The Basics
What's the very first thing you should do when you see someone who might be hurt?
Check the scene for safety.
How should you treat a minor burn, like one from a campfire ember?
Cool the burn with cool (not cold) running water.
Before applying a bandage to a minor wound you should _______ the wound
Clean
If someone is allergic to bees and gets stung what device can save their life?
EpiPen
True or False: If someone is suffering from a seizure you should stick something in their mouth and hold them down.
False: Clear the area and call 911
For any major injury, after safely entering the scene, you should always do what first?
Call 911
This level of burn is catagorised by havining red skin and blisters
Second Degree Burn
What's the main purpose of a splint?
To immobilize a suspected fracture or sprain.
If bitten by a mammal, you should get checked for what disease?
Rabies
What should you do first if someone has a severe (life-threatening) bleeding wound? (After calling 911)
Apply direct pressure to the wound with a clean cloth.
What is the first step when you are treating a small cut or scrape on someone else?
Wash your hands with soap and water.
If a person is dizzy and weak on a hot day, what might they be suffering from?
Heat exhaustion
What should you do if you've already applied gauze and pressure to a wound and the bandage is completly soked in blood?
Add more bandages and pressure
How do you remove a tick?
Grasp the tick with tweezers close to the skin. Gently pull until it comes loose. Wash the wound carefully with soap and water, and apply antiseptic.
What is a hurry case?
When you need to call 911
What are two ways you can prevent sunburn?
Wear a hat.
Use sunscreen.
Stay in the shade during the hottest part of the day.
How do you treat a victim of hypothermia?
Slowly warm the person with blankets and dry clothes.
Which of these is the best way to treat a blister on your arm?
Clean the area and cover it with a sterile bandage or moleskin.
What is the most important step in treating a snakebite (from a venomous snake)?
Keep the victim calm and still, and get medical help immediately.
What is the best way to position a person who is unconscious but breathing normally?
Put the in the recovery position
You find someone who is unconscious. What should you do first after making sure the scene is safe and calling 911?
Check for their pulse and breathing.
Hot, red, and dry skin is likely a sign of what serious medical issue?
Heat Stroke
This is a last resort way to stop bleeding, which can often results in a loss of limb.
Tourniquet
What is a sign of a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)?
Swelling of the face, tongue, or throat.
If a person is choking (no air passing through the throat), what is the best first aid to perform?
Hit them on the back between the shoulder blades five times.