First Aid 1
What position should a person that had a broken leg stay in ?
keep their leg elevated, preferably above the heart level, when sitting or lying down
What does RICE stand for
Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation
Do we perform rescue breaths during CPR?
No, we perform compressions only.
When should you start chest compression?
If there is no pulse or breathing within 10 seconds
Your camper walked through stinging Nettle. What is first aid?
Wash with soap and water, hydrocortisone cream, possible benadryl
When wrapping a sprain, which side should be tighter?
The sprained or injured side.
Why are compound fractures a medical emergency?
The risk of infection is very high
What is used to treat bug bites or stings ?
Cold compress to reduce swelling and pain
Pain relief
Remove the stinger with tweezers (if applicable)
What is the lifesaving device used during CPR?
AED.
True or False: With a nosebleed, you should pinch your nose slightly and tilt your head forward. True or false
True
What can be used to remove a stinger?
Tweezers or fingernail
Name the 3 types of burns and which one is the most painful.
1st, 2nd, 3rd degree. 2nd is most painful.
How does a sprain occurs
when ligaments are stretched or torn
Who are our First Aiders?
Betsy, Merit, Cadence
True or false: You should apply neosporin to burns
False, remember the lid on a pot theory
Your camper hasn't pooped in 3 days. What can you give them?
Colace and lots of water
What do you do if your camper is choking?
Heimlich maneuver
What are two common injuries for joints?
Sprains and strains.
Your camper is complaining of menstrual cramps. What can you give them, if their OTC is approved?
Ibuprofen
What meds are kept in the Dew Drop Inn?
Colace, Immodium
What can you give a camper with hives if their parent signed the OTC?
Zyrtec or Benadryl (benadryl can make them sleepy or rarely, wired!)
What can you give your camper who complains of a headache after their hike?
WATER! and Tylenol
With a nosebleed, you should try and sneeze to get all of the blood out, true or false?
FALSE
True or False: I can leave a camper alone in the DDI if they are asleep.
FALSE. Two adults must be in the Dew with a camper at all times!
True or false: To check for a response you should shake or tap a person lightly
True