General First Aid
True or False: when someone is stung by a bee or wasp, you should squeeze the wound to get the stinger out.
False. Squeezing will force more venom into the skin from the sac attached to the stinger. Use the edge of a credit card or other sharp edge to scrape away the stinger.
What is dehydration?
If a person gives off (breathing, sweating, urination, digestion) more water than they take in, they are suffering from dehydration.
What is the first step in First Aid for stopped breathing?
Place victim on back. Open the airway. Clear tongue from airway by pressing on forehead and lifting chin to tilt head back. Check mouth for gum, food, or other obstructions. Remove any obstructions by sweeping them out with your index finger.
Should you perform back blows and abdominal thrusts on a choking victim who is coughing?
No. Back blows and abdominal thrusts should only be performed on victims who cannot speak, cough, or breathe.
What first aid do you apply for NON-POINSONOUS snake bites?
Scrub with soap and water. Apply antiseptic. Non-venomous snakes bites only cause minor puncture wounds.
What are 3 of the ways to help a victim of hypothermia?
1. Take the victim into shelter, get into warm, dry clothes. 2. Get dry sleeping bag or cover with blankets. 3. Offer hot liquids (hot chocolate, soup). 4. Give water bottles filled with warm fluid to hold in the armpit and groin areas. 5. If possible, have the victim breath warm, moist air. 6. Be ready to provide other first aid, if necessary. 7. Seek medical attention for the victim.
How do you treat hyperventilation?
1. Talk quietly to victim and encourage him to calm down and breathe slowly. 2. If necessary, having the victim breathe into a paper bag to help restore carbon dioxide to the body.
What are the 5 steps for first aid for broken bones?
1. Check & treat for "Hurry Cases" 2. Treat for shock. 3. Have the victim lie still where you found him. Make them as comfortable as possible. 4. Call for medical help. 5. If you must move the victim, splint the broken bone.
Name 5 steps to treating Heatstroke.
1. Move victim to cool, shady spot. 2. Cool any way you can: remove outer clothing & sponge w/cool water; cover w/wet towels; place in cool water; fan; etc. 3. Keep victim lying down w/head & shoulders slightly raised. 4. Monitor victim closely. 5. Get emergency help right away.
What are the 5 common signs of heart attack?
1. Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain in the center of the chest behind the breastbone. The feeling may spread to the shoulders, arms, and neck. It isn't always severe. 2. Unusual sweating - for instance, even if a room is cool. 3. Nausea - usually first sign for women! 4. Shortness of breath. 5. A feeling of weakness.