Tenderfoot First Aid
The proper first aid for hyperventilation.
What is Talk quietly to the victim and encourage them to calm down slowly. Also have the victim breathe into A bag to help restore carbon monoxide. Have the victim checked out by a physician?
When a person is unresponsive and not breathing normally.
When should you start CPR?
What do you do for someone that is choking?
What is the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts).
The proper first aid for a superficial or first degree burn.
What is run the burn under cold water and apply a cool wet compress until there is little or no pain.
The steps are: immobilize the fracture, if open fracture cover the wound, decide if you need a split.
What are the treatment steps for a fracture?
1) Check the scene is safe. 2) Call or send for help. 3) Approach the victim and introduce yourself. 4) Treat the urgent injuries. 5) Protect from further injury. 6) Treat for shock. 7) Make a final exam. 8) Plan a course of action.
What are the First Aid Assessment Steps?
Burn that is full thickness, looks dry, leathery, grayish or charred. Should be covered with dry, non-sticking sterile dressing or clean cloth.
What is a 3rd degree burn
How do you treat a severe sprain or strain?
What is apply a splint or sling.
The proper first aid for third degree burns.
What is do NOT remove excess clothing, do NOT apply ointments or lotions. Cover the burned area in a dry dressing, seek immediate medical help, and treat for shock?
The symptoms are: weak/dizzy, skin cool clammy and moist, pale color, sweating and rapid pulse, may be confused or unconscious.
What are the symptoms of Shock?
The steps are: 1) Call 911. 2) Check for breathing and clear the airway. 3) begin non-stop compressions 4)After 2 mins, Tilt the head back for each breath 30:2 ratio if a barrier device is available.
What are the steps for administering CPR?
Quickly checking each person for injuries, especially life threating ones.
What is Triage?
Have the person sit up and lean forward. Pinch the top of the nostrils with steady pressure. Apply cool wet cloth to the face/nose.
What is the treatment for a nosebleed?
The treatment is: lie the person down, elevate legs, if unconscious turn on side, keep comfortable.
What are the treatment steps for Shock?
1) Call 911. 2) Begin CPR. 3) Turn on the machine and attach chest pads. 4) Announce all CLAER!. 5) Press the shock button.
What are the steps to use an AED?
Treatment for a broken tooth
What is rinse the victim's mouth with warm water and seek a dentist ASAP
The treatment includes: 1) Get the victim under medical care ASAP. 2) Remove rings or other jewelry that could cause issues if swelling occurs 3) While waiting for medical attention to arrive position bitten area lower that rest of body 4) Keep the person calm and treat for shock.
What is the treatment for Snake Bite?
The steps are: 1. Move the victim to an air conditioned or shady spot 2. Cool the victim using wet towels, clothing or what ever else is handy. Let them sip water. 3. Allow the victim to rest with their head and shoulders slightly raised 4. Monitor the victim closely?
What are the treatment steps for Heat Stroke?
Signs are: chest pain/pressure, sweating, nausea/vomiting, shortness of breath, pain in arm, jaw, neck and/or shoulder.
What are the signs for a Heart Attack?
The symptoms are: slurred speech, numbness on one side, facial droop on one side, confusion, and dizziness.
What are the symptoms for a Stroke?
Happens only below freezing temperatures. Mainly affects feet, hands, ears and nose. Treatment includes getting the victim out of the cold and not using the frozen extremity until medical help is reached.
What is frostbite