primary (ABCs)
ABC stands for?
Airway. Breathing. Circulation
How do you control external bleeding?
Rest. Direct pressure
how do you treat frostbite?
remove from cold. reheat effected area. keep injury from refreezing. apply loose dressing. seek medical attention
list the 4 traditional ways that poisons can enter the body.
Ingested. Injected. Inhaled. Contact
We use the Acronym RICE to treat sprains,strains, dislocations and fractures. describe RICE
Rest. Immobilize. Cold. Elevate
in CPR what is the ratio of compressions to breaths?
30:2
when someone is having a seizure do you restrict their movement?
no.
how many levels of hypothermia are there? list them
3. mild. moderate. severe.
How many degrees of heat burns are there?
3. first and second degree burns are partial thickness, and third degree burns are full thickness
Should you ever remove an embedded object?
no. secure it in place and seek medical attention.
The First thing you should do if someone is having issues with their ABCs is?
Call 911
what temperature is considered a fever emergency for a child or infant (taken in the armpit)?
38 C (100.5 F) + for infant. 40 C (104 F) + for child. pg 47
which of the following is a life threatening emergency? heat cramps. heat stroke. heat exhaustion.
Heatstroke
How do you determine when to call 911 or poison control center in a poison situation?
if unconscious call 911. if conscious call poison control.
What are the three Ps of first aid
preserve life. prevent further injury. promote recovery
choking. what do you do once there's no longer air getting through?
back blows. or abdominal thrusts.
what are the signs and symptoms common to all chest wounds?
difficult breathing, short of breath. swelling, bruising or bleeding. pain at the site of the injury. shock.
what are some things to do to prevent hypothermia? get at least three
dress appropriately. check in on each other. stay dry. eat high energy foods. drink lots of non alcohol/caffeine liquids. keep moving.
Do you ever break the blisters of a burn?
NO!
should you ever move someone with a suspected spinal injury?
no.
what is the Acronym for treating shock? and what do all the letters stand for?
WARTS. Warmth. ABCs. Rest and reassurance. Treatment. Semi prone or sitting position
salvaged teeth can be stored in what?
balanced salt solution. or egg whites, coconut water, whole milk, saline, or victim's saliva (not in their mouth)
what is the treatment for heat cramps?
move to a cool spot, remove excessive clothing. give victim cool water to drink. stretch the cramp. advise the victim to eat foods that will help restore normal body salt.
When would you phone EMS for a burn victim?
The burned area is larger than your palm, the face and neck are affected, or the victim is a small child or infant.
what is a special note to keep in mind when doing CPR on a pregnant victim?
put a pillow or wedge-shaped object under the right side of the woman's abdomen. this shifts the uterus to the left side and helps blood return to the heart.