Administering First Aid Part II

First Aid Procedures

200

The term for a temporary loss of consciousness often preceded by weakness, dizziness, and paleness

fainting

400

A person with this should do the following:

Apply direct pressure to the wound by pinching the nose together

Place cold, wet cloths on the bridge of the nose

Consult a physician if it recurs frequently

nosebleeds

600

With this type of injury, one would:

Rest

Immobilize

Cold

Elevate

sprains and strains

800

With this type of injury, one would:

Handle areas gently to prevent further injury

Loosely apply dry, sterile bandages when area feels warm

Watch the victim for signs of shock if symptoms are severe

frostbite

1000

This treatment should be administered to a conscious adult who has a respiratory obstruction

abdominal thrusts

Miscellaneous

200

Use this procedure on a conscious choking victim

Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts and back blows)

400

If you must leave an unconscious victim for any reason, place him in this position

recovery position

600

Lacerations, abrasions, and punctures are all examples of this type of wound

open wound

800

DAILY DOUBLE

List in order all seven actions in caring for a choking victim who loses consciousness while receiving abdominal thrusts.

1000

If an infant is choking and cannot cry, you should do this

alternate back blows and chest compressions