Burns
What should you do first for a minor burn?
Cool it with clean, cool running water.
What is the first step for most bleeding wounds?
Apply direct pressure.
What is one sign that someone is choking?
They cannot cough, speak, cry, or breathe.
What should you do if someone has a sprained ankle on a hike?
Rest it, support it, and avoid walking on it.
Before treating anyone, what are three hazards you should quickly scan for?
Traffic, fire/smoke, electricity, unstable ground, weapons, animals, or chemicals.
What should you NOT put on a burn?
Butter, oil, toothpaste, or ice.
What should you wear before helping someone who is bleeding?
Gloves or other protection if available.
What should you encourage someone to do if they are coughing strongly?
Keep coughing.
What are two signs of dehydration?
Thirst, dizziness, headache, dark urine, tiredness.
200: When calling 911 from the wilderness, what information is more useful than just saying “we’re on the trail”?
Exact location using GPS coordinates, trail name, nearest landmark, number of victims, and the problem.
What type of burn causes blisters?
A second-degree burn.
What should you do if blood soaks through the bandage?
Add more dressing and keep pressure on it.
What should you do if someone is choking badly and cannot breathe?
Call 911 and give choking first aid if trained.
What should you do for suspected hypothermia?
Move them to warmth, remove wet clothing, and warm them slowly.
What does “triage” mean in an emergency with multiple injured people?
Sorting victims by how serious their injuries are so the most urgent cases get help first.
When should you call 911 for a burn?
If it is large, deep, on the face/hands/genitals, or caused by chemicals/electricity.
What is a tourniquet used for?
Severe, life-threatening bleeding from an arm or leg.
What should you do if a choking person becomes unresponsive?
Lower them to the ground, call 911, and start CPR if trained.
What should you do if someone is bitten by a snake?
Keep them calm, limit movement, and get emergency help.
In a major emergency, why might you tell one specific person, “You, call 911,” instead of yelling “Someone call 911”?
Giving one person the job makes it more likely it actually gets done.
Why should you remove jewelry near a burn?
Swelling can make jewelry too tight and cut off circulation.
Name two signs of shock from blood loss.
Pale/cool skin, weakness, confusion, fast breathing, or fainting.
Why should you not stick your fingers blindly into someone’s mouth?
You could push the object deeper.
What does “STOP” mean when lost in the wilderness?
Stop, Think, Observe, Plan.
You find a person after a fall. They are awake but have neck pain and tingling in their hands. What should you do?
Call 911, keep them still, support their head/neck in the position found, and do not move them unless the area becomes dangerous.