Basics of First Aid
Measures taken immediately after an accident to prevent further harm being done.
What is first aid?
Being aware of all signs and symptoms in a casualty.
What is being observant?
This is used to stop severe bleeding by applying pressure and raising the injured part.
What is direct pressure and elevation?
You should immobilize the affected area to treat this injury, often characterized by pain and swelling in a bone or joint.
What is a fracture?
The first step in treating bleeding from a limb if a fracture is suspected.
What is handling the limb gently and raising it above the heart?
In the case of an embedded object in a wound, this action should not be attempted.
What is removing the object?
A sterile item used to cover wounds to prevent infection
What is a dressing?
A condition where the heart and breathing stop, requiring immediate first aid.
What is cardiac arrest?
This emergency number should be called for immediate assistance in a life-threatening situation.
What is 911?
The characteristic of making the best use of available resources during an emergency.
What is being resourceful?
The initial steps to follow in assessing a casualty using DRABC.
What is checking for danger, response, airway, breathing, and circulation?
This type of injury involves overstretching or tearing a ligament, often in the ankle or wrist.
What is a sprain?
The immediate action to take for a suspected venomous snake bite.
What is applying a pressure immobilization bandage?
Packing this body part with tissue should be avoided in case of a bleed.
What is the nose?
This device is used to measure body temperature in first aid.
What is a thermometer?
A severe complication of bleeding that occurs if the flow is not controlled.
What is shock?
The primary role of a first aider, bridging the gap between an accident and medical assistance.
What is providing temporary assistance?
The '4 C's of first aid include calling for help, calming the scene, checking the casualty, and this.
What is carefully applying first aid?
When someone is choking, this maneuver is used to help clear their airway by creating an upward thrust.
What is the Heimlich maneuver?
These symptoms, including uneven pupils, confusion, and vomiting, may indicate this serious head injury.
What is a concussion?
This should be done if a patient is poisoned and vomitus is observed.
What is monitoring the amount and color of the vomit?
When treating a fracture, this should be avoided at all costs.
What is realigning the bones?
These packets are included in a first aid kit and are used to dehydration.
What are ORS packets?
The process where blood becomes thicker to stop bleeding.
What is clotting?
This is the first step in assessing a situation to ensure your safety before providing help.
What is check the scene?
In first aid, prioritizing the most urgent injuries is part of this principle.
What is 'Putting first things first'?
The best way to treat a chemical burn in the eye.
What is flooding the eye with water?
This type of burn affects only the top layer of skin, causing redness and pain but no blisters.
What is a first-degree burn?
You would apply direct pressure to control this emergency involving blood loss.
What is a severe bleeding injury?
You should not apply this to a burn because it can trap heat and cause further damage.
What is applying butter or oil?
This adhesive material is used to secure bandages in place.
What is adhesive tape?
This type of burn is the most severe, affecting all layers of the skin and possibly deeper tissues.
What is a third-degree burn?
This principle advises a first aider to know what to do and what not to do.
What is 'First, do no harm'?
The first aider must ensure this before attending to a casualty.
What is safety?
This technique is used to restore breathing to someone who has stopped breathing, involving mouth-to-mouth or mouth-to-nose ventilation.
What is CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)?
A burn caused by contact with dry heat like flames or steam.
What is a dry burn?
A firm bandage applied two inches from the wound helps treat this injury."
What is a snake bite?
You should not do this when administering CPR if they’re suspected of having a neck or spinal injury.
What is tilt someone’s head back?
This item is essential for cleaning wounds to prevent infection.
What is antiseptic wipes?
This is the correct compression-to-breath ratio for CPR in adults when performing chest compressions and rescue breaths.
What is 30 compressions to 2 breaths?