Burns
What is a first degree burn?
A mild burn that only affects the top layer of skin. Redness, pain, dry skin.
A person is choking, but they are coughing. What should you do?
Encourage them to keep coughing.
How many breaths and compressions should be given in one round of CPR?
2 breaths, 30 compressions
What should you place over a small cut?
A bandaid/gauze
Why is it important to immobilize a broken bone?
Movement can cause more damage to the victim
What is a second degree burn?
Damages the top and second layer of skin. Intense pain, swelling, blisters, and redness.
What is partial choking?
Air can still pass through the blockage
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Why do we cover cuts?
To prevent bacteria from infecting the wound
Why do we use ice for broken bones/sprains?
To reduce swelling
What is a third degree burn?
Damages all layers of the skin, tissues and nerve endings. Skin appears charred, black, white, and dry, and is extremely painful
What is full choking?
No air can pass through the blockage.
What song should you sing in your head to stay on beat with your compressions?
Stayin Alive/Golden
If somebody's cut is bleeding a lot, how should you prevent them from losing too much blood?
Use gauze/clean fabric to soak up blood and apply pressure. Do not replace fabric if it's completely soaked.
Why do we elevate limbs that have broken bones?
To reduce the amount of blood flow to the wound, and prevent swelling
What temperature of water should you use on a first degree burn?
Cool, not cold.
If you are alone and begin to choke, what should you do?
Thrust your abdomen onto a chair, countertop, or ledge.
When are you allowed to stop performing CPR?
When EMS arrives and/or the victim regains consciousness
Why should you elevate a wound?
To lessen the amount of blood that is pumped to the damaged area.
What does R.I.C.E stand for?
Rest, ice, compress, elevate
What SHOULDN'T you do to care for a third degree burn?
Remove fabric that is stuck to the burned skin
How can you spot someone who is choking?
They will grab at their neck, have a panicked expression, and won't speak/breath
What do the ABC's stand for?
Airway, breathing, circulation
Why SHOULDN'T you change out blood soaked fabric when caring for a large cut?
To block the wound from releasing more blood and not soak up too much blood from the victim
If someone is experiencing shock from their injury, how should you help them?
Sit/lay the victim down, provide a blanket, and calmly reassure them that everything will be okay