I feel funny
This would not be acceptable first aid for an open fracture.
What is pushing on protruding bones to detect sensation.
What can you do? check for life threatening conditions, remove clothing covering the wound, look & feel for DOTS & CSM
These are three examples of First Aid Competencies
What are Recognizing, assessing, and prioritizing the need for first aid.
Not Examples: advance life support, Rx, diagnosing chronic illnesses
The Rule of 15 should be used for a person suffering from this condition
What is hypoglycemia (low sugar)
not hyperglycemia (high sugar)
This characterizes "Battle" sign; a form of head injury.
What is discoloration behind the ears?
not: bleeding from ear;nose, leakage of cerebrospinal fluid, or unequal pupils
This symptom is often felt by women and older people in the hours, days, or weeks before a heart attack.
What is lower back pain?
Pouring full strength vinegar over the impacted area is an important treatment for a sting from this aquatic creature.
What is a Portuguese man-of-war?
This is the first thing to ask about when gathering information from an alert and awake patient.
What are your symptoms or chief complaint.
Not: Past medical problems, allergies, or events leading up to the condition
This is a suggested treatment for muscle cramps
What is applying an Ice Pack?
Not: RICE, salt, or anti inflmatory meds
This would be the next action should a choking victim become unresponsive
What is To give CPR
you would not: provide chest thrusts, back blows, or abdominal thrusts in the standing position.
This describes result of physiological changes in the body compensating for hypoxia at altitudes above 8000 ft.
What is Acclimatization?
Hikers cooking lunch on a stove inside their tent on a cold wet day would create this type of poison
What is an inhaled poison.
Not: ingested, absorbed, or injected
Amphetamines would be found in this class of drugs.
What are uppers?
Examples: Adderall
Not: hallucinogens, asphyxiants (N2, CO, helium)
This hand position is used when applying an arm sling and positioning the hand above the elbow.
What is thumbs up?
not: palm up/down, thumb down
A wide elastic bandage applied with overlapping turns should be used for this type of snakebite.
What is a corral snake?
Not: Water Moccasin, Rattlesnake, Copperhead
This type of shock is caused by a sudden nervous system reaction producing temporary blood vessel dilation.
What is psychogenic shock.
Not: hypovolemic (loss of blood), anaphylactic, neurogenic (spinal injury)
This condition is characterized by a body part appearing white, waxy or gray-yellow in color.
What is Superficial Frostbite
According to ECSI, this is how many people should send for help along with what they should have.
What is at least two people and a SOAP note
ECSI recommendation; BSA rules differ
This flushing procedure should be used for chemical burns on the skin
What is to remove any clothing or jewelry, flush immediately with cool running water for at least 20 mins.
No delays to flushing, no warm water
True/False: Initially giving two rescue breaths vs starting with chest compressions is an example of one of the differences between adult and child CPR.
What is False?
You never give the breaths first.
Differences include: If it's a child and you're alone, call 911 first; child uses single hand compressions, adult compressions >2", child up to 2"
This type of shock is caused by a severe allergic reaction.
What is anaphylactic shock?
Not: septic (bacterial), hypovolemic (blood loss), neurogenic (spinal injury)
This action is the most important treatment for all types of high-altitude illnesses.
What is "To Descend"
When this is suspected it is important not to move the body and to encourage the person to lie still until outside medical help can arrive
What is a spinal injury?
This is the most likely thing obstructing the airway in an unresponsive person lying flat on their back; and how can it be corrected?
What is the tongue and using the head tilt-chin method
This procedure should be used for a broken nose
What is: provide nosebleed if bleeding; apply an ice or cold pack; evacuation can be delayed, do not try to straighten it.
Colloidal oatmeal, basking soda paste, calamine lotion, or Burow solution can be used to treat this common ailment.
What is Mild Plant Dermatitis.
It wouldn't help with abrasions, jellyfish stings, or second degree burns.