common procedures
this procedure uses chest compressions to restore circulation and breathing in a person
what is cpr
This condition occurs when the body loses too much water, often due to heat or illness, leading to dizziness, dry mouth, and weakness.
What is dehydration?
True or False: You should tilt your head back if you have a nosebleed.
What is false? (You should tilt your head slightly forward to prevent swallowing blood.)
this sends electric charges to restore heartbeat
what is a defibrillator
Sudden, sharp pain in the chest could be a sign of this life-threatening condition, often linked to the heart.
What is chest pain?
True or False: Going outside with wet hair will make you catch a cold.
What is false? (Colds are caused by viruses, not cold weather or wet hair.)
this procedure is used to clear an airway blocked by a foreign object, often performed with upward abdominal thrusts.
what is Heimlich maneuver?
this condition occurs when a person becomes unresponsive and cannot be awakened, often needing immediate medical attention
What is loss of consciousness?
True or False: You should wait 30 minutes after eating before you swim to avoid cramps.
What is false? (Swimming after eating is generally safe, though you might feel more comfortable waiting.)
this soft tube is the fastest way to deliver fluids and medicine in the body
what is an IV
If a person is bleeding heavily and the blood cannot be controlled, this is considered a medical emergency.
What is severe bleeding?
True or False: Cracking your knuckles will give you arthritis later in life.
what is false
This procedure involves stitching together the edges of a deep cut to help it heal properly and prevent infection.
what are sutures?
This emergency, caused by a severe allergic reaction, causes the throat to swell and requires immediate medical attention.
What is anaphylaxis?
True or False: Eating sugar makes kids hyperactive.
What is false? (Studies have shown no consistent link between sugar and hyperactivity in children.)