This is what happens when you are trying to get a breath of air, but are not able to
Gasping
I have a runny nose and a sore throat. What do I have?
A cold
My stomach is upset, what should I take?
Pepto Bismal
I am choking
Huge problem
What does the universal sign for choking look like?
Both hands on your throat, one hand on top of the other.
I was playing tennis and rolled my ankle. What do I likely have?
a sprained ankle
I have a splinter, what should I use to take it out?
Tweezers
Someone else is choking
Huge problem
This is the word for extreme fear - often felt when someone is choking
Panic
I fell and now I have a purple mark on my knee. What do I have?
a bruise
I burnt my hand on the stove. What should I use to help?
Aloe Vera
My caretaker/ driver is 3 minutes late to pick me up
Small problem
If you are choking alone what should you do?
Lean over a chair and make a fist. Put your other hand over the fist. Press hard (in and up) until the food comes out.
I was cutting veggies and cut my finer. What do I have?
A bleeding wound
I sprained my elbow. What should I do?
Wrap it using the zig-zag method.
My caretaker/ driver is 20 minutes late to pick me up
Medium problem
What should you do if someone else is choking?
Call 911 right away.
With a flat hand, give the person back blows to try and get the food out. Do 5 at a time, then start over
I wore uncomfortable shoes and now I have a spot on my foot that hurts. What do I have?
A blister
I have a headache, what should I take?
Tylenol
I left my binder at home
Small problem