First Aid
What is the first step to any first aid emergency?
Check the scene/person for safety.
What is a concussion?
A mild traumatic brain injury caused by a blow or jolt to the head where the brain moves inside of the skull.
What is a laceration?
A laceration is an injury where the skin is torn.
What is the difference between a strain and sprain?
A sprain is an injury to a ligament, while a strain is an injury to muscle/tendon.
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci.
If someone is having a seizure, should you put something in their mouth to prevent them from biting their tongue?
No because it could cause more harm.
Symptoms of a concussion?
Headaches, dizziness, nausea, confusion, etc.
How should you treat a 1st or 2nd degree burn?
Run the area under cool water for at least five minutes.
True or false: More severe sprains/strains may need surgery to fix it?
True/
What is the name of Mickey Mouse's pet dog?
Pluto
How deep should you press when doing chest compressions?
2 inches.
How do you treat/recover from a concussion?
Rest, avoid mental strain, avoid screen time.
What is categorized as a 3rd degree burn?
A burn where every layer of skin is damaged.
What are the grades of strains and sprains?
Grade 1: Stretched tissue
Grade 2: Partial tear
Grade 3: Fully torn
What is the largest US state?
Alaska
How fast should you do chest compressions?
100-120 bpm
What alternate way can someone get a concussion besides a blow?
Acceleration or deceleration, where the head moves rapidly back and fourth or has a sudden change in velocity.
What is the most common skin injury?
Abrasions.
What place on the body is most commonly sprained?
The ankle.
When was Taylor Swift born?
1989.
Why do allergic reactions happen?
When the body thinks something harmless is toxic in the body, the immune system overreacts to the fake threat.
What sport has the highest number of concussions?
(American) Boys football.
Should you use hydrogen peroxide on a minor skin injury?
No, hydrogen peroxide may kill bacteria but it damages the skin tissue and can delay the healing process.
How should you treat a sprain?
RICE: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.
What was the first vegetable to be grown in space?
The potato.