General First Aid
What is the first step in providing First Aid?
Check the scene for danger
Define Abrasion
When the skin is scrapped removing the first layer of tissue
What do you perform when some one choking?
5 _______ and 5 ________
5 back blows, 5 abdominal thrusts
Do you stop applying pressure if the patient complains of pain?
No, pressure is required to stop the bleeding.
Main concern with diarrhea in children?
Dehydration
Three C's of emergency care
Check, Call, Care
Define Laceration
Index finger
What two key factors determine if bleeding is life-threatening?
Volume and Flow
Are you allowed to give first aid if the person is unresponsive?
Yes, consent is implied.
List a universal precaution
Define Puncture
What finger do you use on a child when performing a finger sweep?
Pinky
Are you allowed to remove the first gauze pad if it becomes soaked in blood?
No
What must you support when helping a choking infant?
Their head and neck
Procedure for checking if someone is responsive?
Tap-Shout-Tap
Define Avulsion
When skin or tissue is partly or completely torn off
Are you allowed to perform a finger sweep if you do not see an object?
No, you risk pushing it further down.
A quick onset of symptoms would be considered a...
Sudden Illness
If the person tells you they do not want care, are you allowed to still provide it?
No, you must follow their instructions.
Laws that protect you form being sued if you give first aid?
Good Samaritan Laws
Define all three types of burns.
First degree: Only involve outer layer of skin
Second degree: Involves multiple layers of skin, may blister
Third degree: Involve all layers of skin, requires medical attention.
If you cannot properly wrap your arms around the patient to perform an abdominal thrust, what can you do instead?
Chest Thrust
Give them the medication, assist them with administration. Do not apply the medication yourself.
If a child is younger than 2 and has a fever, when do you contact a healthcare provider?
102.5