Cuts/Scrapes
What is the first thing you should do before treating a cut or scrape?
Wash your hands
What is an example of a first degree burn?
Sunburn
T/F: The rash that appears on your skin after touching poison ivy is caused by an oil in the plant.
True
What is the most important thing to do for a sprain or strain?
Rest
When should you call/see the doctor for an animal bite?
Every time
What should you use to clean a cut or scrape?
Rinse it under cool running water or use a saline wash
What is a third degree burn?
Third degree burns can make the skin look white or charred. These burns might not hurt because they can damage nerves
What is the first thing you should do if you touch poison ivy?
Wash your skin with soap and lukewarm water
Should you use heat to treat a sprain/strain?
No
When should you go to the ER for an animal bite?
If it was from a wild animal
If it hasn't stopped bleeding after 15 minutes
If you can't bend, straighten, or feel the area that was bitten
T/F: You should clean cuts/scrapes with hydrogen peroxide.
False. It is irritating to the skin
When should you seek medical care for a burn?
-Third degree burn
-It's on your face, hands, feet, or a joint
-If it was caused by electricity or chemicals
-There is fluid or pus coming from the burn
What four steps can you take if you have poison ivy?
-Wash your skin
-Wash everything (ex. clothes)
-Bathe in oatmeal
-Apply calamine or hydrocortisone cream
How long should you ice a sprain or strain?
20 minutes at a time, four to eight times a day
What are the signs that you might be allergic to a bug?
After being bitten, you feel dizzy, have hives, stomach cramps, swelling of the tongue, or trouble breathing
Should you put a bandaid on a cut or scrape?
If it is somewhere where it will get dirty or rub against clothes, yes
How can your treat minor first and second degree burns?
Run it under cool running water for 5 minutes, apply an antiseptic spray or aloe vera, loosely wrap a gauze bandage around the burn, and take pain relievers
Is it okay to scratch poison ivy rash?
No. You shouldn't scratch or pick at blisters because it could lead to an infection
What does RICE stand for?
R: Rest
I: Ice
C: Compression
E: Elevation
How do you treat spider bites?
Most of the time, they're harmless and can be treated by washing with soap and water and using an ice pack to reduce swelling
When should you see a doctor or the ER for a cut/scrape?
-If it's deep or jagged
-If the cut is from a dirty or rusty object
-You can't stop the bleeding
-You have a fever
Should you put butter on a burn?
Never!!!
When should you seek medical care for poison ivy?
-Trouble breathing or swallowing
-Swelling, especially of the eyes
-Fever over 100
When should you see a doctor for a sprain or strain?
If you have a lot of pain, swelling, and have trouble moving
What should you do if you were bitten by a poisonous spider?
Go to the ER or call 911