First aid
Which of the following is not a sign of an emergency.
car off roadway
loud music from a teens room
gasoline smell
loud music from teens room
If a conscious person does not give consent what do you do?
do nothing
a 1st degree burn is also called
superficial
what is a puncture?
something pierces the skin
The simplest form of a closed wound is a
bruise
Why should you wear rubber gloves when treating an injured person?
to prevent the spread of disease
You are at the park and a child gets hurt playing. No parent or adult is there. Can you give care and why?
yes, because consent is implied
a second degree burn is also called
partial
what is an abrasion?
something rubs against the skin
Name a sign of internal bleeding
rapid pulse, vomiting, coughing up blood
Give an example of an emergency that would require 911
unusual sites, odors, noises, appearance or behavior
You are out riding bikes with your friend. Your friend hits gravel, wrecks their bike and hits their head. He is confused and has a lump. What should you do and why?
call 911 because it is a head injury
A 3rd degree burn is also called
full thickness
what is a laceration?
sharp object slices the skin
If a person is going into shock what 3 things should you do?
have them lie down, no food/liquids, call 911
Name 1 sign of shock
What are the good samaritan laws?
provide legal protection to those who willingly give care
How do you care for a minor burn victim
check for safety, remove from burn, cool with cold water, apply ointment, cover with bandage
What are avulsions?
portion of the skin and tissue is torn away
In order, what are the 3 C's of CPR?
check, call, care
How do you care for an open wound
rubber gloves, pressure, water, ointment, bandage