General First Aid
Hurry Cases
Animal Bites & Stings
Wounds & Burns
Weather Related First Aid
100

What is the first thing you do when treating first aid

Check the scene

100
What are the 4 things you look for when doing a "quick assessment" of an injured person?
1. Is he breathing? 2. Is his heart breathing? 3. Is there severe bleeding? 4. Is there evidence of poisoning?
100
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 knife blade to scrape away the stinger.
100

What is the acronym for broken bones

RICE Rest ice compress elevate

100
What is dehydration?
If a person gives off (breathing, sweating, urination, digestion) more water than he takes in, he is suffering from dehydration.
200
What is the one thing you should treat every accident victim for?
Shock
200

What is the acronym for stopped breathing

ABCD airways breathing circulation Defibrillation 

200
How do you remove a tick?
Grasp the tick with tweezers close to the skin. Gently pull until it comes loose. Wash the wound carefully with soap and water, and apply antiseptic.
200

What burn hurts the most

2nd degree

200

Name 3 symptoms of frostbite

  • At first, cold skin and a prickling feeling.
  • Numbness.
  • Skin that looks red, white, bluish-white, grayish-yellow, purplish, brown or ashen, depending on the severity of the condition and usual skin color.
  • Hard or waxy-looking skin.
  • Clumsiness due to joint and muscle stiffness.
300

What are the 5 hurry cases

  • Severe Bleeding.
  • Internal Poisoning.
  • Stopped Breathing.
  • Heart Attack/Stopped Heart.
  • Choking.
300
Should you perform the Heimlich Maneuver on a choking victim who is coughing?
No. The Heimlich Maneuver (and abdomen thrusts) should only be performed on victims who cannot speak, cough, or breathe.
300
What first aid do you apply for NON-POINSONOUS snake bites?
Scrup with soap and water. Apply antiseptic. Non-venomous snakes bites only cause minor puncture wounds.
300
Should you remove clothing from a third-degree burn victim? Why/why not?
No because the clothing may be sticking to the flesh.
300
What are 3 of the ways to help a victim of hypothermia?
1. Take the victim into a shelter & get in warm, dry clothes. 2. Zip into dry sleeping bag or cover with blankets, coats. 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 breate warm, moist air. 6. Be ready to provide other first aid, if necessary. 7. Seek medical attention for the victim.
400

How do you call 911 during first aid if you are treating the person.

Pick one person out to directly call them.

400

How to stop severe bleeding

Direct pressure. Do not remove the cause even if soaked.

400
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 diozide to the body.
400

what burn is called a partial thickness burn

2nd degree

400
Name 5 steps to treating Heatstroke.
1. Move victim to cool, shady spot. 2. Cool any way you can: remove outher 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.
500

What is the ratio for CPR

30 compressions to 2 breaths

500
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 is a room is cool. 3. Nausea - usually first sign for women! 4. Shortness of breath. 5. A feeling of weakness.
500
Should you apply ice to a venomous snake bite to help stop the swelling?
Do not apply ice to a snakebite. It will not help the injury and can damage the skin and tissue.
500

Name 3 types of poisonous plants

Poison Oak, Poison Ivy Poison Sumac

500
Name 5 symptoms of Heat Exhaustion.
1. Pale, clammy skin 2. Nausea 3. Fatigue 4. Dizziness/fainting 5. Headache 6. Muscle cramps 7. Weakness
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