Bleeding & Wounds
The first thing you should do to control severe bleeding.
what is apply direct preassure?
The correct time to cool a burn with cool water.
What is 10–20 minutes?
This is the best way to treat a swollen ankle in the first 24 hours.
What is RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)?
The ratio of compressions to breaths for adult CPR.
What is 30:2?
The number you call in Canada for emergency help.
What is 911?
This type of bandage is used to keep dressings in place on a limb.
What is a roller bandage?
Never do this to a burn, even though it’s a common myth.
What is apply butter/ice?
The term for when a bone pops out of its joint.
What is a dislocation?
The first thing you should check before starting CPR.
What is scene safety?
The 3 C’s of emergency first aid.
What are Check, Call, Care?
When a nosebleed won’t stop, tilt your head this way.
What is forward?
A person with heat stroke may stop doing this important function.
What is sweating?
If you suspect a fracture, you should do this before moving the limb.
What is immobilize/splint it?
For chest compressions, push this deep on an adult.
What is 5–6 cm (about 2 inches)?
The best way to treat frostbite before medical help arrives.
What is rewarm slowly in warm (not hot) water?
This object should never be removed if stuck in a wound.
What is an embedded object (like glass/knife)?
Sunburn is this type of burn.
What is superficial/1st degree?
These are the 2 main differences between a sprain and a strain.
What is sprain = ligament injury, strain = muscle/tendon injury?
This maneuver clears a blocked airway in a conscious choking adult.
What is the Heimlich maneuver/abdominal thrusts?
A person with low blood sugar should be given this type of food/drink.
What is something sugary (juice, glucose tabs)?
The last-resort method to stop life-threatening bleeding.
What is a tourniquet?
You should remove these quickly if someone’s clothing catches fire.
What are synthetic fabrics (nylon/polyester)?
This is the most dangerous type of fracture.
What is an open/compound fracture?
An AED should be used as soon as it arrives. The first step after
What is apply the pads?
If someone has a seizure, do this instead of trying to hold them down.
What is move objects away & protect their head?