Injuries
What is the biggest bone in the arm?
The humerus
What abnormal skin condition is characteristic of an inhaled poison?
Pale/bluish skin
What is anaphylaxis?
A severe, life-threatening allergic reaction
Where should you not put a tourniquet?
The neck
What is substance abuse?
Deliberate, persistent, and excessive use of a substance
What is a dressing?
Sterile material that is applied directly to a wound to help it heal and protect it
What is an indication of a snake bite?
Puncture wound, swelling, burning
What is a stroke?
Blood flow to the brain is cut off or there is bleeding into the brain
How would you care for frostbite?
Remove person from the cold, handle the area gently, don't attempt to rewarm if part might refreeze, never rub the area
Minor frostbite - rewarm using skin-to-skin contact
What are the effects of stimulants?
Temporary feelings of alertness, prevention of fatigue, and appetite suppression
What is a concussion?
A temporary loss of brain function
If your skin comes into contact with a poisonous plant, how long should you rinse the affected area for?
At least 20 minutes
What is the injection site for an epipen and what is the angle it should be held?
Outside the middle of the thigh between the hip and knee, 90 degree angle to thigh
What are 3 signs or symptoms of a heat stroke?
Disorientation, skin is red, changes in consciousness, trouble seeing, high body temperature, dizziness
What are the three steps for general care for substance abuse and misuse?
1. Check the scene
2. Determine severity
3. Call 911/PCC
What abnormal sound will a person who has suffered a chest injury make?
A "sucking" noise or a distinct sound while breathing
Name two symptoms of Tetanus
Muscle spasms, stiffness, lockjaw, difficulty breathing
How much sugar would you give to someone who is hypogylcemic?
15-20 grams
What are the three methods to stop life-threatening bleeding?
Tourniquet, direct pressure, or wound packing
What are some signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose?
Slowed and/or shallow breathing or no breathing, extreme drowsiness or loss of consciousness, small pupils, bluish-colored skin, faint or absent pulse
What is the difference between a sprain and a strain?
Sprain - partial or complete tearing or stretching of ligaments
Strain - stretching and tearing of muscle fibers or tendons
What are the steps taken to treat a tick bite?
1. Grasp the tick
2. Kill the tick (rubbing alcohol)
3. Wash site with soap and water
4. Apply antibiotic ointment
What should you do if a person is responsive after having a seizure?
Check person from head to toe and put them in the recovery position if needed
What are the 4 steps of wound packing?
1. Wash/sanitize hands
2. Wet packing material
3. Squeeze packing material so still wet but not dripping
4. Use one continuous piece of packing material and push into the wound
What can chronic use of anabolic steroids lead to?
Sterility, liver cancer, personality changes, and disruption in normal growth in young people