Providing 1st Aid Vocab
CPR + First Aid Vocab
Other Common Emergencies Vocab
Emergency Preparedness Vocab
grab bag
100
A burn that involves only the outer layer of skin is a ____ degree burn.
1st degree burn
100
DOUBLE POINTS if correct:
A life-threatening condition in which the heart is not delivering an adequate supply of blood to the body.
shock
100
An injury to the ligaments around a joint is called a _____.
sprain strain dislocation fracture
sprain
100
What is a whirling, funnel-shaped windstorm that advances along the ground?
tornado
100
What is the universal sign for choking?
clutching the throat
200
What are the name of the laws that state that rescuers cannot be sued for giving emergency care?
Good Samaritan Laws
200
DOUBLE POINTS if correct:
Breathing for a person who is not breathing on his or her own is called ______ breathing.
rescue
200
A tear in a muscle is called a ___.
sprain strain dislocation fracture
strain
200
What is a snowstorm with strong winds called?
a blizzard
200
What do you apply to sprains and strains to reduce swelling?
ice
300
Also known as a scrape:
avulsion
abrasion
laceration
puncture
abrasion
300
A first-aid procedure that combines rescue breathing and chest compressions to supply oxygen to the body until normal body functions can resume.
CPR / cardiopulmonary resuscitation
300
A temporary loss of consciousness that occurs when not enough blood is flowing to the brain is called _______.
fainting
300
This occurs when a dangerous volume of water builds up in a short time.
Flash flood
300
Which of these is NOT an item found in an emergency survival kit?
a. battery-powered radio
b. first-aid supplies
c. umbrella
d. money
c. umbrella
400
A burn that involves all layers of skin and possibly underlying tissue is a _____ degree burn.
3rd degree burn
400
A device that delivers an electric shock to the heart to restore normal rhythm is a _____________.
defibrillator
400
The position that protects the airway for an unconscious person is called the ______ position.
P.R.I.C.E. recovery
back legs-raised
recovery
400
What is a powerful tropical storm that produces winds and heavy rains?
hurricane
400
True or False:
Unconscious people canNOT cough or clear their throats.
True
500
A cut caused by a sharp object slicing through layers of skin is a _____.
avulsion
abrasion
laceration
puncture
laceration
500
A sequence of actions that maximize the victim's chances of survival is called the ______ of survival.
chain
500
A separation of a bone from its normal place in a joint is called a ____________.
dislocation
500
This occurs in forests and other wild lands in DRY regions.
wildfires
500
During a thunderstorm it is safe to:
a. use a cellphone.
b. take a shower.
c. go outside.
d. use a computer
a. use a cell phone