Laws
The “Good Samaritan Law” states that ____.
Bystanders who voluntarily give CPR/First AID/medical attention in an emergency situation can’t be sued for injury. For example, giving someone CPR and breaking ribs.
A difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke is;
Heat exhaustion can turn into a heat stroke, but can usually be handled by someone with first aid knowledge. Once it becomes a heat stroke, it becomes a medical emergency.
This type of burn causes blisters, is extremely painful and is a red and white blotchy color.
2nd degree.
If a bone appears to be broken, you should do the following (select all that apply),
Pad/cushion the break
Ice near the break
Wrap up the break but not too right it loses circulation
If the arm is broken, use a sling but add a cushion under the armpit.
A person suffering with hypothermia will show,
Clumsiness and uncontrollable shivering.
Acts of omission states,
Failure to do what is needed
Signs of a heat stroke include but are not limited to (select all that apply),
Dry skin, seizures, pounding pulse, physical and emotional dysfunction, loss of motor skills.
While treating a second degree burn, you should do the following (select all that apply),
Cool it off with cold water/wet towel
Not pop the blisters
If a victim is bleeding uncontrollably, you should
Apply direct pressure and elevate the area. Ice the area 2-4 inches above the wound. Lastly, go to the emergency room if needed.
A person who has has hypothermia and left untreated has about ___ to survive.
2 hours.
Acts of co mission states that,
If someone has clear signs of heat exhaustion, you should do the following (select all that apply),
Drink water while slowly walking
Stay out of the heat for at least three days
Eat/drink sugar
Cool towels on head
While treating a third degree burn, you should do the following (select all that apply),
Treat for shock to keep the victim alive
Wrap it loosely
Elevate the body part
Call 911/ go to the nearest emergency room
An infection (possible wound, bleeding, etc.) may be present if there is,
Radiating heat and swollen glands around the area
A person who has has hypothermia and left untreated has about ___ to survive IF THEY ARE WET.
20 minutes.
Create a scenario that would represent "Good seminarian"
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If someone has clear signs of heat stroke, options can include (select all that apply),
Call 911
Emerge in ice bath
Cover body in ice bags
Spray with cold water
First aid for a first degree burn should,
Run cold water under the burned area.
Suppose you have a broken bone sticking out of the skin, do you go the ER or urgent care?
ER
When providing first aid for someone with hypothermia, the first aider should,
Pat dry very gently
Create a scenario that would represent "acts of comission"
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The following procedures should be followed if frostbite is suspected (select all that apply),
Put it close to a heat source such as a fire (if possible)
Submerge in warm water and continuously make warmer
Keep fingers and toes separated
Bonus points for all!
Bonus points for all!
Suppose you have a cut that is bleeding but not gushing blood, you should go to the ER or Urgent care?
Urgent care