First-Aid Method
What is the FIRST thing you should do if you come across the scene of an accident?
Check the scene
You want to look for what could've caused the accident and make sure the danger is gone before stepping in to help.
What is a Hurry case?
A situation where a victim has stopped breathing, has no heartbeat, is bleeding severely, has ingested poison, or is showing signs of a stroke.
How do you treat a nosebleed?
Lean forward, ask the person to pinch firmly on area just below the bone, and hold a cold compress on the area until bleeding stops.
Applying a cool wet compress or applying aloe vera gel are treatments for what type of injury?
First degree burns
When calling for help, what should you tell the first responders?
(Hint: 4 things)
-type of injury
-location of the injury
-time the injury occurred
-treatment the victim(s) have already recived
What is the treatment for a heartbeat or breathing hurry case?
CPR
How do you treat a nonvenomous snakebite?
-wash the area
-apply an antibiotic ointment (if the victim has no allergies)
-cover with a sterile bandage
-urge the victim to get a physician to evaluate the bite to prevent an infection.
How do you remove a splinter?
Use sterilized tweezers to remove the object then run the area under clean water for 3-5 minutes.
Should you treat someone for shock before or after planning a course of action?
Before
What are 3 signs of a heart attack? (Any 3 out of the common 5 will do.)
-Persistent uncomfortable pressure in the center of the chest
-Unusual Sweating
-Nausea
-Shortness of breath
-feeling of weakness
What are the differences between frostbite and hypothermia?
Frostbite mainly affects the fingers, ears, nose, or feet. It causes ice crystals to form in the affected area.
Hypothermia affects the whole body and occurs when the body is losing more heat than it is making.
What is the acronym for treating sprains and strains? What does it stand for?
R- Rest
I- Ice
C- Compress
E- Elevate
Do you never want to move a person with what injury unless it is ABSOLUTELY necessary?
A spinal injury
How do you know someone is choking?
They will not be able to cough, speak, or breathe
Severe Thirst, tiredness and weakness, and body aches are all symptoms of _ _ _
dehydration
Severe lack of energy, headache, nasuea, and sweating are all symptoms of _ _ _
heat exaustion
What are the 8 steps of the First-Aid method?
1. Check the Scene 2. Call for help 3. Approach Safely 4. Provide Urgent Treatment/Triage 5. Prevent further injury 6. Treat for shock 7. Examination more thoroughly 8. Plan a course of Action
What is the acronym to think of when you suspect a stroke? What does it stand for?
F= Face - is one side weaker?
A= Arms - when arms are up, does one drift down?
S= Speech - is speech slurred?
T= Time - is it time to call 911?
What should you look for in a head injury that would relate to a spinal injury?
Clear fluid
What should you ask a victim if you suspect a broken bone?
-Did you hear a bone snap?
-Is it more painful if I press on it?
-Can you move the limb?