First Aid
All first aid kits...
vary in their materials
This lift would be performed on a very minor lower leg injury typically with a conscious victim to quickly move them to a better area for first aid
Human Crutch
Name 3 Types of Burns
Thermal, Electrical, Chemical, Radiation
the name of a fracture that breaks the skin
compound fracture
How do we stop any bleeds?
What are PPE's?
Personal Protective Equipment
This drag would be utilized in many circumstances of conscious or unconscious victims where the rescuer may be alone and need to move the victim a further distance. It can be done with a partner as well
Blanket Drag
How is a burn's degree identified?
The layers of skin that have been damaged
Sprains deal with what? And what are they?
Ligaments and they connect bone to bone
How do we handle a nosebleed?
Pinch the nose and lean forward
Taking off contaminated gloves is done by...
glove to glove and skin to skin
This lift would be performed with a partner for moving a conscious victim who can stabilize themselves
4 Handed Seat
Give at least 3 defining features of a second degree burn
moist looking, blisters, swelling
Strains deal with what? And what are they?
Tendons and they connect muscle to bone
When trying to stop a bleed, if the blood seeps through the gauze what should you do.
Apply more gauze and pressure on top, do not remove the old gauze
What is the purpose of a band aid in the first aid kit?
It is not to stop bleeding. It is to cover and keep a wound clean while allowing it to get air and breathe
This carry would be performed with a partner on a conscious or unconscious victim to move them a further distance. The positive of this carry is it provides back support.
2 Handed Seat
After you have removed a person from the source of the burn your next step in care is what?
Running cool water over the burn for at least 10 minutes
What method is used for at home care of a sprain and strain? What does each part stand for.
R-Rest
I-Ice
C-Compress
E-Elevate
A jagged or irregular tear/rip in the skin is identified as what kind of injury?
Laceration
What are the 3 P's of First Aid
Preserve Life
Prevent Further Harm
Promote Recovery
While two teachers were getting set up for the day, an earthquake occurred. An object fell from a ceiling and knocked one of the teachers unconscious while also starting a fire in the classroom. What is the most appropriate method for the remaining teacher to save their colleague.
Blanket Drag
What is the difference in the steps you take to care for an electrical burn in comparison to a thermal burn
1. turn off the power source
2. cool water longer
What is a key step in utilizing a hard splint for a severe injury?
The objects used for the hard splint need to be long enough to be above and below the joint that is injured to immobilize it
capillary- minor small vessels near the top
venous- dark red, constant flow
arterial- bright red, pulsating/squirting blood