First Aid
In what position do we leave unconscious victims?
The Recovery Position
What do the letters in ACT stand for?
Antidote, CPR, Tourniquet
A victim is unconscious but breathing at 40 breaths per minute with a capillary refill of 4. What triage category do they fall under?
Red/Immediate
(Showing signs of shock.)
What are the four colors used in triage?
Green
Yellow
Red
Black
How do you open the airway of an unconscious if no suspected spinal injury.
Head-Tilt-Chin-Lift
In which area would you perform a head-to-toe assessment?
Medical Area
What is the treatment for dislocations, fractures, sprains, and strains?
Splinting
What is the brand name for the antidote to opioid poisoning?
Narcan
You encounter a person with a severely bleeding wound in their right upper leg. They have given you consent for medical treatment. 911 has been called, the first aid kit is there. How do you proceed?
Apply direct pressure to the wound. If it doesn't stop the bleeding, apply a tourniquet 2 inches above the wound.
Name the 3 life-threatening conditions in the order in which you would access them.
Airway Obstruction
Bleeding, Severe
Circulation/Shock
What two techniques are used to help a choking victim?
Back slaps and chest thrusts (heimlich.)
Head
Neck
Shoulders
Chest
Arms
Abdomen
Pelvis
Legs
Feet
Toes
What is the difference between a bandage and a dressing?
A dressing goes on the wound and the bandage secures it in place.
What is the best way to stop severe bleeding?
Direct pressure
You come across a bicyclist who has crashed and lost most of the skin on their back. The wound is oozing blood steadily. What type of bleeding is this?
Capillary
In triage, how long do you have to treat a victim?
30 seconds
What are the three classifications of burns?
Superficial
Partial Thickness
Full Thickness
What is the acronym for the symptoms are looking for in a head-to-toe assessment?
DCAP-BTLS
What is the medical term for the condition that an Epi-Pen treats?
Anaphylactic Shock/Anaphylaxis
What is it called when you put direct pressure on the inside of a deep wound?
Packing the wound
(Wound packing)
You encounter an unconscious person who is not breathing. You suspect a spinal injury. How do you treat them?
Jaw-thrust maneuver
In triage, what color do you assign to a person with an amputation of an arm or leg?
Red.
What is the medical term for fainting?
Syncope
What does the D stand for in the acronym for the head-to-toe assessment?
Deformities
Name the 2 major cold-related injuries talked about in the workbook.
Frostbite and Hypothermia
Where should you place the first tourniquet?
2 inches above the wound
You find an unconscious person lying on the ground with no visible signs of injury. Their breathing rate is 20 breaths per minute, and they have a strong pulse. What triage category should they be assigned to?
Red/Immediate
What is the term for a splint created by binding the legs together?
Anatomical Splint
What is another name for the capillary refill test?
Perfusion Test/Blanch Test
What does the L in the acronym for H-2-T stand for?
Lacerations
Name the two major heat-related injuries that are discussed in the workbook.
Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
What is the generic name for antidote?
Naloxone
What does MCI stand for?
Mass Casualty Event
What does START stand for in triage?
Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment
According to CERT, how many drops of bleach in a gallon of water to sterilize for medical purposes?
10 drops
What does the S in the acronym for H-2-T stand for?
Swelling