General First Aid
Name at least 4 things you should have in your personal first aid kit.
Bandaids, sterile gauze pads, adhesive tape, moleskin, soap, antiseptic, scissors, latex gloves, mouth-barrier device, eye protection, pencil & paper.
What are the first 4 things you should look for on a person after checking the scene?
What is a closed fracture?
A broken bone that does not cut through the skin.
What is dehydration?
What are 5 ways the body becomes dehydrated?
If a person gives off (breathing, sweating, urination, diarrhoea, vomiting) more water than he takes in, he is suffering from dehydration.
What is the first step in First Aid for stopped breathing?
Open the airway. Clear any debris. Start CPR.
30 compressions and 2 breaths until they start breathing on their own or help arrives, or you are too exhausted to continue.
How do you remove a tick?
Grasp the tick with tweezers close to the skin. Gently pull until it comes loose. Rinse with water, and apply antiseptic and cover with a dressing and gauze or bandaid.
What are Hurry Cases?
Hurry cases are conditions that threaten a victim's life: - stopped breathing - no heartbeat - severe bleeding - internal poisoning
Should you perform the Heimlich Maneuver on a choking victim who is coughing?
No. The Heimlich Maneuver (back blows and abdominal thrusts) should only be performed on victims who cannot speak, cough, or breathe.
What first aid do you apply for NON-POINSONOUS snake bites?
Rinse with water. Apply antiseptic. Cover with bandaid or dressing and bandage. Non-venomous snakes bites only cause minor puncture wounds.
Should you ever move an accident victim with serious injuries before help arrives?
Yes, if the victim is in immediate danger: for example, out of a river or in the path of a fire.
How do you treat hyperventilation?
1. Talk quietly to victim and encourage him to calm down and breathe slowly.
RICE
Rest, Immobilize, Cold, Elevate
Name 5 steps for treating Heatstroke.
1. Move victim to cool, shady spot. 2. Cool any way you can: remove outer clothing & sponge w/cool water; cover w/wet towels; place in cool water; fan; etc. 3. Keep victim lying down w/head & shoulders slightly raised or recovery position. 4. Monitor victim closely. 5. Get emergency help right away.
What is the "Good Samaritan Law"?
Laws that protect anyone from making a good faith effort the help the victim of an injury or illness. Whenever you are confronted with a first aid emergency, use the skills you have to the best of your ability. No one expects you to have the knowledge of a physician but you can use your training to help until professional medical attention is available.
What are the 5 common signs of heart attack?
1. Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain in the centre of the chest behind the breastbone. The feeling may spread to the shoulders, arms, and neck. It isn't always severe. 2. Unusual sweating - for instance, even is a room is cool. 3. Nausea - usually first sign for women! 4. Shortness of breath. 5. Pale skin.
Should you apply ice to a venomous snake bite to help stop the swelling?
Do not apply ice to a snakebite. Ice directly on the injury will not help and can damage the skin and tissue. A cold pack or ice wrapped in a thin towel or cloth may help with pain.
Why are thigh (femur) fractures especially dangerous?
The "femural artery" can be nicked by a moving broken bone. The patient should not be moved until a traction splint has been applied by trained personnel. A thigh fracture can pose a serious threat to the victim's life.