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The number one way to stop bleeding.
Apply direct pressure.
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Shock occurs when your body does not have enough blood circulating in your system to keep your organs functioning properly. We talked about 5 signs of shock. Name one.
Altered mental status Pale, cold, and clammy skin Nausea and vomiting Rapid breathing Unresponsive in late stages
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For minor burns, which of the following is NOT a step to care for the burn: 1. Remove the person from the source of the burn 2. Cool the burn with large amounts of cool water for at least 10 min (preferably running water). 3. Apply butter 4. Cover the burn with a dry, sterile dressing
Apply butter
100
One cycle of CPR includes how many compressions and how many rescue breaths?
30 compressions 2 breaths
100
Which of the following is true about a concussion: 1. A person with a concussion will always lose conciousness 2. A person must have to be hit with a great deal of force to sustain a concussion. 3. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury 4. It is safe for a person who may have a concussion to immediately resume whatever activity he or she was engaged in.
3. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury.
200
If the bandage/dressing you are pressing against a non-life-threatening wound begins to soak through with blood, what should you do?
Add additional dressings (DO NOT REMOVE OLD ONES) and continue to apply direct pressure until the bleeding stops.
200
One of the following is NOT a way to care for shock. Which is it: Position victim on his or her back. Keep warm. Provide a warm sugary beverage. Call 9-1-1.
Provide a warm sugary beverage.
200
If a person is demonstrating signs of heat exhaustion, the first thing you should do to help them is...
Get the person out of the heat and into a cooler place/Rapidly cool them down.
200
Put the following words in the correct order: Care, check, call
Check, Call, Care
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You are giving first aid to a person with a muscle, bone, or joint injury that was serious enough for you to call an ambulance. While you wait, which of the following is the MOST helpful thing you could do: 1.Bandage the injured body part. 2. Apply cold if the person can tolerate it, and watch the person for signs and symptoms of shock. 3. Splint the injury to immobilize it. 4. All of the above.
2. Apply cold if the person can tolerate it, and watch the person for signs and symptoms of shock.
300
A person's blood sugar is out-of-whack. The person is responsive and can safely swallow. You should...
Give them something sugary to eat (15-20 grams to be exact).
300
There is one type of shock, caused by a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction, in which an Epipen becomes necessary. What is the official name for this type of shock?
Anaphylaxis or Anaphylactic shock.
300
Heatstroke is a severe medical emergency. Name one sign that someone is experiencing heatstroke:
Hot skin Confusion Seizures Unresponsiveness
300
When checking for a victim, you know you need to do CPR if and ONLY if...
They are BOTH not breathing AND not responsive.
300
A person is having an asthma attack. Which of the following should you do: 1. Have the person sit down and take deep breaths 2. Encourage the person to use his or her quick-relief medication, and call 911 if the person's condition does not improve within a 5-10 minutes of taking the medication. 3. Give the person a cool drink. 4. Help the person use his or her epinephrine injector (Epipen).
2. Encourage the person to use his or her quick-relief medication, and call 911 if the person's condition does not improve within a 5-10 minutes of taking the medication.
400
What sudden illness is caused by a blockage of blood-flow to the brain?
A stroke.
400
If someone is having a seizure, list one of the steps you should take to care for them.
1. Protect them from harm (DOES NOT INCLUDE restraining them or putting anything in their mouth, but removing nearby objects, placing a pillow under their head, loosening restrictive clothing, etc.) 2. Roll victim onto his or her side (recovery position). 3. Call 9-1-1 if seizure occurs for an unknown reason.
400
True or False: A severe burn can lead to shock
True.
400
If an infant is responsive but they are not breathing, you should...
Do 5 chest compressions and 5 back blows.
400
DAILY DOUBLE!!! Before caring for a conscious adult victim, you must legal do what, in order to protect yourself from getting sued?
Get their consent!!! This applies to ALL emergency situations where the victim is a conscious adult. If the victim is a conscious infant or child that is NOT in your care, you must obtain consent from their caretaker. Legally, you can call 911 for them, but you cannot physically help them if they don't want help.
500
A tourniquet is a cord or tight bandage that completely stops blood flow to a limb by compressing it tightly. When is it appropriate to use a tourniquet?
When there are multiple people with life-threatening injuries who need care.
500
If you suspect someone has a head, neck, or spinal injury, the number 1 thing they should avoid doing is...
Moving.
500
Name one step in caring for someone with frostbite.
Get victim to warm area. Remove any wet/cold clothing or jewelry from affected part. Seek medical care. If more than an hour from medical care: Warm the part in warm water (100°F) for 20–40 minutes. If fingers or toes are affected, place dry dressings between these. Elevate affected limbs and provide pain reliever.
500
DAILY DOUBLE!!!! What is the name of the procedure that you should preform if an adult or child is responsive but not breathing?
Heimlich Maneuver
500
When providing first aid care, there is always a chance of disease transmission. One way to reduce your risk of diseases would be to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Give one example of PPE?
Any of the following are acceptable: Medical Gloves Protective Eyeware Medical Mask Breathing devices Blood Spill Kits