What are the at least 2 of the 4 signs of a stroke that make up the acronym FAST?
F- Face drooping: Does one side of the person’s face drop? Is the person’s smile
uneven?
A- Arm weakness: Is one arm weak or numb?
S – Speech difficulty: Is the person’s speech slurred? Does the person have a hard
time speaking or repeating a simple sentence?
T- Time to call for help: If you see these signs, call 911 immediately.
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True or False: when someone is stung by a bee or wasp, you should squeeze the wound to get the stinger out.
False. Squeezing will force more venom into the skin from the sac attached to the stinger. Use the edge of a knife blade to scrape away the stinger.
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How should you treat a sunburn
Put the burned area in cold water until the pain stops. If you don’t have any water, cover the burn with
a clean, dry, loose dressing.
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What is First Aid?
When people get hurt, they need help right away. That help is called first aid. It is the quick help
someone receives before professional help can arrive
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What is the one thing you should treat every accident victim for?
Shock
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What is the first step in First Aid for stopped breathing?
Open the airway.
Place victim on back. Clear tongue from airway by pressing on forehead and lifting chin to tilt head back. Check mouth for gum, food, or other obstructions. Remove any obstructions by sweeping them out with your index finger.
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How do you remove a tick?
Grasp the tick with tweezers close to the skin. Gently pull until it comes loose. Wash the wound carefully with soap and water, and apply antiseptic.
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Sunburns are what degree of burn?
1st
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What is a sure sign of frostbite?
Grayish-white patches on the skin.
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What are Hurry Cases?
Hurry cases are conditions that threaten a victim's life:
- stopped breathing
- no heartbeat
- Stroke
- severe breathing
- internal poisoning
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Should you perform the Heimlich Maneuver on a choking victim who is coughing?
No. The Heimlich Maneuver (and abdomen thrusts) should only be performed on victims who cannot speak, cough, or breathe.
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What first aid do you apply for NON-POINSONOUS snake bites?
Scrup with soap and water. Apply antiseptic. Non-venomous snakes bites only cause minor puncture wounds.
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Should you remove clothing from a third-degree burn victim? Why/why not?
No because the clothing may be sticking to the flesh.
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What should a person do if they get a nosebleed.
Have the victim sit up
and lean forward to prevent blood from draining into the throat. Pinch the nostrils together for
10 minutes to maintain pressure on the flow and stop the bleeding. Apply a cool, wet cloth to
the victim’s nose and face above where you are pinching. (As always, wear latex-free,
disposable gloves.) Watch for symptoms of shock and treat as needed. Call for help if the
bleeding doesn’t stop after 15 minutes.
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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.
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What is the best way to try to stop severe bleeding?
Direct pressure.
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True or False: Applying calamine lotion or
hydrocortisone cream to a chigger bite can provide some additional comfort to the area.
True, applying either of those can reduce itchiness in the area
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How many different degrees of burns are there?
3, 1st through 3rd degree burns. 3rd Degree being the worse
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What actions should be taken if you get a blister?
As soon as you notice it, cover the hot spot with moleskin. If a blister forms, you can protect it with a
doughnut bandage. To make one, cut moleskin in the shape of a doughnut, and fit it around the
blister. Shape several more doughnuts, and stack them on top of the first. Cover with an
adhesive bandage.
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What are the 4 C's you should do when you come across a medical emergency?
-Check. Make sure the scene is safe. You can’t help anyone if you become a victim yourself.
-Calm down and think. Assess the situation and decide what needs to be done. Staying calm
may be hard to do, but it’s important. The victim will feel better knowing you are in control, and
you will be able to make better decisions than if you were panicked.
-Call. If the victim seems badly hurt, send someone to call for medical help. If no one is there to
do that, call for help, and offer to assist the victim.
-Care. Explain that you know first aid, and get permission to treat the victim before doing
anything else
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What are the 5 common signs of heart attack?
1. Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain in the center 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. A feeling of weakness.
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Should you apply ice to a venomous snake bite to help stop the swelling?
Do not apply ice to a snakebite. It will not help the injury and can damage the skin and tissue.
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Describe the difference between 1st and 2nd degree burns.
First degree burns make the affected skin red. Second degree burns not only turn the skin red, but also cause blisters to form.
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What is Shock?
When a person is injured or under great stress, the circulatory system might not provide
enough blood to all parts of the body. That’s called shock