CPR
This is the compression-ventilation ratio for administering Adult CPR
30:2
This acronym is used to help remember the signs and symptoms of a stroke
FAST
A tear or cut in the skin usually caused due to contact with a sharp object
Laceration
A common breathing emergency triggered by allergies, anxiety, infection or misuse of medication
Asthma
The three responsibilities of a first aid provider
AAA
The compression depth, in relation to the chest, when administering CPR to a child/infant
1/3 the depth of the chest
This happens when there is a partial blockage of oxygenated blood to the heart
Angina
This type of burn is when all levels of skin are affected as well as the underlying muscles and nerves
Full thickness (3rd degree) burn
Some common triggers for this condition may include foods, medications and insect bites
Anaphylaxis
These are the three types of splints found in first aid
anatomical, soft splint, rigid/semi-rigid splint
The compression-ventilation ratio when administering 2 person CPR to an infant
15:2
This type of bleeding has a rapid flow and is bright red in colour
Arterial bleeding
The term used in First Aid when an eyeball has found itself outside of its socket
Extruded eyeball
This condition causes the balance of breathing in oxygen and breathing out carbon dioxide to be upset, therefore causing a chemical imbalance in the blood
Hyperventilation
Consciousness, breathing, pulse, skin temperature/condition
A special consideration when administering CPR to a pregnant woman
Placing a soft object under her right hip.
The time it takes for irreversible brain damage to occur during a cardiovascular emergency
4-6 minutes
An injury where two or more ribs have been fractured in more than one place.
Flail chest
These two methods should be performed in rotation when giving first aid to a conscious person with a severe airway obstruction
5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts
This acronym is used to help gain information into the history of an individual when you are interviewing them as a first aid responder
SAMPLE
The ideal rate of compressions per minute when performing CPR
100-120
This happens when the heart stops beating/pumping effectively
Sudden cardiac arrest
This type of dressing is not to be applied to an open chest wound
occlusive dressing
The two types of airway restrictions found in first aid
Mild and severe obstructions
According to the principles of splinting, this is how you would go about splinting an injured joint
Splint from the bone above to the bone below