General First Aid
Pinch the nose and lean forward, can add ice pack
What is stopping a bloody nose
911
What is the emergency contact number
Gargle with salt water 1/4 tsp. per 8 oz water, Suck on throat lozenges, hard candy, or popsicles. Take Tylenol or ibuprofen
What is taking care of a sore throat
Clean area with warm water and soap, apply anitibiotic ointment and cover. Watch for signs of infection.
What is minor cut/wound care
If a person gives off (breathing, sweating, urination, digestion) more water than he takes in. Needs fluids water, Pedialyte, Gatorade.
What is dehydration and care
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.
What is how to remove a stinger after a bee sting
Call 911- 30 compressions 2 breaths
What is CPR
Use a saline nasal spray and decongestant (Sudafed)
What is care for a stuffy nose
Run cool water not ice over injury for 20 minutes
Do not break blisters
What is care for a minor burn
Grayish-white patches on the skin. Warm in warm water (not hot) until normal body temperature. Very painful
What is frostbite
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.
What is how to remove a tick
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.
Tylenol (acetaminophen) and ibuprofen (advil, aleve, naproxen)Tylenol every 4-6 hours. Ibuprofen every 6-8 hours
What is treating a fever/headache/muscle aches
Should you remove clothing from a third-degree burn victim? Why/why not?
No because the clothing may be sticking to the flesh.
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.
What is helping someone with hypothermia
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.
1. Is he breathing? 2. Is his heart breathing? 3. Is there severe bleeding? 4. Is there evidence of poisoning?
What is the first thing to do with an injured person
follow instructions on the back of box (Delsym, Robitussin DM)
What is cough medicine
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.
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.
What is helping someone with heatstroke
Direct pressure and elevation
What is stopping bleeding
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.
What are signs of a heart attack
get plenty of rest, DRINK Pedialyte/gatorade
STAY HYDRATED, drink clear fluids like water, broth,sprite
Avoid dairy and caffeine
What is diarrhea and vomiting care
Take a cool shower, use cool compresses, Drink extra fluid,Take Tylenol and ibuprofen for pain, use aloe products on skin
What is sunburn treatment
1. Pale, clammy skin 2. Nausea 3. Fatigue 4. Dizziness/fainting 5. Headache 6. Muscle cramps 7. Weakness
What are symptoms of heat exhaustion