First Aid Basics
Medical Emergencies
Injuries
Environmental
Emergencies
Emergencies
Healthy Living
100
Who is the first priority in terms of safety?
You are!
100
What could trigger an asthma attack?
Cold air
Exercise
Infections
Allergens / Irritants (e.g. pollen, dust, pet dander)
Stress or strong emotions
100
Define a dressing AND a bandage?
Dressing: Clean material used directly on a wound
Bandage: Material used to protect or cover a wound
100
Basic first aid for any bite or sting.
Clean with soap and water
Apply a bandage
Keep cool
Seek healthcare provider if skin was broken
100
What does smoking increase the risk of?
Lung cancer, heart disease, stroke, as well as other cancers of the bladder, throat, mouth, kidney, cervix, pancreas.
200
When calling for help, when should you hang up?
When the operator tells you to or when help arrives.
200
What is the recommended position for someone having a heart attack?
Sitting up comfortably
200
What position is recommended for a person in shock?
Lying flat on their back with legs elevated.
200
How would you remove a bee stinger from your skin?
Use a credit card to scrape the stinger out. NO TWEEZERS
200
Name some of the beneficial nutrients of fruits and vegetables.
Vitamins, Minerals, Healthy Fats, Protein, Calcium, Fiber, Antioxidants, Phytonutrients
300
Universal precautions will include items such as:
Gloves, mask, and/or goggles
PPE
300
What could cause a diabetic emergency?
Not taking medications
Skipping meals
Excessive exercise
Infection
300
When should a tourniquet be used?
When bleeding is severe or not easily controlled with direct pressure.
300
Describe the treatment for a jellyfish sting.
Rinse area with vinegar (or baking soda/water mix)
Immerse body part in hot water
Call 911 if severe allergic reaction occurs
300
The risk of which chronic health conditions can be reduced by health eating?
Heart Disease, Stroke, Obesity, High blood pressure, High cholesterol, Diabetes, Kidney disease, Osteoporosis, certain Cancers
400
This is the simplest and most effective method for preventing the spread of disease.
Handwashing
400
What does the acronym FAST mean?
Face Drooping
Arm Weakness
Speech Difficulty
Time
400
What is it called if a body part is cut off?
Amputation
400
Which is more serious? Heat exhaustion or heat stroke?
Heat Stroke
(Deadly if untreated)
400
What are some strategies you can use to live healthier?
Set goals, share it with others, put fitness first, put screens on hold, do what you love.
500
What are the first 4 steps for providing first aid
1) Make sure it is safe
2) Identify the problem
3) Tap and shout
4) Get help
500
What is the first thing you should do when someone is having a seizure?
Protect from injury / move objects away from them.
500
What are features of a serious burn?
Deep
Effect the hands, feet, face, groin, or encircle the chest
Cause the skin to blister or become dry
Are 3 inches or more in diameter
500
What is the phone number for poison control?
1-800-222-1222
500
What is the definition of First Aid?
The immediate care we give someone with illness or injury before more advanced help arrives.