Mystery
Universal Sign for Choking
Place hands around neck
The immediate temporary care given to an ill or injured person until professional medical care can be provided.
First Aid
Outer layer of skin is damaged, scraped.
Abrasion
A complete break of a bone is known as a
fracture
Heat cramps usually occur because
Lack of water or fluids
A severe allergic reaction
Anaphylaxis
To immobilize the area of the injury you would use a _________________
splint
Cut caused by a sharp object or hard blow, jagged or smooth edges.
Laceration
Take the person to the hospital and do not induce vomiting if you believe they have this medical complication
Poisoning
When someone has this you should place the body part under warm water to thaw out.
Frostbite
You should stop CPR when (name one)
The scene becomes unsafe or
The person is breathing again or
Help has arrived and they have asked to take over
What are the 3 C’s of emergency care?
Check, Call, Care
Object pierces through the skin
Puncture
People often think you will have chest pain and/or pain down one arm during a ___________ but there are a multitude of symptoms that can occur.
Heart attack
Type of burn that has blistering
2nd Degree Burn
Turn a person on their side and avoid putting anything in their mouth when they are suffering from a
Seizure
The number of compressions a person performs in 1 cycle of CPR
30
Tissue is separated from body
Avulsion
First Step in CPR
Check if the scene is safe
If a person has a heat cramp, they should:
Massage the area that hurts and drink electrolyte fluids
Easiest way to spot a stroke is by knowing F.A.S.T. What does this stand for?
Facial Drooping, Arms Weakness , Speech Difficulties , Time (time is of the essence- call 911 NOW)
Steps taken to prevent the spread of blood and other body fluids when providing first aid.
Universal precautions
Something used to stop the bleeding
tourniquet; you can use your shirt, a belt, etc
P.R.I.C.E. Is a method of caution we take with a fracture or sprain. What does PRICE stand for?
Protect, Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate
VERY High Body Temperature, confused, drowsy, nauseous
Heat Stroke