Vital Signs
What is the medical term for your heart rate
Pulse
True or False. If I become impaled on something I should pull out that object.
False. You should stabilize the object and apply pressure to the bleeding.
True or False: There is a cure for food allergies?
False: although there are ways to decrease food allergy symptoms there is no cure.
What is the medical term for bleeding under the skin?
Hematoma
When there is an emergency what is the first thing you should do?
Check for scene safety
If I exercise my heart rate will...
Increase
A cut that is a long, thin line (linear).
What is a laceration.
Name one symptom of a mild allergic reaction:
Itchy skin, Itchy mouth, upset stomach, a few hives.
Most common treatment for closed injuries and sprains/strains.
Ice
What is the universal sign of choking?
Demonstrates grabbing throat and unable to talk.
Name one other thing that can affect heart rate?
Fever, Anxiety, Fear, Dehydration
When treating a cut we should:
a) put on gloves
b) apply pressure
c) cleanse the wound
d) all of the above
d) All of the above
A life-threatening allergic reaction is called
Anaphylaxis
If you suspect a bone is broken what should you do?
Immobilize/Splint the limb
If someone is found unresponsive you should:
Check for breathing and a pulse.
What is the normal heart rate (pulse) for someone your age?
60-80 Beats per minute
Which of the following is not a treatment for a cut:
a)bandaid
b) telfa
c)sling
d) ABD
e)coban
c) Sling
Name of the life-threatening medication for food allergies.
Epinephrine or Epi-Pen
When checking a person suspected of a broken bone what should you look for?
Pulse, skin color, temperature, obvious deformity.
If someone has a cut on their arm or leg and it is bleeding a large amount what should you do?
What is the name of the tool used to check your blood pressure?
Sphygmomanometer
If a body part is amputated what should you do with the cut-off body part?
Bag it up and put it on ice.
Name three of the most common food allergies:
Soy, Tree Nuts, Milk, Sesame, Peanut, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat
What is the acronym you use to treat strains/sprains.
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
If someone is not breathing and doesn't have a pulse what should you do?
Start CPR and get the AED