Random questions
What is first aid?
The initial medical response and care given to a victim who is injured or sick.
What do tendons connect? What do ligaments connect?
Tendons connect muscle to bone and ligaments connect bone to bone or cartilage.
Why is it important to treat heat exhaustion?
This is important because it will lead to heat stoke if not treated
For MINOR WOUNDS, what is the first priority?
Prevention of infection.
What does CPR and AED stand for?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, automated external defibrillator.
Where is it most common to get frostbite on your body?
The nose, fingertips, toes, and ears.
What are common sites for sprains?
The wrists and ankles.
For heat cramps, what should you do first?
Hold firm pressure on the muscle cramp.
What does ABC stand for when stopping the bleed?
A - alert, B - bleeding, and C - Compress
If a victim was in water, what should you do before putting AED pads on?
Dry off the victim.
If a person has a head injury and they have head gear or a helmet on, should you take off the head gear or helmet?
No, you should not remove any head gear or helmets.
What is the difference between a strain and a sprain?
A sprain is an injury to a ligament and a strain is an injury to the muscle or tendon.
What is the major key difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke?
Temperature
How fast could a victim bleed to death if nothing is done? How long is the average response time of EMS?
3-5 minutes, 7 minutes.
What does C-A-B-D stand for?
Circulation, airway, breathing, and defibrillation.
What does the B in the ABCs for stopping the bleed?
Bleeding
which kind of injury involves an open wound in which the bone has torn the skin?
open fracture
If a person with frostbite has on jewelry and cold gear, what should you do? (for example, a watch)
You should remove the items.
What is the most important rule for Stop the Bleed?
Your safety comes first and then help others when it is safe to do so.
What are the only shockable rhythms?
V-Tach and V-Fib.
What is the number 1 cause of preventable death?
Bleeding.
What is the difference between compound and open fractures?
Compound fractures are closed, meaning it does not break the skin, and it is internal, open means that the bone is sticking out of the skin.
Name the early signs of frostbite.
tingling, itching, and redness
How far above the wound should a tourniquet be placed?
About 2-3 inches above.
Once CPR is started, you should continue unless?
Rescuer becomes physically exhausted, scene is unsafe, qualified help arrives, victim recovers and starts breathing, or legally valid DNR order is provided.