First Aid 1
What is the recovery position
In first aid, the recovery position is one of a series of variations on a lateral recumbent or three-quarters prone position of the body, often used for unconscious but breathing casualties
Define a compound fracture
An open fracture, also called a compound fracture, is a fracture in which there is an open wound or break in the skin near the site of the broken bone
Do we perform rescue breaths during CPR?
No, we perform compressions only.
With a nosebleed, you should pinch your nose and tilt your head back. True or false
Fale, you tilt your head back.
True or False: Laughing 100 times is equivalent to 15 minutes of exercise on a stationary bike.
True
What is shock?
Shock is defined as a state of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to either reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen consumption, inadequate oxygen utilization, or a combination of these processes.
Why are compound fractures a medical emergency?
The risk of infection is very high
What is a tendon?
A tendon is a fibrous connective tissue which attaches muscle to bone.
What is the lifesaving device used during CPR?
AED.
True or False: There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.
True
What can be used to remove a stinger?
Credit card or any other similar tool.
Name the 3 types of burns and which one is the most painful.
1st, 2nd, 3rd degree. 2nd is most painful.
a short band of tough, flexible fibrous connective tissue which connects two bones or cartilages or holds together a joint.
What does AED stand for?
Automated external defibrillator
True or false: Talking or texting on your phone while driving can impair your ability to drive similarly to while intoxicated.
True.
How many seconds do you hold an Epi-Pen in until removing it from the person?
3-10 seconds depending on the Epi-Pen.
What does RICE stand for?
Rest
Ice
Compression
Evelvation
What are two common injuries for joints?
Sprains and strains.
Who at the school is trained for CPR and first aid?
All teachers, principals, and coaches.
True or False: We have more bones as an adult than as a baby.
False. We are born with more bones.
Name 3 medical emergency that always require calling emergency services or 911.
Choking, heart attack, anaphylaxis, compound fracture, shock, frost bite.... etc
What is a common brain injury for athletes?
Concussion
With a nosebleed, you should try and sneeze to get all of the blood out, true or false?
FALSE
Where can I get CPR and first aid certification training?
American Heart Association.
True or false: The radius is the hardest bone to break in the human body.
False. It is the femur.