Life Threatening
Cases #1
Cases #1
The next step after determining that someone is not breathing
What is....Call 911
For severe bleeding on arm- Where is the pressure point?
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Name at least 4 things you should have in your personal first aid kit.
Bandaids, sterile gauze pads, adhesive tape, moleskin, soap, antiseptic, scissors, latex gloves, mouth-barrier device, eye protection, pencil & paper.
Name one of the objectives of First Aid
What is...
- Stop life threatening dangers
- Keep victim safe from further harm
- Get proper medical help
What is Shock?
What is...A sudden drop in blood flow through the body as a result from trauma, heat stroke, blood loss, allergic reaction, severe infection, poisoning, severe burns, etc.
How you can check if someone is breathing
What is...rise/fall of chest, feel or hear exhaled air
For severe bleeding on leg- where is the pressure point?
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Step 1 When arriving at the scene
What is...check the scene
How you treat shock
1. Have victim lie down
2. Raise victims legs and place them on their back (If no head, neck or back injury is suspected)
3. Place on side if vomiting
4. Maintain normal body temperature
How you can check if someone has a pulse
What is...place 2-3 fingers on neck between trachea (wind pipe) and muscles
Universal sign of choking
What is....clutching throat with hand
Step 2 When arriving at the scene
What is...Assess the situation and call for help
A girl at camp does not feel well, it is 101 degrees and you have been hiking. She is pale, vomited, feels dizzy and has a head ache. What should you do?
- Place in cool, shady spot
- Have her lie down and raise legs
- Loosen clothing
- Fan her
- Put cool, wet cloths on her
- Give sips of water
What you do when someone does not have a pulse
What is...CPR
What you do if someone is choking
What is...Heimlich maneuver
Step 3 When arriving at the scene
What is....provide urgent treatment
What you should do when someone is bleeding severely
What is....Apply bandage and pressure to the area
What you do if someone is poisoned
What is....call poison control
Step 4 When arriving at the scene
What is...treat for shock