Cuts and Punctures
A. Apply a bandage immediately without cleaning the wound
B. Wash your hands and clean the wound with clean water
C. Use ice to stop the bleeding
D. Let the wound air dry before doing anything
B. Wash your hands and clean the wound with clean water
True or False: You should only elevate injuries below the waist
False. You should also elevate injuries to arms
Name the three types of burns and one symptom of each
First degree burn: Sunburn, minor burn, scalds
Second degree burn: Partial-thickness burns, with blisters
Third degree burn: Full-thickness burns, damage nerves, call 911
What steps should be immediately taken to control heavy bleeding?
Apply firm, direct pressure to the wound using a clean cloth or bandage. If possible, elevate the injured area above the level of the heart. Maintain pressure until bleeding stops, and get medical help if bleeding continues.
What is the difference between an open fracture and closed fracture?
An open fracture is when the bone cuts through the skin, creating an open wound
What are two signs of heat exhaustion?
1. Severe lack of energy
2. Faintness
3. General weakness
4. Sweating
5. Headache
6. Cool, pale, moist skin
7. Nausea
8. A rapid pulse
How should you properly reduce risk of infection of a cut?
Rinse the cut gently with clean running water to remove dirt and debris. Clean the surrounding skin with mild soap, but avoid getting soap, hydrogen peroxide, or iodine directly into the wound.
What acronym is used to treat sprains and strains?
RICE
Rest
Ice
Compresion
Elevation
True or False: It is better to apply ice directly to the skin in case of a fracture.
False: always use a thin towel or cloth in between to prevent it from damaging skin
Why don't you remove objects from wounds or cuts, such as arrow wounds?
It can further damage and cause more bleeding.
How much should you ice a sprain or strain?
Ice in no more that 20 minute intervals, with 20 minutes in between
At what rate should you give chest compressions during CPR?
When should you should seek professional medical help for a cut?
1.When bleeding will not stop
2. When wound is deep or wide
3.When muscle or fat is visible
4. When cut was caused by a rusty object
5. When numbness is present
6. When signs of infection develop
7. When stitches may be required
True or False: Lower-leg fractures should be treated as hurry cases
False. Upper-leg (femur) fractures should be treated as hurry cases because the muscles in the upper-leg are strong enough to pull the fractured bone into blood vessels and flesh, causing internal bleeding.
What is a life-threatening allergic reaction called?
This is called anaphylactic shock, which is a hurry case