First Aid Kits
Used to disinfect a simple cut or scrape
Soap & water then antibacterial ointment (if you have it)
in order to treat a venomous snake bite do you lift the area where the bite is above the heart?
What common item is helpful when removing a bee sting?
A credit card, Driver's License or a gift card.
A hurry case requiring the use of a tourniquet.
Severe loss of blood.
How can you prevent sunburns?
Sunscreen, hat, long sleeved clothing, and pants
Equipment that is required when treating someone with any amount of blood loss
Latex gloves
What is the most common animal carried disease.
Rabies
How fast do you pull a tick out of the skin?
What are the common signs of a heart attack? Provide 3.
Uncomfortable pressure in the chest area
Unusual sweating
Nausea
Shortness of breath
Feeling weak
How do you avoid dehydration?
Drinking water or sports drinks (if already dehydrated)
A tool that is helpful when removing a splinter.
Tweezers
No, if you do you can push the venom from inside the stinger into your body.
What is the first thing to treat for in a hurry case?
Airway, Breathing, and Circulation
Wearing protective googles/glasses
Where should you keep a first aid kit when on a hike?
Your Backpack
What do you do when you are bitten by a non venomous snake?
Treat the injury as you would a puncture wound.
What are some common signs of a person with spider bite?
swelling
redness
pain
difficulty swallowing
nausea or vomiting
muscle pain
How do you help a choking person?
First you want to do 5 back blows (hitting them on the back) then you do the Heimlich maneuver 5 times and then repeat until they either pass out or the object is dislodged from the throat.
True or False: You treat frostbite by boiling water then putting the frostbitten area into the water.
False, you want to slowly warm the extremity up to prevent nerve damage.
How often should you replace items in your first aid kit?
You should replace the items used as soon as you can.
As accurately as possible
To reduce pain or swelling from a insect bite or sting what would you use?
Is anaphylactic shock a hurry case?
Yes due to its urgency.
You make sure you have enough layers on your body to stay warm.