Bleeding & Wounds
What type of bleeding oozes slowly and is the easiest to control?
Capillary bleeding
What are the three types of splints?
Rigid, soft, and anatomic
What does GID stand for?
Guest In Distress
What degree burn only affects the outer layer of skin?
First-degree burn
What does SOS stand for in this training?
Supplemental Oxygen System
What kind of bleeding spurts with each heartbeat?
Arterial bleeding
What should you do if a joint is dislocated?
Splint it and call 911
What does the FAST acronym stand for in recognizing a stroke?
Face, Arms, Speech, Time
What are the four types of burns?
Thermal, chemical, electrical, radiation
What is the target oxygen saturation for most guests?
Above 94%
What should you do if bleeding does not stop or a tourniquet is applied?
Call 911
What does RICE stand for?
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
What’s the difference between hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia?
Hypo = low blood sugar; Hyper = high blood sugar
What are the three heat emergencies?
Heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heatstroke
What is the oxygen range for someone with COPD?
88–92%
What signs indicate internal bleeding?
What signs indicate internal bleeding?
What material can be used to make a rigid splint?
Wood, cardboard, or rolled newspaper
What should you do during a seizure?
Protect head, clear area, roll to side, call 911
What are signs of heat exhaustion?
Heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, nausea
What are two general signs of shock?
Pale skin, rapid heartbeat, confusion, nausea
What are the three main tools for stopping a bleed?
Gauze/dressing, bandage, and tourniquet
What should you use to support an injured arm or shoulder?
A sling made from a triangle bandage
Name two signs of a heart attack.
Chest pain, shortness of breath, sweating, nausea, dizziness
What’s the most dangerous type of heat emergency?
Heatstroke
Name three types of shock.
Anaphylactic, cardiogenic, hypovolemic (others include metabolic, neurogenic, psychogenic, septic)