Personal Care
What is the term for keeping your body and surroundings clean to maintain good health?
Hygiene
What are two practical ways to prevent burns and fires from happening?
turn off and unplug hot devices such as irons, turn pan handles away from the front of the stove, use back burners when possible, be careful with steam, replace damaged electrical cords, install and inspect smoke detectors.
What are three examples of protective gear in sports?
Helmet, mouth guard, volleyball knee pads, goggles, etc.
When you perform CPR, you are acting as the _______?
Heart; you are circulating the blood to the brain and the rest of the body
What does the acronym RICE stand for?
Rest, ice, compression, elevation
Brushing your teeth twice a day helps remove what substance that causes cavities?
Plaque
What are two practical ways to prevent falls from happening?
remove clutter on the stairs, use handrails, add slip-resistant mats, install safety gates, pay attention when walking
What are three things discussed in class that should be found in a wilderness survival kit?
First aid kit, water, nonperishable snacks, flashlight, rope, compass, knife, fire-starting tool, blanket or rain jacket
30 compressions to 2 breaths
If a person is unable to cough or speak due to choking, what should you perform?
the Heimlich maneuver
List three good hygiene activities discussed in class.
handwashing, face washing, teeth brushing, flossing, showering
What are two ways to prevent drowning?
learn how to swim, swim when there is a lifeguard on duty, be aware of dangerous water currents and riptides, wear a life jacket, avoid substances that may cause drowsiness or dizziness.
What are three of the red flags discussed in class that signify a concussion?
neck pain or tenderness, seizure or convulsion, loss of vision or double vision, loss of consciousness, increased confusion, weakness or numbness/tingling in more than one arm or leg, repeated vomiting, severe or increasing headache, increasingly agitated, visible deformity of the skull
What are the three words to describe what you should do in an emergency?
Check, Call, Care
What is the difference between a sprain and a strain?
What does the acronym PPE stand for AND what is its use?
Personal Protective Equipment; should be worn during any potential exposure to blood or infectious materials.
What are two ways to prevent animal bites?
properly socialize pets, supervise small children with pets, vaccinate pets against rabies
What is a TBI?
Traumatic Brain Injury
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Hypothermia occurs when a person's body temperature drops below what ____?
95 degrees
What is the occupation that serves as a bridge between the scene of an accident and a hospital?
EMT: Emergency Medical Technician
What is the number one cause of death in the United States during the first forty years of life?
Injuries
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Explain the purpose of the Good Samaritan Laws.
Good Samaritan Laws protect an individual who administers emergency care in good faith from being liable for damages that occur as a result of this care.
Name three different types of fractures discussed in class.
Closed, open, transverse, spiral, comminuted, impacted, greenstick, oblique