CPR
What is the Abdominal/ Heimlich Maneuver?
First aid procedure to dislodge an object from a person’s windpipe in which strong pressure is applied on the abdomen
What is a first aid kit used for?
Used for quickly attending to a person’s non severe injury before medical help arrives, if it is needed.
Should you stand up, lay down, or sit down when having a nose bleed?
sit down or stand up, DO NOT LAY DOWN
What causes a strain?
Sudden movement, repetitive motions, over exertion
What are the warning signs of choking?
hands to the throat look of panic, shock or confusion inability to talk, strained or noisy breathing, squeaky sounds when trying to breath, loss of consciousness , blue or gray skin, lips and nail
What generally comes inside a basic first aid kit?
gauze, bandages, tweezers, gloves, pain relievers, thermometer, scissors, etc
At what position should your head be when having a nose bleed?
Forward, not backwards
What can you do to decrease your chances of getting strains and sprains ?
Stretching daily and strengthening muscles through exercise.
How should you position your hands when administering the Heimlich maneuver?
Make fist with one hand, then grasp that fist with the other
What can you find in a first aid kit for workspaces that have kitchens?
burn cream
What can happen if you lie down with a nose bleed?
Blood will drain to the back of the throat, potentially causing choking, gagging, or swallowing of blood.
What is the R.I.C.E. Method?
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
What should you do the first few seconds when a person appears to be choking?
Wait and see if the person is able to cough up the object on their own but be prepared to do first aid just in case.
What is PPE, Personal Protective Equipment?
Items such as gloves, masks, etc, that prevent the risk of infections or spread of diseases.
Where should you pinch your nose when having a nose bleed?
cartilage (soft part of nose)
What is the difference between a strain and a sprain?
Strain: muscle or tendon that is stretched or torn
Sprain: stretching or tearing of ligaments