Basic first aid
What is Spain's emergency numeber?
112
What does CPR stand for?
Cardio respiratory arrest
Demonstrate the bent leg recovery position
What is it called when you break a bone?
a fracture which can consist of swelling and intense pain in the area and you might not be able to move the part
What are the 5 categories that should be in your first aid kit?
Instruments/tools
antiseptics
disinfectants
medicines
treatment material
First 3 steps for an emergency situation?
Protect the victim
Alert authorities
Give first aid
Demonstrate the proper CPR technique
2 hands center of the chest
What is the name of the position used to perform CPR or when trauma victims are being transported?
Supine position (face up)
What type of wounds is this procedure for?
-clean with soap and water
-use gauze to cleanse the wound
-clean from inside to out
-apply antiseptic
Minor wounds
For Major wounds you
-control bleeding
-leave foreign bodies in the wound
-do no poke the wound
Alcohol, saline, and oxygenated water are what?
Disinfectants
Checking the victim's breathing is the first step when giving first aid
No - it is the second step
How many chest compressions do you do?
30
When your legs are up in the Trendelenburg position (legs elevated) what is the purpose of this? What is an injury that could have occurred?
to get blood to vital organs
When someone has fainted
What type of wound has the following symptoms?
-pain and various degrees of swelling
-cannot use part of body injured
-caused by an impact on the body without breaking the skin
Contusion (bruise)
During a football match, I stretched the ligaments in my foot. This is known as a what?
Sprain
What is the main goal of first aid?
To ensure the vital signs remain stable and that their general condition does not worsen.
How many times do you repeat the steps of CPR?
Until their breathing comes back, medical help arrives, or too exhausted to continue
What does the side recovery position prevent?
From choking on their vomit
What does it mean when you have a sprain?
True or false
When a victim has a sprain or fracture you want to apply heat?
False you want to apply ice
Put these in order
- check victim's breathing- check victim's pulse
- check victim's state of consciousness
state of consciousness
breathing
pulse
What are the 2 steps of CPR?
30 chest compressions then blow into the victim's mouth 2 times with the airway open then repeat
Name of the position used for victims with respiratory problems
Semi-recumbent or semi-seated position
Drop of blood flow to the brain due to strong emotions, overheating, standing too long, change in blood pressure, insufficient diet, or excessive exercise can cause what injury?
Fainting - you can feel dizzy, have weakness in the legs and pale skin that is cold but feels sweaty
Name 5 treatment materials you should have in your first aid kit
bandages
different types of plasters
gloves
sterile gause
hydrophilic cotton
hypo-allergenic tape