first aid 1
What is important to do during an emergency?
Stay calm
Name 3 emergency helpers.
Police, fire fighters, ambulance personnel, nurses, medical doctors, ER personnel
What will you hear in case of a fire?
Fire alarm or smoke alarm
All places need working ______ _______?
smoke detectors
What do you do with nose bleeds?
Lean head forward and pinch nostrils. Cool cloth or ice pack may help slow bleeding.
Name 3 things you will be asked when you call 911
Name, location (address), phone number, what is the emergency.
What do you do with a deep cut?
Put pressure on cut. Elevate, call for help
What tools do Firetrucks have to help put out fires?
Water, hoses , ladders, other safety equipment
What room has the most fires?
Kitchen
If your clothes are on fire what do you do?
Stop, drop, and roll
Name 3 things that are an emergency.
Fire, smoke, severe accidents, drowning, severe injuries, suspected heart attack or stroke, seizures
What do you do to small cuts?
Wash with soap and water. cover with a clean band aid or wrap
How can we prevent kitchen fire?
Watch food on the stove, stay close by. Keep items away from hot burners.
What is the number one cause of fires in houses?
Not watching food on the stove.
What do you do with an arm injury.?
Walk somewhere safe, call for help, keep arm still
Name three reasons why you shouldn't call 911
Minor fall, seeing someone crossing the street irresponsibly, scraping your knee, minor nosebleed...
What is anaphylaxis?
An extreme allergic reaction. Common symptoms are difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, tongue, or throat, hives, itching, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and sometimes a loss of consciousness. requires prompt medical care. Call 911 immediately, and administer EpiPen if person has one.
Why is it important to follow the safety rules during a fire?
To protect ourselves and others, and get out safely
What should you do if someone falls?
Tell another adult, call 911, stay with the injured person, if you need to leave to call 911 make sure you return to them.
What substances can cause you to become sick(poisoned)?
Medication, chemicals, fumes, vitamins, alcohol, drugs, plants found in the wild.
3 ways to prevent sun burn
Sunscreen, stay indoors, shade, long sleeve and pants, hats, reapply sunscreen
How do you treat a burn?
Rinse under cool water 10 min, apply lotion (preferably with aloe vera or cocoa butter), cover loosely with a clean dressing.
Note: Electrical burns, including those caused by lightning, and major chemical burns need emergency medical care. Also burns involving multiple skin layers, burns larger than 3 inches in diameter, and burns accompanied by smoke inhalation. A minor burn might need emergency care if it affects the eyes, mouth, hands or genitals.
Why do you need an escape plan ?
In case of fire
What do you do if you see someone having a seizure?
Stay with the person, call for help, call 911, talk to the person, tell their family member or friend what happened.
What do you do with insect bites?
Tell someone, stay calm, ice or water to help with swelling. antihistamine, 911 if person shows signs of anaphylaxis. Use EpiPen if the person carries one.