Basic First Aid Knowledge
Internal First Aid
External First Aid
First Aid Terms
Equipment
First Aid In-Action
100
What is medical attention that is administered immediately following an injury?
First Aid
100
What is it called when you don't have enough water in your body?
Dehydration
100
What is a small bit of wood that has punctured the skin?
A splinter
100
What is the medical term for a cut?
A laceration
100
What is this device called?
an epi-pen
100
First thing considered when entering a scene
What is scene safety.
200
What is better to use to stop swelling? Ice or Heat?
Ice
200
What is it called when you are breathing really fast?
hyperventilation
200
What is it called when skin is heated from touching something hot?
A burn
200
What should you perform if someone is choking?
Heimlich maneuver.
200
What is used to stabilize a broken bone?
Splint
200
What is the most common piece of personal protective equipment used while administering first aid?
Gloves
300
What are these signs of: Chest pain or discomfort, upper body pain, shortness of breath, cold sweats, nausea, lightheadedness?
Heart Attack
300
What is called when your body drops below 95 degrees internally?
hypothermia
300
What do you place on a bleeding wound to stop the bleeding?
A bandage/gauze
300
What is your body's ability to maintain a constant internal environment?
Homeostasis
300
What is this device called?
a tourniquet
300
This is an essential treatment for a minor puncture wound?
What is wash with soap and water.
400
What are these signs of: Headache, confusion, memory loss, dizziness, nausea, sensitivity to light or noise?
Concussion
400
What is a disease that warm-blooded animals can often carry?
Rabies
400
What is the first step in controlling bleeding?
Direct Pressure
400
What is a severe allergic reaction called?
Anaphylactic Shock
400
What is used to immobilize a shoulder injury?
A sling
400
What device should be utilized in conjunction with CPR if available?
AED
500
Call this number if an scenario requires immediate care beyond first aid...
What is 9-1-1?
500
This type of injury may cause damage inside a person's body that is very difficult to see...
What is electrical shock / electrocution?
500
Treating all blood as if it is infectious is called...
What are Universal Precautions?
500
If a person has decreased consciousness but is breathing and has no other life-threatening conditions, they should be placed in this position while waiting for further medical care. This position prevents aspiration.
What is the recovery position?
500
AED stands for...
What is Automated External Defibrilator?
500
The Page Number for 6100 is....
What is #-3-9-9