CPR
What is the first step before starting CPR on an adult?
Check the scene, check for responsiveness and breathing, then call 911.
What is the name of the maneuver used to help a choking adult?
Heimlich Maneuver.
What type of wound is a scrape or rug burn?
abrasion
What are the three types of burns?
first. second, third
When bitten by a venomous it is best to try and remove the venom. True False
False
How many compression's per minute are supposed to be done during CPR? (infant and adult)
100-120 compression's per minute.
Where should you place your hands when performing the Heimlich Maneuver?
ust above the belly button, with a fist inward and upward.
What is the first step in treating a bleeding wound?
Apply direct pressure with a clean cloth.
What is the best immediate treatment for a minor burn?
Run it under cool water
why do you remove jewelry, watches, and tight clothing after snake bite?
So we don't restrict the swelling and so it doesn't get stuck.
What is the correct depth for chest compression's on an adult?
At least 2 inches
What should you do if a choking victim is pregnant or to big to get arms around?
Perform chest thrusts instead of abdominal thrusts.
What type of wound is a deep cut that may require stitches?
Laceration
What type of burn affects all layers of the skin and may appear black or charred?
Third-degree burn.
First thing you should do when someone or yourself gets bit by a snake
move away from the snake immediatley
What is the purpose of an AED, and when should it be used?
An Automated External Defibrillator delivers a shock to restart the heart and should be used as soon as possible if the person is unresponsive and not breathing.
If a choking victim becomes unconscious, what is the first thing you should do?
Lower them to the ground and start CPR, checking the airway for the object.
What is an avulsion?
A wound where tissue is torn away from the body.
What is the most common first degree burn?
Sunburn
Why should you not apply a tourniquet to a snake bite?
It can cause more harm by trapping venom in one area and leading to tissue damage
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
How many back blows to chest thrusts for a choking infant?
5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts
What should you do if an object is embedded in a wound?
Do not remove it; stabilize it with bandages and seek medical help.
When we get a second degree burn we have to pop the blisters. True or False
False
What is the best way to treat a venomous snake bite?
Keep the person still, keep the bite lower than the heart, and seek medical attention immediately—do not suck out venom.