more emergency procedure
How should you treat nose bleeds?
Lean back and pinch your nose firmly but gently.
What is the first step to control severe bleeding (after calling 911)?
Apply pressure with a clean cloth or other barrier between your hand and wound
What should you do if someone is experiencing anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction)?
Administer epinephrine. Use an EpiPen.
3 symptoms of a heart attack
Persistent, uncomfortable pressure, burning, squeezing, fullness, pain, in center chest
unusual sweating
nausea
shortness of breath
a feeling of weakness
How do you remove a bee stinger?
Use a credit card/ piece of paper to remove it. DO NOT use tweezers.
What are the 3 C’s of approaching an emergency situation?
Check, call, care
What is used to start someone’s heart again?
Defibrillator
Sprained and strains acronym
R-rest
I-ice
C-compression
E-elevation
Name 3 examples of a hurry case.
heart attacks,
choking,
severe bleeding,
and stroke.
Demonstrate shock position
What is an allergen included in disposable gloves that you should buy gloves that are free from it?
Latex
Demonstrate universal choking distress sign
Clutching neck
What to do if a conscious person is having a diabetic emergency?
You should give them something sugary. Don’t give them a diet drink or a low sugar drink.
Name the types of burns and what the different ones are.
First degree-sunburn, minor burns, scalds. Second degree-partial thickness. Third degree- full thickness burn
Give 4 examples of what should go in a first aid kit.
Sterile gauze pads, small adhesive tape, antibiotic ointment, soap/hand sanitize, scissors, moleskin, pencil and paper, CPR breathing barrier, latex free disposable gloves.
Acronym for bone fracture
D-deformity
O-open wounds
T-tenderness
S-swelling
What is the difference between heat stroke and heat exhaustion?
Heat exhaustion is when your body loses excessive amounts of salt and water. Heat stroke is a lot more serious and is life threatening. Heat stroke is when your body is unable to control its internal temperature.
What is the correct breath to compression ratio for an adult?
30 to 2
Name 2 symptoms of hypothermia.
Face; is one side droopy?
Arm weakness; can person raise both arms above head?
Speach;Can they understand you and can you understand them? Is their speech slurred?
Time to call