COMMON KNOWLEDGE
The purpose of _________ is to stop life threatening dangers, keep the victim from further harm, and to get proper medical help.
FIRST AID
If CPR is needed and you have a phone, the first thing you should do is
CALL 911.
If there is another bystander have them call 911 and retrieve AED if possible
If someone receives a serious laceration, you can first try to stop the bleeding by applying
PRESSURE
If someone appears to be choking and they are coughing do this...
ENCOURAGE THEM TO KEEP COUGHING
The scene of an accident may be frightening, those injured may be crying; emotionally speaking, the best thing you can do is:
STAY CALM (take some deep breaths, if you feel faint sit down put head between knees)
Is the most critical part of CPR rescue breaths or chest compressions?
CHEST COMPRESSIONS
If pressure alone, or packing and pressure on a leg or arm wound do not stop the bleeding, you should...
APPLY A TOURNIQUET
If someone is choking and cannot produce any coughing sounds do this:
HEIMLICH MANEUVER
If there is more than one person available to render first aid, in the case of serious or life-threatening injury, one person should initiate first aid and the other person should…
CALL 911/GET MEDICAL HELP
How many chest compressions should you give per minute?
100-120 (to the beat of STAYIN ALIVE or BABY SHARK)
For small scratches and wounds, do these two things:
WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER (OR CLEAN WITH ANTISEPTIC) AND COVER WITH A BANDAGE
What do you do ASAP if someone swallows a poisonous substance?
CALL POISON CONTROL (1-800-222-1222)
Treat every accident victim for this condition, by having them lay down and slightly elevate their feet if possible
SHOCK
How do you know when to give CPR?
If the person is UNRESPONSIVE, not breathing.
You can tap them and ask "are you ok?" If they are not breathing or have "agonal" breaths, or gasping, begin CPR. No need to check for pulse.
Blisters are a sign of what type of burn
2ND DEGREE (DO NOT BREAK THE BLISTERS)
If someone is bitten by a snake, the most important thing to do is
GET MEDICAL HELP/CALL 911 ASAP
Keep victim calm, wash, and cover wound with clean bandage, remove rings/watches.
Pale face, shallow breathing, nausea, dilated pupils, headache and dizziness are all symptoms of this condition
HEAT EXHAUSTION (GET OUT OF THE SUN, SIP WATER, COOL OR WET CLOTHES)
How far do you compress the chest when giving chest compressions?
2 INCHES, OR HALF THE DEPTH OF THE CHEST
(Basic rule is to push hard and fast)
If an animal bite breaks the skin, it is not an ordinary wound. Clean and cover the wound and then…
GET THEM TO A DOCTOR
TRUE OR FALSE: If someone sprains their ankle while hiking have them remove their shoe immediately.
FALSE: KEEP YOUR SHOE ON