you do if you see a dangerous scene?
Stay at a safe distance and call for help.
What should you use to cool a minor thermal burn?
Cool running water, not ice.
How much drinking water per person per day does the Red Cross recommend storing?
One gallon
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What does AED stand for?
Automated External Defibrillator.
Why should you avoid moving someone with a possible serious neck injury?
Movement may worsen the injury unless necessary to escape immediate danger.
What should you do if bleeding is severe?
Why should families have an emergency communication plan?
So they know how to contact or reunite with each other.
What is the name of the international movement that includes Red Cross and Red Crescent organizations?
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
What is the purpose of first aid?
To preserve life, prevent conditions from worsening, and promote recovery.
What should you do if a person has trouble breathing and appears seriously ill?
Call 911 immediately and follow dispatcher instructions.
Why should you avoid putting ice directly on a burn?
How much water is recommended to be stored at home for emergencies?
A two-week supply, with 1 gallon of water per person per day.
Name one service provided by the American Red Cross
Disaster relief, blood collection, health and safety training, or support for military families