seizures
first 2 things you should do when someone is having a seizure
stay calm, scan the scene
the first letter in R.I.C.E.
rest
True or False: Wrapping a strained muscle too tightly can hinder circulation
true
The first step to control bleeding from a cut or wound
applying pressure
famous playwright that wrote Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet
shakespeare
why you should turn a person onto their side after a convulsive seizure
to help then breathe and keep their airway clear so they don't choke
The type of soft tissue injured in a sprain
ligament
what is injured in a strain
muscle or tendon
Why you should use a cloth or gauze, rather than your bare hand, to apply pressure to a wound
to prevent infection
capital of france
paris
what should you place under a persons head during a convulsive seizure
a soft, flat item, like a folded jacket or towel
How long you should apply ice to a sprain at a time
15-20 minutes
a severe Grade III strain is also known as this
a tear
the first step to take after the bleeding has stopped
clean wound with warm water and soap
This is the smallest planet in our solar system
mercury
This medical condition is characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures.
epilepsy
What you should do with a sprained ankle to help reduce swelling
elevate it
the type of gentle movement or exercise that can be introduced once the initial pain and swelling of a strain have gone down
stretching
What you should do if blood soaks through the dressing you are holding on a wound
apply more dressing on top
biggest mammal
blue whale
Two things you should never do while someone is having a seizure
restrain them, and/or put something in their mouth
Over-the-counter medication that can be taken to help with the pain and swelling of a sprain
ibuprofen or acetaminophen
most common place to get a strain
ankle
A first-degree burn affects this layer of skin
top or outer layer
what former planet only had 1 moon
pluto