Req. 4a
The correct way to apply first aid to simple cuts and scrapes.
What is cleaning and bandaging the wound.
What to do when someone gets a blister on the hand or foot.
Do not pop.
Cover with a piece of moleskin a little larger than the area of the blister
What are three common poisonous plants in Massachusetts?
Poison ivy, poison sumac, and Giant Hogweed (mainly Ivy)
What to do if someone is choking. (demonstrate)
(correct demonstration)
What to do when someone has a nosebleed.
Pinch nose close to the bone and apply a cool compress and wait 10 min. if still bleeding after 15 min seek metical attention.
how can you prevent getting affected by poisonous plants.
cover up all exposed skin and don't eat any unidentified plants.
What do you do with minor burns (first degree).
Run under some cool water or press damp wash cloth on the burn. treat with Aloe Vera gel.
How to treat stings from insects.
Stings: remove the stinger by scraping it with a flat surface (like a credit card). ice to stop swelling
How can you prevent blisters.
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What to do when you get sunburn.
Sunburn: Protect yourself from the sun, apply a cool or damp cloth to the burn (or aloe)
How to treat a tick bite.
As so as you see it get tweezers and gently remove the tick from the skin, making sure to remove the head. Make sure to clean the bite very well.
How can you prevent frostbite and sunburn.
Sunburn: cover exposed skin apply sunblock of at least 30 spf
Frostbite: wear appropriate amount of layers, don't keep things on if you are starting to get to hot.
What to do when you get a Venomous snake bite.
1. keep the victim calm and gently wash the wound
2. if its very extremes, restrict the movement of area and level the area with the victims heart
3. The victim should get medical attention as soon as posable, call 9-1-1 and when you are waiting for help to arrive keep the victim calm
How to treat frostbite.
Frostbite: Moving the person into a shelter (warm cabin) and slowly starting to warm up the frostbitten area.
Secret First Class question: Explain one way to get drinkable water in an emergency situation.
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