Wound Types & Treatment
What kind of wound is caused by friction and only affects the surface of the skin?
Abrasion
What injury involves overstretched or torn muscles or tendons?
Strain
What does SAMPLE stand for?
Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Meds, Past Med History, Last Oral Intake, Events Prior
What’s the first thing you say when you arrive on scene?
Your name and certification
What should you do before leaving the First Aid Room after a call?
Make sure the bed is made, counters are cleared, garbage is thrown away, and the room is clean.
Which wound is a clean, straight cut?
Incision
What is RICE and what does each letter stand for?
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
When would you use OPQRST or LOTARPS?
For pain-specific assessments
What’s the minimum info to collect from a patient before starting?
Full name and grade
What’s one thing you should check when you finish a call in the FA room?
That everything is cleaned up and equipment is put away
True or False: If a gauze pad is soaked in blood. remove it and replace it
False: always layer more gauze, never remove
What’s a key symptom that tells you a limb may be dislocated?
Out of socket appearance or deformity
Name 3 vitals SFAs can take
LOC, Breathing, Skin color/temp, Cap refill
What do you do if you're unsure how to treat a patient?
Call down for me or Mr. Espinoza
What’s one privacy rule to follow after treating a student?
Don’t share their info with anyone else
What is the first step when treating a bleeding wound?
Apply direct pressure
Which injury uses a SAM splint and triangle bandage for immobilization?
Fracture
How often do you reassess vitals for an unstable patient?
Every 5 minutes
Who should you tell if you send a student to a walk-in clinic?
Ms. Collins or Mr. Winograd
What should you do if the FA room gets messy or disorganized?
Clean and reorganize it ASAP
What's the difference between gauze and Telfa pads?
Telfa pads are non-stick, gauze absorbs more blood
Which injury may still allow some weight bearing: strain or sprain?
Strain
What should always be completed before starting treatment?
Full secondary assessment
What’s the SpO2 level that requires calling 911 after 5 mins on O2?
Below 94%
What’s one thing every responder should know about the equipment in the FA room?
Where everything is located and that it must be put back properly after use