Poisoning
What do you do if somebody is vomiting after being poisoned?
Use a cloth wrapped around your fingers to clear the airway
First aid usually consists of
Ice pack, do not touch eye/remove objects
True or false: Flying on an airplane can injure your ear
True
True or false: Acute torticollis requires cold therapy
False; heat therapy
True or false: You should primarily use wet rags/dressing when giving first aid to an abdominal injury
False; non-stick, dry dressing. Resort to wet dressing when there is no other option
How long do you rinse contaminated bodily surface?
15-20 minutes
Common; to treat wash out thoroughly, do not rub eyes, take over the counter medication.
Corneal abrasion
Can cause irritation or infection; something pushed into ear
Foreign objects
Should you move someone with a concussion to a comfortable position?
No, keep the patient still.
What side of the body are abdominal injuries most common?
Left
True or false: it's normal to experience delusions, difficulty breathing, and immediate symptoms.
False
What is subconjunctival hemorrhage?
When you rub your eyeballs to the point the blood vessels pop; eye turns red.
True or false: Piercing your ears is technically an ear injury
True
Jess was admitted into the hospital after getting into a car accident. She feels nauseous, and she is confused as to how she got here. You notice localized bleeding from her temple. What is this called?
Scalp laceration
Kate got into a car accident. She looks pale, her hands are clammy, and she talks about how tender her abdomen feels. You notice a large laceration across her stomach. What do you do?
Stop the bleed, elevate the wound, gently clean