First Aid Basics
What are the three main goals of first aid?
What is preserve life, prevent further injury, and promote recovery?
What legal principle protects first aiders who act in good faith?
What is the Good Samaritan Law?
What is a sign of mild airway obstruction?
What is Coughing or wheezing?
What is a common sign of shock?
What is Pale, cold, clammy skin?
What do you do for minor external bleeding?
What are the three ABCs of First aid?
What is airway, breathing, circulation?
What must a first aider get before helping a conscious person?
What is consent? (informed or implied)
What is perform abdominal thrusts?
How is a stroke different from a TIA?
What is a stroke causes lasting damage; TIA symptoms resolve within 24 hours?
How do you care for a burn?
What is cool the burn with water, cover with a clean dressing, don't use ointments?
What does self-protection mean in first aid?
What is taking steps to ensure your own safety, like wearing gloves and checking the scene?
What does "duty to act" mean?
What is legal obligation to respond when trained and designated to provide aid.
How do you help a conscious person with a completely blocked airway?
What is: Begin CPR, check mouth for object before breaths
What's the difference between a heart attack and angina?
What is Angina is temporary chest pain relieved by rest (and medication); a heart attack is a medical emergency?
What's one key concern with facial injuries?
What is risk of airway blockage or difficulty breathing?
Why is it important to assess the science before approaching a victim?
What is to ensure your safety and determine the cause of injury?
Why should you document your actions after giving first aid?
What are common signs of hyperventilation?
What is Rapid breathing, lightheadedness, tingling in fingers?
What's the Acronym FAST used for?
What is Stroke recognition-Face, Arms, Speech, Time.
What's the proper care for an abdominal injury with protruding organs?
What is do not push organs back in; cover with moist, clean dressing?
What is the first thing you should do when arriving at an emergency scene?
What is check for hazards and ensure the scene is safe?
What should you do if a person refuses care but you believe they need it?
What is call EMS and stay nearby to monitor them?
What are symptoms of an asthma attack?
What is wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness?
How do you care for an unconscious victim?
What is check ABC's, call EMS, begin CPR if necessary?