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100
You put me on your hands when dealing with blood
What are GLOVES
***Who knows how to take off gloves???***
100
You should hold down a person's head who is having a seizure so they do not bang their head.
TRUE or FALSE
What is FALSE!!!
Let them have their seizure but protect their head with a towel or cushion and move away any dangerous objects.
100
Name at least 3 things you should have in your personal first aid kit.
Bandaids, gauze, tape, soap, antibiotic ointment, scissors, latex gloves, tourniquet, mouth-barrier device, eye protection, pencil & paper, whistle
100
What is the universal sign that someone is choking?
What is clutching the throat with both hands
100
You twisted your ankle and now it is swollen and bruised. What is the name of this very common injury?
What is a SPRAIN
200
When do you replace items in your first aid kit?
what is ASAP
***As soon as possible***
200
You see an unconscious person near the pool. What is your FIRST thing to do?
***Unconscious is when a person is unable to respond to people and activities***
What is check the scene. You do not want to put yourself in harm's way (think electricity!)
200
Use RICE when treating a sprain.
R = rest
I =
C= compression
E = elevation
What does the "I" stand for?
What is ICE!!!
200
Your child swallowed a bunch of a poisonous household cleaner. It is a good idea to make them vomit ASAP.
TRUE or FALSE
What is FALSE. It could cause choking or burning of the airway.
200
TRUE or FALSE
It is best to pull off a bandage slowly?
TRUE!
Ripping a bandage off too quickly risks pulling off the scab or reopening the wound. Instead, peel the bandage off slowly and gently. If the bandage feels like it is stuck to the scab, soak it in warm water to soften the scab. To avoid tearing out hair around the wound, pull the bandage gradually in the same direction as hair growth.
300
I am used to prevent a broken bone from moving
What is a SPLINT
300
You are at school and your friend faints. Should you set them up and have them put their head on their knees or have them lay on the floor with their feet elevated?
Have them lay on the floor and elevate their legs to increase blood flow to their brain. Sitting them up can cause them to fall forward and possible injure themselves if they faint again.
300
Your nose starts bleeding. Pinch it then lean forward or backward?
Lean forward
***decreases amount of blood swallowed and creates less pressure in the veins of your nose***
Lean forward
***decreases amount of blood swallowed and creates less pressure in the veins of your nose***
300
If someone is having a seizure, put something in their mouth so they don’t swallow their tongue.
TRUE or FALSE
FALSE
Never put anything in someone’s mouth during a seizure. They may bite their tongue but it is not possible to swallow it! Your priority is to keep them safe until medical help arrives if required.
300
Should you perform the Heimlich Maneuver on a choking victim who is coughing?
No.
The Heimlich Maneuver (aka abdomen thrusts) should only be performed on victims who cannot speak, cough, or breathe. If they can speak, cough or breathe they are moving air so help the victim stay calm while they attempt to clear the obstruction.
400
You slide home and scrape your knee. It is a good idea to treat the wound with hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol.
TRUE or FALSE
Using hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol to clean an injury can actually harm the tissue and delay healing. The best way to clean a minor wound is with cool running water and mild soap. Rinse the wound for at least five minutes to remove dirt, debris, and bacteria.
400
You are stung by a bee and just removed the stinger. Is it best to use cold or heat to ease the pain and reduce swelling?
use ice/cold
***generally cold (ice) is best to reduce swelling and stinging***
400
What is the BEST way to stop a wound from bleeding?
A) apply pressure
B) apply a hot pack
C) position the wound so that it is below the heart
D) apply a tourniquet
A) apply pressure
400
What is the name of the machine that can shock the heart?
What is AED or defibrillator.
400
How do you hold your hands when helping a choking victim AND where do you place your hands?
Make a fist and cover with other hand (place fist between belly button and bottom of breastbone, thumb facing victim)
500
How do you remove a tick?
Grasp the tick with tweezers close to the skin. Gently pull until it comes loose. Wash the wound carefully with soap and water, and apply antiseptic.
500
If you have a bee sting should you scrape off the stinger or use tweezers to pull out the stinger?
Scrape it off!
Using tweezers can cause more venom to be pushed thru the stinger and into your skin!
500
You burned your hand while cooking and you have butter in the refrigerator. It is ok to use some butter to rub onto the wound.
TRUE or FALSE
What is FALSE!!!
Butter can seal in the heat. Plus, butter or petroleum jelly might help trap bacteria that cause infection. Instead, run cool, not icy, water over your burn for 5-10 minutes and wash gently with soap.
500
What is the name of the technique to help a choking victim?
HINT - The (blank) Maneuver
What it the Heimlick maneuver.
It is also known as abdominal thrusts
500
You just got a black eye. Would you first use ice or heat to relieve swelling?
Ice is especially helpful to reduce swelling and control pain. Ice is most effective when it is applied early and often for the first 48 hours. Heat, on the other hand, increases circulation and raises skin temperature.