Sudden Illness
Is shock a signal of a sudden illness
Yes
When a bone has torn through the skin, it is called an
Open fracture
We move the head around until we find a comfortable position for them in a head injury.
False, support the head and leave in position found. You can cause more damage
Name Illness associated with heat
Heat cramps, heat stroke, heat exhaustion
If someone is experiencing a life threatening condition, what is the first thing you should do?
Call 911
What is a stroke?
When blood flow to the brain is blocked
What is Rice stand for?
Rest, Ice, compression, elevate
If a person is wearing a helmet, should we remove it?
NO, only to give CPR
Heat Stroke
what should we never put on a burn?
ICE
Too little or too much sugar in the blood results in what
Diabetic emergency
Should we remove soak blood dressing from an open would?
NO, leave and add additional dressings and apply direct pressure. Make sure 911 was called
What is an injury to the brain called?
concussion
What is heat cramps caused by?
Loss of fluids from sweating
What are most common nose and mouth injuries?
Nose Bleeds
When you throat feels tight or is closing up, this can be a sign of what?
Allergic reation
With significant bleeding, we should apply direct pressure using what?
Sterile or clean dressing
If we move a person who has neck, spine or head injury, what can happen?
Paralysis
What is frostbite
Freezing of the skin caused by long time exposure
If someone is having a seizure, what should should you do to the surrounding area?
Get anything out of the way that could hurt them.
Dry pink skin, slow breathing and nausea are symptoms of what
Dislocation
If you are alone with a person who seems to have fallen but is conscious, what should you do?
Ask questions and if they answer incorrectly, call 911
How many stages of Hypothermia are there?
Three
When the lung collapses that is called
pueumothorax