Heat/Cold exposure
sudden illness
specific injuries
shock, poisoning, burns
wounds
100
what helps heat cramps
firm pressure applied to cramp site, move victim to cooler area and give small sips of water or sports drink
100
if victim is having a heart attack what should you encourage them to do
keep calm and relax
100
if there is an object embedded in the victims eye, what should you absolutely NOT do
remove it
100
what is another name for "shock"
hypoperfusion
100
controlling the bleeding is the first priority when caring for a wound. T or F
True
200
what is treatment for heat exhaustion
moving victim to cooler area, loosening or removing clothing, apply cool wet cloths, sponging victim, elevating feet 12 inches, give small sips of water every 15 minutes
200
if a person is having a heart attack, what should you immediately do
get help asap. treat for shock, prevent any unnecessary stress or movement
200
if the ear tissue is detached, what should you do to treat it accordingly
apply sterile dressings with light pressure to control the bleeding
200
what can being in shock for 4-6 minutes can lead to?
irreversible brain damage, and death
200
How long should you apply pressure to a wound?
five to ten minutes, until bleeding has stopped
300
when giving heat exhaustion water, how much do you give and when
4 ounces every 15 minutes
300
what is the acronym to remember when treating a stroke victim
FAST
300
if thr victim has a head or skull injury, what should you do?
keep them flat and treat for shock
300
how many different types of shock is there
eight
300
if blood soaks through original dressing, what do you do?
apply more dressings over, do not remove old dressings
400
what is the treatment for hypothermia
getting patient to warm area, remove wet clothing, slowly warm patient by wrapping them in blankets and/or putting dry clothes on them
400
what does the acronym FAST stand for
face, arms, speech, time
400
if there is fluid following the head injury, what should you do?
make no attempt to stop the flow of fluid, do not give any liquids
400
what are some ways a victim can get poison
swallowing, inhaling, injecting, contact
400
should you elevate an area when fracture or broken bone is suspected
no, do not elevate the area when fracture or broken bone is suspected
500
when treating frostbite, how should you warm the skin
immersing in water that is 100 - 104 degrees
500
when a diabetic patient is in insulting shock, what type of drink should you give them?
drink with sugar in it, like orange juice
500
if victim has a nose injury, what does treatment include?
keep victim calm and quiet, have them sit up with head leaning slightly forward, apply pressure
500
what is the first step to take when providing first aid to a burn victim
remove the source
500
for minor wound that do not involve severe bleeding, what is the first priority?
infection prevention