Bleeding
Pinch high and tilt chin down.
What is the first step in every first aid case?
Assess the scene for safety.
Stopped Breathing, Serious Bleeding, & Internal Poisoning are what type of cases?
Hurry cases
For electric shocks that may have caused a burn, how do you treat?
Assess for safety, offer help, send someone to call 911. Remove clothing or jewelry that might restrict blood flow. Wrap them in a clean sheet or blanket. Treat for shock.
True or False: For all stings, use tweezers to remove stinger.
False. Bee stingers should never be squeezed. Use a credit card instead.
For small scratches and cuts, how do you treat?
Use gloves, wash area with soap and water, pat dry, apply antibiotic ointment and a bandage.
How do you treat for shock?
Lay flat. Legs higher than heart. Keep warm.
What are uncomfortable pressure in the chest, nausea, sweating and shortness of breath signs of?
Heart Attack
What type of burn chars flesh and can affect nerves? Skin has a leathery, stiff, and dry appearance.
Third degree burns.
For most insect stings, how do you treat?
Remove stingers by scraping with a card or fingernail. Wash with soap and water. Apply a cold compress for 10-20 minutes to reduce swelling. Monitor for allergic reaction. For pain or itch, apply hydrocortisone cream.
Your hiking buddy has a disgusting blister that has popped and is bleeding. How do you treat?
Clean area with soap and water. Pat dry. Apply a doughnut, antibiotic ointment, and waterproof tape.
In encountering someone in need of first aid, what are 3 Cs?
Check scene for safety.
Call for help. (Send someone.)
Care for patient.
What do we need to do if someone has swallowed or breathed something toxic?
Assess scene. Call 911. Get them into open air without breathing fumes ourselves OR remove poisonous item. Take a photo and sample, note the time and amount.
What type of burn involves the epidermis (upper layer of skin) only? These burns can be pink-to-red, without blistering, are dry, and can be moderately painful.
First degree burn
For venomous snake bites, how do you treat?
Assess scene. ID snake/take a photo. Seek immediate medical attention, keep the victim still, immobilize the bite area, and do not cut the skin.
If someone is bleeding heavily, what do you use to apply pressure?
Hand, gauze, fabric
How do you help someone who is choking?
Heimlich Manueuver
What does FAST stand for in first aid and what is it used to check?
In case of stroke:
F: Check for facial drooping
A: See if one arm is weaker
S: Listen for slurred speech or weird words
T: If these symptoms are showing, time to call 911, as every minute counts.
What type of burn is known as a superficial partial-thickness burn. Includes blisters, are red or pink and will turn white with pressure. Painful.
Second degree burns
How do you treat a person who has been bitten by a raccoon?
Assess scene for safety. Offer assistance. Send someone for help. Clean area with soap and water, or, if bleeding, apply pressure. Apply antibiotic ointment and cover with a sterile bandage. Treat for shock.
When someone has a cut but also a break, how do you treat it?
Why do we have rubber gloves in a first aid kit?
If your hands are dirty, or the patient's skin is perforated, it is best to avoid transferring germs.
How do you treat for shock?
Have the person lie down. Elevate their legs 6 to 12 inches, unless you suspect a head, neck, back, or leg injury. Loosen any tight clothing. Keep warm. No food or drink. Reassure them and stay with them until professional help arrives.
Your patrol leader spilled boiling water on her foot. How do you treat it? (5 parts)
Assess scene, offer help, send someone to call 911. Clean with soap and water. Avoid popping blisters. Apply ointment and loose gauze. Elevate area.
What are signs of infection around bites?
Increased redness, swelling, warmth, pain or pus.