Body Info
How many bones does an adult human have in their body?
206
Name 5 items that should be in every First-Aid kit.
Adhesive bandages, elastic bandages, gloves, gauze pads, cleansing wipes, adhesive tape, ointment, scissors, thermometer, tweezers, ibuprofen, acetaminophen
What layer of skin does a 1st degree burn affect?
How many bones does a newborn baby's skull/cranium have?
5 (2 frontal, 2 parietal, 1 occipital)
What is the strongest bone in the body?
Femur (upper leg)
What is an arm sling used for?
To give an arm support and stabilization to prevent further injury and improve healing
What layer of skin does a 2nd degree burn affect?
1st and 2nd layers: Epidermis, Dermis
How should a 3rd degree burn be treated?
Do NOT apply water, ointments, or remedies, and seek emergency medical attention immediately
What is the smallest bone in the body?
Stapes (middle ear)
What are the proper steps to treat a bloody, scraped knee?
1. Wash hands and put on gloves
2. Use a sterile bandage
3. Wipe the area with a wet cloth or place the area under running water to clean and remove debris
4. Put on an ointment or petroleum jelly
5. Cover with a sterile bandage
What layer of skin does a 3rd degree burn affect?
All 3 layers: Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis
Advil is an over-the-counter ibuprofen, and Tylenol is an over-the-counter acetaminophen. What is the difference?
Ibuprofen blocks the production of prostaglandins, the chemicals that cause inflammation.
An acetaminophen reduces pain signals within the nervous system and not at the site itself.
Both are used for pain management and fever reducers.
What is the name of the bone(s) that protect the brain?
Skull, Cranium, Neurocranium
When someone is choking, what should you do?
Ask if they are choking and need assistance. If yes, perform the Heimlich maneuver.
How should a 1st degree burn be treated?
Place the burn mark under running cool water for 10-15 minutes to reduce swelling, then apply aloe vera
There are 5 different types of burns. What are 3 of them?
Thermal burns, Electrical burns, Friction burns, Radiation burns, and Chemical burns
How many layers of skin does a human have?
General answer: 3 (Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis)
Medical: 7
What should you do if someone stops breathing?
CPR
1. Verify the person is not breathing (remove obstructions, if any), then call 911 and follow the steps provided by the 911 operator
2. Lay the person on their back with their chin raised
3. Start chest compressions
4. Deliver rescue breathes
How should a 2nd degree burn be treated?
Place the burn mark under running cool water for 10-15 minutes to reduce swelling, then cover with a sterile bandage
Do NOT pop blisters
If the burn mark is larger than your hand or is on your face, feet, hands, or genitals, seek medical attention
What is an AED? And for DOUBLE points, what does AED stand for?
AEDs are used to help people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. It's a medical device that can analyze the heart's rhythm and, if necessary, deliver an electrical shock (aka defibrillation) to help the heart re-establish an effective rhythm.
AED stands for automated external defibrillator.