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what is the universal sign of someone who is choking, and what is the name of the maneuver you use (double if you how how to do it?
Grasping their throat. Heimlich maneuver. Pat on back with heel of hand and then hold them upright and put your hand into a fist. Then push inward and upward 5 times.
Say 3 symptoms of heat exhaustion
Severe lack of energy, weakness, headache, nausea, faintness, sweating, cool, pale moist skin, rapid pulse
What are two symptoms of a heart attack?
Chest pain, sweating, nausea, shortness of breath, weakness
How would you get a fishhook out of someone?
Tie fishing line to the bend of the hook. Lay person flat, step back, and pull hard.
What can you do to prevent an object in the eye, and what do you do to treat it?
Use safety goggles when using a machine that flings dust. Have the victim blink, and flush out with clean water from a water bottle or clear running water if that doesn't work
Name the three main types of poisonous plants
Poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac
What should you do in the case of a vehicular accident?
Assess situation, call 911, set up things to make people not get so close, don't put yourself in danger
Give three ways to get potable water in an emergency
Boiling, filtering, treating
How would you build a stretcher?
Put a stick on a blanket, fold blanket over. Put stick on top of edge of folded part of the blanket, bring other side over
Tell what to do in the case of bitten lip or tongue
Add pressure to the wound with a clean cloth, apply a cold, wet cloth if swelling is present
How do you treat a nosebleed?
Lean forward, pinch top of your nose, put a cold compress around the surrounding area
What is an emergency?
A situation that requires immediate action
Name and demonstrate three carries used to pull someone out of a room
Clothes drag assist, ankle drag assist, pack-strap carry, two-handed carry, four-handed seat
What are the steps you should do in case of an emergency?
Check the scene, call for help, approach safely, provide first aid, treat for shock, make a thorough examination, plan a course of action
What are the two venomous spiders that live in America?
Brown Recluse Spider and the Black Widow
What are 5 things that need to be in a first aid kit?
Bandages, gauze pads, adhesive tape, moleskin, soap/sanitizing gel, antibiotic ointment, etc...
What is the position you should put someone in if they are in shock?
Make sure arms are in line, bring leg closest to you up, support neck, roll person onto their side
What are three things that you do to create an emergency plan for your house?
Post emergency numbers, post two maps (showing two escape routes), hold a fire drill once per year
Give 2 examples of when a person should not be moved at all
Shock, heart attack, head, neck, or back injury, frostbitten or burned feet, bone or joint injury at the hips or below
How would you treat someone who has just fainted?
Lay them down, and raise their feet up twelve inches. Support head on a pillow, and turn head to the side if they vomit.
Tell me the difference between first, second, and third degree burns, and how to treat them
First degree: Minor, apply cool damp cloths
Second degree: Partial thickness, blisters, place in cool water, once dry, protect with gauze pads
Third degree: Full thickness burns, VERY BAD, CALL 911!!!
What should you do in the case of stopped breathing, and how?
CPR, clasp hands together and press down with force below their sternum, continue doing compressions until medical help arrives
Demonstrate a treatment for a sprained ankle or an injured collar bone
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What is the acronym for muscle or joint injuries?
RICE, rest, ice, compression, elevation
What acronym is used to look for possible fractions
DOTS, deformity, open wounds, tenderness, swelling