Wounds & Bleeding
Apply this type of pressure directly to a bleeding wound to help control blood loss.
What is direct pressure?
This is the emergency phone number you should call in the U.S.
→ What is 9-1-1?
The first step in treating a minor burn is to cool it with this for 10–20 minutes.
→ What is cool running water?
If someone swallows poison, you should first call this hotline.
→ What is Poison Control (1-800-222-1222)?
True or false: You should tilt your head back during a nosebleed.
What is false? (Lean forward.)
This should not be used on a deep puncture wound because it can increase bleeding.
What is hydrogen peroxide?
Adult CPR is performed at a rate of this many compressions per minute.
What is 100–120 per minute?
You should never apply this common kitchen item to a burn because it traps heat.
→ What is butter?
DAILY DOUBLE
While visiting an elderly relative they describe that they are experiencing "the worst headache of their life". In addition they are unable to move the left side of their body. What illness do you suspect?
Putting this frozen item directly on skin can actually cause cold injury.
→ What is ice (directly applied without a barrier)?
This is the term for a pad or cloth placed over a wound to absorb blood before bandaging.
What is a dressing?
This device can analyze heart rhythm and deliver a shock if needed.
What is an AED?
This burn depth is characterized by blisters and severe pain.
→ What is a second-degree burn?
This insect bite can cause a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction in sensitive individuals.
→ What is a bee (or wasp) sting?
You shouldn’t do this to someone having a seizure, despite popular belief.
→ What is put something in their mouth?
A tourniquet should only be used in this type of life-threatening situation.
What is severe arterial bleeding / bleeding that cannot be controlled?
If a person is choking and can’t breathe, speak, or cough, perform this maneuver.
What is the Heimlich maneuver / abdominal thrusts?
Signs of this heat-related emergency include confusion, hot dry skin, and no sweating.
→ What is heat stroke?
For a tick bite, remove the tick using these, pulling straight upward.
→ What are fine-tipped tweezers?
Myth: All fevers must be treated. Reality: Treat them when this happens.
Temp over 101 F. Or, with the presence of other symptoms.
These four key steps make up the acronym “R.I.C.E.” for sprain/strain care. (Name all four.)
What are Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation?
The first question used by EMS (Emergency Medical Services) once they arrive at an incident scene before they begin to render care.
Is the scene safe?
Severe chemical burns must be flushed with water for at least this long.
→ What is 15–20 minutes (or longer)?
You should NOT do this to a snakebite, even though movies often show it.
→ What is suck out the venom?
This dangerous myth says you should “reset” a broken bone by doing this.
→ What is trying to straighten it yourself?