General First Aid
Hurry Cases
Animal Bites & Stings
Wounds & Burns
Weather Related First Aid
100
Name at least 4 things you should have in your personal first aid kit.
Bandaids, sterile gauze pads, adhesive tape, moleskin, soap, antiseptic, scissors, latex gloves, mouth-barrier device, eye protection, pencil & paper.
100

This four-letter acronym helps coaches and first aid responders quickly assess musculoskeletal injuries by checking for visible damage, bleeding, pain, and puffiness.

🏟️ Coach Scenario Example:

A soccer player rolls their ankle.

  • D – You compare ankles: one looks misshapen (possible deformity).

  • O – There’s no bleeding.

  • T – Athlete says “ouch!” when you gently press the outer ankle.

  • S – Obvious swelling is developing.


Decision: Stop play, apply RICE, and refer for evaluation.


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 a closed fracture?
A broken bone that does not cut through the skin.
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

If you feel a hot spot during practice, you should do this before it becomes a blister.

What is stop, tape it, or pad it?

200
What is the first step in First Aid for stopped breathing?
Open the airway. Place victim on back. 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.
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 is a compound fracture?
A broken bone piercing the skin (fracture plus open wound).
200
What is a sure sign of frostbite?
Grayish-white patches on the skin.
300

To protect healing blisters during games, use these.

What are donut pads or gel blister bandages?

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
Should you ever move an accident victim with serious injuries before help arrives?
Yes, if the victim is in immediate danger: for example, out of a river or in the path of a fire.
400
What is the best way to try to stop severe bleeding?
Direct pressure.
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 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 him as comfortable as possible. 4. Call for medical help. 5. If you must move the victim, splint the broken bone.
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 "Good Samaritan Law"?
Laws that protect anyone from making a good faith effort the help the victim of an injury or illness. Whenever you are confronted with a first aid emergency, use the skills you have to the best of your ability. No one expects you to have the knowledge of a physician but you can use your training to help until professional medical attention is available.
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
Why are thigh (femur) fractures especially dangerous?
Because the upper leg muscles are strong enough to pull the ends of a broken thighbone into the flesh which can cause serious internal bleeding. The "femural artery" can also be nicked by a moving broken bone. The patient should not be moved until a traction splint has been applied by trained personnel. A thigh fracture can pose a serious threat to the victim's life.
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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