First Aid
Name a common antibiotic ointment
Neosporin
True or False: Ibuprofen should be taken with food
True
How long should you wash your hands for?
20 seconds
How often should you apply deodorant?
Daily
Peyton was in her backyard playing frisbee with her dog when her mother called her in for dinner.
Before sitting down to eat, what should Peyton do?
Wash her hands (for at least 20 seconds)
Before attending to a wound, the first step is to always?
Wash your hands
What are examples of pain relievers?
* Naproxen sodium (Aleve)
* Ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin)
* Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
True or False: Sweat itself smells
False
How often should you attend routine teeth cleaning?
Every 6 months
James just finished football practice after a long week of training. The next morning, his legs and shoulders feel sore and achy from the workouts. He can still move around, but the muscles feel stiff and uncomfortable.
What category of OTC medication should James take?
Pain Relievers
* Advil
* Tylenol
* Ibuprofen
Name 5 symptoms of a cold or flu
Fever/body aches/running nose/stuffy nose/cough/congestion/sore throat
True or False: Imodium is a common OTC med used to treat heart burn
False
What body temp range is considered normal?
Between 97-99 degrees F
How often should you change your towel?
after 3-4 uses
Sara was bored and decided that since it was a nice day, in the high 80s, that she would go out for a walk. Sara ended up walking for about an hour, which was roughly 2 and a half miles. At the end of her walk a friend texted him asking if she wanted to hangout.
What are 2 things Sara should do before hanging out with anyone?
Shower and change her clothes
When you are bleeding, you want to apply ________________.
Direct Pressure
Zyrtec, Claritin, and Allegra are examples of what type of OTC meds?
Allergy Medications
What are the three main aspects of personal hygiene?
Social/Medical/Self-confidence
What 3 areas are commonly missed during showers?
Feet, behind the ears, and belly button
Taylor is helping her family prepare dinner. While cutting vegetables, the knife slips and she cuts her hand deeply on the side of her palm. The cut is about an inch long and bleeding quite a bit.
What is the first thing Taylor should do?
Get help from an adult
What are some signs that you might have an infection?
warm skin/ increase redness, swelling, pus, fever
Dramamine is taken to treat what?
Nausea
When reading blood pressure, what is the bottom number called?
diastolic - which measures pressure while the heart rests between beats.
How often should you change your tooth brush?
every 3-4 months
Alex is out cutting the grass. About 20–30 minutes into mowing the lawn, Alex notices their legs and arms starting to itch. Soon, small red bumps and patches appear, and the skin feels warm and irritated. Alex knows that he didn’t touch any poison ivy, but he may have come into contact with something else—like the grass treated with chemicals or pollen.
Which two medications would be helpful in this situation?
A antihistamine such as Benadryl/Zyrtec/Claritin/Allegra and a topical cream such as Hydrocortisone.