E&A's First Aid

First Aid Basics

100

Before performing secondary assessment, we must perform a _______ assessment. Please fill in the blank.

Primary

200

There is two parts to a secondary assessment. Part A) Collect information from GID & bystanders Part B) ______ Assessment

Physical

300

DOTS stands for...?

Deformities, open wounds, tenderness, swelling

400

What does the E stand for in S.A.M.P.L.E.?

Events leading up to the problem

500

DOTS is a ____ to ___ assessment. Please fill in the blanks.

Head to toe assessment

Nose Bleeds

100

If a nose bleed persists for more than _ minutes, we should call 9-1-1. Please fill in the blank.

5 minutes

200

What are the two common causes of nose bleeds?

Injury and dry conditions

300

If a GiD experiences a nose bleed, please describe the position we should have the guest in.

Seated and leaning slightly forward

400

If a GiD has a nose bleed, please describe the care we should provide.

• Have the guest sit down and lean slightly forward

• Have the guest pinch the nostrils together for about 5 minutes 

• Call 9-1-1 if the bleeding cannot be controlled or if the guest has an associated medical condition that may be contributing to the bleeding

500

If a guest with this condition has a nose bleed, we should call 9-1-1. What condition is this?

High blood pressure

Seizures

100

Name one symptom of a seizure.

• Convulsions (shaking)

• Muscle rigidity

• Altered levels of consciousness

• Thought disturbances 

200

True or False: We should call 9-1-1 for ANY seizure.

True

300

What is the cause of a seizure?

Sudden, involuntary changes in a person’s brain cell activity due to a massive electrical charge

400

If a guest vomits during a seizure, we should put them in the ______ position?

Recovery

500

What are ALL the symptoms of a seizure?

• Convulsions (shaking)

• Muscle rigidity

• Altered levels of consciousness

• Thought disturbances 

Burns

100

What is the worst type of burn (i.e. first, second, or third degree)?

Third degree

200

Second degree burns that affect more than 10% of the body should be treated as ___ degree burns. Please fill in the blank.

3rd degree burns

300

The severity of the burn injury includes an estimate of the total surface area affected. This can rapidly be assessed by using the ____ of the ____? Please fill in the blank.

Rule of the Hand - The size of the guest’s hand is equal to approximately 1% of the total surface area of the guest’s body 

400

List the three types (how they occur) of burns?

Thermal, chemical, and electrical

500

Second degree burns are also referred to as _______ ___________?

Partial thickness

Ingested Poisons

100

For those who ingest poison AND are having breathing difficulties OR are unresponsive, we should call...

Call 9-1-1

200

Name one commonly ingested pain medication that results in poisoning

acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin)

300

List two of the common personal care products that result in poisoning

hand sanitizer, shampoo, and nail polish

400

List three signs of a poisoning

• Nausea and vomiting

• Abdominal cramps and pain 

• Burns of the mouth, lips, tongue, and throat 

• Diminished consciousness 

• Seizures

500

What is the hotline number for poison control?

800-222-1222