First Aid Basics
This is the first thing you should NOT do if something gets stuck in someone’s eye.
What is rubbing the eye?
This condition happens when the body becomes overheated but has not yet reached heatstroke.
What is heat exhaustion?
This happens when a person is not breathing but still has a pulse.
What is stopped breathing?
This is one of the four most important things you must tell a 911 dispatcher.
What is your location?
If something large is stuck deep in a puncture wound, you should do this.
What is leave it in and get medical help?
This is what you should use to flush a small object out of the eye.
What is clean, cool water?
A body temperature over 104°F is a sign of this condition.
What is heatstroke?
This is the most important thing to do first for severe bleeding.
What is apply pressure to the wound?
This should be checked first before helping at a car accident.
What is scene safety/surroundings?
This tool is usually used to remove a small splinter.
What are tweezers?
After a minor animal bite, this is the first thing you should do to the wound.
What is clean it with soap and warm water?
This condition happens when the body temperature drops below normal because of cold weather.
What is hypothermia?
The acronym “BE FAST” helps you recognize this emergency.
What is a stroke?
Wearing this can help prevent objects from getting into your eyes.
What is eye protection?
This type of burn is also called a partial-thickness burn.
What is a second-degree burn?
If an object is deeply stuck in a puncture wound, you should do this instead of pulling it out.
What is leave it in and get medical help?
This condition happens when the body does not have enough water.
What is dehydration?
If someone has swallowed poison, this is who you should call immediately.
What is Poison Control?
This is something you should bring on every hike or campout to prepare for injuries.
What is a first aid kit?
When treating a second-degree burn, this is what you should run over the burn.
What is cool running water?
This is one danger of bites from warm-blooded animals besides bleeding.
What is infection?
This breathing problem is often caused by panic or anxiety.
What is hyperventilation?
This is the emergency number you must call in a hurry case.
What is 911?
Drinking water regularly helps prevent this heat-related problem.
What is dehydration?
This is something you should NOT use when treating a burn.
What is ice or ice water?