First Aid 1
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Why should you avoid moving a person with a suspected neck injury?
It could cause permanent damage
How do you help someone with heat exhaustion?
Move to a cool place, give water, apply cool cloths
What is the recovery position?
Lying on the side with the head tilted back
What is the most important thing to do for a broken bone?
Keep it still and support with a splint
How many chest compressions are given in one cycle of CPR for an adult?
30 compressions
what should you do if someone is having a seizure?
Protect the person from injury and do not hold them down
What is an epinephrine auto injector used for?
Treat severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
What should you NOT apply to a burn?
Butter, Oils, or Ointments.
What should you do for an insect sting?
Remove stinger and apply ice
What position should a person be in during CPR?
Lying flat on their back on a firm surface
What can be used to improvise a tourniquet in emergencies?
A belt or cloth strip
What is the purpose of a splint?
To keep a broken bone from moving
What’s the first step if someone is poisoned?
Call Poison Control or 911
What should you do if a chemical splashes into someone’s eye?
Rinse with clean water for at least 15 minutes
What does an AED do?
An AED (Automated External Defibrillator) analyzes a persons heart rhythm and delivers an electrical shock if needed.
First step to treating a nose bleed
Pinch the nose and lean forward
What is the average rate of chest compression per minute in CPR?
100-120 compressions per minute
What is the term for a wound caused by a sharp object cutting the skin?
Laceration
How do you control severe bleeding?
Apply direct pressure with a clean cloth
What are the signs that a person is choking?
Difficulty breathing, wheezing, coughing, and inability to speak.
What’s the first thing you check when someone is unresponsive?
Check for responsiveness and breathing
What is the purpose of elevating a bleeding limb?
To slow blood flow and reduce bleeding
What do you do if someone is electrocuted?
Do not touch them,turn off the power and call 911
What is the emergency phone number in the U.S?